Looking to make expert-level maps in Project Sigil?

Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know to make your Dungeons & Dragons maps stand out.

Each has strengths and weaknesses, making the decision tricky.

A beholder in Dungeons & Dragons in front of a map in Project Sigil.

Here’s a direct comparison of notable features to help you choose the best one for your table.

It turns your standard D&D sessions into somewhat of a video game.

Maps stick to aclassic 2D grid.

D&D: A collage of images featuring artwork of villagers fleeing, D&D dice and adventurers arguing

Fans who appreciate physical battle mats will enjoy this system.

Overall, Sigil is your go-to if you want more immersion.

Sigil and Maps both effortlessly pull yourexisting characters, spells, items, and purchased adventuresdirectly into your sessions.

Collage of D&D fifth edition, showing a five-headed dragon and a halfling descending on a rope

You’ll be a cartographer of chaos.

However, Sigil takes advantage of D&D Beyonds resources with full 3D visuals and elements.

Maps, by contrast, keeps everything organized in a familiar 2D view, makingcontent easy to accessand manage.

D&D Beyond’s Sigil vs Maps VTT.

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Maps, meanwhile, provides straightforward customization like adjustable grids, token placement, and quick sketches.

Its perfect for quickly setting up basic encounters without hassle.

If detailed visuals and creative control matter most to you, Sigil is easily your top choice.

Overhead View Of Sigil’s Starting Adventure Map.

If reliability and smooth gameplayare your priority, Maps is clearly the safer bet.

On the other hand, Maps runsdirectly in your browserthrough the D&D Beyond website.

No downloads or installations needed.

A ship on the ocean with several NPCS on board in D&D Beyond’s Maps.

If your gaming group uses a variety of devices, Maps is the clear winner here forcross-platform play.

Requires compatible hardware and is currently limited to Windows PCs.Maps is for groups who want accessible and reliable2D VTT.

Its internet tool-based, so is compatible across a wide range of devices.

Overhead View of The Bald Boar Adventure in Sigil. The Adventure Journal is open to the right.

The Cellar of The Bald Boar Inn in Sigil VTT. A halfling barkeeper and a monster stand in front of rubble.

Skull Throne with goblins flanking it, bows raised, in a dungeon. Map in Sigil VTT.

Desert Map with Copper Dragon, sticker tab is open, for D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT

Gold pile and treasure chests on a grey stone floor in a dungeon.

Forest Map with dragons and monster stat blocks in D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT.

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