Frequently Asked Questions
Most tabletop roleplaying games use a standard set of polyhedral dice, typically including a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20 (the number denotes the number of sides), often sold together as a 'poly set' (with two d10s for percentile rolls), and systems like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder rely heavily on this full range. However, some RPGs use only specific dice types (for example, d6-only systems or custom dice), so the exact dice needed can vary by game, but a full polyhedral set will cover the vast majority of traditional RPGs.
RPG dice are made from a variety of materials-most commonly plastic (acrylic or resin), but also metal, wood, stone, glass, and even gemstone-and the material mainly affects durability, weight, feel, and rolling behavior rather than the rules of play. Lightweight plastic dice are inexpensive, durable, and roll easily, making them the most practical for everyday use. While metal dice are heavier and feel more premium but can be louder and may even damage surfaces. Materials like stone or glass are valued for aesthetics but can be fragile and require careful handling. Overall, the choice of material comes down to preference in tactile feel, sound, and appearance rather than gameplay advantage. As long as those 'math rocks' roll or spin, you should be set for fun.
Noble Knight stocks comprehensive RPG dice sets from manufacturers including Chessex, Q-Workshop, Die Hard Dice, Kraken Dice, Norse Foundry, Easy Roller Dice, Foam Brain Games, Level Up Dice, Metallic Dice Games, Heartbeat Dice, and others. Standard polyhedral 7-die sets include d4, d6, d8, d10, d100 (percentile), d12, and d20. We stock thousands of color combinations, patterns, and styles: solid colors, speckled, gemstone, translucent, opaque, glitter, layered, swirled, marbled, sharp-edge precision dice, and specialty finishes. Materials include acrylic plastic (standard), metal (aluminum, zinc alloy, copper, brass), resin, wood, gemstone, glass, and ceramic. Both individual dice and complete matching sets are available.
Yes, Noble Knight stocks premium metal dice and luxury dice sets including solid metal dice sets (aluminum, zinc alloy, copper, brass, rainbow PVD-coated metals), metal dice with enamel inlays, stone dice (jade, obsidian, bloodstone, gemstones), wooden dice (exotic woods), glass dice, crystal dice, hand-carved dice, and artisan resin dice with embedded items (flowers, glitter, nebula effects). Premium manufacturers include Norse Foundry, Die Hard Dice, Metallic Dice Games, Level Up Dice, Kraken Dice luxury lines, and specialty producers. Metal dice typically come in protective cases or leather pouches. Prices range from affordable zinc sets to premium-priced exotic materials. Product listings indicate material, weight, and included storage.
Yes, Noble Knight stocks oversized dice, specialty dice, and non-standard polyhedral dice including jumbo d20s (30mm, 34mm, 45mm+), giant foam dice (safe for throwing), d3s, d5s, d7s, d14s, d16s, d24s, d30s, Zocchihedron (d100 sphere), d60s, countdown dice (spindown d20s for life tracking), fudge dice (for Fate RPG), percentile dice marked 0-90, Hit Location dice (showing body parts), scatter dice, wound dice, and custom dice for specific game systems. Also available: dice towers, dice trays, dice bags, dice vaults, dice storage, and dice-rolling accessories.
Noble Knight stocks board game dice and game-specific dice including d6 pips (standard six-sided), custom d6s (faction symbols, game symbols), Fudge/Fate dice, Warhammer dice (faction-specific d6s with symbols), Catan dice, zombie dice, dragon dice, poker dice, casino-grade precision dice, crooked dice (novelty), percentage dice, countdown d6s, and custom dice for specific board games and miniature games. We also stock bulk dice (pounds of mixed dice, perfect for classroom or game nights), dice sets in specific colors for game systems requiring multiple matching dice (Shadowrun, Risk, Axis & Allies), and replacement dice for board games missing original dice.