Last updated on April 26, 2025
Pair o' Dice Lost | Illustration by Bruce Brenneise
Well check you out big baller, searching for some expensive dice to add to your stack of accessories! While a pricey piece of porcelain won’t win any more die rolls than the cardboard cutout dice on the back of a cereal box, the expensive option sure looks and feels a lot better, doesn’t it?
Me, I’m a budgeteer who lives on thin margins, but I can respect the hustle. For some it’s a Rolex and Rolls-Royce they’re after, but for others, it’s the thrill of watching your diamond-studded, gold-encrusted, made-from-genuine-stegosaurus-bones d20 roll a 7 as you go last in your Commander pod once again. Hey, it’s not about improving the odds, it’s about making a statement!
What Makes Dice Expensive?
Wall of Fortune | Illustration by Tom Babbey
Dice price is usually determined by two things: The amount of craftsmanship put into making them, and the material being used. Hand-made dice usually run a significant amount more than mass-produced dice, and an extra artisanal touch can sculpt a die into a one-of-a-kind game piece (or display piece), which warrants a higher sales price.
Material matters too. Dice made out of gemstone or heavy metals like tungsten fetch way higher prices than you’d expect from plastic or acrylic dice. Obviously dice sets made out of “pure diamond and gold sculpted by the very dust from which the universe was created” will warrant an equally extravagant price. And as ridiculous as that sounds, that’s how online descriptions of dice sets tend to be written.
Add to all this the fact that D&D dice are usually sold in sets of seven instead of as individual pieces, and therefore you’re usually paying for seven individual items all at once. If a single die in a collection is about $15-20, you can expect the full set to run around or a little over $100.
Note that we’re not really focusing on dice useful for Magic: The Gathering here. Most 7-piece dice kits include a single d6 and d20 each, so you’re better off searching up d6 dice blocks if you’re just looking for ways to track counters in Magic.
#11. Kraken Lux Fool’s Glow Sharp Edge Dice – $70
I’m guessing by the name and the fact that the display photo makes these dice look like some fancy cologne advertisement that “Kraken Lux” is Kraken Dice’s “luxury dice” collection. And you know what, the prices seem totally fine. Most of these are 14-piece sets instead of the usual seven, and there’s tons of variety on these sharp edge dice sets alone. I’m fond of this “Fool’s Glow” set, which in their words will “make you want to embrace your inner fool,” whatever that’s supposed to mean.
Big plus here: If you ever whip out a dice bag full of these bad boys, you get to yell: “Release the Kraken dice!” And everyone will surely clap and sing your praises.
#10. URWizards Meow Style Glass Dice Set – $80
In-N-Out has Animal Style, 2012 had its Gangnam Style, but now, for the totally reasonable price of $78.99, you can get your D&D Dice Meow Style. There are cats on the faces. That’s Meow Style.
I’m sure there are cat lovers abound who’d love this as a gift of some sort. Sure, you’ll have to describe to your non-cat-loving friends what number the cat’s butthole is supposed to represent, but that’s a small price to pay for a themed dice kit like this. Kudos to URWizards for the quirkiness on this one.
#9. Forged Gaming Silver Spider Hollow Metal Dice Set – $80
The dice from Forged Gaming are what I’d call indulgent. They’re wildly distinct from a typical dice set and have visual elements that transcend normal dicedom. And there are so many different varieties and collections that feel very unique from one another. The Silver Spider hollow dice are one of the most expensive, clocking in around $80. The item comes with a metal case that can be used as a dice tray, and the numbering is colored by hand.
Craftsmanship goes a long way for some people, and Forged Gaming’s definitely crafty with its dice sets. Metal dice also just feel great, though the hollowness of this set in particular might not be what people are looking for in a set of metal dice.
#8. Misty Mountain Gaming Kambaba Jasper Stone Dice – $89
It seems like $89.00 is the upper limit of the stone dice sets at Misty Mountain Gaming, which sounds within reason for a passionate gamer. There are quite a few collections with different numerical prints and symbols, but I was drawn towards this Kamababa Jasper Stone Dice set (currently sold out). The integers pop on the black-and-green gemstone, and the set has a little bit of character to it while still being legible.
According to the item description, Kambaba Jasper is known to be a “warm, harmonious and meditative stone,” or a “stone of peace and tranquility.” So not only will it keep track of your counters in-game, but you can use it as stress relief while your opponents are kicking your teeth in.
#7. Level Up Dice Aluminum Knightwing Set – $120
Level Up Dice features a number of 7-piece dice sets selling for $120 each, though many of them are sold out. Looks like you can still snag a “Knightwing” set, made out of aluminum and featuring such robust color choices as blue and black. There’s a “Surprise Me!” option for color too, which I assume means they pick either blue or black for you.
The color scheme on display is nice, and the numbers are engraved on the faces, which probably feels great while you’re fiddling around waiting for someone to finish up their storm combo. Er, “special action.” Sorry, forgot we weren’t talking MTG much here.
#6. Wyrmwood Labradorite Dice Set – $125
The Wyrmwood company specializes in gaming set-ups, offering artisan-crafted gaming tables, dice boxes, and other accessories. It’s basically the IKEA of people who are seriously into tabletop gaming and want to invest a little extra into their hobby. And they’ve naturally got dice for sale, like this Labradorite set. Don’t worry, no dogs were harmed in the making of these dice.
This dice set and many others available from Wyrmwood have held steady at $125 for a 7-piece set over multiple years, though they occasionally go on sale for half off.
#5. Midwest Tungsten Service Store Tungsten Dice – $175
Midwest Tungsten Service isn’t a gaming company the same way many of these other vendors are, they just happen to have a bunch of tungsten laying around somewhere that they craft into collector’s items. And apparently tungsten’s expensive. And weighty.
This purchase will net you only two dice, and you can tell this vendor isn’t marketing to tabletop gamers because they describe them as “hexahedron tungsten dice,” AKA d6s. So clearly this is more of a display item than a game piece, though if you’re trying to be a showoff and do end up using these in-game, you’ll definitely want to roll these away from anything else valuable.
- Quality Tungsten: The gaming dice are made of premium tungsten, which is renowned for its strength, resilience, and long lifespan. By doing this, the dice are guaranteed to last for many years and deliver consistently accurate rolls.
- Hexahedron Design: The unique hexahedron shape of the dice ensures that each face has an equal chance of landing face up, leading in an accurate and impartial roll. So, dice are excellent for any game that requires chance or randomness.
- Small Size: The precision metal dice’s small 16mm size makes them simple to carry anywhere you go, whether you're going on a road trip, camping, or just need something to do while you wait in line.
- Attractive Design: The pro dice set is a beautiful addition to any gaming collection or display thanks to their slick, contemporary appearance. To enhance the overall experience, the tungsten substance gives the item a substantial weight in the hand.
- Perfect for Collectors: The gamer dice are perfect for collectors in your life who appreciates quality and accuracy in their accessories, the Hexahedron Tungsten Dice Pack of 2 is the ideal gift. Because of its high-quality design and meticulous attention to detail, the set is a conversation starter and a striking addition to any collection.
#4. Dice Envy Eternal Dawn – $199
Dice Envy has tons of affordable dice collections for sale, but also a little something special for the high-rollers with a little extra expendable cash. Eternal Dawn is their priciest offering at $199 for a 7-piece set. The description calls this a “multi-faceted rainbow crystal set with gold engraved numbers,” which is more buzzwords than I can really comprehend for a set of blocks I’m rolling around the table. But the words sound nice.
These are a bling option all the way, since prismatic dice described as “rainbow crystal” leads me to believe there may be some trouble actually discerning the numbers on the dice. I’m sure the gold-engraved numerals stand out well enough, but even in the product images there’s a lot of number reflection going on. But hey, if you’re playing in a sunny room with friends you can probably win whatever you’re playing by blinding your opponents with these.
#3. Runic Dice Green Emerald Gemstone Set – $231
The engraved emerald dice from Runic Dice come with a free felt dice bag and carrying box, though they’ll still set you back a few phone payments. This seems like a [very] nice gift idea for all the May-babies out there playing D&D and Pathfinder, but it’s definitely on the upper end of expensive for dice kits that aren’t deliberately trying to be luxury items. We actually reviewed a set of gemstone dice produced by Runic Dice, if you want more details.
Not much else to say on these: If you like an emerald base and you’re looking to flaunt some pretty dice while spamming Magic Missile over and over, these might be a consideration.
#2. Artisan Dice Mammoth Ivory Collection – $2,632
Artisan Dice has some fanciful dice sets indeed, like the Mammoth Ivory collection, supposedly carved from the tusks of 50,000 year old wooly mammoths, which sounds possibly illegal but also might just be the ultimate flex at the Commander table. It’s part of their “Necromancer’s Dice” collection, which based on this item and others like it, consists of dice sculpted from the bones of things long dead. Perfect for that precious osteomancer in your life.
This set in particular runs a mammoth $2,632 for a batch of 10 dice and a pretty cool case to go with them. Steep price, sure, but you’re paying for history here. So if you just really don’t like the Ice Age movies for some reason, or you’ve always wanted to hurl some polyhedral carcasses around to see which of your table’s Bracket 3 decks gets to play first, this is the dice set for you.
#1. Norse Foundry Nimbus Metal Dice – $4,000
I mean, I’m not really qualified to give financial advice to anyone, but I think it’s understood that you shouldn’t really be financing metal dice. But if for whatever reason you were looking to drop a cool $4,000 on a set of seven Tungsten metal dice, Norse Foundry has you covered. Oh hey, free shipping!
These are some tough dice too; the site description mentions some of the dice weighing up to a pound, and even includes a disclaimer that rolling these can damage your surfaces if you’re not careful. I’m not in the market for dice that feel like bowling balls, but if you’re trying to go really big, these might be a good alternative to paying rent for a few months.
Wrap Up
Pippa, Duchess of Dice | Illustration by Simon Dominic
Welcome back Mr./Mrs. Moneybags! Hope you’ve enjoyed our foray through some reasonably (and some unreasonably) high-value dice sets. These are probably best left to the super serious tabletop gamers who host often and can actually get more than three people to show up to a D&D session consistently. Those of you looking for some replacement Monopoly dice after the family dog swallowed them… probably best to look elsewhere.
Most of these kits aren’t even practical for Magic players, since the 7-piece sets almost always have an assortment of dice geared towards D&D, so this isn’t the best place to look for a nice collection of d6s. Those exist for sure, but the entries here are for more specialized games.
Have you ever spent this much on a tabletop gaming accessory? Was the purchase worth it, and where did you end up buying from? Let me know in the comments below or over in the Draftsim Discord.
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That URWizards Resin Galaxy Dice looks really nice. I just started dice collecting a few years ago and it’s so much fun. Great post!
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