We're thrilled to announce the launch of ICE5e - the Interactive Character Editor for 5th Edition. After months of development and testing, we're ready to share our vision of what a modern, free character sheet manager should be.
Why We Built ICE5e
As players and DMs ourselves, we've used many character management tools over the years. While some are excellent, they often come with hefty subscription fees or lock essential features behind paywalls. We believe every adventurer deserves access to great tools, regardless of their budget.
That's why ICE5e is 100% free. Not freemium. Not "free with limitations." Completely, totally free.
What Makes ICE5e Different
Guided Character Builder
Our step-by-step character builder walks you through every decision, from choosing your species and class to selecting equipment and spells. Perfect for new players learning the game or veterans who want a streamlined experience.
Smart Auto-Calculations
Say goodbye to mental math. ICE5e automatically calculates:
- Ability modifiers
- Proficiency bonuses
- Spell save DCs
- Attack bonuses
- Armor Class
- And much more
Full Multiclass Support
Building a Paladin/Warlock? Fighter/Wizard? ICE5e handles multiclassing with proper spell slot calculations and feature tracking across all your classes.
Cloud Sync
Your characters sync automatically across all your devices. Start creating on your laptop, finish on your phone, and play at the table on your tablet. Everything stays in sync.
Party Management
DMs can create parties, invite players, and manage their entire group from one dashboard. Share session notes, track NPCs, and keep everyone on the same page.
Version History
Never lose progress. Every change is tracked, and you can restore any previous version of your character with a single click. Create manual checkpoints before big decisions.
Packed with Features
We've already implemented a massive suite of tools to support every playstyle:
- Wild Shape Panel - Dynamic creature selection, separate HP tracking, and seamless transformation for Druids.
- Character Journals - In-character personal notes, session recaps, and quest logs.
- Encounter Builder - Build balanced encounters with automatic CR and XP calculations.
- Party Loot Tracker - Shared inventory management with fair distribution tools.
- Campaign Wiki - Collaborative world-building with DM visibility controls.
- Relationship Tracker - Visualize connections between characters and NPCs.
- Downtime Activities - Track crafting, training, and research progress.
- Homebrew System - Create and share custom spells, items, and feats.
- Export Options - Export to PDF, JSON, or VTT formats.
Built on SRD 5.2
ICE5e uses the official System Reference Document 5.2, released by Wizards of the Coast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. This means all the core content - classes, species, spells, equipment - is official and free to use forever.
We've also added our own enhancements, including:
- 525+ spells with expanded descriptions
- 16 backgrounds (including 12 unique additions)
- Origin feats for every background
- 36 homebrew subclasses with original content
What's Next
We're constantly working to improve ICE5e. Here's a peek at our roadmap:
- Offline Mode - Full offline support with auto-sync when you reconnect.
- Relationship Map - Visual graph of your party's connections.
Join the Adventure
Ready to create your first character? Sign in with Google or Discord and start your adventure today. It takes less than 5 minutes to build a complete character.
Have questions or feedback? Join our community on Reddit or reach out to us at support@ice5e.com.
May your dice roll true! - The ICE5e Team