DnD One Shots

These downloadable DnD one shot adventures are easy to use (even for beginners), yet full of depth for an exciting and memorable evening! You'll have everything you need in a downloadable PDF. After all, the best DnD one shots are much more than just a single page with an idea. Try one of our free DnD one shots if you want a taste of what makes Rune Foundry well worth your gold!

What is a dnd one shot?

In short, a DnD one shot is an adventure that is typically completed within one session. The adventure starts with a clear objective in mind and wraps up with a satisfying conclusion by the end. It can be played through as a side quest to a larger DnD campaign or as a standalone adventure to try out new characters or settings. 

Our one shots offer a variety of vibrant themes and unique scenarios to appeal to many different interests at the table. Would your players enjoy trekking through a maze-like jungle, resisting intense political powers, fighting against a horde of zombies, or solving a murder mystery? Maybe it’s all of the above!

How long is a one shot DnD?

Most game masters and players agree that running a DnD one shot should range from 3-4 hours. Some prefer a quicker 2-hour session while others may stretch it to 5 or 6 hours with an intermission fitted halfway through. Ultimately it’s up to you and your personal preference. These Rune Foundry one shots aim for the typical 3-4 hour range unless otherwise indicated.

A Dungeon Master’s (DM's) preparation time is also a factor to consider when determining how long a one shot will take. Some one shots can be as short as a single page but often lack sustenance and require much more prep time before running. Our downloadable PDFs have everything needed to successfully run the one shot with little prep time necessary. Just read through it once or twice and you’ll be set.

What do you need for a DnD one shot?

Besides needing a game master to narrate the adventure and players to run through it, here’s a list of other materials both required and optional. 

Required materials include a character sheet either premade or ready to fill out manually, a DnD dice set, and a written adventure to bring the group into the fantasy world like the ones provided above. A physical or virtual tabletop (VTT) is also necessary to gather everyone in one place. 

Optional materials that can enhance the immersion of the one shots include battle maps, magic items, background music, and relevant props. Rune Foundry also offers DnD t shirts, hoodies, and hats (coming soon) to express one’s passion for TTRPGs or to gift to a fellow player or dungeon master.

Grindwald Farm Zombie Home Invasion DnD 5e One Shot Adventure

Looking for Halloween One Shots?

We've got several adventures we recommend for the Halloween season, including zombies, murder mysteries, and a mummy too.

DnD Halloween One Shots

Can a new Dungeon Master run these One Shots?

Yes, absolutely! Our goal is to create the best DnD one shots for new and experienced Dungeon Masters alike. Each adventure has enough detail to guide beginning DMs step-by-step through the gameplay, giving you the confidence you need to tell an epic story. We recommend starting with one of our free DnD one shots, Tremor in the Yawning Canyons or Druids of the Carnivorous Jungle, then continuing on to our premium adventures that are sure to please your players.

Can I feature Rune Foundry on my livestream or podcast?

Yes, of course but please be sure to give credit where credit is due as outlined below. We work hard to create the best DnD one shots out there and want others to enjoy them as well. Both verbal and written attribution is required in addition to personally purchasing the one shot from our website. 

  1. Purchase the one shot from this website.
  2. Verbal attribution is a clear, audible mention within the final production. For example, “Today’s adventure is based on Rune Foundry’s D&D one shot, Songs of the Estranged.”
  3. Written attribution takes place in the description or caption where the video or podcast appears. Please hyperlink back to this website page as follows, “Rune Foundry’s D&D one shots: https://runefoundry.com/collections/dnd-one-shot-adventures”.

Can I use Rune Foundry one shots in my commercial product?

For commercial use related inquiries, please reach out to the Rune Foundry team via our contact form to request approval. We’d love to hear more about what it is that you’re working on.