Notes

A major revision of the rules most people know as "5th edition." The core books were redesigned but remain compatible with older 5e material. When people say "D&D" today, this is what they mean.

Paizo released updated Core and GM rulebooks in 2023, cleaning up language and removing Open Game License content. Mechanically identical to the prior rules — all existing Pathfinder adventures and supplements still work.

The current edition has been stable since 2014. All recent supplements, starter sets, and adventures use 7th edition rules. Older editions play slightly differently but are not the standard today.

A single polished edition with no major revision since release. Buy the current book and you have everything.

The Beginner Box was released before the Remaster but is compatible. Think of it as a simplified on-ramp to the current full game.