Okay, adventurers. If you’ve ever rolled a d20, yelled “Fireball!” in your sleep, or just love chaotic fantasy with a side of cosplay, Universal Studios Hollywood has cooked up a little something for your inner nerd. It’s called Dungeons & Dragons Experience: Secrets of Waterdeep, and it’s not just a walkthrough—it’s a full-blown quest with plot twists, dragon drama, and some high fantasy foolishness. Here’s the 5 most ridiculous (and amazing) things we loved:

1. The Villain is an Insecure Floating Eyeball (Literally)

You’re not just up against any ol’ baddie. Nope. Your nemesis is Xanathar the Beholder—a giant floating eyeball with jealousy issues and a flair for the dramatic. Imagine if Ursula, Sauron, and a sentient disco ball had a baby. That’s Xanathar. And yes, he wants to burn Waterdeep to the ground. With a red dragon. Because why not?

2. Vicious Mockery Is a Real Spell (And You Get to Use It!)

One of the game’s cantrips is Vicious Mockery, which basically means you roast your enemy so hard they take psychic damage. At Universal, guests are encouraged to talk trash to the villain mid-quest. We’re talking full sass mode: “Hey Xanathar, your fashion sense is a CRITICAL FAIL.”

3. The Plot Twist Gave Soap Opera Energy

Just when you think you’re wrapping things up—BOOM! That High Elf guide from the beginning? Yeah, she was secretly working for the Cult of the Dragon. Betrayal! Drama! Spells were cast, and so were shady glances. We gasped. The Tiefling cast Lightning Bolt. We cheered.

4. There’s a Talking Portrait and a Mimic Chest

You’ll meet a talking portrait that spills quest tea, and a treasure chest that turns into a Mimic—aka a teethy monster that tries to eat you. You think you’re about to get loot, but nope! That chest is HANGRY. Major trust issues now.

5. You Actually Split the Party (and Solve Puzzles!)

At one point, the group gets divided and sent through different paths with different characters. One squad solves a glowing puzzle in a treasure room, the other deals with illusions and fire-breathing nonsense. Either way, you’re working together (with strangers!) to save Waterdeep. Like a team-building exercise… with dragons.

Final Boss Energy

The experience wraps up with a full-on fantasy showdown. You and the squad go head-to-eye with Xanathar, cast spells, solve a final code, and shout your best mockeries. By the end, you’ve saved the city, earned your XP, and probably sweat through your shirt. Worth it.

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