Editing Dungeons & Dragons Glossary (section)

=== 0&ndash;9 ===

; 0e
: '''0[th] Edition''' - The original version of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', the ''3-Volume Set''. The retronym came to refer to the true first edition of the game after the later but more popular ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 1st edition became known as "1E". Sometimes distinguished by the year of publication (1974) or box colors (the original woodgrain/brown or the later and more common white). See also LBB, OCE, OD&D, and [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].

;3E : '''Dungeons & Dragons, Third Edition'''. See also [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].
;3.5 : '''Dungeons & Dragons, 3.5 Edition''' - a major update to the third edition rules. See also [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].
;3.X : refers to both or either of 3E or 3.5, above. Also sometimes includes games derived from third edition D&D, especially Pathfinder and FantasyCraft. See also [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].
;4E : '''Dungeons & Dragons, Fourth Edition'''. See also [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].
;5E : '''Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition'''. Collectively used for both the 2014 and 2024 versions, or sometimes just for the 2014 version. See also [[Editions of Dungeons and Dragons]].
;5.14E or 5e14 : Specifically the original 2014 version of '''Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition'''. Also known as D&D Next during its development and playtesting.
;5.24E or 5e24 : Specifically the revised 2024 version of '''Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition'''. Also known as One D&D during its development and playtesting.
;5.5E : Another name for the updated 2024 version of '''Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition'''.