D&D 5E What level do you typically start at for a new campaign?

[prabe]

I prefer to start at first-level, so on the odd chance someone isn't set on a subclass they have a chance to see how the party is put together and how the party works together, to help with that choice. Also, I find it gives me as a DM a better feel for the characters.

 

[Stormonu]

If I’m playing with a new group, I’ll start at first. But if if I’m playing with my “regular crew”, it’ll be 2nd, if not 3rd level characters.

 

[MatthewJHanson]

My group has played several campaigns of 5e now, so we've been skipping the early levels. This current campaign started at 7, the one before started at 5.

 

[Rabbitbait]

I love starting my campaigns at first level. There is a much better level of fear and frustration which pays off as the characters get more powerful.

 

[Rabbitbait]

Also, at first level there it's much more likely that improvisation will happen as characters don't have a huge menu of options. That can lead to some very early character development, shaping the whole campaign.

 

[Zardnaar]

Normally 3.

 

[Charlaquin]

Usually 1 or 3. Voted for 1 because I’ve done that more often, but I think they’re equally strong starting points.

 

[Iry]

Usually level 1. But level 2 and 3 come extremely fast - about one game for 2nd level and two more games for 3rd level.

 

[Dausuul]

After trying a couple options, I've settled on 3rd as my preferred starting point. Levels 1-2 are boring and the PCs are way too fragile. Level 3 provides the longest run in the "sweet spot."

 

[aco175]

Every 5e campaign started at 1st. That would be maybe 6-7 campaigns so far. These tend to last to levels 6-11ish