From the Back Cover:
Whether you're a player or a Dungeon Master, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Rules Cyclopedia is now the comprehensive sourcebook you need for the original fantasy role-playing game! For ages 12 and up, the Cyclopedia contains the complete game system and hundreds of features including:
All the rules from the D&D Boxed Set series, including Basic, Expert, Companion, and Masters.
Guidelines to develop and play characters from levels 1-36.
Comprehensive lists of weaponry and equipment.
Expansion rules including optional skills and talents.
An overview of the Known World and the HOLLOW WORLD game settings, the official D&D campaign world.
Rules to convert D&D games and characters into AD&D 2nd Edition game statistics and back again.
Fully compatible with the new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Boxed Set, this volume allows players the full scope of fantasy role-playing from the dungeons to the Outer Planes. Now, more than ever, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game is ready and waiting for you!