Back in September, I reviewed the DnD Condition Rings from The Wasted Wizard. This handy Dungeons & Dragons accessory provides dozens of terraced rings upon which you can place a 28mm miniature. The rings each show a condition that a character might be afflicted with. Even better, the rings are stackable, so that you can easily see if a character has multiple conditions. Recently, The Wasted Wizard sent me out their latest product, the Numbered DnD Status Rings.
What Are the Numbered DnD Status Rings?
Much like the Condition Rings, the Numbered DnD Status Rings are stackable plastic rings that allow you to place a miniature with a 25mm base or smaller. This is the most common base size for TTRPG miniatures. Though listed as an expansion on the box, these can be used completely independently of the Condition Rings. The Numbered DnD Status Rings retail for $23.99, and can be purchased from The Wasted Wizard webstore, or from Amazon.
The box contains:
- 44 rings in 4 colors
- Felt pad stickers
- 1 DnD character sheet
As with the Condition Rings, you can stick felt rings onto the bottom of the Numbered DnD Rings to help prevent slippage on the game table.
And still as with the Condition Rings, adding the foam stickers to the bottoms of each of the rings can be a tedious process. I recommend sitting down in front of the television to make completing the task more enjoyable.
Using the Numbered DnD Status Rings
As opposed to the Condition Rings, which are pretty specific for Dungeons & Dragons, the Numbered DnD Status Rings can be used for most any tabletop roleplaying game. Additionally, they can be used in 3 distinct ways.
The way most Dungeon Masters will likely use the rings is to keep track of groups of enemies of the same type. There are 4 sets of rings numbered 0-10, so you can just place a numbered ring under each of the foes and then both players and the Dungeon Master will know which one of the (likely) identical miniatures is which.
You could alternately use the rings to track initiative, if you’re so inclined. Simply hand out the rings in order of who rolled the highest initiative, and then you can keep track of whose turn is coming up by looking down at the table.
Finally, if you wanted to represent large groups of foes or allies, you can stack the rings to indicate a larger number. And, as there are 4 different colors of rings, you could combine some or all of these methods on the tabletop.
Numbered DnD Status Rings – Final Thoughts
The Numbered DnD Status Rings, much like the Condition Rings, are a very useful tool for the Dungeon Master. Far too often when running a game, I’ve had a pile of similar or identical miniatures, with no good way to tell them apart on the table. Rather than players having to say, “I shoot at the skeleton archer with the bow that leans to the right,” they can now simply say, “I shoot at skeleton archer number five.” Anyone who has played tabletop roleplaying games in person is sure to appreciate how the Numbered DnD Status Rings clear up any confusion on the game table.
If you already have the Condition Rings from The Wasted Wizard, you’ll definitely want to pick up the Numbered DnD Status Rings. They’re tremendously useful, and also stack perfectly with the Condition Rings. But as I said before, even though they’re technically an expansion, the numbered rings can easily be used by themselves as well. They’re a great tool to help make your TTRPG sessions run smoother.
For more information or to purchase the Numbered DnD Status Rings, head over to The Wasted Wizard website.
The Wasted Wizard provided this product for evaluation, but had no input into this review. As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualified purchases.
