Whether you are a newbie who has just entered the DND pit, or a veteran player who has been playing Baldur's Gate 3 all night, sometimes you can't help but ask: "What is the difference between resin dice and acrylic dice? Which one should I buy?"
Don't worry, today I will take you through it one by one and help you choose the most suitable one!
1. Material and feel: Resin is thicker, acrylic is lighter
Acrylic dice are made of plastic, which is light and easy to use. They are completely enough for daily practice. Especially suitable for novices, the price is affordable, and you don't feel bad about throwing them on the table.
Affordable and lightweight 5-piece acrylic dice set
Resin dice are denser, feel heavy in your hand, feel more stable, and have a more ritual sense when throwing. Especially for liquid core dice, watching the liquid in the dice core shake, you can't stop at all! Many old players prefer this more textured choice.
2. Durability: Acrylic is durable, resin needs to be "pampered"
If you are a wandering wizard who plays games every day and travels around with a backpack, then acrylic dice is simply a durable warrior - it doesn't matter if you drop it or throw it.
Resin dice are like beautiful magical girls, they need gentle care. Especially the exquisite resin dice set decorated with liquid, gold powder, glitter, and dried flowers, it will be heartbreaking if it falls on the corners!
But in fact, players who use soft dice trays or dice towers don't have to worry, resin dice can also accompany you on adventures all the way to retirement!
3. Price difference: Acrylic is affordable, resin has large fluctuations
Want cheap and easy to use? The price of acrylic dice is basically a few dollars to more than ten dollars, which is suitable for entry-level players to prepare a set.
Pursue coolness and personality? Then you have to look at resin dice, especially those customized resin dice sets, ranging from dozens to hundreds.
Some resin dice with unique shapes can be called works of art. They are the focus of the table when they are taken out, such as liquid core longan dice, colorful sequin quicksand dice...
4. Appearance design: Resin is the "ceiling of appearance"
Although acrylic dice are available in two-color, transparent, and fluorescent styles, the design is relatively basic and suitable for players who like simple styles.
Resin dice is the stage for designers to show their talents! Dragons, stars, magic circles, liquid cores, petals, dried flowers, animals, longan... whatever you can think of, it can fit in!
Especially the liquid core dice, watching the liquid slowly turn, it feels like opening a magic treasure chest, which can be called the "magic bottle in the board game world".
5. Diversified choices: Resin dice is the "Thousand Change Dice King"
If acrylic dice is a "wooden sword" for practice, then resin dice is your "magic staff" after you reach level 10!
In our resin dice series, there are many very cute and creative themes dnd dice:
Cat dice
Each dice has a cute cat in various postures, as if it has been summoned, which is especially suitable for summoning characters such as priests, druids, and warlocks.
👉 Check out the cat resin dice series
Liquid Core Dice
Shake it, and the liquid rolls like a potion, designed for players who value visual rituals!
👉 Click to see the liquid core dice and feel the magic turning
Animal Dice
Pandas, puppies, dragons... We put the fantasy forest into the dice. Each set is the beginning of a story, and each animal is the inspiration for the character.
👉 Explore the world of animal resin dice
6. Customization and collection value: resin dice are far ahead
The hidden skills of resin dice: highly customized!
We support players to design their own dice: color, glitter, font, logo, character theme... Some people even customize couple commemorative dice and pet commemorative dice, which is really super cute.
7. Actual combat experience: sound, rolling feeling, and accuracy are all different
Don't underestimate the sound of dice rolling-this is the signal for the start of the battle!
The acrylic dice lands with a crisp sound, like a "click" metronome;
The resin dice lands more steadily, and the "dong" sound will be crisper.
For DMs who like accurate judgments, resin dice are heavier and more stable when thrown, and are not easy to jump or slide.
8. Appearance details & edge design: Resin dice are more "angular"
Resin dice usually adopt a sharp edge design, which is stable in rolling, clear in judgment, and looks more neat and atmospheric, suitable for live broadcasts and displays.
Acrylic dice are mostly rounded, smooth and not prickly, suitable for daily use by novices, affordable and cost-effective.
Which type of dice is suitable for you?
If you are a beginner, it is recommended to start with the classic acrylic set. Familiarity with the rules is the most important thing;
If you have entered the climax of the plot, or want a set of cool dice with stunning appearance for collection or gift, then a set of high-value resin dice set is your best partner.
