Dragonlance Books in Order: Complete Guide (200+ Books)

By Anna Marie CarrollFantasy

If you’re looking for Dragonlance Books in Order, you’re in the right place—because this universe is big. Between the core sagas and decades of spin-offs, you can easily rack up 200+ novels and story collections, and the mistake most new readers make is assuming they need to read all of it in one strict sequence. You don’t.

This guide is built around the stories most readers actually want—starting with the classic Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman novels—then expanding outward in a way that stays readable. You’ll find a best place to start, an era-based path that keeps the timeline coherent, and a publication-order master list for anyone who wants to go all-in.

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Start Here: The Holy Six

Before you dig into the full Dragonlance books in order, there’s one starting point that makes everything else easier: the original two trilogies. Fans call these six novels “The Holy Six,” and for good reason—most Dragonlance stories assume you already know the core characters, the stakes, and how this world works. Read these first, and you’ll avoid confusion (and a lot of accidental spoilers).

Once you’ve finished The Holy Six, you can keep going in whichever approach fits you best—whether you want a timeline-friendly path through the eras, or you’d rather tackle the universe the way it was released. Either way, this is the foundation everything builds on.

All six books below were written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. They later published Dragons of Summer Flame (1995), which works as a follow-up to the original ending of Dragons of Spring Dawning—but in this guide it’s placed under The Second Generation where it fits best.

Original Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy

  1. Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984)
  2. Dragons of Winter Night (1985)
  3. Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985)

Legends Trilogy

  1. Time of the Twins (1986)
  2. War of the Twins (1986)
  3. Test of the Twins (1986)

Dragonlance Books in Order of Era

If you want the most approachable way to read the Dragonlance books in order, go by era. This guide groups the novels into four timelines—Historical, Classic, Fifth Age, and Age of Mortals—and then splits each era into Core books (the “main storyline” spine) and Supplemental books (extra series that expand the setting, side characters, and corners of Krynn).

If you’re brand new to Dragonlance, start with the Core Classic Era titles first. That era contains the foundation most later books build on, and reading it up front makes it much easier to jump into the other eras without feeling lost.

When available, I’ve also included the in-world year for each title. Dragonlance dates are typically labeled PC (Pre-Cataclysm), AC (After Cataclysm), and SC (Second Cataclysm). Don’t worry if you notice some series jumping around—many storylines touch multiple parts of the timeline, even when the series itself sits primarily in one era.

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Historical Era

The Historical Era is essentially Dragonlance’s deep backstory—standalone(ish) stories spread across thousands of years, from ~8,500 PC up to the years just before the War of the Lance (and in a few cases just beyond).

That means there isn’t a single “main saga” you have to complete here the way you do in Classic; once you’ve read The Holy Six, you can treat Historical as a menu and read based on whichever events or cultures you’re most curious about.

If you want the closest thing to “essential” Historical reading, focus on the books that cover the biggest historical pillars (Dragon Wars, Istar/Kingpriest era, foundational elven history)—those are the ones most readers point to when they say “Historical matters.”

Core Novels

Elven Nations Series
  1. Firstborn by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2,308 PC)
  2. The Kinslayer Wars by Douglas Niles (2,192 PC)
  3. The Qualinesti by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2,072 PC)
War Wizard Series
  1. War Wizard by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1028 PC)
Heroes Series
  1. The Legend of Huma by Richard A. Knaak (1,020 PC)
  2. Stormblade by Nancy Varian Berberick (348 AC)
  3. Weasel’s Luck by Michael Williams (228 AC)
  4. Kaz the Minotaur by Richard A. Knaak (1,013 PC)
  5. The Gates of Thorbardin by Dan Parkinson (339 AC)
  6. Galen Beknighted by Michael Williams (231 AC)
Kingpriest Trilogy
  1. Chosen of the Gods by Chris Pierson (40 PC)
  2. Divine Hammer by Chris Pierson (20 PC)
  3. Sacred Fire by Chris Pierson (1 PC)

Supplemental Novels

Barbarians Trilogy
  1. Children of the Plains by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (4,017 PC)
  2. Brother of the Dragon by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (3,995 PC)
  3. Sister of the Sword by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (3,995 PC)
Dwarven Nations Trilogy
  1. The Covenant of the Forge by Dan Parkinson (2,692 PC)
  2. Hammer and Axe by Dan Parkinson (2,596 PC)
  3. The Swordsheath Scroll by Dan Parkinson (2,230 PC)
Ergoth Trilogy
  1. A Warrior’s Journey by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2,421 PC)
  2. The Wizard’s Fate by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2,401 PC)
  3. A Hero’s Justice by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2,395 PC)
Icewall Trilogy
  1. The Messenger by Douglas Niles (553 PC)
  2. The Golden Orb by Douglas Niles (545 PC)
  3. Winterheim by Douglas Niles (545 PC)
Lost Histories Series
  1. The Kagonesti by Douglas Niles (3,811 PC)
  2. The Irda by Linda P. Baker (6,320 PC)
  3. The Dargonesti by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1,793 PC)
  4. Land of the Minotaurs by Richard A. Knaak (1,010 PC)
  5. The Gully Dwarves by Dan Parkinson (352 AC)
  6. The Dragons by Douglas Niles (8,500 PC)
Lost Legends Series
  1. Vinas Solamnus by J. Robert King (1,817 PC)
  2. Fistandantilus Reborn by Douglas Niles (1 PC)
Tracy Hickman Presents The Anvil of Time Series
  1. The Sellsword by Cam Banks (357 AC)
  2. The Survivors by Dan Willis (1 AC)
  3. Renegade Wizards by Lucien Soulban
  4. The Forest King by Paul B. Thompson (2,750 PC)
The Warriors Series
  1. Knights of the Crown by Roland Green (181 PC)
  2. Maquesta Kar-Thon by Jean Rabe and Tina Daniell (344 AC)
  3. Knights of the Sword by Roland Green (171 PC)
  4. Theros Ironfeld by Don Perrin (324 AC)
  5. Knights of the Rose by Roland Green (161 PC)
  6. Lord Soth by Edo Van Belkom (1 PC)
  7. The Wayward Knights by Roland Green (159 PC)

Classic Era

This is where most readers should begin. The Core Classic Era books include the original Chronicles and Legends trilogies (The Holy Six), which establish the world, the major players, and the events everything else builds on. Read those first, then work through the rest of the Core titles from this era for the cleanest, least spoiler-prone path.

After that, the Supplemental Classic Era books are where you can start going wider—filling in the War of the Lance, following side characters, and exploring stories that run parallel to the main saga.

Core Novels

Original Chronicles Trilogy
  1. Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (351 AC)
  2. Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
  3. Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
Legends Trilogy
  1. Time of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (356 AC)
  2. War of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (357 AC)
  3. Test of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (357 AC)
Lost Chronicles Trilogy
  1. Dragons of the Dwarven Depths by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (351 AC)
  2. Dragons of the Highlord Skies by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (351 AC)
  3. Dragons of the Hourglass Mage by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
Destinies Trilogy
  1. Dragons of Deceit by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
  2. Dragons of Fate by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (358 AC)
  3. Dragons of Eternity by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (358 AC)
The Second Generation Series
  1. The Second Generation by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (346–382 AC)
  2. Dragons of Summer Flame by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (383 AC)

Supplemental Novels

Adventures in Krynn
  1. Tales of Uncle Trapspringer by Dixie Lee McKeone (338 AC)
Chaos War Series
  1. The Last Thane by Douglas Niles (383 AC)
  2. Tears of the Night Sky by Linda P. Baker and Nancy Varian Berberick (383 AC)
  3. The Puppet King by Douglas Niles (382 AC)
  4. Reavers of the Blood Sea by Richard A. Knaak (383 AC)
  5. The Siege of Mt. Nevermind by Fergus Ryan (383 AC)
Dragonlance Classics Series
  1. Murder in Tarsis by John Maddox Roberts (371 AC)
  2. Dalamar the Dark by Nancy Varian Berberick (349 AC)
  3. The Citadel by Richard A. Knaak (353 AC)
  4. The Inheritance by Nancy Varian Berberick (248 AC)
Defenders of Magic Trilogy
  1. Night of the Eye by Mary Kirchoff (339 AC)
  2. The Medusa Plague by Mary Kirchoff (345 AC)
  3. The Seventh Sentinel by Mary Kirchoff (348 AC)
Dragon Anthologies
  1. The Dragons of Krynn edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  2. The Dragons at War edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  3. The Dragons of Chaos edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  4. Dragons of Time edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  5. Dragons: Worlds Afire edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Meetings Sextet Series
  1. Kindred Spirits by Mark Anthony and Ellen Porath (249 AC)
  2. Wanderlust by Mary Kirchoff and Steve Winter (334 AC)
  3. Dark Heart by Tina Daniell (325 AC)
  4. The Oath and the Measure by Michael Williams (339 AC)
  5. Steel and Stone by Ellen Porath (343 AC)
  6. The Companions by Tina Daniell (345 AC)
Preludes Series
  1. Darkness & Light by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (346 AC)
  2. Kendermore by Mary Kirchoff (346 AC)
  3. Brothers Majere by Kevin T. Stein (348 AC)
  4. Riverwind the Plainsman by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (350 AC)
  5. Flint the King by Douglas Niles and Mary Kirchoff (346 AC)
  6. Tanis, the Shadow Years by Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel (346 AC)
Raistlin Chronicles
  1. The Soulforge by Margaret Weis (331 AC)
  2. Brothers in Arms by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (346 AC)
Dragonlance Reader’s Companion
  1. The Odyssey of Gilthanas by Douglas Niles, Steve Miller, and Stan! (394 AC / 11 SC)
Tales Series
  1. The Magic of Krynn edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (329–382 AC)
  2. Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (381 AC)
  3. Love and War edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (346 AC)
  4. The Reign of Istar edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1 AC)
  5. The Cataclysm edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1 AC)
  6. The War of the Lance edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (363 AC)
  7. The Best of Tales: Volume 1 edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  8. The Best of Tales: Volume 2 edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Villians
  1. Before the Mask by Michael Williams and Teri Williams (313 AC)
  2. The Black Wing by Mark Kirchoff (325 AC)
  3. Emperor of Ansalon by Douglas Niles (332 AC)
  4. Hederick the Theocrat by Ellen Dodge Severson (292 AC)
  5. Lord Toede by Jeff Grubb (352 AC)
  6. The Dark Queen by Michael Williams and Teri Williams (5 PC)
The Terror of Lord Soth Series
  1. Knight of the Black Rose by James Lowder
  2. Spectre of the Black Rose by James Lowder and Voronica Whitney-Robinson

Fifth Age Era

The Fifth Age begins around 383–384 AC, with Dragons of a New Age marking the shift into a very different Krynn. This era is defined by the rise of the Dragon Overlords, the chaos and fallout of the Dragon Purge, and a world where magic isn’t reliable anymore—which changes the stakes and the tone compared to the Classic Era.

If you’ve read the Core Classic Era books first, the Fifth Age is one of the most rewarding “next steps” because it shows what Dragonlance looks like when the old rules stop working and the world has to adapt.

Core Novels

Dragons of a New Age Trilogy
  1. The Dawning of a New Age by Jean Rabe (384 AC / 1 SC)
  2. The Day of the Tempest by Jean Rabe (414 AC / 31 SC)
  3. The Eve of the Maelstrom by Jean Rabe (416 AC / 33 SC)
Dhamon Saga
  1. Downfall by Jean Rabe (417 AC / 34 SC)
  2. Betrayal by Jean Rabe (418 AC / 35 SC)
  3. Redemption by Jean Rabe (418 AC / 35 SC)

Supplemental Novels

Bridges of Time Series
  1. Spirit of the Wind by Chris Pierson (385 AC / 2 SC)
  2. Legacy of Steel by Mary Herbert (387 AC / 4 SC)
  3. The Silver Stair by Jean Rabe (391 AC / 8 SC)
  4. The Rose and the Skull by Jeff Crook (392 AC / 9 SC)
  5. Dezra’s Quest by Chris Pierson (393 AC / 10 SC)
Crossroads Series
  1. The Clandestine Circle by Mary Herbert (419 AC / 36 SC)
  2. The Thieves’ Guild by Jeff Crook (417 AC / 34 SC)
  3. Dragon’s Bluff by Mary Herbert (419 AC / 36 SC)
  4. The Dragon Isles by Stephen D. Sullivan (419 AC / 36 SC)
  5. The Middle of Nowhere by Paul B. Thompson (422 AC / 39 SC)
Kang’s Regiment Series
  1. The Doom Brigade by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (383 AC)
  2. Draconian Measures by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (384 AC / 1 SC)
Tales of the Fifth Age Series
  1. Relics and Omens edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (393 AC / 10 SC)
  2. Heroes and Fools edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
  3. Rebels and Tyrants edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Age of Mortals Era

The Age of Mortals covers the transition into War of Souls and the ‘modern’ aftermath. In practical terms, this is the point where Krynn stabilizes into a new status quo—new power structures, new conflicts, and a world that has to live with everything that changed during the Fifth Age rather than trying to undo it.

If the Classic Era is the foundation and the Fifth Age is the upheaval, the Age of Mortals is the rebuild. It’s also the easiest era to explore once you’ve read the core books that set up the shift, because many series here are written to be approachable without needing every deep-cut backstory.

Core Novels

The War of Souls Trilogy
  1. Dragons of a Fallen Sun by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
  2. Dragons of a Lost Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
  3. Dragons of a Vanished Moon by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
The Dark Disciple Trilogy
  1. Amber and Ashes by Margaret Weis (422 AC / 39 SC)
  2. Amber and Iron by Margaret Weis (422 AC / 39 SC)
  3. Amber and Blood by Margaret Weis (422 AC / 39 SC)

Supplemental Novels

The Age of Mortals Series
  1. Conundrum by Jeff Crook (420 AC / 37 SC)
  2. The Lioness by Nancy Varian Berberick (419 AC / 36 SC)
  3. Dark Thane by Jeff Crook (421 AC / 38 SC)
  4. Prisoner of Haven by Nancy Varian Berberick (421 AC / 38 SC)
  5. Wizards’ Conclave by Douglas Niles (422 AC / 39 SC)
  6. The Lake of Death by Jean Rabe (422 AC / 39 SC)
Champions Series
  1. Saving Solace by Douglas W. Clark (422 AC / 39 SC)
  2. The Alien Sea by Lucien Soulban (422 AC / 39 SC)
  3. The Great White Wyrm by Peter Archer (427 AC / 44 SC)
  4. Protecting Palanthas by Douglas W. Clark (429 AC / 46 SC)
Dwarf Home Trilogy
  1. The Secret of Pax Tharkas by Douglas Niles (433 AC / 50 SC)
  2. The Heir of Kayolin by Douglas Niles (433 AC / 50 SC)
  3. The Fate of Thorbardin by Douglas Niles
Elven Exiles Trilogy
  1. Sanctuary by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (426 AC / 43 SC)
  2. Alliances by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (426 AC / 43 SC)
  3. Destiny by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (426 AC / 43 SC)
The Linsha Trilogy
  1. City of the Lost by Mary Herbert (421 AC / 38 SC)
  2. Flight of the Fallen by Mary Herbert (421 AC / 38 SC)
  3. Return of the Exile by Mary Herbert (421 AC / 38 SC)
The Minotaur Wars Trilogy
  1. Night of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (418 AC / 35 SC)
  2. Tides of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (421 AC / 38 SC)
  3. Empire of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (421 AC / 38 SC)
Ogre Titans Trilogy
  1. The Black Talon by Richard A. Knaak (423 AC / 40 SC)
  2. The Fire Rose by Richard A. Knaak (424 AC / 41 SC)
  3. The Gargoyle King by Richard A. Knaak
Rise of Solamnia Trilogy
  1. Lord of the Rose by Douglas Niles (425 AC / 42 SC)
  2. The Crown and the Sword by Douglas Niles (427 AC / 44 SC)
  3. The Measure and the Truth by Douglas Niles (429 AC / 46 SC)
The Stonetellers Trilogy
  1. The Rebellion by Jean Rabe (433 AC / 50 SC)
  2. Death March by Jean Rabe (433 AC / 50 SC)
  3. Goblin Nation by Jean Rabe (433 AC / 50 SC)
The Taladas Chronicles
  1. Blades of the Tiger by Chris Pierson (424 AC / 41 SC)
  2. Trail of the Black Wyrm by Chris Pierson (424 AC / 41 SC)
  3. Shadow of the Flame by Chris Pierson (425 AC / 42 SC)
Tales From The War of Souls Anthologies
  1. The Search for Magic edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
  2. The Players of Gilean edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
  3. The Search for Power edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (421 AC / 38 SC)
  4. Dragons in the Archives: The Best of Weis and Hickman by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Young Reader Novels

This section is a little different from the lists above. These Young Reader books are middle-grade adaptations set in the Dragonlance universe, written for a younger audience and a faster read. The core story beats are largely the same, but the material is repackaged—most notably, the original Dragonlance Chronicles is split across multiple shorter installments aimed at younger readers.

If you’re here for the main Dragonlance storyline, stick with the standard novels first. But if you’re reading with a younger fantasy fan (or you just want a lighter entry point), these can be a more accessible way to experience the same foundational story.

Core Novels

Dragonlance Chronicles
  1. A Rumor of Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (351 AC)
  2. Night of the Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (351 AC)
  3. The Nightmare Lands by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
  4. To the Gates of Palanthas by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
  5. Hope’s Flame by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
  6. A Dawn of Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (352 AC)
The New Adventures Series
  1. Temple of the Dragonslayer by Tim Waggoner (353 AC)
  2. The Dying Kingdom by Stephen D. Sullivan (353 AC)
  3. The Dragon Well by Dan Willis (353 AC)
  4. Return of the Sorceress by Tim Waggoner (354 AC)
  5. Dragon Sword by Ree Soesbee (354 AC)
  6. Dragon Day by Steven “Stan!” Brown (354 AC)
  7. Dragon Knight by Dan Willis (354 AC)
  8. Dragon Spell by Jeff Sampson (355 AC)

Supplemental Novels

Elidor Trilogy
  1. Crown of Thieves by Ree Soesbee (355 AC)
  2. The Crystal Chalice by Ree Soesbee (355 AC)
  3. City of Fortune by Ree Soesbee (355 AC)
Goodlund Trilogy
  1. Warrior’s Heart by Stephen D. Sullivan (356 AC)
  2. Warrior’s Blood by Stephen D. Sullivan (356 AC)
  3. Warrior’s Bones by Stephen D. Sullivan (356 AC)
Suncatcher Trilogy
  1. The Wayward Wizard by Jeff Sampson (356 AC)
  2. The Ebony Eye by Jeff Sampson (356 AC)
  3. The Stolen Sun by Jeff Sampson (356 AC)
Trinistyr Trilogy
  1. Wizard’s Curse by Christina Woods (355 AC)
  2. Wizard’s Betrayal by Jeff Sampson (355 AC)
  3. Wizard’s Return by Dan Willis (355 AC)
Elements Trilogy
  1. Pillar of Flame by Ree Soesbee (356 AC)
  2. Queen of the Sea by Ree Soesbee (356 AC)
  3. Tempest’s Vow Ree Soesbee (356 AC)

Dragonlance Books in Order of Publication

If you want the most “spoiler-safe” path through Dragonlance, publication order is it. This is how long-time readers experienced the setting as it grew, and it lets you follow the reveals the way the authors and publishers originally rolled them out.

The tradeoff is that publication order can feel jumpy. As Dragonlance expanded, new trilogies and spin-offs were released alongside ongoing series, so you’ll bounce between storylines more than you would in the era-based approach.

This list includes the Dragonlance fiction published over the years—novels and story collections—so you can read the universe exactly as it hit shelves.

  1. Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1984)
  2. Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1985)
  3. Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1985)
  4. Time of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1986)
  5. War of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1986)
  6. Test of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1986)
  7. The Magic of Krynn edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1987)
  8. Kender, Gully Dwarves and Gnomes edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1987)
  9. Love and War edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1987)
  10. The Legend of Huma by Richard A. Knaak (1988)
  11. Stormblade by Nancy Varian Berberick (1988)
  12. Weasel’s Luck by Michael Williams (1989)
  13. Darkness & Light by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1989)
  14. Kendermore by Mary Kirchoff (1989)
  15. Brothers Majere by Kevin T. Stein (1990)
  16. Riverwind the Plainsman by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1990)
  17. Flint the King by Douglas Niles and Mary Kirchoff (1990)
  18. Kaz the Minotaur by Richard A. Knaak (1990)
  19. The Gates of Thorbardin by Dan Parkinson (1990)
  20. Tanis, the Shadow Years by Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel (1990)
  21. Galen Beknighted by Michael Williams (1990)
  22. Firstborn by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1991)
  23. Kindred Spirits by Mark Anthony and Ellen Porath (1991)
  24. The Kinslayer Wars by Douglas Niles (1991)
  25. Wanderlust by Mary Kirchoff and Steve Winter (1991)
  26. The Qualinesti by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1991)
  27. Knight of the Black Rose by James Lowder (1991)
  28. Dark Heart by Tina Daniell (1992)
  29. The Reign of Istar edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1992)
  30. The Oath and the Measure by Michael Williams (1992)
  31. The Cataclysm edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1992)
  32. Steel and Stone by Ellen Porath (1992)
  33. The War of the Lance edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1992)
  34. The Companions by Tina Daniell (1993)
  35. The Covenant of the Forge by Dan Parkinson (1993)
  36. Before the Mask by Michael Williams and Teri Williams (1993)
  37. Hammer and Axe by Dan Parkinson (1993)
  38. The Black Wing by Mark Kirchoff (1993)
  39. Emperor of Ansalon by Douglas Niles (1993)
  40. The Swordsheath Scroll by Dan Parkinson (1993)
  41. Hederick the Theocrat by Ellen Dodge Severson (1994)
  42. The Second Generation by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1994)
  43. The Dragons of Krynn edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1994)
  44. Night of the Eye by Mary Kirchoff (1994)
  45. Lord Toede by Jeff Grubb (1994)
  46. The Medusa Plague by Mary Kirchoff (1994)
  47. The Dark Queen by Michael Williams and Teri Williams (1994)
  48. The Kagonesti by Douglas Niles (1995)
  49. Knights of the Crown by Roland Green (1995)
  50. The Irda by Linda P. Baker (1995)
  51. Maquesta Kar-Thon by Jean Rabe and Tina Daniell (1995)
  52. The Seventh Sentinel by Mary Kirchoff (1995)
  53. The Dargonesti by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (1995)
  54. Knights of the Sword by Roland Green (1995)
  55. Dragons of Summer Flame by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1995)
  56. Land of the Minotaurs by Richard A. Knaak (1996)
  57. The Dragons at War edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1996)
  58. The Gully Dwarves by Dan Parkinson (1996)
  59. Murder in Tarsis by John Maddox Roberts (1996)
  60. Knights of the Rose by Roland Green (1996)
  61. The Dawning of a New Age by Jean Rabe (1996)
  62. The Dragons by Douglas Niles (1996)
  63. The Doom Brigade by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (1996)
  64. The Dragons of Chaos edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1996)
  65. Theros Ironfeld by Don Perrin (1996)
  66. Lord Soth by Edo Van Belkom (1996)
  67. The Wayward Knights by Roland Green (1997)
  68. Vinas Solamnus by J. Robert King (1997)
  69. Fistandantilus Reborn by Douglas Niles (1997)
  70. The Day of the Tempest by Jean Rabe (1997)
  71. Tales of Uncle Trapspringer by Dixie Lee McKeone (1997)
  72. The Soulforge by Margaret Weis (1998)
  73. The Eve of the Maelstrom by Jean Rabe (1998)
  74. Relics and Omens edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1998)
  75. The Last Thane by Douglas Niles (1998)
  76. Spirit of the Wind by Chris Pierson (1998)
  77. Tears of the Night Sky by Linda P. Baker and Nancy Varian Berberick (1998)
  78. Legacy of Steel by Mary Herbert (1998)
  79. The Silver Stair by Jean Rabe (1999)
  80. The Puppet King by Douglas Niles (1999)
  81. Spectre of the Black Rose by James Lowder and Voronica Whitney-Robinson (1999)
  82. The Rose and the Skull by Jeff Crook (1999)
  83. Reavers of the Blood Sea by Richard A. Knaak (1999)
  84. Dezra’s Quest by Chris Pierson (1999)
  85. The Odyssey of Gilthanas by Douglas Niles, Steve Miller, and Stan! (1999)
  86. Brothers in Arms by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (1999)
  87. The Siege of Mt. Nevermind by Fergus Ryan (1999)
  88. Heroes and Fools edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (1999)
  89. Dalamar the Dark by Nancy Varian Berberick (2000)
  90. The Best of Tales: Volume 1 edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2000)
  91. Dragons of a Fallen Sun by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2000)
  92. Rebels and Tyrants edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2000)
  93. Downfall by Jean Rabe (2000)
  94. The Clandestine Circle by Mary Herbert (2000)
  95. The Citadel by Richard A. Knaak (2000)
  96. Children of the Plains by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2000)
  97. Draconian Measures by Don Perrin and Margaret Weis (2000)
  98. The Thieves’ Guild by Jeff Crook (2000)
  99. The Messenger by Douglas Niles (2001)
  100. The Inheritance by Nancy Varian Berberick (2001)
  101. Dragons of a Lost Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2001)
  102. Betrayal by Jean Rabe (2001)
  103. Dragon’s Bluff by Mary Herbert (2001)
  104. Brother of the Dragon by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2001)
  105. The Search for Magic edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2001)
  106. Chosen of the Gods by Chris Pierson (2001)
  107. Conundrum by Jeff Crook (2001)
  108. The Best of Tales: Volume 2 edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2002)
  109. The Golden Orb by Douglas Niles (2002)
  110. Sister of the Sword by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2002)
  111. Dragons of a Vanished Moon by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2002)
  112. Redemption by Jean Rabe (2002)
  113. The Lioness by Nancy Varian Berberick (2002)
  114. Divine Hammer by Chris Pierson (2002)
  115. The Dragon Isles by Stephen D. Sullivan (2002)
  116. Winterheim by Douglas Niles (2003)
  117. The Players of Gilean edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2003)
  118. A Warrior’s Journey by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2003)
  119. Night of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (2003)
  120. A Rumor of Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2003)
  121. Night of the Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2003)
  122. The Middle of Nowhere by Paul B. Thompson (2003)
  123. City of the Lost by Mary Herbert (2003)
  124. The Nightmare Lands by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2003)
  125. To the Gates of Palanthas by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2003)
  126. Dark Thane by Jeff Crook (2003)
  127. Sacred Fire by Chris Pierson (2003)
  128. Hope’s Flame by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2004)
  129. The Wizard’s Fate by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2004)
  130. A Dawn of Dragons by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2004)
  131. Tides of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (2004)
  132. The Search for Power edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2004)
  133. Temple of the Dragonslayer by Tim Waggoner (2004)
  134. Prisoner of Haven by Nancy Varian Berberick (2004)
  135. Wizards’ Conclave by Douglas Niles (2004)
  136. The Dying Kingdom by Stephen D. Sullivan (2004)
  137. Flight of the Fallen by Mary Herbert (2004)
  138. The Dragon Well by Dan Willis (2004)
  139. Amber and Ashes by Margaret Weis (2004)
  140. The Lake of Death by Jean Rabe (2004)
  141. Return of the Sorceress by Tim Waggoner (2004)
  142. Dragons in the Archives: The Best of Weis and Hickman by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2004)
  143. A Hero’s Justice by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2004)
  144. Dragon Sword by Ree Soesbee (2005)
  145. Return of the Exile by Mary Herbert (2005)
  146. Lord of the Rose by Douglas Niles (2005)
  147. Dragon Day by Steven “Stan!” Brown (2005)
  148. Blades of the Tiger by Chris Pierson (2005)
  149. Dragon Knight by Dan Willis (2005)
  150. Empire of Blood by Richard A. Knaak (2005)
  151. Dragon Spell by Jeff Sampson (2005)
  152. Amber and Iron by Margaret Weis (2005)
  153. Wizard’s Curse by Christina Woods (2005)
  154. Sanctuary by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2005)
  155. Crown of Thieves by Ree Soesbee (2005)
  156. Saving Solace by Douglas W. Clark (2006)
  157. Wizard’s Betrayal by Jeff Sampson (2006)
  158. The Crystal Chalice by Ree Soesbee (2006)
  159. Trail of the Black Wyrm by Chris Pierson (2006)
  160. Wizard’s Return by Dan Willis (2006)
  161. Warrior’s Heart by Stephen D. Sullivan (2006)
  162. The Crown and the Sword by Douglas Niles (2006)
  163. Dragons: Worlds Afire edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2006)
  164. City of Fortune by Ree Soesbee (2006)
  165. Dragons of the Dwarven Depths by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2006)
  166. The Alien Sea by Lucien Soulban (2006)
  167. The Wayward Wizard by Jeff Sampson (2006)
  168. Alliances by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2006)
  169. Pillar of Flame by Ree Soesbee (2007)
  170. The Measure and the Truth by Douglas Niles (2007)
  171. The Ebony Eye by Jeff Sampson (2007)
  172. The Great White Wyrm by Peter Archer (2007)
  173. Dragons of Time edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2007)
  174. Warrior’s Blood by Stephen D. Sullivan (2007)
  175. Shadow of the Flame by Chris Pierson (2007)
  176. Queen of the Sea by Ree Soesbee (2007)
  177. Dragons of the Highlord Skies by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2007)
  178. The Rebellion by Jean Rabe (2007)
  179. The Stolen Sun by Jeff Sampson (2007)
  180. Destiny by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook (2007)
  181. Protecting Palanthas by Douglas W. Clark (2007)
  182. Warrior’s Bones by Stephen D. Sullivan (2007)
  183. The Secret of Pax Tharkas by Douglas Niles (2007)
  184. The Black Talon by Richard A. Knaak (2007)
  185. The Sellsword by Cam Banks (2008)
  186. Tempest’s Vow by Ree Soesbee (2008)
  187. Amber and Blood by Margaret Weis (2008)
  188. Death March by Jean Rabe (2008)
  189. The Heir of Kayolin by Douglas Niles (2008)
  190. The Survivors by Dan Willis (2008)
  191. The Fire Rose by Richard A. Knaak (2008)
  192. Renegade Wizards by Lucien Soulban (2009)
  193. The Forest King by Paul B. Thompson (2009)
  194. Dragons of the Hourglass Mage by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2009)
  195. Goblin Nation by Jean Rabe (2009)
  196. The Gargoyle King by Richard A. Knaak (2009)
  197. The Fate of Thorbardin by Douglas Niles (2010)
  198. Dragons of Deceit by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2022)
  199. Dragons of Fate by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2023)
  200. Dragons of Eternity by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2024)
  201. War Wizard by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (2026)

What are the Dragonlance books?

The Dragonlance books are fantasy novels set in Krynn, a shared-world setting that grew out of Dungeons & Dragons. The series kicked off in the 1980s with Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, and since then dozens of other writers have added their own trilogies, standalones, and side stories—sometimes expanding the main storyline, other times zooming in on a single region, war, or character.

Dragonlance is also one of the biggest fiction branches tied to D&D—second only to The Legend of Drizzt series (which is its own massive rabbit hole). At its core, though, it’s classic high fantasy: heroes and villains, ancient forces waking up, alliances that crack under pressure, and dragons returning to a world that thought they were long gone.

The timeline stretches across multiple eras, which is why there isn’t one single “correct” way to read it—different books focus on different moments in Krynn’s history. Most readers get the best experience by learning the foundation first, then branching outward into the eras, series, and characters that grab them most.

Dragonlance Books FAQ

Where should I start reading Dragonlance?

Start with the Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight → Dragons of Winter Night → Dragons of Spring Dawning. Then read the Dragonlance Legends: Time of the Twins → War of the Twins → Test of the Twins—it’s written with Chronicles as the assumed foundation.

Do I have to read the Dragonlance books in order?

No—but you’ll have a better time if you read the core books in order first, because later stories often assume you already know the big world-shaping events and character history. After that, you can safely branch out by era or by whatever characters/regions you like, and you won’t feel like you’re constantly missing context.

What are the Dragonlance books about?

They’re epic, classic high fantasy set on Krynn: dragons return, alliances form and fracture, and a handful of heroes get pulled into conflicts that reshape the world. Some books follow the “main” war-driven arcs, while others zoom in on specific characters, cultures, or corners of the setting—so the tone can range from intimate quests to continent-spanning stakes.

Who wrote the Dragonlance books?

The setting was popularized in novel form by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, and then expanded over time by many other authors writing within the same shared world. That’s why you’ll see both “core” sagas and lots of spin-offs across different eras and casts.

Is Dragonlance part of Dungeons & Dragons—and do I need to play D&D first?

Yes, Dragonlance is a D&D campaign setting—but you don’t need any game knowledge to read the novels. The books are written like standard fantasy fiction: no rules, no stats, and no “you had to play the game” prerequisites.

Looking for more books in order?

If you want more fantasy authors and reading-order guides like this one, start with my Fantasy Books in Order index.

3 thoughts on “Dragonlance Books in Order: Complete Guide (200+ Books)”

  2. Thank you for your well thought out lists. I am re-reading Dragonlance and have added more titles, so your lists are exactly what I needed. Other than the preludes, I am mainly interested in the Weis & Hickman authored books. At 72 years, I have many more book collections to re-read and many new books as well. I think the 27 Dragonlance series books I have chosen will be fine. Thank you again.

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