| Must Read | Player's Handbook | Every Player Should Read This Thoroughly |
| Optional | Tome of Magic | Wizards and Priests May Want to Read |
| Arms and Equipment Guide | ||
| Castle Guide | ||
| Legends and Lore | Adds Some Cool Details | |
| Expanded Play | Players Option: Skills and Powers | Makes for More Advanced Play |
| Players Option: Spells and Magic | Makes for More Advanced Play | |
| Warrior Handbooks | Complete Fighter's Handbook | |
| Complete Paladin's Handbook | ||
| Complete Ranger's Handbook | ||
| Wizard Handbooks | Complete Wizard's Handbook | Mages and Specialists Information |
| Priest Handbooks | Complete Priest's Handbook | Druids and Clerics Information |
| Complete Druid's Handbook | ||
| Rouge Handbooks | Complete Bard's Handbook | |
| Complete Thief's Handbook | ||
| Race Specific Books | Complete Book of Dwarves | |
| Complete Book of Elves | ||
| Complete Book of Gnomes and Halflings |