The Best Notion Templates for DnD — Ranked for DMs & Players

If you've ever lost an NPC name in a Discord thread, forgotten which town your party burned down in session 3, or watched your campaign notes dissolve across four different Google Docs — you already know why DMs use Notion.

Notion's database system is almost purpose-built for tabletop RPGs. Linked databases mean your NPCs connect to their home location, which connects to the adventure that takes place there, which connects to the loot your party found. It's the kind of organized chaos that makes running a campaign feel less like herding cats and more like conducting an orchestra.

The problem is building it from scratch takes 10+ hours. That's where a good DnD Notion template comes in.

This guide ranks the best Notion templates for DnD and TTRPG — covering options for dungeon masters, players, and systems beyond 5e — so you can stop setting up and start playing.

Why DMs and Players Use Notion for DnD

Notion isn't just a notes app. It's a relational database you can style to look like a campaign bible. Here's why it works so well for TTRPG:

• Linked databases — an NPC entry connects to their home city, their secrets, their quest line. Click once, see everything.
• Works on every device — prep on your laptop, reference on your phone at the table.
• Free tier is generous — the free Notion plan handles everything most DMs need.
• Shareable — give your players access to the world wiki (without spoilers) or the shared loot tracker.
• Flexible — whether you run 5e, Pathfinder, OSR, or your own homebrew, Notion adapts.

The only catch: building a fully-linked DnD workspace in Notion takes serious time. A good template skips all that.

What to Look for in a DnD Notion Template

Not all Notion templates are built the same. Before buying or downloading, check for:

Interconnected databases — The real power of Notion is linking records. An NPC should link to their location, their quest, and their secrets. A template with flat, unlinked pages is just a prettier Google Doc.

Pre-built for the way DMs actually run games — Adventures, session notes, locations, NPCs, loot, worldbuilding. If any of these are missing or bolted on, the template wasn't built by someone who runs games.

Player access options — Can you share a view with your players that shows them the world wiki and their characters without spoiling your DM notes?

Scales with long campaigns — A one-shot tracker and a 2-year campaign need different structures. The best templates handle both.

Works with a free Notion account — There's no reason a template should require a paid Notion plan.

The Best Notion Templates for DnD in 2026

1. Lorekeeper D&D 5e Campaign Planner — Best Overall for Dungeon Masters

Price: $17.99 · Get Lorekeeper →

The Lorekeeper is the DnD Notion template built specifically for dungeon masters running 5e campaigns — and the most complete one available.

It's best described as the digital campaign binder you wish you'd had from session one: everything in one place, all of it connected, none of it in a Discord thread you'll never find again.

What's included:

• Adventures database — Create and track adventures with minimal setup. Link each adventure to locations, NPCs, and loot automatically.
• Locations database — Towns, dungeons, wilderness regions, and everything in between. Each location links back to the NPCs who live there and the adventures that happen within.
• NPCs & Monsters database — Full character tracking with room for secrets, motivations, faction ties, and monster stat blocks.
• Treasures database — Track loot by rarity, session, and who's carrying what.
• Character Profiles — Player character sheets and backstory tracking, perfect for keeping everyone's character arc in view.
• Worldbuilding tools — Settings, factions, deities, secrets, and lore all organized and cross-linked.
• Random table generators — Built-in Notion tables for encounters, weather, NPC names, and more, so you never stall mid-session.
• Dashboard — A quick-access hub with tutorials, D&D resource links, and a mission control view for your whole campaign.
• Full 5e SRD rules support — Core rules reference baked in so you don't switch apps to look something up.

Works for: D&D 5e primarily, but the structure adapts cleanly to Pathfinder and other d20 systems.
Requires: Free Notion account only.

If you run D&D 5e and want one template that handles your entire campaign — prep, worldbuilding, NPCs, loot, and player collaboration — Lorekeeper is the answer.

2. Character Compendium 5e — Best for Players

Price: $9.99 · Get Character Compendium →

The Character Compendium is the player-side counterpart to Lorekeeper. While the DM is running the world, players can use this template to manage their characters, track session notes, and keep their inventory and spells organized.

• Character sheet and backstory tracking
• Inventory and equipment database
• Spell database with slots and prepared spells
• Session notes (by session, with XP and key events)
• Campaign notes — factions, NPCs the character knows, story beats

Best for: Players who want more depth than a paper character sheet and DMs who want to encourage organized players.

Bundle tip: If you're buying for a whole table, the D&D 5e Bundle ($24.99) includes both Lorekeeper and Character Compendium at a discount.

3. Ultimate TTRPG Planner — Best for Non-5e Systems

Price: $14.99 · Get Ultimate TTRPG Planner →

Not everyone runs 5e. The Ultimate TTRPG Planner is system-agnostic — meaning it works whether you run Pathfinder 2e, Blades in the Dark, Call of Cthulhu, or a homebrew system you wrote yourself.

It includes the same interconnected database structure as Lorekeeper but without 5e-specific content, making it cleaner for GMs who don't need the 5e SRD baked in.

Best for: GMs running any TTRPG other than 5e, or DMs who run multiple systems and want one template for everything.

4. Tome of Organization — Best for OSR / Old-School Essentials

Price: $7.49 · Get Tome of Organization →

Old-School Essentials and the broader OSR space have different needs than modern 5e — lighter rules, deadlier encounters, and a focus on emergent world-building. The Tome of Organization is built specifically for that style of play.

It includes pre-populated spells, classes, monsters, and treasures from OSE, so referees can look up rules without leaving Notion.

Best for: OSR referees, Old-School Essentials games, and anyone running B/X-adjacent systems.

A Note on Free Notion DnD Templates

There are free Notion DnD templates floating around Reddit (r/DnD, r/NotionSo) and the Notion template gallery. They're worth trying if you want to experiment before committing.

The honest tradeoff: free templates tend to be flat (no linked databases), incomplete (great for NPCs, nothing for loot), and unsupported (no updates, no documentation). They're a good starting point for a one-shot. For a full campaign, the time you spend rebuilding and repairing a free template usually costs more than the $17.99 for Lorekeeper.

DM vs Player — Which Template Do You Need?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a paid Notion account to use these templates?
No. All Minva Notion templates work with a free Notion account. You do not need Notion Plus or any paid plan.

How do I get the template into my Notion workspace?
After purchase you receive a link. Click it and select “Duplicate page” in Notion — the entire template copies into your workspace in seconds. No import files, no setup.

Does Lorekeeper work for systems other than D&D 5e?
Yes. The databases and structure adapt cleanly to Pathfinder, OSR games, and most d20 systems. The only 5e-specific content is the built-in SRD reference, which you can ignore or delete. If you primarily run non-5e games, the Ultimate TTRPG Planner may be a cleaner fit.

Can I share Lorekeeper with my players?
Yes. Notion's sharing lets you give players access to specific views — for example, the world wiki and their character page — without exposing your DM notes. Lorekeeper includes player collaboration options specifically for this.

Is there a bundle for both the DM and player templates?
Yes. The D&D 5e Bundle ($24.99) includes both Lorekeeper and Character Compendium at a combined discount.

What if I need help setting it up?
The Lorekeeper dashboard includes tutorials and a quick-start guide. If you're stuck, reach out via the Minva site.

Want to build your own DnD workspace in Notion from scratch first? Read our step-by-step guide: How to Use Notion as a D&D Campaign Planner →

Also worth reading: DnD Worldbuilding Template: Build Your World in Notion →

Need a session notes template? How to prep and recap every session →

The Bottom Line

Notion is the best free tool for organizing a DnD campaign. But building a DnD workspace from scratch takes hours you could spend actually prepping your next session.

A well-made template — especially one where the databases are already linked and the DM workflow is already mapped — removes all of that friction. You duplicate it into your Notion, add your campaign details, and you're running.

For D&D 5e dungeon masters, Lorekeeper is the obvious choice. It's the most complete, most connected DnD Notion template available, built by people who actually run campaigns.