User:Vaticidalprophet/List of Dungeons & Dragons monsters
This is intended to be a comprehensive list of creatures that have appeared in various Dungeons & Dragons works. Each individual list covers a span of years by edition of the game, with monsters being listed chronologically by book in which they appeared.
Although efforts have been made to include all creatures, there are likely to be omissions and other errors. At any particular time, there will be variations in the level of brief detail, and there are some duplications, not all of which are errors as there are some name duplications amongst the creatures.
Original Dungeons & Dragons[edit]
The original edition of Dungeons & Dragons consisted of a boxed set by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson printed in 1974, and several pamphlet-sized supplements printed through 1976. The volume "Monsters & Treasure" in the original set, and the supplements (Greyhawk, Blackmoor and Eldritch Wizardry) included a section of monsters.
TSR 2002 – Dungeons & Dragons Box Set (1974)[edit]
The 1974 Dungeons & Dragons boxed set by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson contained three booklets, including a list of monsters in the booklet "Monsters & Treasure". This booklet contained an index on pages 3–4 featuring statistics about how many creatures of each type of creature appeared per encounter, armor class, how many inches the creature could move on its turn, hit dice, % in lair, and treasure. Pages 5–20 followed with descriptions of each of the monsters, typically consisting of one or more paragraphs. Most of the monsters on this book did not feature an illustration. Also featured are descriptions of humans (bandits, brigands, berserkers, dervishes, nomads, buccaneers, cavemen, and mermen), horses, insects, and other small and large animals.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Versions Included | Description | Image |
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| Basilisks | 10 | Original: Eldritch Wizardry; Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, 1st Edition Monster Manual II: (Basilisk, greater), Dragon #81; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual; 5th Edition: Monster Vault | Has the power of turning to stone by touch and glance | 
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| Black Pudding | 19 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, Dragon #219; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual | Black (or Gray) puddings dissolve wood, and corrode metal | 
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| Centaurs | 15 | Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual | Can attack twice, once as a man and once as a horse | 
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| Chimera | 11 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set, Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #94; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual; 5th Edition: Monster Manual | Can gore with goat's head, tear with lion fangs, and dragon's head can bite or breathe fire | 
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| Cockatrices | 10 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #95; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual | A less powerful but more mobile basilisk, turns opponents to stone by touch | 
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| Djinn | 19 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set, Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual | Aerial creatures with magical powers | 
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| Dragons | 11–14 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, Draconomicon; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Draconomicon; 4th Edition: Monster Manual, Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons | White, Black, Green, Blue, Red, Gold | Powerful and intelligent winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | 
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| Dryads | 16 | Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #87; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Beautiful tree sprites, each a part of their own respective tree | 
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| Dwarves | 16 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Player's Handbook; 2nd Edition: Player's Handbook, Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, The Complete Book of Dwarves, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, Races of Stone; 4th Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual | Described in the "Chainmail" set; clumsy monsters like ogres and giants have a hard time hitting them | 
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| Efreeti | 19 | Similar to djinn, but creatures of fire that tend to be Chaotic | 
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| Elves | 16 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Player's Handbook; 2nd Edition: Player's Handbook, Monstrous Compendium Volume One, The Complete Book of Elves, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, Races of the Wild; 4th Edition: Player's Handbook, Monster Manual | Elves make their homes in woodlands and remote meadowlands | 
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| Elementals | 18–19 | Air, Earth, Fire, Water | 
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| Gargoyles | 14 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Reptilian bipedal beast, Chaotic in alignment | 
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| Ghoul | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, Dragon #252; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Paralyze anyone they touch | 
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| Giants | 8–9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, Giantcraft; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone | 
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| Gnolls | 8 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #63; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #367 | A cross between gnomes and trolls, otherwise similar to hobgoblins | 
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| Gnomes | 16 | Slightly smaller than dwarves, with longer beards, inhabits hills and lowland burrows | 
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| Goblins | 7 | Small monsters first described in the original "Chainmail" set | 
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| Gorgons | 10 | Original: Eldritch Wizardry; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set, Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #97; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual,; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Bull-like monsters with a breath capable of turning creatures to stone | 
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| Gray Ooze | 20 | Seeping horror that resembles wet stone and corrodes metal like a black pudding | 
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| Green slime | 20 | Non-mobile hazard that turns flesh into more green slime | 
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| Griffons | 18 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Dragon #161, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | The most prized of steeds, fond of horse flesh | 
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| Hippogriffs | 17 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Fierce fighters that attack with both hooves and sharp beaks | 
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| Hobgoblins | 8 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #63; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Races of Faerûn; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #309, Monster Manual V; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Large and fearless goblins | 
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| Hydras | 10 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #272; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Large dinosaurs with multiple heads | 
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| Invisible Stalkers | 18 | Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual | Monsters created by spells, faultless trackers | 
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| Kobolds | 7 | Original: Blackmoor; Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #63, Dragon #141; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #332, Races of the Dragon; 4th Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #364 | Similar to goblins but weaker | 
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| Lycanthropes | 14–15 | Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear | 
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| Manticoras | 10 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Dragon #153, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Huge, lion-bodied monstrosities with a tail full of spikes that can be fired | 
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| Medusae | 10 | Original: Eldritch Wizardry; Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; Dragon #355 (May 2007); 4th Edition: Monster Manual; 5th Edition: Monster Manual (2014) | Human-type monster with the lower body of a snake, turns those who look at it to stone | 
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| Minotaurs | 15 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #116, Dragon #141; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #369 | Bull-headed men, who are man-eaters | 
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| Mummies | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #300, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Touch causes a rotting disease | 
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| Nixies | 15–16 | Water sprites are Neutral in nature but will enslave humans for one year | 
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| Ochre Jelly | 19 | Giant amoeba which can be killed by fire or cold, but divides when hit by weapons | 
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| Ogres | 8 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #304, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Monster Manual IV; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Large and fearsome monsters | 
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| Orcs | 7–8 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #62, Dragon #141; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Monster Manual IV; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Tribal creatures that live in caves or villages | 
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| Pegasi | 17 | Winged horses that will serve only Lawful characters | 
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| Pixies | 16 | Air sprites originally described in the "Chainmail" set, naturally invisible to human eyes | 
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| Purple Worms | 15 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #282; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Huge and hungry monsters lurk beneath the surface | 
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| Rocs | 17 | Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Large and fierce birds that nest in mountains; hostile to creatures of Chaos and Neutrality | 
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| Skeletons | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Acts under the instructions of their motivator, be it Magic-User or Cleric (Chaos) | 
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| Spectres | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Have no corporeal body and drain life energy levels | 
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| Treants | 16 | Tree-like creatures able to command trees, Lawful in nature | 
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| Trolls | 8 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set, Gazetteer: The Orcs of Thar; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #301, Savage Species; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Thin and rubbery, loathsome creatures able to regenerate | 
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| Unicorns | 15 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia, Thunder Rift; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #77; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual, Dragon #190; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Can be ridden by maiden-warriors and will obey them | 
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| Vampires | 9–10 | Original: Greyhawk; Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Powerful undead | 
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| Wights | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead, Dragon #348; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Drain away energy levels on a hit | 
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| Wraiths | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | High-class wights with more mobility
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| Wyverns | 11 | Basic 1981: Expert Set; Basic 1983: Expert Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Monstrous Manual, Dragon Annual #1; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Smaller relatives of dragons with poisonous sting in tail
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| Yellow Mold | 20 | Deadly underground fungus that attacks wood and flesh
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| Zombies | 9 | Basic 1977: Basic Set; Basic 1981: Basic Set; Basic 1983: Basic Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | Acts under the instructions of their motivator, be it Magic-User or Cleric (Chaos) |
TSR 2003 – Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (1974)[edit]
This first supplement to the Gygax/Arneson boxed set is by Gary Gygax and Rob Kuntz and was printed in 1974. Information is presented in a similar manner as that in the boxed set booklet. Page 33 contains an index of the monsters presented in the book, and pages 34–40 contain descriptions of each monster. Additions and corrections to Vampires and Elementals from the boxed set are included in this book on page 34.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Versions Included | Description |
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| Beholders | 37–38 | Basic 1983: Companion Set; Basic 1991: Rules Cyclopedia; 1st Edition: Monster Manual, Dragon #76; 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Monstrous Manual; 3rd Edition: Monster Manual; 3.5 Edition: Monster Manual, Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations; 4th Edition: Monster Manual | "Spheres of Many Eyes" or "Eye Tyrants", a levitating globe with ten magical eye stalks
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| Blink Dogs | 38 | Resemble African wild dogs, with high intelligence and an ability of limited teleportation | ||
| Bugbears | 34 | Great hairy goblin-giants | ||
| Carrion Crawlers | 39 | Worm-shaped scavengers whose touch causes paralyzation | ||
| Displacer Beasts | 38 | Puma-like creature with six legs and two tentacles growing from its shoulders | ||
| Doppelgangers | 37 | Creatures with mutable form, able to shape themselves into doubles of any person they observe | ||
| Dragons | 35–37 | Brass, Copper, Bronze, Silver, Platinum (unique; King of Lawful and Neutral Dragons), Chromatic (unique; Queen of Chaotic Dragons) | Powerful and intelligent winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |
| Druids | 34 | Priests of a neutral-type religion | ||
| Gelatinous Cubes | 39–40 | Cubic creatures that sweep clean the floor and walls of dungeon passages | ||
| Giants, Storm | 34 | Intelligent giants found only in out-of-the-way places | ||
| Giant Tick | 39 | Overgrown arachnids which live on the blood of other living things and carry disease | ||
| Giant Slugs | 40 | Giant beasts that spit a highly acid saliva with considerable accuracy at great distances | ||
| Golems | 39 | Flesh, Iron, Stone | ||
| Harpies | 35 | Have the lower bodies of eagles and the upper bodies of human females | ||
| Hell Hounds | 38 | Reddish-brown evil hounds that can breathe fire | ||
| Lammasu | 37 | Human-headed, winged lions which are very lawful and very magical. The lammasu was introduced to the game in its first supplement, Greyhawk (1975).[1] They are also lawful, although they have little interest in the conflict between law and chaos. Their innate magical powers let them cast spells as a 7th-level cleric. | ||
| Liches | 35 | Skeletal monsters that were formerly Magic-Users or Magic-User/Clerics in life | ||
| Lizard Men | 37 | Aquatic monsters with a rude intelligence, fond of human flesh | ||
| Lycanthropes (Wererat or Rat Man) | 37 | Extremely intelligent lycanthropes that will capture humans and hold them for ransom | ||
| Ogre magi | 34 | Japanese Ogres, far more powerful than their Western cousins | ||
| Owl Bears | 39 | Horrid creatures which "hug" like a bear and deal damage with a beak | ||
| Phase Spiders | 39 | Giant spiders that can shift out of phase with its surroundings | ||
| Rust Monsters | 39 | Creatures are the bane of metal with a ferrous content, which they rust instantaneously | ||
| Salamanders | 37 | Free-willed, highly intelligent Fire Elementals | ||
| Shadows | 34–35 | Non-corporeal intelligent creatures that hunger after the life energy of living things | ||
| Stirges | 39 | Large, bird-like monsters with long probuscuses which suck blood from living creatures | ||
| Titans | 35 | Similar to giants, but far more handsome and intelligent, even more so than humans | ||
| Tritons | 34 | Similar to Mermen in appearance, and can use spells | ||
| Umber Hulks | 38 | Human-shaped creatures with gaping maws flanked by pairs of exceedingly sharp mandibles | ||
| Will O'Wisp | 35 | Highly clever creatures that lure foes to feed upon their life force |
TSR 2004 – Dungeons & Dragons Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975)[edit]
This second supplement to the Gygax/Arneson boxed set is by Dave Arneson and was printed in 1975. Information is presented in a similar manner as that in the boxed set booklet. Page 14 contains an index of the monsters presented in the book, and pages 15–24 contain descriptions of each monster.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Versions Included | Description |
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| Dolphins | 20 | |||
| Aquatic Elves | 20 | Also called sea elves, they are akin to mermen as land elves are to humans | ||
| Elasmosaurus | 19 | |||
| Fire Lizard | 19 | |||
| Floating Eyes | 23 | Small fish with a huge central eye that can hypnotize a victim | ||
| Giant Beaver | 16 | |||
| Giant Crabs | 15 | |||
| Giant Crocodile | 16 | |||
| Giant Eels | 19 | |||
| Giant frog | 16 | Blackmoor (1975); Monster Manual (1977); Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989); Dungeon #82 (September 2000); Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (2001) | Dark green, covered in warts and boils and a foul-smelling ooze; 3 feet long and 2 feet tall. Attack by whipping poison at their prey with their tongues. | |
| Giant Leech | 16 | |||
| Giant Octopi | 16 | |||
| Giant Otter | 17 | |||
| Giant Sea Spider | 21 | |||
| Giant Shark | 19 | |||
| Giant Squid | 16 | |||
| Giant Toads | 16 | |||
| Giant Wasps | 18 | |||
| Giant Beetle | 18 | Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Giant Stag, Rhinoceros | ||
| Ixitxachitl | 23 | A race of Chaotic Clerical Philosophers that resemble manta rays | ||
| Lamprey | 19 | |||
| Locathah | 23 | Nomadic people that ride eels and roam the ocean depths | ||
| Manta Ray | 21 | |||
| Masher | 23 | Coral eaters, similar to large Purple Worms | ||
| Mermen | 15 | More intelligent than lizardmen, these aquatic creatures use weapons as humans do | ||
| Minotaur Lizard | 19 | |||
| Morkoth or Morlock | 23 | This shrouded wraith of the deep makes its home in spiraling tunnels | ||
| Mososaurus | 19 | |||
| Plesiosaurus | 19 | |||
| Portuguese Man-Of-War | 19 | |||
| Pungi Ray | 20 | |||
| Sahuagin | 21–23 | "Devil-Men of the Deep", these voracious creatures are a constant threat to humans | ||
| Sea Horse | 19 | |||
| Strangle Weed | 23 | Looks like ordinary seaweed but crushes its victims like a tentacle (Note: stats are not given on page 14) | ||
| Weed Eels | 21 | |||
| Whale | 19 |
TSR 2005 – Dungeons & Dragons Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976)[edit]
This third supplement to the Gygax/Arneson boxed set is by Gary Gygax and Brian Blume and was printed in 1976. Information is presented in a similar manner as that in the boxed set booklet. Page 27 contains an index of the monsters presented in the book, and pages 27–40 contain descriptions of each monster. Additions and corrections to several monsters from previous books in the series are included in this book from pages 27–29.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Versions Included | Description |
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| Brain moles | 39 | Small rodent-like creatures that are attracted by psionic activity | ||
| Cerebral Parasites | 39 | Tiny creatures that attack psionically endowed creatures | ||
| Couatl | 38 | Winged, feathered serpents found in jungles, with exceptional intelligence and powers | ||
| Demons – | 29–38 | Demons are chaotic and evil | ||
| -- Demogorgon | 37 | This gigantic reptilian demon prince is powerful, has body and legs of a giant lizard, twin snake-like necks and two heads which bear the visages of evil baboons.[2]: 53 Inspired by its real-world mythological counterpart.[2]: 52 | ||
| -- Orcus | 35 | Grossly fat demon lord with goat-like head and legs,[2]: 53 holds the wand of death (Orcus' Wand). Inspired by its real-world mythological counterpart.[2]</ref>: 52 | ||
| -- Type I | 30 | Resembling a cross between human and vulture,[2]: 53 they are among the weakest of their kind. | ||
| -- Type II | 30 | Looks like a gross toad with human arms in place of forelegs.[2]: 53 | ||
| -- Type III | 32 | Has a ghastly appearance, broad and strong-looking, with a head like a goat-horned dog, pincers instead of hands, and human arms protruding from its chest.[2]: 53 | ||
| -- Type IV | 32 | Combines the worst features of ape and boar,[2]: 53 with small wings for their ponderous bodies. | ||
| -- Succubus | 33 | Appears like a tall and very beautiful human woman, and drains energy by a kiss. | ||
| -- Type V | 33 | Female demon with a multiarmed torso atop the body of a great snake | ||
| -- Type VI | 33 | Featuring a highly-muscled man-like body and bat wings,[2]: 53 they are highly intelligent demons with great magical power. | ||
| Intellect Devourers | 38–39 | Chaotic and evil monsters, highly malign with regard to sentient life | ||
| Ki-rin | 38 | Eldritch Wizardry (1976) | Aerial creatures that dwell amongst the clouds, of the highest intelligence and completely lawful (and good) | |
| Mind Flayers | 39 | Super-intelligent, man-shaped creatures of great (and lawful) evil, tentacles penetrate to the brain and draw it forth for food | ||
| Shedu | 38 | Similar in appearance to lammasu, human-headed winged creatures with bull-like bodies | ||
| Su-Monsters | 39 | Evil and chaotic beings resembling wasp-waisted, great chested hounds | ||
| Thought Eater | 39–40 | Unintelligent ether dwellers attracted by psionic-related energy use |
TSR 2006 – Dungeons & Dragons Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976)[edit]
This fourth supplement to the Gygax/Arneson boxed set is written by Robert Kuntz and James Ward and was printed in 1976.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Versions Included | Description |
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| Sphinx | n/a | Monster Manual (1977), Dragon #81, Dungeons & Dragons Master Rules (1985), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix II (1991), Dragon #244 (February 1998), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Sandstorm: Mastering the Perils of Fire and Sand (2005), Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow, and Truename Magic (2006), Monster Manual (2008) | Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx, Hieracophinx | Magical beasts, that appear as lions with the heads of various other human and animal creatures. |
Basic Dungeons & Dragons[edit]
This edition of Dungeons & Dragons began in 1977, with the publication of the introductory Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set , which established Dungeons & Dragons as a separate version of the game that ran concurrently with both 1st edition and 2nd edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons until the line was ended in 1994. The Basic Rulebook collected many of the monsters from the previous D&D supplements, and the subsequent Basic Set, Expert Set, Companion Set, Master Set, and Immortals Set all added more new monsters to the game. The Creature Catalogue expanded on these sets even further, collecting monsters that had appeared in basic D&D modules and adding new monsters as well.
1977 version[edit]
Dungeons & Dragons Basic Rulebook (1977)[edit]
The Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set, edited by John Eric Holmes, was first released in 1977, as an introductory set for new players. While players were intended to go onto Advanced Dungeons & Dragons once the play options in the Basic Set were exhausted, as stated in the book, many players found they preferred the simpler play style of the basic game. The Basic Set was based upon the original work published in 1974 and three of the supplementary booklets to the original set. Much like the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, also released in 1977, this book collected many of the monsters from previous D&D supplements, and included the stat lines on the same page as the monsters' descriptions. The monster descriptions are found on pages 22–33 of the book. Most descriptions do not feature illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit | 22 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Basilisk | 22 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Berserker | 23 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Black pudding | 23 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Blink dogs | 23 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Bugbear | 23 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Carrion crawler | 23 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Chimera | 23 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Cockatrice | 23 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Displacer beast | 24 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Djinni | 24 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Doppleganger | 24 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Dragon | 24–25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black, Brass, Red and White | From Original D&D (1974) (black, red and white dragons), OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) (brass) |
| Dwarf | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Elf | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Gargoyle | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Gelatinous cube | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Giant | 26–27 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone and Storm | From Original D&D (1974)(all but storm giant), OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) (storm giant) |
| Giant tick | 27 | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | ||
| Gnome | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Goblin | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Gray ooze | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Green slime | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Griffon | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Harpy | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Hell hound | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Hippogriff | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Hobgoblin | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Horse | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hydra | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Kobold | 28–29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Lizard man | 29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Lycanthrope | 29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Werebear, Wereboar, Wererat, Weretiger and Werewolf | Based on and extrapolated from the mythological Werewolf. From Original D&D (1974) (werebear, wereboar, weretiger, and werewolf), OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) (wererat) |
| Manticore | 29 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Medusa | 29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Mummy | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Nixie | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Ochre jelly | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Ogre | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Orc | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Owl bear | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Pegasi | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Pixie | 30–31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Purple worm | 31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Rust monster | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Shadow | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Skeleton | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Spectre | 31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Stirge | 31–32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From OD&D Greyhawk Supplement (1974) | |
| Troll | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Unicorn | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Vampire | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Wight | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Wraith | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Yellow mold | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) | |
| Zombie | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | From Original D&D (1974) |
1981 revision[edit]
Dungeons & Dragons Basic Rulebook (1981)[edit]
The second version of the D&D Basic Set, edited by Tom Moldvay, was first printed in 1981, and is generally known as the "red book".This revision solidified the split between the "Basic" and "Advanced" lines of the game. The page numbers are prefixed with B; creature descriptions are found on pages B30 through B44. Few of the descriptions include illustrations, and most descriptions are limited to one paragraph.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acolyte | B30 | Non-player character (NPC) variant. | ||
| Ape, White | B30 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Bandit | B30 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Bat | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Bear | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | |
| Beetle, Giant | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Fire, Oil and Tiger | |
| Berserker | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variant. | |
| Boar | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Bugbear | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Carrion Crawler | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Cat, Great | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth tiger | |
| Cave Locust | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Locust) | ||
| Centipede, Giant | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Doppleganger | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon | B33-B34 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | White, Black, Red, Green, Blue and Gold dragon | |
| Driver Ant | B34 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Ant) | ||
| Dwarf | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Elf | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Ferret, Giant | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gargoyle | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gelatinous Cube | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ghoul | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gnoll | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gnome | B35-B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Goblin | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gray Ooze | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Green Slime | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Halfling | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Harpy | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hobgoblin | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Insect Swarm | B37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Killer Bee | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Bee) | ||
| Kobold | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Living Statue | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | |
| Lizard, Giant | B38 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | |
| Lizard Man | B38 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Lycanthrope | B38-B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Werebear, Wereboar, Wererat, Weretiger and Werewolf | Based on and extrapolated from the mythological Werewolf. |
| Medium | B39 | NPC variant. | ||
| Medusa | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Minotaur | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mule | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Neanderthal (Caveman) | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Noble | B39-B40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Noble), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Noble) | Human variant. | |
| Normal Human | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variants. | |
| NPC Party | B40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | NPC variants. | |
| Ochre Jelly | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ogre | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Orc | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Owl Bear | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Pixie | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rat | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Robber Fly | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rock Baboon | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rust Monster | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shadow | B41-B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shrew, Giant | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shrieker | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Skeleton | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Snake | B42-B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Spitting Cobra, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python | |
| Spider, Giant | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crab spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | |
| Sprite | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Stirge | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Thoul | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Trader | B43 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Trader), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Trader) | NPC variant. | |
| Troglodyte | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Veteran | B44 | NPC variant. | ||
| Wight | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wolf | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and dire | |
| Yellow Mold | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Zombie | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 2015 – Dungeons & Dragons – Expert Rulebook (1981)[edit]
The D&D Expert Rules was first printed in 1981, and is generally known as the "blue book". The new rules allowed for outdoor, wilderness-based adventures (over and above dungeon adventures), and for characters up to 14th level. The page numbers are prefixed with X; creature descriptions are found on pages X28 through X42. Again, few of the descriptions include illustrations, and most descriptions are limited to one paragraph. (ISBN 0-935696-29-6).
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope (Herd Animals) | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Basilisk | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Black Pudding | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Blink Dog | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Caecilia | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Camel | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Centaur | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Chimera | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Cockatrice | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Crab, Giant | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Crocodile | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal, large and giant | |
| Cyclops | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Devil Swine | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) | ||
| Displacer Beast | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Djinni (Lesser) | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon Turtle | X30 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dryad | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Efreeti (Lesser) | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Elemental | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | |
| Elephant | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Elephant – Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Elephant – Normal) | ||
| Fish, Giant | X31-X32 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (Giant Piranha, Giant Catfish), Creature Catalogue (1986) (Giant Piranha, Giant Catfish), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon) | Giant Piranha, Giant Rockfish, Giant Catfish and Giant Sturgeon | |
| Giant | X32 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm | |
| Golem | X33 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Wood, Bone, Amber and Bronze | |
| Gorgon | X33 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Griffon | X33 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hawk | X33 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal and giant | |
| Hellhound | X33-X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hippogriff | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Horse | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Riding, War and Draft | |
| Hydra | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Invisible Stalker | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Leech, Giant | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Manticore | X35 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mastodon | X35 | |||
| Men | X35-X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (excepting Merchant) | Brigand, Buccaneer (pirate), Dervish, Merchant and Nomad | Human variants. |
| Mermen | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mummy | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Nixies | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| NPC Party | X37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Adventurers, Cleric, Fighter and Wizard parties | NPC variants. |
| Octopus, Giant | X37 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Pegasus | X37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Pterodactyl | X37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur) | Pterodactyl and Pteranodon | |
| Purple Worm | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rhinoceros | X38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal and Woolly | |
| Rhagodessa | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Roc | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, large and giant | |
| Salamander | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Flame and Frost | |
| Scorpion, Giant | X39 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Sea Dragons | X39 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sea Serpent (Lesser) | X39 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Shark | X39 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Bull, Mako and Great White | |
| Spectre | X39 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Squid, Giant | X40 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | ||
| Stegosaurus | X40 | |||
| Termite, Water | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | |
| Titanothere | X40 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Dinosaur – Titanothere) | ||
| Toad, Giant | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Giant) | ||
| Treant | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Triceratops | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Troll | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Tyrannosaurus Rex | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Unicorn | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Vampire | X41-X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Weasel, Giant | X42 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Whale | X42 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal) | Killer Whale, Narwhal and Sperm Whale | |
| Wraith | X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wyvern | X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
1983 Revision[edit]
TSR 1011B – Dungeons & Dragons – Basic Set (1983)[edit]
A fifth edition of the Basic Rules was printed in 1983. This version split the rules into two books, the Player's Manual and the Dungeon Master's Rulebook, and was sold as a boxed set. Creature descriptions are provided on pages 25–39 of the Dungeon Master's Rulebook; with some minor changes to order and naming conventions and some removals, they duplicate the entries found in the 1981 edition. Once again the descriptions are generally limited to one paragraph, with few illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ant, Giant | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ape, White | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Baboon, Rock | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Bandit | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Bat | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Bear | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | |
| Bee, Giant | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Beetle, Giant | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Fire, Tiger and Oil | |
| Berserker | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variant. | |
| Boar | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Bugbear | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Carrion Crawler | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Cat, Great | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain Lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger | |
| Centipede, Giant | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Doppelganger | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon | 28–29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | White, Black, Green, Blue, Red and Gold | |
| Dwarf | 29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Elf | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Ferret, Giant | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gargoyle | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gelatinous Cube | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ghoul | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gnoll | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gnome | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Goblin | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gray Ooze | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Green Slime | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Halfling | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | |
| Harpy | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hobgoblin | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Kobold | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Living Statue | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | |
| Lizard, Giant | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | |
| Lizard Man | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Locust, Giant | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Lycanthrope | 33–34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Werebear, Wereboar, Wererat, Weretiger and Werewolf | Based on and extrapolated from the mythological Werewolf. |
| Medusa | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Minotaur | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mule | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Neanderthal (Caveman) | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Normal Human | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variants. | |
| NPC Party | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1981) | NPC variants. | |
| Ochre Jelly | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ogre | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Orc | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Owl Bear | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Pixie | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rat | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Robber Fly | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rust Monster | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shadow | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shrew, Giant | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shrieker | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Skeleton | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Snake | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (excepting Giant Racer), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Spitting Cobra, Giant Racer, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python | |
| Spider, Giant | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | |
| Sprite | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Stirge | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Thoul | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Troglodyte | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wight | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wolf | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and dire | |
| Yellow Mold | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Zombie | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 1012B – Dungeons & Dragons – Expert Set (1983)[edit]
A second edition of the Expert Rules was printed in 1983, and again was sold as a boxed set. Creature descriptions are provided on pages 46–57 of the Expert Rulebook; with some minor changes to order and naming conventions and several removals, they duplicate the entries found in the 1981 edition. Once again the descriptions are generally limited to one paragraph, with few illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Herd | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Basilisk | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Black Pudding | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Blink Dog | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Caecilia | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Camel | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Centaur | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Chimera | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Cockatrice | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Crab, Giant | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Crocodile | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal, large and giant | |
| Cyclops | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Devil Swine | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) | ||
| Displacer Beast | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Djinni (Lesser) | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dryad | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Efreeti (Lesser) | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Elemental | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Air, Earth, Water and Fire | |
| Elephant | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and prehistoric | |
| Fish, Giant | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon | |
| Giant | 50 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm | |
| Golem | 50 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Wood, Bone, Amber and Bronze | |
| Gorgon | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Griffon | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hellhound | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hippogriff | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Horse | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Riding, War and Draft | |
| Hydra | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Insect Swarm | 52 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Invisible Stalker | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Leech, Giant | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Manticore | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Men | 53–54 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Trader, Noble), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish and Nomad), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish, Trader, Nomad and Noble | Human variants. |
| Merman | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mummy | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Nixie | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Pegasus | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Pterodactyl | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur) | Normal and Pteranodon | |
| Purple Worm | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rhagodessa | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Roc | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small. large and giant | |
| Salamander | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Frost and Flame | |
| Scorpion, Giant | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Spectre | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Termite, Water | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | |
| Toad, Giant | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Treant | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Triceratops | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Troll | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Tyrannosaurus Rex | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Unicorn | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Vampire | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wraith | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Wyvern | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 1013 – Dungeons & Dragons – Companion Rules, Dungeon Master's Companion (1984)[edit]
The Dungeon Master's Companion divides creatures into two groups: those from the Prime Plane and those from Other Planes. These are listed separately below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 28–42 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Notably, the first list of creatures is not presented in alphabetical order. Neither the Companion Set nor its individual books (Player's and Dungeon Master's Companions) have an ISBN.
| Creature (Prime Plane) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beholder | 28 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Blast Spore | 29 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dolphin | 29 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon | 29–31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Large and huge variants of the Red, Blue, Green, Black, White and Gold dragons | |
| Dragon Turtle | 31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Drolem | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gargantua | 32 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and Troll | Not to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) |
| Gremlin | 32 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Haunt | 32 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Banshee, Ghost and Poltergeist | Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
| Golem, Mud | 33 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Golem, Obsidian | 33–34 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Grab Grass | 34 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Malfera | 34 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Manscorpion | 34 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Manta Ray | 34 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mujina | 34 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Phantom | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Apparition, Shade and Vision | |
| Toad, Rock or Cave | 36 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Shark | 36 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Bull, Mako and Great White sharks | |
| Snow Ape | 36 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Spectral Hound | 36 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Spirit | 37–38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Druj, Odic and Revenant | |
| Weasel, Giant | 38 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Whale | 38 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal) | Killer whale, Sperm whale and Narwhal |
| Creature (Other Planes) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Servant | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Basilisk | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Cockatrice | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Djinni, Lesser | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Djinni, Greater | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Efreeti, Lesser | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Efreeti, Greater | 39–40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Elemental | 40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional statistics and abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Gorgon | 40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Helion | 40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Horde | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hydrax | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Invisible Stalker | 41 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Kryst | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Medusa | 42 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Plasm | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Salamander | 42 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | |
| Undine | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 1021 – Dungeons & Dragons – Master Rules, Master DM's Book (1985)[edit]
The Master DM's Book divides creatures into two groups: again, those from the Prime Plane and those from Other Planes. These are listed separately below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 24–41 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Neither the Master Set nor its individual books (Master Player's and Master DM's Books) have an ISBN.
| Creature (Prime Plane) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actaeon | 24 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Adaptor | 24 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Athach | 25 | Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991),[3] under the "giant" entry in the Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994),[4] third edition Monster Manual (2000),[5] 3.5 Monster Manual, as a player character race and class in Savage Species (2003)[6] | ||
| Beholder, Undead | 25 | |||
| Devilfish | 26 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dinosaur, Aquatic | 26 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Large and Armoured | |
| Dinosaur, Land Carnivore | 27 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Large and Flying | |
| Dinosaur, Land Herbivore | 27 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Medium/Armoured and Large | |
| Dragon | 27–28 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Dragon, gemstone; excepting Brown) | Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Brown | |
| Dragon Ruler | 28–29 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Pearl, Opal, Diamond and The Great Dragon | |
| Drake | 29–30 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mandrake, Woodrake, Colddrake and Elemental | |
| Faerie | 30 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Giant | 30–31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain and Sea | |
| Hag | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black and Sea | |
| Hsaio | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Human | 31–33 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Headsman, Thug and Mystic | Human variants. |
| Lich | 33–34 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Lycanthrope | 34–35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Werebat, Werefox and Wereseal | |
| Mek | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Metamorph | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Nekrozon | 35–36 | D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Nightshade | 36–37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing | |
| Nuckalavee | 37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Ooze, Lava | 37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Revener | 37–38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Sasquatch | 38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Slug, Giant | 38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Sphinx | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Sporacle | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
| Creature (Prime Plane) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archon | 40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Blackball (Deadly Sphere) | 40 | D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Elemental Ruler | 40–41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Phoenix | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Lesser and Greater | |
| Spider, Planar | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 1017 – Dungeons & Dragons – Immortals Rules (1986)[edit]
The Immortals DM's Book provides a single section containing new or previously published creatures, listed below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 28–50 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Neither the Immortals Set nor its individual books (Immortals Player's and Immortals DM's Books) have an ISBN.
| Creature (Prime Plane) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baak | 28–29 | |||
| Demon | 29–36 | Screaming Demon, Croaking Demon, Howling Demon, Groaning Demon, Hissing Demon, Roaring Demon, Whispering Demon, and the named demons Orcus and Demogorgon | ||
| Diabolus | 37 | |||
| Draeden | 38–39 | Draedens are massive, ancient beings that predate the multiverse. A draeden's rarely seen true appearance is a cluster of about forty tubular strands, all symmetrically attached at a central node. Each strand has a mouth at its end, and opens upon a digestive passage that leads to the central node. The node is spherical and ridged, resembling a human brain, and is the creature's equivalent of a stomach. It contains several boulders to aid digestion. A draeden's nervous system spans its entire body. The creatures's total length varies from 19 to 38 miles, tip to tip. The central node usually comprises one-tenth of the creature's total diameter. Draeden usually appear to other creatures as the most deadly thing imaginable to those creatures. The 92nd layer of the Abyss, known as Ulgurshek, is actually a draeden who lay dormant while the Abyss formed around it.[7] | ||
| Elemaster | 40 | |||
| Flicker | 40–41 | |||
| Immortals | 41 | |||
| Jumper | 42 | |||
| Megalith | 42–43 | |||
| Nipper | 44 | |||
| Notion | 44–45 | |||
| Protean | 46–47 | |||
| Repeater (or Ditto) | 47–48 | |||
| Soo | 48 | |||
| Titan | 48–49 | |||
| Tonal | 49 | Breve, Semibreve, Minim, Crotchet, Quaver and Semiquaver | ||
| Vortex creatures | 50 | D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Blackball |
B Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9044 – D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981)[edit]
The Palace of the Silver Princess was the only D&D module ever published by TSR to be recalled immediately after distribution, ostensibly for editorial issues and questionable artwork. Two versions of the module exist: the extremely rare orange-cover original printing (available for download as a PDF from Wizards of the Coast), and the more common green-cover revised edition.[8] The original version added 13 new creatures; two of these survived in the revised edition, but the majority were removed. The original version of the module was issued as ISBN 0-935696-31-8. (Page numbers provided below are from the Wizards of the Coast PDF download; page numbers in parentheses refer to the revised edition.) The updated green-cover version of the module contained only 3 new creatures, and was issued with the same ISBN.[9]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Bushes | 26 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Retained in revised edition. | |
| Baric | 26 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Bubbles | 26 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Decapus | 26–27 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Retained in revised edition. | |
| Diger | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Ghost | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Giant Marble Snake | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Jupiter Bloodsucker | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Monkey, Giant Marmoset | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Poltergeist | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Protectors | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Purple Moss | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Ubue | 29 | Removed from revised edition. | ||
| Vampire Rose | (32) | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Present in revised edition only. |
TSR 9049 – D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982)[edit]
The Lost City module, published in 1982, adds 4 new creatures, on pages 25–27 of the module booklet, with limited illustrations and short descriptions.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banshee | 25 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) | ||
| Cynidicean | 26–27 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Human variant. | |
| Lycanthrope, Werefox | 27 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Polymar | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
TSR 9078 – D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983)[edit]
Horror on the Hill, published in 1983, added three new creatures, on pages 31 and 32 of the module booklet. The descriptions included illustrations of all three new monsters.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piranha Bird | 31 | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) , D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Steam Weevil | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Lava Lizard | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
TSR 9078 – D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984)[edit]
The Veiled Society module, published in 1984, added a single new creature, with illustration.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirenflower | 16 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
TSR 9115 – D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984)[edit]
Rahasia, published in 1984, added three new or previously published creatures on page 28, and three additional NPC characters on page 29. The three additional creatures are listed below.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunt | 28 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |
| Water Weird | 28 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Bone Golem | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 9106 – D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984)[edit]
Journey to the Rock, published in 1984, added seven new or previously published creatures on pages 31 and 32.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chameleon Man | 31 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Winged Warrior | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Rock Man | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sand Spider | 31–32 | |||
| Water Weird | 32 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Ghostly Horde | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Crone of Chaos | 32 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9149 – D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986)[edit]
Night's Dark Terror, published in 1986, was billed as a special Basic/Expert transition module from the United Kingdom. It added nine new or previously published creatures, with illustrations, on pages 54–56.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevall | 54 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Horse and Centaur forms | |
| Ice Wolf | 54 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Kartoeba | 55 | |||
| Living Statue | 55 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade, Steel | |
| Rock Rattler | 55 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Lizard, Giant Foot-pad | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Wyrd | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Piranha (Cold-water) | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Shroud Spider | 56 |
TSR 9190 – D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)[edit]
In Search of Adventure, published in 1987, was an abridged 160-page compilation module containing the majority of elements from modules B1 through B9. "New" monsters, previously published in modules B1 through B9 or in the D&D Expert Rules, were included in a section on pages 124–128.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Bush | 124 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Chameleon Man | 124 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Crone of Chaos | 124 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Cynidicean | 124–125 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Decapus | 125 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Fey, Wailing | 125 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982) (as Banshee) | ||
| Bone Golem | 126 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) | ||
| Haunt | 126 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) | Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |
| Lava Lizard | 126 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werefox | 126 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Piranha Bird | 126 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Polymar | 127 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sirenflower | 127 | D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Steam Weevil | 127 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Vampire Roses | 127 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) , Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Water Weird | 127–128 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) |
TSR 9260 – D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989)[edit]
King's Festival, published in 1989, was billed as an introductory module specifically designed for inexperienced and new players. It incorporated two previously published creatures on page 31.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Worm | 31 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Giant Hunting Spider | 31 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9261 – D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989)[edit]
Queen's Harvest, published in 1989, was billed as an introductory module specifically designed for inexperienced and new players. It incorporated three new or previously published creatures on page 32.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Golem | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Caldron Magen | 32 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Phase Stinger | 32 |
X Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9043 – D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983)[edit]
The Isle of Dread was the first module published for use with the D&D Expert Rules, in 1981. It contained a New Monsters section on pages 28–30, containing 15 previously unpublished creatures. This module was included in the Expert Rules boxed set. It was reprinted in 1983, and issued in the boxed set with the 1983 version of the Expert Rules. The 1983 version included all the creatures from the original 1981 edition (on pages 30–32), and added one more. The creatures from both versions are listed in the table below. Page numbers in () are those for the 1983 edition.
ISBN 0-935696-30-X. (1981 edition)
ISBN 0-88038-053-5. (1983 edition)
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Ankylosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Aranea | 28 (30) | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | ||
| Brontosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Dimetrodon | 29 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Elk, Giant | 29 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Grangeri | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Kopru | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986),[10] Creature Catalog (1993),[11] as a player character class in The Sea People (1990),[12] Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994),[4] third edition Monster Manual II (2002),[13] Dragon #354 (April 2007), which also featured the amphibious kopru.[14] | ||
| Megatherium | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Native | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | NPC variant. | |
| Oyster, Giant | n/a (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Present in the 1983 edition only. | |
| Phanaton | 30 (31–32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | ||
| Phororhacos ("Sword Beak") | 30 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Plesiosaurus | 30 (32) | |||
| Rakasta | 30 (32) | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Trachodon | 30 (32) |
TSR 9051 – D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981)[edit]
Castle Amber was the second module published for use with the D&D Expert Rules, in 1981. It contained a New Monsters section on pages 24–27, adding 17 new monsters either previously unseen or published in D&D Expert Module X1. ISBN 0-935696-51-2.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lotus Flowers | 24 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Amoeba, Giant | 24 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Aranea | 24 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | ||
| Brain Collector | 24 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Death Demon | 25 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Golem, Mud | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Grab Grass | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gremlin | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Killer Trees | 25 | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Lupin | 25–26 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Magen | 26 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron) | Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan magen | |
| Pagan | 26 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | NPC variant. | |
| Phantoms | 26 | |||
| Rakasta | 26 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Slime Worm | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sun Brother | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Vampire Roses | 27 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
TSR 9056 – D&D Expert Module X3 Curse of Xanathon (1982)[edit]
Curse of Xanathon, published in 1982, added a single new creature on page 30.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypnosnake | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9056 – D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983)[edit]
The first of a two-part series, Master of the Desert Nomads, was published in 1983 and included a New Monsters section on pages 29–31 of the module, containing five new creature descriptions with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhut | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Juggernaut | 30 | D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Wood and Stone | |
| Nagpa | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Soul Eater | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Tabi | 31 | D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9069 – D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983)[edit]
The conclusion to the series started with module X4, Temple of Death was published in 1983 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–29, containing five previously unpublished creatures, with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusanu | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Geonid | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Malfera | 28 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mujina | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Spectral Hound | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 9081 – D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984)[edit]
Quagmire!, published in 1984, added six new or previously published creatures on page 29.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, Giant | 29 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Giant Piranha and Giant Catfish | |
| Grab Grass | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Killer Trees | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Piranha Bird | 29 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Pocket Dragon | 29 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Spider, Giant Hunting | 29 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) |
TSR 9079 – D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984)[edit]
The War Rafts of Kron was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 29–31, containing 14 new or previously published creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon Turtle | 29 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Eel | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Electric and Giant | |
| Gargantua | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | A giant fish; not to be confused with D&D Companion Rules (1984) Gargantua | |
| Sea Horse | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Giant Jellyfish | 29–30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Marauder and Man-o-War | |
| Manta Ray | 30 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | |
| Giant Octopus | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sea Serpent | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Lesser), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Lesser and greater | |
| Shark | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Bull, Mako and Great White | |
| Squid, Giant | 30–31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | ||
| Triton | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Velya | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Whale | 31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal) | Killer, Narwhal and Sperm |
TSR 9127 – D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984)[edit]
Drums on Fire Mountain was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28, containing 5 previously unpublished creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara-Kara | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Fundamental | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Earth, Air, Water, Fire | |
| Topi | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Kal-Muru (Ship-bane) | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Agarat | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9129 – D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985)[edit]
The Savage Coast was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–29, containing 13 new or previously published creatures, with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lotus Flower | 27 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Amoeba, Giant | 27 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Cay-man | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Decapus | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Marine | |
| Dog | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal | |
| Dragonne | 27 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Giant River Serpentweed | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Giant Serpentweed) | ||
| Lupin | 28 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Pagan | 28 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | Human variant. | |
| Sacrol | 28 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Tortle | 28–29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Snapper | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Strangle Vine | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9160 – D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985)[edit]
Red Arrow, Black Shield was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 40, containing 2 previously published creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juggernaut | 40 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Wood and Stone | |
| Tabi | 40 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9165 – D&D Expert Module X11 Saga of the Shadow Lord (1986)[edit]
Saga of the Shadow Lord was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 61, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skeletal Beast | 61 | Unique. | ||
| Undead Chimera | 61 | Unique. | ||
| Wraith Lord | 61 | Unique. |
TSR 9188 – D&D Expert Module X12 Skarda's Mirror (1987)[edit]
Skarda's Mirror was published in 1987 and included a single previously unpublished creature on page 44.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Fiend | 44 | Unique. |
TSR 9218 – D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987)[edit]
Crown of Ancient Glory was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 62–63, containing 5 new or previously published creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochnar | 62 | Unique. | ||
| Maramet (Undead King) | 62 | Unique. | ||
| Crab, Giant | 62 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Squid, Giant | 62 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Whale, Sperm | 63 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) |
TSR 9114 – D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984)[edit]
Quest for the Heartstone was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 31–32, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures, with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonne | 31 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Roper | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Hook Horror | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (under Hook beast), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Dragonfly | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | White, Black, Green, Blue and Red |
TSR 9157 – D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985)[edit]
Thunderdelve Mountain was a solo adventure published in 1985; it included a New Monsters section on page 38, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Worm | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | ||
| Fyrsnaca | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Vapour Ghoul | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
MSolo Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9067 – D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983)[edit]
Blizzard Pass was a Basic Set solo D&D module published in 1983 which included a New Monsters section on page 31, containing two previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toad, Rock or Cave | 31 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Snow Ape | 31 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
TSR 9060 – D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983)[edit]
Maze of the Riddling Minotaur was an Expert Set solo D&D module published in 1983 which included a New Monsters section on the interior cover, containing 5 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golem, Obsidian | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Sacrol | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Zombie Minotaur | |||
| Spider, Giant Hunting | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | ||
| Pocket Dragon | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
O Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9157 – D&D Expert Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1985)[edit]
Blade of Vengeance was a one-on-one adventure published in 1984; it included a New Monsters section on pages 27 and 28, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shargugh | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Flitterling | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Faedorne | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Silver Warrior | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
DA Series Modules[edit]
The DA series was composed of four expert-level modules set in Dave Arneson's Blackmoor campaign setting. Two of these modules incorporated additional or previously unpublished creatures.
TSR 9191 – D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarilla | 36 | |||
| Cyborg | 36 | |||
| Gakarak | 36 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Garl | 36-37 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Geonid | 37 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Grazer | 37 | D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Herex | 37-38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Adult and Larval | |
| Hide Hunter | 38 | D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | Human variant. | |
| Hook Beast | 39 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) (Hook Horror), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Hook Horror and Hulker |
TSR 9205 – D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother of the Greenwood | 36 | Human variant. | ||
| Dolphin | 36 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragon Turtle | 36 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Gakarak | 36-37 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Gator Man | 37 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Grazer | 37 | D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Handmaiden of Death | 37-38 | Human variant. | ||
| Hide Hunter | 38 | D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | Human variant. | |
| Lava Lizard | 38 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Roper | 39 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Sister of Fire | 39 | Human variant. | ||
| Skandaharian Raider | 39-40 | Human variant. | ||
| Sollux (Sun Brother) | 40 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (as Sun Brother) (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Soul Eater | 40 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
CM Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9118 – D&D Companion Module CM2 Death's Ride (1984)[edit]
Death's Ride was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 26-27, containing one previously unpublished creature with illustration.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Leech | 26–27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9119 – D&D Companion Module CM3 Sabre River (1984)[edit]
Sabre River was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 32, containing one previously unpublished creature.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabreclaw | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9154 – D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985)[edit]
Mystery of the Snow Pearls was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 32, containing two previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Crawler | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Gyerian | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9158 – D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985)[edit]
Where Chaos Reigns was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on a removable sheet, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oard | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Garl (Caveman) | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Hephaeston | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9192 – D&D Companion Module CM8 The Endless Stair (1987)[edit]
The Endless Stair was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 28–30, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prying Eyes | 28 | Unique. | ||
| Guardian Hand | 28 | Unique. | ||
| Skullwraith | 29 | Unique. | ||
| Eater-of-Magic | 30 | Unique. |
TSR 9210 – D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987)[edit]
Legacy of Blood was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28 containing 5 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Swamp Eel | 27 | |||
| Giant Freshwater Slug | 27 | |||
| Swamp Velya | 27 | |||
| Giant Swamp Snapping Turtle | 28 | |||
| Nekrozon | 28 | D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
M Series Modules[edit]
TSR 9159 – D&D Master's Module M1 Into the Maelstrom (1985)[edit]
Into the Maelstrom was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 29, containing one previously unpublished creature.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Demon | 29 | Unique. |
TSR 9148 – D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986)[edit]
Vengeance of Alphaks was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 30, containing two previously unpublished creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle, Earthquake | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Pegataur | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
TSR 9214 – D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987)[edit]
Talons of Night was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 42–44 containing 5 new or previously published creatures with illustrations.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aketheti | 42 | Unique. | ||
| Aranea | 42 | D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Dusker | 42 | |||
| Night Spider | 43 | |||
| Phanaton | 43–44 | D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Later Publications[edit]
TSR 9173 – AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986)[edit]
Creature Catalogue was the first full book of monsters for the basic edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game, published in 1986 after the Basic, Expert, Companion, and Master sets. The book collected all the creatures first presented in the official Dungeons & Dragons adventure modules to that time, with additional previously unpublished creatures. Pages 3–7 contain an introduction, pages 8–10 contains a comprehensive index of all D&D monsters found in the book and in the Basic, Expert, Companion and Master rule sets, pages 11–89 contain the monster descriptions, pages 90–91 contain a creature "type" index, and pages 92–96 contain an index to creatures by habitat. The monsters are divided into six sections, arranged by creature type: Animals (pages 11–21), Conjurations (pages 22–31), Humanoids (pages 32–48), Lowlifes (pages 49–58), Monsters (pages 59–81), and Undead (pages 82–87).
| Creature (Animal) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat, great | 12 | Bekkah, Cheetah, Jaguar, Lynx, Spotted Lion and Wildcat | ||
| Dinosaur | 13 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Titanothere), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus) | Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus, Titanothere and Tylosaurus | |
| Dog | 13–14 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (Normal) | Normal and War | |
| Eagle | 14 | Normal and great | ||
| Eel | 14–15 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) (Electric, Giant) | Electric, Giant and Weed | |
| Elk, giant | 15 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | ||
| Fish, giant | 15 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | Giant Catfish and Giant Piranha | |
| Frog, giant poisonous | 15–16 | |||
| Gargantua | 16 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Hawk | 16 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | Normal and giant | |
| Lizard, giant foot-pad | 16–17 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | ||
| Magpie | 17 | Normal and giant | ||
| Megatherium | 17 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | ||
| Octopus, giant | 18 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Owl, giant | 18 | |||
| Oyster, giant | 18 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1983 only) | ||
| Piranha (cold-water) | 18–19 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | ||
| Porcupine, giant | 19 | |||
| Raven & crow | 19–20 | Normal and large Raven and Crow | ||
| Rhinoceros | 20 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | Normal and Wooly | |
| Shark, Vamora | 20 | |||
| Skunk | 20–21 | Normal and giant | ||
| Snake | 21 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Normal and giant Rock Rattler | |
| Squid, giant | 21 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) |
| Creature (Conjuration) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert ghost | 23 | |||
| Faedorne | 23–24 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | ||
| Fundamental | 24 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | |
| Gargoyle, iron | 24–25 | |||
| Golem | 25 | Rock and Silver | ||
| Guardian warrior & horse | 25–26 | |||
| Homunculus | 26–27 | Ulzaq, Gretch and Fylgar | ||
| Huptzeen | 27 | |||
| Juggernaut | 27–28 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985) | Stone and Wood | |
| Kal-muru (ship bane) | 28 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | ||
| Living statue | 28–29 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade and Steel | |
| Magen | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron) | Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan | |
| Nightmare | 29–30 | |||
| Reflecter | 30 | |||
| Silver warrior | 30–31 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | ||
| Soul eater | 31 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Winged warrior | 31 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) |
| Creature (Humanoid) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhut | 33 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) | ||
| Cay-man | 33 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Chameleon man | 33–34 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Crone of chaos | 34 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Cryion | 34–35 | |||
| Dark wing | 35 | |||
| Elf, aquatic | 35–36 | |||
| Flitterling | 36 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | ||
| Garl | 36–37 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | ||
| Gator man | 37 | D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Hephaeston | 37 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) | ||
| Hutaakan | 38 | Priest, Warrior and Other | ||
| Kara-kara | 38–39 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | ||
| Kna | 39 | |||
| Lupin | 39–40 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Man, isolated | 40–41 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982) (Cynidicean), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (Cynidicean) (1987) | Cynidiceans, Quariks and Traldar (Warrior, Vocal and Other) | |
| Man, primitive | 41–42 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Native) | Native, Wild Man and Barbarian | |
| Oard | 42–43 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) | ||
| Pachydermion | 43 | |||
| Phanaton | 43 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | ||
| Rakasta | 44 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | ||
| Rock man | 44 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) | ||
| Shark-kin | 44–45 | |||
| Shargugh | 45 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | ||
| Sis'thik (desert scourge) | 45–46 | |||
| Snapper | 46 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Sollux (sun brother) | 46–47 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Stalwart | 47 | |||
| Tortle | 47 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Triton | 48 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Wood imp | 48 |
| Creature (Lowlife) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber lotus flower | 50 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Amoeba, giant | 50 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Archer bush | 50 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) | ||
| Fyrsnaca | 50–51 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) | ||
| Herex | 51 | D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | Larval and Adult | |
| Jellyfish, giant | 52 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | Marauder and Man-O-War | |
| Killer tree | 52 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | ||
| Leviathan | 52–53 | Desert and Marine | ||
| Masher | 53 | |||
| Red worm | 53–54 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | ||
| Scorpion | 54 | |||
| Serpentweed, giant | 54 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (as Giant River Serpentweed) | ||
| Sirenflower | 54–55 | D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984) | ||
| Slime worm | 55 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | ||
| Spider, giant | 55–57 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983) (Giant Hunting Spider), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (Giant Hunting Spider), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) (Giant Hunting Spider) | Giant Hunting, Giant Sand, Giant Shroud and Huge Wood Spider | |
| Steam weevil | 57 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) | ||
| Strangle vine | 57 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Strangleweed | 57–58 | |||
| Vampire rose | 58 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) (revised edition), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Whipweed | 58 |
| Creature (Monster) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranea | 60 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | ||
| Ash crawler | 60 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) | ||
| Baldandar | 60–61 | |||
| Banshee, lesser | 61 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) | ||
| Bargda | 61 | |||
| Beetle, earthquake | 62 | D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) | ||
| Beholder, aquatic | 62 | |||
| Brain collector | 62–63 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | ||
| Chevall | 63 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | ||
| Death demon | 63–64 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | ||
| Decapus (land and marine) | 64 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) (land), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (marine), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (land) | ||
| Dragon, sea | 64 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | ||
| Dragonfly | 64–65 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) | White, Black, Green, Blue and Red Dragonfly | |
| Dragonne | 65 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Dusanu | 65–66 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983) | ||
| Fungoid | 66 | |||
| Gakarak | 66–67 | D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Geonid | 67 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Ghostly horde | 67 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) | ||
| Grangeri | 67–68 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | ||
| Gyerian | 68 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) | ||
| The Hivebrood | 68–70 | Broodling, Hivebrood, Hiveleader, Broodmother, and Hivemind | ||
| Hook beast | 70 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) (Hook Horror), D&D Module DA3 City of the Gods (1987) | Hook Horror and Hulker | |
| Hypnosnake | 70–71 | D&D Expert Module X3 Curse of Xanathon (1982) | ||
| Ice wolf | 71 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | ||
| Kopru | 71 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | ||
| Kraken | 72 | |||
| Lamara | 72 | |||
| Lava lizard | 72–73 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Leveller (bodendruker) | 73 | |||
| Nagpa | 73 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) | ||
| Pegataur | 74 | D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) | ||
| Phantom, lesser | 74 | |||
| Phororhacos ("sword beak") | 75 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | ||
| Piranha bird (lesser and greater) | 75 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) (lesser), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (lesser), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (lesser) | ||
| Pocket dragon | 75–76 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | ||
| Polymar | 76 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | ||
| Randara | 76 | |||
| Roper | 76–77 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Sabreclaw | 77 | D&D Companion Module CM3 Sabre River (1984) | ||
| Scamille | 77–78 | |||
| Sea horse | 78 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Sea serpent | 78 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Surtaki | 78 | |||
| Tabi | 79 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985) | ||
| Thunderhead | 79 | |||
| Water weird | 79–80 | |||
| White-fang | 80 | |||
| Wychglow | 80–81 | |||
| Xytar | 81 | |||
| Yowler | 81 |
| Creature (Undead) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agarat | 83 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | ||
| Dark-hood (rorphyr) | 83–84 | |||
| Death leech | 84 | D&D Companion Module CM2 Death's Ride (1984) | ||
| Dragon, undead | 84–85 | |||
| Elder ghoul | 85 | |||
| Grey philosopher | 85 | Grey Philosopher and Malice | ||
| Haunt, lesser | 86 | |||
| Mesmer | 86 | |||
| Phygorax | 86–87 | |||
| Possession | 87 | |||
| Sacrol | 87–88 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | ||
| Topi | 88 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | ||
| Vapour ghoul | 88 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) | ||
| Velya | 88–89 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Wyrd | 89 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Normal and greater |
TSR 1071 – Rules Cyclopedia 1991)[edit]
The Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia was published in 1991. It was intended as an encyclopedia of all the major rules for the basic Dungeons & Dragons game up to that point, including most of the information appearing in the previous boxed set. Chapter 14 of the book, pages 152–218, presents most of the monsters used in the basic D&D game once again. Several pages of that chapter describe how to use the statistics, as well as providing suggestions on how to use the monsters. The actual monster descriptions are found on pages 156–213 of the book.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actaeon (elk centaur) | 156 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Adaptor | 157 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Aerial servant (haoou) | 157 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Animal herd | 157 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Ant, giant | 157 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | ||
| Ape, snow | 157–158 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Ape, white | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Archon | 158 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Athach | 158 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Baboon, rock | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Bandit | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | NPC Variant. | |
| Basilisk | 159 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Bat | 159 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal and giant | |
| Bear | 159 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | |
| Bee, giant | 160 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | ||
| Beetle, giant | 160 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Fire, Oil and Tiger | |
| Beholder | 160–161 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Berserker | 161 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Human variant. | |
| Black pudding | 161 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Blackball (deadly sphere) | 162 | D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Immortals Rules (1986) | ||
| Blast spore | 162 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Blink dog | 162 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Boar | 162 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal and giant | |
| Bugbear | 162 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Caecilia | 162 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Camel | 163 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Carrion crawler | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Cat, great | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger | |
| Centaur | 163 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Centipede, giant | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Chimera | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Cockatrice | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Crocodile | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal, large and giant | |
| Crab, giant | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | ||
| Cyclops | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Devilfish | 165 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Dinosaur, aquatic | 165 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, large and armoured | |
| Dinosaur, land carnivore | 165–166 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, large and flying | |
| Dinosaur, land herbivore | 166 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, medium and large | |
| Displacer beast | 166 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Djinni (lesser) | 166–167 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Djinni (greater; pasha) | 167 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Dolphin | 167 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Module DA4 The Duchy of Ten (1987) | ||
| Doppleganger | 167 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Dragon | 168–171 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (small), D&D Basic Rules (1983) (small), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (large and huge) | White, Blue, Black, Red, Green and Gold, in small, large and huge varieties | |
| Dragon, gemstone | 171 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (excluding Amber) | Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Amber | |
| Dragon ruler | 172 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Pearl (the Moon Dragon), Ruler of all Chaotic Dragons; Diamond (the Star Dragon), Ruler of all Lawful Dragons; Opal (the Sun Dragon), Ruler of all Neutral Dragons; and the Great One, Ruler of All Dragonkind | |
| Dragon turtle | 173 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | ||
| Drake | 173 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake | |
| Drolem | 173 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Dryad | 174 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Dwarf | 174 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Efreeti, lesser | 174 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Efreeti (greater; amir) | 174 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Elemental | 175–176 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Air, Earth, Water and Fire | |
| Elemental ruler | 176 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Elephant | 176 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal and Prehistoric | |
| Elf | 177 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Faerie | 177 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Ferret, giant | 177 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Fish, giant | 177 | Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon | ||
| Gargantua | 177–178 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and Troll | Not to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) |
| Gargoyle | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Gelatinous cube | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Ghoul | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Giant | 179 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (Mountain and Sea) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud, Storm, Mountain and Sea | |
| Gnoll | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Gnome | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Goblin | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Golem | 180 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Wood, Bone, Amber, Bronze), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Mud), D&D Expert Rules (1983) (Wood, Bone, Amber, Bronze), D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983) (Obsidian), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Mud, Obsidian), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem) | Wood, Bone, Obsidian, Mud, Amber and Bronze | |
| Gorgon | 181 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Grab grass | 181 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | ||
| Gray ooze | 181 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Green slime | 181 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Gremlin | 181 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Griffon | 181 | |||
| Hag | 182 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Black and Sea | |
| Halfling | 182 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Harpy | 182 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Haunt | 182–183 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Banshee, Ghost and Poltergeist | |
| Headsman (and thug) | 184 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Headsman and Thug) | Human variant. | |
| Helion | 184 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Hellhound | 184 | |||
| Hippogriff | 184–185 | |||
| Hobgoblin | 185 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Horde | 185 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Horse | 185 | Riding, War, and Draft Horses, and Pony | ||
| Hsiao (guardian owl) | 186 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Hydra | 186 | |||
| Hydrax | 187 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Insect swarm | 187 | |||
| Invisible stalker (sshai) | 187 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Kobold | 187 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Kryst | 187–188 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Lava ooze | 188 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Leech, giant | 188 | |||
| Lich | 188 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Lizard, giant | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | |
| Lizard man | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Locust, giant | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | ||
| Lycanthrope | 190–191 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Devil Swine), D&D Basic Rules (1983) Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear), D&D Expert Rules (1983) (Devil Swine), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat, Werefox and Wereseal) | Werebat, Werebear, Wereboar, Werefox, Wererat, Wereseal, Wereshark, Weretiger, Werewolf and Devil Swine | Based on and extrapolated from the mythological Werewolf. |
| Malfera | 191 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Manscorpion | 191 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Manta ray | 192 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Normal), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | Normal and giant | |
| Manticore | 192 | |||
| Medusa | 192 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Mek | 192 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Men | 193–194 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Trader, Noble), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish and Nomad), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish, Noble, Nomad and Trader | Human variant |
| Merman | 194 | |||
| Metamorph | 194–195 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Minotaur | 195 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Mujina | 195 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Mule | 195 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Mummy | 195 | |||
| Mystic | 195–196 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Mystic) | Human variant. | |
| Neanderthal (caveman) | 196 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Nekrozon | 196 | D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987) | ||
| Nightshade | 196–197 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing | |
| Nixie | 197 | |||
| Normal human | 197–198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Nuckalavee | 198 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Ochre jelly | 198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Ogre | 198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Orc | 199 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Owl bear | 199 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Pegasus | 199 | |||
| Phantom | 199–200 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Apparition, Shade and Vision | |
| Phoenix | 200 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Lesser and greater | |
| Pixie | 200 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Plasm | 200–201 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Normal and giant | |
| Plesiosaurus | 201 | |||
| Pterosaur | 201 | Small (Pterodactyl), medium (Pteranodon) and large | ||
| Purple worm | 201 | |||
| Rat | 201 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal and giant | |
| Revener | 202 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Rhagodessa | 202 | |||
| Robber fly | 202 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Roc | 202 | Small, large and giant | ||
| Rust monster | 202 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Salamander | 202–203 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Flame and Frost | |
| Sasquatch | 203 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Scorpion, giant | 203 | |||
| Shadow | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Shark | 203 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | Bull, Mako and Great White | |
| Shrew, giant | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Shrieker | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Skeleton | 204 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Slug, giant | 204 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Snake | 204 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (excepting Giant Racer), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Spitting Cobra, Giant Racer, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python | |
| Spectral hound | 205 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Spectre | 205 | |||
| Sphinx | 205 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Spider, giant | 206 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | |
| Spider, planar | 206 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Spirit | 207 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Druj, Odic and Revenant | |
| Sporacle | 208 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Sprite | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Statue, living | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | |
| Stirge | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Termite, water | 209 | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | ||
| Thoul | 209 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Toad | 209 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983) (Rock or Cave), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Rock or Cave) | Giant and Rock/Cave Toad | |
| Treant | 209 | |||
| Triceratops | 209 | |||
| Troglodyte | 210 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Troll | 210 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Tyrannosaurus rex | 210 | |||
| Undine | 210 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Unicorn | 211 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Vampire | 211–212 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Weasel, giant | 212 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
| Wight | 212 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Whales | 212 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Killer, Narwhal), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Killer, Narwhal), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) (Killer, Narwhal) | Killer whale, Great whale and Narwhal | |
| Wolf | 212 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | Normal and Dire | |
| Wraith | 212 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Wyvern | 213 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Yellow mold | 213 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) | ||
| Zombie | 213 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983) |
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition[edit]
Introduced in 1977, the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game built upon the original edition of D&D. This edition also introduced the concept of a Monster Manual, a separate book to deal with just monsters. The original Monster Manual collected the monsters from the original D&D books, and other sources, and expanded on the monster format. The original Fiend Folio and Monster Manual II were also printed during the run of AD&D 1st edition, and numerous monsters appeared in other modules and game supplements at the time.
This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third party products such as video games or unlicensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons manuals.
TSR 2009 – Monster Manual (1977)[edit]
This was the initial monster book for the first edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game, published in 1977. Gary Gygax wrote much of the work himself, having included and expanded most of the monsters from the previous D&D supplements. Also included are monsters originally printed in The Strategic Review, as well as some originally found in early issues of The Dragon (such as the anhkheg and remorhaz), and other early game materials. This book also expanded on the original monster format, such as including the stat lines on the same page as the monsters' descriptions and introducing more stats, expanding the length of most monster descriptions, and featuring illustrations for most of the monsters. The book features an alphabetical table of contents of all the monsters on pages 3–4, explanatory notes for the statistics lines on pages 5–6, descriptions of the monsters on pages 6–103, a treasure chart on page 105, and an index of major listings on pages 106–109.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial servant | 6 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Semi-intelligent form of air elemental typically conjured by a cleric | |
| Anhkheg | 6 | Dragon #5 (1977), Dragon #117 "The Ecology of the Anhkheg" (1987), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark #30 (2005). | A chitinous creature that burrows through the earth like an earthworm | |
| Ant, giant | 7 | D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Ape | 7 | Dragon #133 "The Ecology of the Carnivorous Ape" (1988), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Gorilla and Carnivorous ape | |
| Axe beak | 7 | MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Arms and Equipment Guide (2003) | Prehistoric carnivorous flightless birds, very fast runners that hunt aggressively | |
| Baboon | 8 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Badger | 8 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Baluchitherium | 8 | MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Fiend Folio (2003) (as "Indricothere") | Prehistoric ancestor of the rhinoceros, a huge herbivore | |
| Barracuda | 8 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Stormwrack (2005) | ||
| Basilisk | 8 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Dragon #81 "The Ecology of the Basilisk" (1984), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #13 (2004) | Reptilian monster whose gaze can turn creatures to stone | |
| Bear | 9 | D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Black, Brown, and Cave bear | |
| Beaver, giant | 9 | Blackmoor set (1975), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Beetle, giant | 9–10 | Blackmoor set (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983) (fire), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (fire), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000) (bombardier, fire, stag), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) (bombardier, fire, stag), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set (2006) (celestial giant stag beetle) | Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water | |
| Beholder | 10 | Greyhawk set (1974), Dragon #76 "The Ecology of the Beholder" (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), I, Tyrant (1996), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #32 (2005) | Hateful, aggressive, avaricious spherical monster that is most frequently found underground | |
| Black pudding | 10 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #219 "The Ecology of the Black Pudding" (1995), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | A scavengers that can flow through narrow openings and lives underground | |
| Blink dog | 10–11 | Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Lawful good creatures as intelligent as normal humans, with a limited form of teleportation | |
| Boar | 11 | D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Wild boar, Giant boar and Warthog | |
| Brain mole | 11 | Eldritch Wizardry, PHBR5 – Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004) | Small mole-like mammals that can psionically "burrow" into another creature's mind | |
| Brownie | 11 | MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dangerous Denizens: The Monsters of Tellene (2003) | Distant relatives of halflings that dwell in quiet, pastoral areas | |
| Buffalo | 11–12 | MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000) (as "bison"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) (as "bison") | ||
| Bugbear | 12 | Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #46 (2004) | Larger cousins of goblins | |
| Bulette | 12 | Dragon #1 (1976), Dragon #74 "The Ecology of the Bulette" (1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #67 (2004) | Landshark burrows underground and feeds on humans, horses, and halflings | |
| Bull | 12 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Dangerous Denizens: The Monsters of Tellene (2003) | ||
| Camel, wild | 13 | D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), MC13 – Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Carrion crawler | 13 | Greyhawk set (1974)D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #267 "The Ecology of the Carrion Crawler: Crawlspaces" (2000), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #41 (2004) | Worm-like cephalopod that scavenges in subterranean areas | |
| Catoblepas | 13 | Strategic Review #7 (1976), Dragon #73 "The Ecology of the Catoblepas" (1983), D&D Master Rules (1985) (as "Nekrozon"), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as "Nekrozon"), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | Loathsome creature whose gaze causes death | |
| Cattle, wild | 13–14 | MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Centaur | 14 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #17 (2003) | Dwells in secluded pastures far from human habitation | |
| Centipede, giant | 14 | D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000) (as "Monstrous Centipede"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) (as "Monstrous Centipede") | ||
| Cerebral parasite | 14 | Eldritch Wizardry, PHBR5 – Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004) | Tiny creatures that drain psionic abilities | |
| Chimera | 14 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Dragon #94 "The Ecology of the Chimera" (1985), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #45 (2006) | Three-headed creature can bite with its lion head, gore with its goat head, and breathe fire with its dragon head | |
| Cockatrice | 15 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #95 "The Ecology of the Cockatrice" (1985), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2001), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Rooster-like creature whose touch turns flesh to stone | |
| Couatl | 15 | Eldritch Wizardry, MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #2 (2005) | Winged, feathered serpents with great intelligence and powers | |
| Crab, giant | 15 | Blackmoor set (1975), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Stormwrack (2005) (as "Monstrous Crab") | ||
| Crayfish, giant | 15 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #321 (2004) | ||
| Crocodile | 15 | Blackmoor set (1975) (giant crocodile), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Normal and giant |
|
| Demon | 16–20 | |||
| -- Demogorgon (Prince of Demons) | 16–17 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Miniatures Handbook (2003) (aspect), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #45 (2004) (aspect), Fiendish Codex I (2006), Dragon #357 (2007), Dungeon #150 (2007) | ||
| -- Juiblex (The Faceless Lord) | 17 | Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I (2006) | ||
| -- Manes (Sub-Demon) | 17 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I (2006) | Dead which go to the layers of the Abyss become manes | |
| -- Orcus (Prince of the Undead) | 17–18 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986), H4 – Throne of Bloodstone (1988), Dungeon #89 (2001), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Miniatures Handbook (2003) (aspect), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #47 (2004) (aspect), Fiendish Codex I (2006), Dungeon #149 (2007) | ||
| -- Succubus | 18 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Whispering"), MC 8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Whispering"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set #59 (2006) | Female demons whose kiss drains energy levels | |
| -- Type I (Vrock) | 18 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Screaming"), MC 8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Screaming"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2000), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #58 (2004) | Resembles a cross between a human and a vulture | |
| -- Type II (Hezrou) | 18 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Croaking"), MC 8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Croaking"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #55 (2005) | Looks somewhat like a gross toad with arms in place of forelegs | |
| -- Type III (Glabrezu) | 18 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Howling"), MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Howling"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set (2004) | 9-foot-tall (2.7 m) demon with a ghastly appearance | |
| -- Type IV (Nalfeshnee, etc.) | 19 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Groaning"), H4 – Throne of Bloodstone (1988), MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Groaning"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Demons that combine the worst features of an ape and a boar | |
| -- Type V (Marilith, etc.) | 19 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Hissing"), MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Hissing"), Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set #55 (2006) | Female demons with a multi-armed torso atop the body of a great snake | |
| -- Type VI (Balor, etc.) | 19 | Eldritch Wizardry, D&D Immortal Rules (1986) (as "Demon, Roaring"), MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (1992) (as "Fiend, Lesser, Roaring"), Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #41 (2005) | This demon's favored weapon is a large sword and a whip with many "tails", which is employed to drag an opponent into the flames which the demons are able to create around themselves | |
| -- Yeenoghu (Demon Lord of Gnolls) | 19–20 | Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I (2006) (aspect), Expedition to the Demonweb Pits (2007) (aspect) | ||
| Devil | Don Turnbull considered the devils the most prominent among the new monsters introduced in the Monster Manual: "they are all pretty strong and compare not unfavourably in this respect with the Demons we already know".[15] | |||
| -- Asmodeus (Arch-devil) | 20–21 | Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Miniatures Handbook (2003) (aspect), Fiendish Codex II (2006) (aspect) | ||
| -- Baalzebul (Arch-devil) | 21 | Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex II (2006) (aspect) | ||
| -- Barbed (Lesser devil) | 21 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as "Hamatula"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as "Hamatula"), Monster Manual (2000) (as "Hamatula"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #35 (2005) | Excellent guards, with horny, barbed hands and horrid tails | |
| -- Bone (Lesser devil) | 21 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as "Osyluth"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as "Osyluth"), Monster Manual (2000) (as "Osyluth"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #29 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #31 (2007) (as "Osyluth") | Particularly malicious devils that have a great bone hook they employ to snare and wound opponents | |
| -- Dispater (Arch-devil) | 21–22 | Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex II (2006) (aspect) | ||
| -- Erinyes (Lesser devil) | 22 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #33 (2004) | Female devils that are commonly sent forth to garner more souls | |
| -- Geryon (Arch-devil) | 22 | Yet More Archfiends (Book of Vile Darkness Web Enhancement) (2002) | ||
| -- Horned (Malebranche) (Greater devil) | 22 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as "Cornugon"), FRQ2 – Hordes of Dragonspear (1992) (as "Cornugon"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as "Cornugon"), Monster Manual (2000) (as "Cornugon"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set #34 (2006) | Hate anything stronger than themselves, and carry a two-tined fork or a barbed whip | |
| -- Ice (Greater devil) | 22–23 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as "Gelugon"), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as "Gelugon"), Monster Manual (2000) (as "Gelugon"), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set #35 (2006) | Greater devils that attack and torment victims with their claws, mandibles, and tails | |
| -- Lemure | 23 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000)
Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #34 (2004) |
The form in which the dead which inhabit the Nine Hells are put in | |
| -- Pit Fiend (Greater devil) | 23 | MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), FRQ2 – Hordes of Dragonspear (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Blood War set #42 (2006) | Devils of great power that possess a terrible strength and the most evil nature | |
| Dinosaur | 23–28 | Blackmoor set (1975) (elasmosaurus, mosasaurus, plesiosaurus), X1 – Isle of Dread (1980), D&D Expert Set (1981), Dragon #55 (1981), D&D Expert Set (1983), Monster Manual II (1983), D&D Master Rules (1985), Dragon #112 (1986), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Hollow World Boxed Set (1990), HWR1 – Sons of Azca (1991), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dragon #187 (1992), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dungeon #54 (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Lands of Intrigue (1997), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), Dragon #318 (2004), Eberron Campaign Setting (2004), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), Monster Manual III (2004), Sandstorm (2005), Stormwrack (2005), Dungeon #145 (2007) | anatosaurus (trachodon), akylosaurus, antrodemus (allosaurus), apatosaurus (brontosaurus), archelon ischyras, brachiosaurus, camarasaurus, ceratosaurus, cetiosaurus, dinichtys, diplodocus, elasmosaurus, gorgosaurus, iguanadon, lambeosaurus, megalosaurus, monoclonius, mososaurus, paleoscincus, pentaceratops, plateosaurus, plesiosaurus, pteranadon, stegosaurus, styracosaurus, teratosaurus, triceratops, and tyrannosaurus rex | |
| Displacer beast | 28 | Voyage of the Space Beagle by A. E. van Vogt (1950) (the creature Coeurl was the inspiration for the Displacer Beast), Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Dragon #109 "The Ecology of the Displacer Beast" (1986), MC 1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) (also includes a Pack Lord), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #41 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #29 (2006) (Displacer Beast Pack Lord), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #37 (2007) (Displacer Beast Manhunter) | Vaguely puma-like beast always appears to be three feet away from its actual position | |
| Djinni | 28–29 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Land of Fate (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #17 (2005) | Chaotic good creatures from the aerial plane with magical properties | |
| Dog | 29 | AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | War and wild | |
| Dolphin | 29 | Blackmoor set (1975), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Very intelligent creatures of lawful good alignment | |
| Doppleganger | 29 | Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Dragon #80 "The Psychology of the Doppleganger" (1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Bipedal creatures able to shape themselves into the likeness of any humanoid creature they observe | |
| Dragon | 29- | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | ||
| -- Black Dragon (Draco Causticus Sputem) | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #44 (2004), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon (2006), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #55 (2007) | Chaotic evil dragons that spit acid | |
| -- Blue Dragon (Draco Electricus) | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #38 (2005), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Blue Dragon (2007) | Lawful evil dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning | |
| -- Brass Dragon (Draco Impudentus Gallus) | 31 | Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1997), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #14 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #19 (2007) | Chaotic good dragons that can breathe a cone of sleep gas or a billowing cloud of fear-causing gas | |
| -- Bronze Dragon (Draco Gerus Bronzo) | 32 | Greyhawk set (1974), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006) | Lawful good dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud | |
| -- Chromatic Dragon (Tiamat) | 32 | Greyhawk set (1974), Dragon #38 (1980), Polyhedron #73 (1992), Dragon #272 (2000), Manual of the Planes (2001), Miniatures Handbook (2003) ("Aspect of Tiamat"), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #24 (2006) ("Aspect of Tiamat") | Ruler of the first plane of the Nine Hells where she spawns all of evil dragonkind | |
| -- Copper Dragon (Draco Comes Stabuli) | 32 | Greyhawk set (1974), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #21 (2005), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #23 (2007) | Chaotic good dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures | |
| -- Gold Dragon (Draco Orientalus Sino Dux) | 32–33 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #61 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #7 (2005) | Lawful good dragons that breathe fire or chlorine gas | |
| -- Green Dragon (Draco Chlorinous Nauseous Respiratorus) | 33 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003). D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #38 (2005) | Lawful evil dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas | |
| -- Platinum Dragon (Bahamut) | 33 | Greyhawk set (1974), Dragon #38 (1980), Polyhedron #73 (1992), Dragon #272 (2000), Manual of the Planes (2001), Miniatures Handbook (2003) ("Aspect of Bahamut"), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #2 (2006) ("Aspect of Bahamut") | The King of Good Dragons, he dwells in a great fortified palace behind the east wind | |
| -- Red Dragon (Draco Conflagratia Horriblus) | 33–34 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006) | Chaotic evil dragons that breathe a cone of fire | |
| -- Silver Dragon (Draco Nobilis Argentum) | 34 | Greyhawk set (1974), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004) | Lawful good dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas | |
| -- White Dragon (Draco Rigidus Frigidus) | 34 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #58 (2007), D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack (2007) ("Icingdeath, Gargantuan White Dragon") | Chaotic evil dragons that breathe a cone of cold | |
| Dragonne | 34 | AC9 – Creature Catalogue, MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #17 (2006) | Cross between a brass dragon and giant lion, roar causes weakness | |
| Dragon turtle | 35 | D&D Expert Set (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules, Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Gigantic water creatures found in very large rivers and lakes, can belch forth a cloud of scalding steam | |
| Dryad | 35 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Dragon #87 "The Ecology of the Dryad" (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Beautiful, alluring tree sprites, only found near their oak trees | |
| Dwarf | 35–36 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), PHBR6 – The Complete Book of Dwarves (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), Races of Stone (2004) | Rocky hill-dwellers that band together in clans | |
| Eagle, giant | 36 | AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below set #18 (2007) | Intelligent creatures found on great bluffs, cliffs, mesas, or mountain crags to rest on | |
| Ear seeker | 36 | City of Delights (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Small insectoids found in wood that live by eating dead cellulose, leave eggs in creatures head which hatch and larvae eat the host from the inside out | |
| Eel | 36 | Blackmoor set (1975) (giant eel, weed eel), Monster Manual II (1983), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Stormwrack (2005) | Electric, Giant and Weed | |
| Efreet | 37 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #39 (2005) | ||
| Elemental | 37–38 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | |
| Elephant | 38–39 | D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Asiatic and African (loxodont) | |
| Elf | 39–40 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Blackmoor set (1975) (aquatic elf), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), PHBR8 – The Complete Book of Elves (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), Races of the Wild (2005) | ||
| Ettin | 40 | Dragon #92 "Duh 'Cology of Duh Ettin" (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #52 (2005) (Ettin Skirmisher) | Giant-like creatures with two heads | |
| Eye, floating | 40 | Blackmoor set (1975), WGA3 – Flames of the Falcon (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Salt water fish with transparent bodies that hypnotize with their single eye | |
| Eye of the deep | 41 | Dragon #93 "The Ecology of the Eye of the Deep" (1985), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986) (as "Beholder, Aquatic"), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993) (as "Beholder, Aquatic"), Monstrous Manual (1993), I, Tyrant (1996), Lords of Madness (2005) | Beholder-like monster that dwells at the great depths of the ocean, attacks with lobster claws | |
| Flightless bird | 41 | MC11 – Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991) (as "Avian, Flightless Bird"), Dragon #186 (1992) ("Emu"), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Ostrich, Emu and Rhea | |
| Frog, giant | 41 | Blackmoor set (1975), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (2001) ("Giant Frog"), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #28 ("Giant Frog"), Dungeon #126 (2005) ("Killer Frog") | Giant, Killer and Poisonous | |
| Fungi, violet | 42 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | The branches of this fungus cause flesh to rot | |
| Gar, giant | 42 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #321 (2004) | ||
| Gargoyle | 42 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #52 (2004) | Ferocious predators of a magical nature, found among ruins and attack anything they can detect | |
| Gas spore | 42 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (as "Blast Spore"), Dragon #120 (1987) ("The Ecology of the Gas Spore"), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), I, Tyrant (1996), Lords of Madness (2005) | Strongly resemble beholders, and explode violently when struck | |
| Gelatinous cube | 43 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Cubic scavengers cleanse living organism and carrion from the floor and walls of underground passageways | |
| Ghast | 43 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Indistinguishable from ghouls except for their carrion stench which causes retching and nausea | |
| Ghost | 43 | Spirits of evil humans who were so awful that they have been rewarded (or cursed) with undead status | ||
| Ghoul | 43–44 | Undead creatures, once human, who feed on corpses | ||
| Giant | 44–45 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974); (Greyhawk set (1974) (storm giant) | Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone and Storm | |
| Gnoll | 46 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Resemble hyenas and live in rapacious bands | |
| Gnome | 46 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Smaller beings that live in clans | |
| Goat, giant | 47 | |||
| Goblin | 47 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Have a tribal society and dwell in dismal surroundings | |
| Golem | 47–49 | Clay, flesh, stone, and iron | ||
| Gorgon | 49 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Bull-like creatures covered in thick metal scales that breathe a cloud of noxious vapors which turn any creature to stone | |
| Gray ooze | 49 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Slimy horror which inhabits subterranean places that closely resembles wet stone or sedimentary cave formations | |
| Green slime | 49 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Strange plant growths that feed on animal, vegetable, and metallic substances | |
| Griffon | 50 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Aggressive carnivores whose favorite prey is horses, seek cliffs and rocky habitats in which to build their nests | |
| Groaning spirit (Banshee) | 50 | Spirit of an evil female elf whose keening wail causes hearers to die on the spot | ||
| Halfling | 50–51 | Hard-working, orderly and peaceful citizens of burrows | ||
| Harpy | 51 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Have the bodies of vultures but the upper torsos and heads of women, their sweet-sounding calls cause creatures to approach the harpy who then tortures and devours them | |
| Hell hound | 51 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Not from the material plane, breathes out scorching fire. Don Turnbull noted that the breath weapon of the "much-feared" hell hound has been altered from its previous appearance.[15] | |
| Herd animal | 51 | Musk Ox, Reindeer, Griaffe and Antelope | ||
| Hippocampus | 51 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Prized marine steed, has the upper body of a horse and the long rear body of a great fish | |
| Hippogriff | 52 | Nests on rocky crags, fierce fighters and omnivores | ||
| Hippopotamus | 52 | |||
| Hobgoblin | 52–53 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Tribal lawful evil creatures found nearly anywhere | |
| Homunculus | 53 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Creature created and animated through a special magical alchemical process to serve a magic-user | |
| Horse | 53 | Draft, Heavy, Light, War, Medium, Wild and Pony | ||
| Hydra | 53–54 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Multi-headed reptilian monsters found in marshes, swamps, and subterranean lairs | |
| Hyena | 54 | Normal and giant (Hyaenodon) | ||
| Imp | 54 | Common on the planes of Acheron and Hell, a minor devil created to spread evil as a familiar to a lawful evil magic-user or cleric | ||
| Intellect devourer | 54–55 | Eldritch Wizardry | Dwells deep beneath the ground, subsists on the psychic energy of their prey | |
| Invisible stalker | 55 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Creature from the elemental plane of air conjured to track a target | |
| Irish deer | 55 | Moose-sized creatures of the Pleistocene epoch | ||
| Ixitxachitl | 55 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Intelligent rays dwelling in shallow tropical seas with evil disposition and clerica nature | |
| Jackal | 56 | |||
| Jackalwere | 56 | The jackalwere first appeared in the first edition in the original Monster Manual (1977).[16] The jackalwere appeared in second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993). The jackalwere appeared in the third edition Fiend Folio (2003).[17] The jackalwere appeared in the fourth edition in Monster Manual III (2010).[18] | Malign foe of humankind, a jackal able to assume the form of a man, gaze puts creatures to sleep | |
| Jaguar | 56 | |||
| Ki-rin | 57 | Eldritch Wizardry (1976),[19] Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[20] Monstrous Manual (1993),[21] psionic variant of the ki-rin in The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991),[22] third edition Oriental Adventures (2001)[23] | Race of lawful good aerial creatures that will aid humans if the need to combat evil is great An obituary to Gary Gygax specifically highlights the Ki-rin as an example of the way in which D&D embraces world culture and folklore.[24] | |
| Kobold | 57 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Tribal creatures with war bands, found in dank, dark places | |
| Lamia | 59 | Upper torso, arms, and head of a human female, lower body of a beast, whose touch drains a creature's wisdom | ||
| Lammasu | 59 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Lawful good dwellers of warm regions, who aid and protect lawful good persons | |
| Lamprey | 59 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Normal and giant | |
| Larva | 59 | The most selfishly evil of all souls who sink to lower planes after death, and dwell in the gloom of Hades | ||
| Leech, giant | 60 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Leopard | 60 | |||
| Leprechaun | 60 | Small creatures of magical talent and mischievous nature that dwell in fair, green lands with lush hills and dales | ||
| Leucrotta | 60–61 | Weird creature that haunts deserted and desolated places, so ugly that other creatures cannot bear the sight of it | ||
| Lich | 61 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Created with the use of powerful and arcane magic, formerly ultra powerful magic-users now non-human and non-living | |
| Lion | 61 | Lion, Mountain Lion and Spotted Lion | ||
| Lizard | 61–62 | Blackmoor set (1975) (fire lizard, minotaur lizard) | Fire, Giant, Minotaur and Subterranean | |
| Lizard man | 62 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Semi-aquatic, dwelling underwater, omnivorous but prefer human flesh | |
| Locathah | 62 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Humanoid aquatic nomads, hunting and gathering food from bountiful warm waters | |
| Lurker above | 62 | Carnivorous subterranean creature that can disguise itself as part of the ceiling | ||
| Lycanthrope | 63–64 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) (werewolf, wereboar, weretiger, werebear); Greyhawk set (1974) (wererat) | Werebear, wereboar, wererat, weretiger, and werewolf | |
| Lynx, giant | 64 | Very intelligent and speak their own language | ||
| Mammoth | 65 | |||
| Manticore | 65 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Has a lion body, bat wings, and a human head, attacks by loosing a volley of iron spikes from its tail | |
| Masher | 65 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Worm-like fish move along coral reefs, defends itself with poisoned spines | |
| Mastodon | 65 | |||
| Medusa | 66 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Hateful humanoid creatures that try to beguile humans to look into their eyes, causing them to turn to stone | |
| Men | 66–69 | Bandit (brigand), Berserker, Buccaneer (pirate), Caveman (tribesman), Dervish (nomad), Merchant, Pilgrim | Variant humans. | |
| Merman | 70 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Found in the seas and oceans and have regular undersea communities | |
| Mimic | 70 | Subterranean creatures that are able to perfectly mimic stone and wood | ||
| Mind flayer | 70 | Eldritch Wizardry | Evil subterranean creature that considers humanity as cattle to feed upon, draws forth brains with its tentacles | |
| Minotaur | 71 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Cruel man-eaters, typically found in labyrinthe places in the wilderness and underground | |
| Mold | 71 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) (yellow) | Brown and Yellow | |
| Morkoth | 71 | Blackmoor set (1975) | Dim, shadowy monster, "wraith of the deep," lairs in a series of spiraling tunnels | |
| Mule | 72 | |||
| Mummy | 72 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Undead humans that retain a semblance of life and seek to destroy living things. Don Turnbull noted that the mummy was revised from its previous statistics, and could now cause paralysis on sight (as a result of fear).[15] | |
| Naga | 72–73 | Guardian, Spirit and Water | ||
| Neo-otyugh | 73 | Larger, more intelligent species of otyugh | ||
| Night hag | 73 | Rule the convoluted planes of Hades, form larvae (see above) from evil persons they slay, and sell to demons and devils. Don Turnbull referred to the night hag as "splendid" and notes that the illustration of the night hag is the best drawing in the book.[15] | ||
| Nightmare | 74 | "Demon horse" or "hell horse" from the lower plans, ridden primarily by powerful demons and devils, night hags, vampires, and liches | ||
| Nixie | 74 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Water sprites that inhabit lakes and dwell in living seaweed | |
| Nymph | 74 | Beautiful, ever-young women that inhabit lovely wilderness places, and can cast druidic spells | ||
| Ochre jelly | 75 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Form of giant amoeba that seeps about in dungeons, hunting for flesh to devour | |
| Octopus, giant | 75 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Ogre | 75 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Ugly-tempered and voracious creatures sometimes found as mercenaries | |
| Ogre mage (Japanese ogre) | 76 | Greyhawk set (1974) | ||
| Orc | 76 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Fiercely competitive bullies, tribal creatures often living underground | |
| Otter, giant | 77 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Otyugh | 77 | Weird omnivorous scavengers whose diet consists of dung, offal, and carrion, always found underground. Don Turnbull referred to the otyugh as a "most interesting creation".[15] | ||
| Owl, giant | 77 | Very intelligent nocturnal predators will sometimes befriend other creatures | ||
| Owlbear | 77 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Horrible creatures that inhabit tangled forest regions, attacks with great claws and snapping beak | |
| Pegasus | 78 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Chaotic good intelligent winged horses that make the swiftest of steeds | |
| Peryton | 78 | Dragon #82 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Monster Vault 2: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | Omnivorous creatures of the weirdest appearance, having the lower bodies of birds and the upper bodies of stags | |
| Piercer | 78 | Inhabit caves and caverns and are indistinguishable from stalactites clinging to cave roofs, drop down on opponents to kill them | ||
| Pike, giant | 78 | |||
| Pixie | 79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Idyllic woodland dwellers that are naturally invisible, carry slim swords and war arrows that puts an opponent to sleep | |
| Porcupine, giant | 79 | |||
| Portuguese man-o-war, giant | 79 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Pseudo-dragon | 79 | These highly sought after creatures can deliver a vicious bite with their small jaws, but also have a flexible sting-equipped tail | ||
| Purple worm | 80 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | 50-foot-long (15 m) burrowing worms constantly in search of food, can swallow human-sized creatures whole | |
| Quasit | 80 | Common on the planes of Pandemonium and the Abyss, a minor demon created to spread evil as a familiar to a chaotic evil magic-user or cleric | ||
| Rakshasa | 81 | Evil spirits encased in flesh, first known in India, fond of a diet of human meat and masters of illusion | ||
| Ram, giant | 81 | |||
| Rat, giant (Sumatran) | 81 | |||
| Ray | 81 | Blackmoor set (1975) (pungi, manta) | Manta, pungi, and sting | |
| Remorhaz | 82 | The Dragon #2 (1976) | Polar worms, huge aggressive predators | |
| Rhinoceros | 82 | Normal and Woolly | ||
| Roc | 82 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Huge eagle-like birds that inhabit the highest mountains, and prey upon large creatures such as cattle, horses, and elephants | |
| Roper | 83 | Cavern dwellers that stand upright to resemble pillars or stalagmites, can draw prey into their toothy maws with strands of strong, sticky rope-like excretions | ||
| Rot grub | 83 | "The Ecology of the Rot Grub", Dragon #122 (June 1987). Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989). Monstrous Manual (1993). Dungeonscape (2007). Monster Manual 3 (2010). Volo's Guide to Monsters. | Found in heaps of offal or dung, will viciously burrow into living flesh until they reach the heart and kill their host | |
| Rust monster | 83 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Subterranean inhabitants that eat ferrous metals such as iron, steel, and steel alloys | |
| Sahuagin | 84–85 | Blackmoor set (1975) | "Seadevils" dwell in warm salt water depths, predatory in the extreme and kill for sport and pleasure as well as food | |
| Salamander | 85 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Evil creatures of the elemental plane of fire that prefer temperatures of 300 degrees and upwards | |
| Satyr | 85 | Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976) | Sylvan woodland inhabitants primarily interested in sport such as frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs | |
| Scorpion, giant | 85–86 | |||
| Sea hag | 86 | Inhabit thickly vegetated shallows, they hate beauty and are so ghastly in appearance to make other creatures weak with fright | ||
| Sea horse, giant | 86 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Sea lion | 86 | Fearsome carnivores that inhabit coastal marine waters, whose top halves resemble lions and bottom halves resemble sea creatures | ||
| Shadow | 86 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Horrible undead creatures that drain strength merely by touching an opponent. Don Turnbull noted his disappointment that the shadow in the Monster Manual is of the undead class and thus subject to a cleric's turn undead ability: "I used to enjoy seeing clerics vainly trying to turn what wouldn't turn, when Shadows were first met".[15] | |
| Shambling mound | 87 | Apparent heaps of rotting vegetation shamblers are intelligent forms of vegetable life that suffocate prey in their slime | ||
| Shark | 87 | Blackmoor set (1975) (giant shark) | Normal and giant (Megalodon) | |
| Shedu | 87 | Eldritch Wizardry | Lawful good creatures that travel around the world seeking to help allied creatures when in need | |
| Shrieker | 87 | Mindless ambulatory fungus that emit a piercing shriek when any light source or movement comes nearby | ||
| Skeleton | 87–88 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Magically animated, undead monsters enchanted by powerful magic-users or clerics of evil alignment | |
| Skunk, giant | 88 | |||
| Slithering tracker | 88 | Transparent and almost impossible to discover, attacks when prey is asleep by drawing all the plasma from its body | ||
| Slug, giant | 88 | Greyhawk set (1974) | ||
| Snake, giant | 88–89 | amphisbaena, constrictor, poisonous snake, sea snake, and spitting snake | ||
| Spectre | 89 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Powerful undead humans that haunt the most desolate of places, tombs and dungeons, and drain the life energy of opponents | |
| Sphinx | 89–90 | Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976) | Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx and Hieracosphinx | |
| Spider | 90 | Greyhawk set (1974) (phase spider), Blackmoor set (1975) (water spider) | Giant, Huge, Large, Phase and Giant Water | |
| Sprite | 92 | Dwell in meadows and wooded glens, shy and reclusive, armed with arrows that put creatures to sleep | ||
| Squid, giant | 92 | Blackmoor set (1975) | ||
| Stag | 92 | Normal and giant | ||
| Stirge | 92–93 | Greyhawk set (1974) | Found in dark, tangled forests or in subterranean lairs, and lay in wait for warm-blooded creatures to drink their blood | |
| Strangle weed | 93 | Intelligent kelp found in relatively warm sea water, crushes victims with its fronds | ||
| Su-monster | 93 | Eldritch Wizardry | Inhabits forsaken wilderness areas, has a prehensile tail to swing from limb from limb, has psionic attack | |
| Sylph | 93 | Beautiful winged creatures similar to nymphs that dwell in aerial places | ||
| Thought eater | 94 | Eldritch Wizardry, PHBR5 – Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004) | Dwellers in the ether attracted by the use of psionics, that can absorb psionic or spell energy | |
| Tick, giant | 94 | Greyhawk set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #321 | ||
| Tiger | 94 | D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), Frostburn (2004) | Normal and Sabretooth (smilodon) | |
| Titan | 94–95 | Greyhawk set (1974), MC8 – Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Dwell on a plane somewhere above the material plane, chaotic good beings that resemble 18-foot-tall (5.5 m) humans | |
| Titanothere | 95 | D&D Expert Set (1981), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Toad, giant | 95 | Blackmoor set (1975), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Oriental Adventures (2001), Frostburn (2004) | Giant, Ice and Poisonous | |
| Trapper | 95–96 | Strategic Review #5 (1975), Dragon #84 "The Ecology of the Trapper" (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Clever monsters that can shape their flat bodies to appear as part of a stone floor | |
| Treant | 96 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) (originally listed as "Ents"), D&D Expert Set (1981), Dragon #79 "The Ecology of the Treant" (1983), D&D Expert Set (1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #63 (2004) | Combines features of both humans and trees, dwell in forests and are indistinguishable from trees, can cause trees to come to life and move | |
| Triton | 96 | Greyhawk set (1974), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Rumored to be from the elemental plane of water, sea dwellers with the upper bodies of humans and the lower bodies of fish | |
| Troglodyte | 97 | D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #235 "The Ecology of the Troglodyte" (1996), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #60 (2004) | Reptilian humanoids that dwell in subterranean places, loathe humans and slaughter all they encounter | |
| Troll | 97 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Dragon #301 "Malignant Growth: The Ecology of the Troll" (2002), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #77 (2003) | Horrid carnivores that know no fear and are able to regenerate damage taken | |
| Turtle, giant | 97 | MC5 – Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Stormwrack (2005) | Giant Sea and Giant Snapping | |
| Umber hulk | 98 | Greyhawk set (1974), AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986) (as "Hook Beast, Hulker"), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dragon #152 "The Ecology of the Umber Hulk" (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (as "Hook Beast, Hulker), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #78 (2003) | Subterranean predators with iron-like claws that enable them to burrow through solid stone, and their eyes cause a dangerous confusion in opponents | |
| Unicorn | 98 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981), Dragon #77 "The Ecology of the Unicorn" (1983), D&D Expert Set (1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #22 (2004) | Dwelling in temperate woodlands, these chaotic good creatures shun contact with nearly all creatures | |
| Vampire | 99 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Chaotic evil, night-prowling creatures and their powerful negative force drains life energy from victims | |
| Wasp, giant | 99 | Blackmoor set (1975), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Water weird | 100 | AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), DMR2 – Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Dragon #347 "The Ecology of the Elemental Weird" (2006) | Originating from the elemental place of water, attacks all living things, feeding from their essences | |
| Weasel, giant | 100 | D&D Expert Set (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Whale | 100 | Blackmoor set (1975), D&D Expert Set (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | ||
| Wight | 100 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #52 (2003), Dragon #348 "The Ecology of the Wight" (2006) | Undead humans that inhabit barrow mounds or catacombs, evil and hateful, seeking to destroy all life they encounter | |
| Will-o-(the)-wisp | 101 | Greyhawk set (1974), Dragon #99 "The Ecology of the Will-o-Wisp" (1985), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), Dragon: Monster Ecologies "The Ecology of the Will-O'-Wisp" (2007) | Commonly haunt deserted bogs, fens, swamps and the like, feeds upon the life force of dying beings | |
| Wind walker | 101 | Strategic Review #3 (1975), ALQ2 – Assassin Mountain (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Creatures from the elemental plane of air that attack by wind force | |
| Wolf | 101 | D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #80 (2003) (worg), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #37 (2003) (wolf), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #60 (2005) (winter wolf) | Normal, dire (worg), and winter | |
| Wolverine | 101–102 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #54 (2005) (fiendish dire wolverine) | Normal and giant | |
| Wraith | 102 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #53 (2003) | Undead, similar to wights, with a chilling touch that drains life energy | |
| Wyvern | 102 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon Annual #1 "The Ecology of the Wyvern" (1996), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #25 (2004) | Distantly related to dragons, stupid but very aggressive, can lash with sting-equipped tail | |
| Xorn | 102 | MC 2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #28 (2005) | From the elemental plane of earth, feed on certain rare minerals, snacks upon copper and silver | |
| Yeti | 103 | Strategic Review #3 (1975), Dragon #127 "The Ecology of the Yeti" (1987), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Oriental Adventures (2001), Frostburn (2004) | Inhabits regions of icy cold, very fond of human flesh | |
| Zombie | 103 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003) | Magically animated corpses, undead creatures under the command of the evil magic-users or clerics who animated them |
TSR 2012 – Fiend Folio (1981)[edit]
The Fiend Folio: Tome of Creatures Malevolent and Benign was the second monster book for the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1981. While the Monster Manual consisted primarily of monsters previously published in D&D books edited by Gary Gygax, the Fiend Folio consisted mostly of monsters submitted to White Dwarf's "Fiend Factory" column. Don Turnbull, later Managing Director of TSR UK, was the editor for the "Fiend Factory" column, as well as the Fiend Folio, which was billed as "the first major British contribution to the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game system." The monsters in this book are presented in the same format as those in the previous Monster Manual work, and most featured illustrations of the monsters. Also, there are full-page black and white illustrations of various monsters throughout the book. The book contains a foreword on pages 3–4, an alphabetical table of contents on page 5, explanatory notes on pages 6–7, descriptions of the monsters on pages 8–97, a treasure chart on page 99, additional tables and charts for all the monsters in both the Monster Manual and Fiend Folio on pages 100–119, an index of major listings (including the contributor for each monster) on pages 120–124, with an epilogue on page 124.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarakocra | 8 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) (Athasian Aarakocra), Polyhedron #121 (1996) (Malatran Aarakocra), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | Intelligent winged humanoids with an avian appearance. Their wings are described as being more along the lines of pterodactyls or bats than those found on birds or angels, and they are depicted as possessing two pairs of hands—one pair as part of their wings, while the other pair are hidden behind the talons on their feet. | |
| Achaierai | 9 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Planes of Law (1995), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #26 (2004) | Achaierai are depicted as large flightless birds—reminiscent of the kiwi (albeit considerably larger) —with four legs and a raptor-like beak. | |
| Adherer | 9 | White Dwarf #7 (June/July 1978) (as "Gluey"), MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | While the adherer is described as having a mummy-like appearance, it is not technically undead. Instead it is a humanoid covered with loose folds of white skin that is said to secrete an adhesive substance which causes weapons employed against it to be reduced in effectiveness and to stick to its body. | |
| Aleax | 11 | Planescape Campaign Setting (1994), Book of Exalted Deeds (2003) | An aleax in Dungeons & Dragons is an avatar of certain gods sent as vengeance for angering the deity. It is only visible to the victim, and has identical characteristics to the target—the same armour, skills and weapons. If the target is defeated, the Fiend Folio states that the victim will be raised from the dead, minus all their treasure and half of their experience. If the target wins, he or she is taken to serve the deity for a year and a day. | |
| Algoid | 11 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | A colony of algae that appears in the form of a green humanoid. | |
| Al-mi'raj | 11–12 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | The al-mi'raj is depicted as a cross between a rabbit and a unicorn—in effect, it is a large hare with a horn protruding from its forehead. | |
| Apparition[25] | 12 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (as "Phantom, Apparition"), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as "Phantom, Apparition"), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992),[26] Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998).[27] | These are described as being undead creatures that lack the ability to interact with the physical world. Instead they attack by suggestion, fooling victims into believing that they are being strangled, even though the Apparition itself is unable to directly inflict physical damage. The apparition appeared in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[28] | |
| Assassin bug | 12 | White Dwarf #12 (1979), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Assassin bugs are described as four-legged insects that reproduce by implanting eggs into living human hosts. | |
| Astral searcher | 13 | Planescape Campaign Setting (1994) | The Fiend Folio describes Astral Searchers as creatures that come into existence as a result of certain intense or traumatic events. They seek to possess their victims, and, if successful, the person cannot be saved—even if the Astral Searcher is removed. They are not considered to be undead. | |
| Babbler | 13 | Tome of Horrors (2002) | The babbler is a variation on the lizard man—an intelligent reptile reminiscent of a small dinosaur, that lives in marshes and likes to devour human flesh. | |
| Bat, giant | 14 | D&D Basic Set (1981), D&D Basic Set (1983), MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | The giant bat in the Fiend Folio is exactly what its name would suggest—a giant form of bat with a 6' wingspan. White Dwarf reviewer Jamie Thomson commented on the giant bat, noting that it "seems an obvious choice for D&D.[29] | |
| Berbalang | 14 | White Dwarf #11 (1979), Best of White Dwarf Scenarios (1980), MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), A Guide to the Astral Plane (1996), 4th Edition Monster Manual (2008) | A gargoyle-like creature, the Berbalang is described as a bipedal creature with leathery skin and bat-like wings. It spends most of its life in a state of hibernation while its spirit astral travels. For a few days each month, it sends a projection out into the world to kill and feed. | |
| Blindheim | 15 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Dragon #339 (2006) | A frog-like creature of low intelligence, the blindheim has eyes that emit beams of light. When attacking a victim in its subterranean realm, it opens its eyes, temporarily blinding the target. | |
| Blood hawk | 15 | White Dwarf #2 (1977), Best of White Dwarf Scenarios (1980), Fiend Folio (2003) | The blood hawk is, as the name would suggest, a hawk. It is roughly the same size as a normal hawk, but is described as having a "razor sharp beak" and strong talons, with eagle-like wings. | |
| Bloodworm, giant | 15 | White Dwarf #12 (1979), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Giant bloodworms are, according to the Fiend Folio, huge (20' long) worms that live in underground pools. While not described as particularly aggressive, when attacking they attach themselves to their victim and drain their blood in a leech-like manner. | |
| Bonesnapper | 15–16 | White Dwarf #6 (1978), MC5 – Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Small carnivorous dinosaurs (5' in height) that decorate their lairs with human jawbones. In the Fiend Folio, the bonesnapper is depicted as being similar in shape to the carnosauria. | |
| Booka | 16 | MC5 – Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Booka are described as being small, good creatures who are similar to traditional depictions of faeries. They often help around houses, but can cause mischief when upset. | |
| Bullywug | 16–17 | MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), The Knight of Newts (1993) (appearing in this Basic D&D module as "Newt"), Monstrous Manual (1993) (including Advanced Bullywug), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 (2000) (Bullywug Savant), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #48 (2005) (Bullywug Thug) | Bullywugs are described as humanoids with the head of frogs. They are usually shorter than a human, with leathery skin and webbed digits. They are very good jumpers, and can jump roughly 30 feet forward and 15 feet vertically. They inhabit temperate to tropical swamps. | |
| Bunyip | 17 | MC3 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | The bunyip is loosely based on the creature from Australian mythology. They live in lakes, marshes and some rivers, and are mostly playful rather than dangerous, but they do occasionally attack smaller creatures such as dwarves. | |
| Carbuncle | 17–18 | White Dwarf #8 (1978), Best of White Dwarf Scenarios (1980), Tome of Horrors (2002) | Carbuncles are described as being small, armadillo-like creatures with a large ruby stuck into its head. They typically infiltrate groups of adventurers and spread dissent through psychic powers. | |
| Caryatid column | 18 | WGR1 – Greyhawk Ruins (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | The Fiend Folio describes the caryatid column as being very similar to a golem. As with other golems, the caryatid column is an artificial construct animated by magic. They appear to players as columns with fine carving suggesting the shape of a woman holding a sword. When activated, (typically by an event trigger), they transform into "young maidens" and do battle, returning to their original position and state once the threat has been dispatched. | |
| Caterwaul | 18–19 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1991) | The caterwaul is a bipedal feline, noted for its ability to climb, hide in shadows and to move silently. When attacking, it is said to emit a high pitched screech that will cause damage to anyone nearby. | |
| Cifal | 19 | Polyhedron #145 (2000) | Cifals are described as being a large colony of insects which has massed together into a vaguely bipedal form. | |
| Clubnek | 19 | Tome of Horrors (2002) | Large flightless birds, described as "mutated ostriches", that attack with their beaks and claws. | |
| Coffer corpse | 19–21 | White Dwarf #8 (1978), MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Undead zombies derived from corpses that have failed to be fully disposed of, such as funeral barges which have become stranded. | |
| Crabman | 21 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) (as "Yurian") | The crabman is a large monstrous humanoid. Crabmen are simple hunter-gatherers and generally peaceful. A crabman is usually neutral and generally lives near warm sea coasts. | |
| Crypt thing | 21 | MC5 – Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (2002), Fiend Folio (2003) | Crypt things are depicted as being undead skeletons that wear brown robes, found within their private lairs. When attacked they will attempt to teleport their attackers to a random location. | |
| Dakon | 22 | Dragon #187 "The Ecology of the Dakon" (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (2002) | Dakons are described as shaggy, intelligent apes with a reasonable grasp of language, that live in jungle settings. A dakon is depicted as being light brown in color, with green eyes and black hands. | |
| Dark creeper | 22 | MC14 – Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Fiend Folio (2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #42 (2005) | Dark Creepers are small humanoids (about 4' in height) that are described as preferring to dwell underground due to their hatred of light. They operate like thieves, extinguishing light sources and stealing small magical items. When killed, the Fiend Folio states that they spontaneously burst into flame. | |
| Dark stalker | 23 | |||
| Death dog | 23 | White Dwarf reviewer Jamie Thomson commented on the death dog, which is "rumored to be a descendant of Cerberus".[29] | ||
| Death knight | 23 | |||
| Demon | 24–25 | Lolth, the Demon Queen of Spiders (a lesser goddess), is described here | ||
| Denzelian | 25 | White Dwarf reviewer Jamie Thomson commented on Lolth, as a giant spider-creature "which often appears on fantasy literature".[29] | ||
| Devil | 25–26 | The Styx devil, a greater devil, is described here | ||
| Devil dog | 26 | White Dwarf #11 (Feb/March 1979) | ||
| Dire corby | 26 | |||
| Disenchanter | 27 | White Dwarf #6 (April/May 1978) | ||
| Doombat | 27 | White Dwarf #13 (June/July 1979) | ||
| Dragon, Oriental | 27–30 | Described here are the Li Lung (Earth Dragon), Lung Wang (Sea Dragon), Pan Lung (Coiled Dragon), Shen Lung (Spirit Dragon), T'ien Lung (Celestial Dragon), and Yu Lung (Carp Dragon). Dragon contributor Alan Zumwait was pleased by the inclusion of the neutral Oriental dragons, but felt that their descriptions were inferior to those of the dragons in the Monster Manual.[30] | ||
| Dragonfish | 30 | |||
| Dune stalker | 30 | White Dwarf #2 (Aug/Sept 1977) | ||
| Elemental Princes of Evil | 31–33 | Described here are Cryonax (Prince of Evil Cold Creatures), Imix (Prince of Evil Fire Creatures), Ogrémoch (Prince of Evil Earth Creatures), Olhydra (Princess of Evil Water Creatures), and Yan-C-Bin (Prince of Evil Aerial Creatures). Ed Greenwood considered the Elemental Princes of Evil "worthy additions to any campaign".[31] | ||
| Elf, Drow (dark elf) | 33–34 | Ed Greenwood noted that the previously published drow were "expected attractions, but good to see nonetheless."[31] | ||
| Enveloper | 34 | |||
| Ettercap | 35 | |||
| Eye killer | 35 | The eye killer first appeared in White Dwarf #7 (June 1978). The eye killer appeared in the original first edition Fiend Folio (1981).[25] The eye killer appeared in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[32] | An eye killer is a creature with a bat-like upper torso on the body of a large snake. Its stunted wings cannot support flight. Its upper body is a dark grey-green while the lower part is a medium green flecked with dully yellow. Its eyes are disproportionately large and apparently lidless. An eye killer dwells in dark places underground. An eye killer will attack creatures by crushing them with its coils, but if an approaching party carries lanterns or torches, the eye killer can use its Death Stare once per day. Its eyes gather the illumination falling on them, amplifying it enormously, and project it back at the light-bearer as a powerful, narrow ray of intense light that kills instantly. | |
| Eye of fear and flame | 35 | |||
| Firedrake | 36 | |||
| Firenewt | 36 | |||
| Fire snake | 38 | |||
| Firetoad | 38 | |||
| Flail snail | 38 | Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Dragon #258 (April 1999) in "The Ecologies of the Flail Snail: The Price of Flailure", Tome of Horrors (2002) p. 138 from Necromancer Games, Misfit Monsters Redeemed (2010) p. 28-33 from Paizo Publishing | The flail snail is an enormous gastropod with six tentacles on its head, each tipped with a mace-like club. | |
| Flind | 39 | |||
| Flumph | 39 | |||
| Forlarren | 39–40 | |||
| Frost man | 40 | |||
| Galltrit | 40 | |||
| Gambado | 41 | |||
| Garbug | 41 | Described here are the black garbug and violet garbug | ||
| Giant | 41–42 | Described here are the fog giant and mountain giant | ||
| Giant strider | 42 | |||
| Gibberling | 43 | |||
| Githyanki | 43–45 | White Dwarf #12 (April/May 1979) | ||
| Githzerai | 45 | |||
| Goldbug | 46 | i | ||
| Gorbel | 46 | Tome of Horrors (2002)[33]
Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix 2nd edition (1992).[34] |
A red globe of translucent, thin rubbery material, with six tiny red eyes on short, retractable eyestalks equally spaced around the top of its spherical body, and two short, clawed legs on its underside. When its hide is pierced or slashed, its balloon-like body bursts, releasing a cloud of pyrophoric gas which explodes. A gorbel can also explode if damaged by magic spells, or if it is within the blast range of another exploding gorbel.[36] | |
| Gorilla bear | 46 | Tome of Horrors (2002)[37] | A creature with the head, body and legs of a gorilla with the sharp teeth and powerful arms of a bear. A gorilla bear has a grizzly bear's aggressive disposition and a cave bear's carnivorous tendencies.[38] | |
| Grell | 46–48 | White Dwarf #12 (April/May 1979) | ||
| Grimlock | 48 | |||
| Gryph | 48–49 | |||
| Guardian daemon | 49 | |||
| Guardian familiar | 49 | White Dwarf #10 (Dec/Jan 1978/9) (as "Familiar") | ||
| Hellcat | 50 | |||
| Hoar fox | 50 | |||
| Hook horror | 51 | White Dwarf #12 (April/May 1979) | The hook horror is described as an aberration that stands about nine feet tall and weighs almost 350 pounds . It has a mottled grey exoskeleton, which is extremely thick and dense, and as difficult to breach as metal armor. Its front limbs end in 12-inch-long razor-sharp, blade-like hooks. These hooks are its primary method of combat. Its legs are similar to those of a bird, and its head is shaped like that of a vulture, including the hooked beak. Its eyes, however, are multifaceted like that of an insect. | |
| Hornet, giant | 51 | |||
| Hound of ill omen | 51 | The hound of ill omen first appeared in the original first edition Fiend Folio (1981).[25]
The hound of ill omen appeared in second edition in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996).[39] |
A hound of ill omen is sent by one of the gods as a curse to a misbehaving follower. | |
| Huecuva | 51 | |||
| Ice lizard | 52 | The ice lizard first appeared in the original first edition Fiend Folio (1981).[25] The ice lizard appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992).[40] The ice drake appeared under the "drake" heading in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[41] | An ice lizard is a snow-white lizard which appears similarly to a 3-foot long white dragon in its natural form, and has the ability to change its form into that of a full-sized white dragon. | |
| Imorph | 52 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) | ||
| Iron cobra | 52–53 | |||
| Jaculi | 53 | |||
| Jermlaine | 53–54 | Descent into the Depths of the Earth (1978),[42] Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[43] Monstrous Manual (1993) under the "gremlin" entry, Dragon #262 (August 1999).,[44] third edition Monster Manual II (2002)[45] | ||
| Kamadan | 55 | |||
| Kelpie | 55 | |||
| Kenku | 56 | |||
| Khargra | 56–57 | The khargra is a type of extraplanar creature. The khargra first appeared in the original first edition Fiend Folio (1981).[25] | ||
| Killmoulis | 57 | |||
| Kuo-toa | 57–59 | Ed Greenwood noted that the previously published drow and kuo-toa were "expected attractions, but good to see nonetheless."[31] | ||
| Lamia noble | 59 | |||
| Lava children | 61 | |||
| Lizard king | 61 | |||
| Magnesium spirit | 62 | |||
| Mantari | 62 | |||
| Meazel | 63 | |||
| Meenlock | 63–64 | |||
| Mephit | 64–66 | White Dwarf #13 (June/July 1979) (as "imp": "fire imp", "molten imp", "smoke imp" and "steam imp") | Described here are the fire, lava, smoke, and steam mephit | |
| Mezzodaemon | 66 | |||
| Mite | 66 | White Dwarf #6 (April/May 1978) | ||
| Necrophidius | 67 | White Dwarf #7 (June/July 1978) | ||
| Needleman | 67 | White Dwarf #6 (April/May 1978) | ||
| Nilbog | 67–68 | White Dwarf #6 (April/May 1978) | ||
| Nonafel | 68 | |||
| Norker | 68 | |||
| Nycadaemon | 69 | |||
| Ogrillon | 70 | |||
| Osquip | 70 | |||
| Penanggalan | 71–72 | |||
| Pernicon | 72 | |||
| Phantom stalker | 72–73 | |||
| Poltergeist | 73 | |||
| Protein polymorph | 73 | |||
| Quaggoth | 74 | The quaggoth first appeared in first edition in the original Fiend Folio (1981).[25] | The quaggoth is a primitive monstrous humanoid that lives underground, and is frequently enslaved by other more advanced races. | |
| Quipper | 74 | |||
| Qullan | 74–75 | |||
| Retriever | 75 | |||
| Revenant | 75–76 | The revenant first appeared in first edition in the original Fiend Folio (1981).[25] It appeared in second edition for the Forgotten Realms setting in the Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989),[46] and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[47] It appeared in third edition for the Forgotten Realms setting as a template in Monsters of Faerûn (2001),[48] and in the adventure City of the Spider Queen (2002).[49] It was added as a fully playable character race for 4th edition in Dragon #376 (2009).[50] | The revenant is a powerful undead creature that has a strong physical resemblance to a zombie, a far less powerful undead creature. | |
| Rothé | 76 | |||
| Sandman | 77 | White Dwarf #10 (Dec/Jan 1978/9) | ||
| Scarecrow | 77 | |||
| Screaming devilkin | 77–78 | Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[51] | A small creature that resembles a mephit in appearance. It is three feet tall, with a long, muscular barbed tail and leathery wings with a 5-foot span. Its legs and arms are disproportionately small and useless for movement or combat. It always attacks and never willingly breaks off a fight, striking with its cruelly barbed tail, and has a painful howling scream which it uses continuously in the presence of other beings that makes other vocalization inaudible.[52] | |
| Shadow demon | 78 | |||
| Sheet ghoul | 78 | White Dwarf #11 (Feb/March 1979) | ||
| Sheet phantom | 78–79 | White Dwarf #11 (Feb/March 1979) | ||
| Shocker | 79 | |||
| Skeleton warrior | 79 | |||
| Skulk | 80 | |||
| Slaad | 80–83 | Described here are the blue slaad; death slaad (the Lesser Masters); green slaad; grey slaad (the Executioners); red slaad; Ssendam, Lord of the Insane (slaad lord); and Ygorl, Lord of Entropy (slaad lord). Ed Greenwood considered the slaad "worthy additions to any campaign".[31] | ||
| Snyad | 83 | |||
| Son of Kyuss | 83 | |||
| Stunjelly | 84 | |||
| Sussurus | 84 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) | ||
| Svirfneblin (deep gnome) | 84–85 | |||
| Symbiotic jelly | 85 | White Dwarf #8 (Aug/Sept 1978) (as "Chaoticus Symbioticus") | ||
| Tabaxi | 86 | |||
| Tentamort | 86–87 | |||
| Terithran | 87 | |||
| Thoqqua (rockworm) | 87–88 | |||
| Thork | 88 | |||
| Throat leech | 88 | White Dwarf #6 (April/May 1978) | Appeared in second edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons under the "leech" heading in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[53] and in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[54] | A throat leech is a small twig-sized creature found in pools, lakes, and streams. If swallowed, it stays in the creature's throat and sucks blood until it becomes fully distended, which causes the victim to choke. |
| Tiger fly | 88–89 | |||
| Tirapheg | 89 | White Dwarf #11 (Feb/March 1979) (as "Lauren", "an anagram of 'unreal'") | ||
| Trilloch | 89–90 | |||
| Troll | 90–91 | Described here are the giant troll, giant two-headed troll, ice troll, and spirit troll | ||
| Tween | 91 | White Dwarf #8 (Aug/Sept 1978) | ||
| Umpleby | 92 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) | ||
| Urchin | 92–93 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) | Described here are the black, green, red, silver, and yellow urchin | |
| Vision | 93 | |||
| Vodyanoi | 93 | |||
| Volt | 94 | White Dwarf #7 (June/July 1978) | ||
| Vortex | 94 | |||
| Whipweed | 94 | |||
| Witherstench | 95 | White Dwarf #11 (Feb/March 1979) | ||
| Witherweed | 95 | White Dwarf #7 (June/July 1978) | ||
| Xill | 96 | |||
| Xvart | 96 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) (as "Svart") | ||
| Yellow musk creeper | 97 | |||
| Zombie, yellow musk | 97 |
TSR 2016 – Monster Manual II (1983)[edit]
Monster Manual II was the third and final monster book for the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1983, and has the largest page count of the three. As with the Monster Manual, this book was written primarily by Gary Gygax. While this book contains a number of monsters that previously appeared in limited circulation (such as in Dragon or in adventure modules), unlike the Monster Manual and Fiend Folio a large amount of its contents was entirely new at publication. The monsters in this book are presented in the same format as the Monster Manual and Fiend Folio. The book contains a preface on page 4, a section entitled "How To Use This Book" on pages 5–7, descriptions of the monsters on pages 8–132, random encounter tables on pages 133–155, and an index of all the monsters in the Monster Manual, Fiend Folio, and Monster Manual II on pages 156–160. Unlike the previous two books, this book does not contain an alphabetical listing of the monsters in the beginning of the book.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 8 | |||
| Afanc (/ˈeɪfæŋk/ AY-fank)[55] | 8 | afanc (gawwar samakat): City of Delights boxed set (1993); afanc and young afanc: Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)[56] | The afanc appeared in Tome of Horrors 3 in 2005, by Necromancer Games.[57] The entry was updated for the Pathfinder game rules and appeared in The Tome of Horrors Complete in 2011, by Frog God Games.[58] | |
| Agathion | 9 | |||
| Annis | 9 | |||
| Ant lion | 10 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[59] Monstrous Manual (1993),[60] Sandstorm: Mastering the Perils of Fire and Sand (2005)[61] | An ant lion is a huge insect that preys on other giant insects. Ant lions dig tapering pits in areas of sand and gravel, which can like cave or lair entrances; creatures entering these traps slip down the loose sides to land at the bottom, where the ant lion lurks.[62] A line of lead miniatures from TSR included a set of a piscodaemon and an ant lion.[63] The giant ant lion appeared in the Kingdoms of Kalamar books Forging Darkness (2001), and Midnight's Terror (2001), in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games,[64] and in Paizo Publishing's book Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 3 (2011), on page 17.[65] | |
| Ascomoid | 10 | |||
| Aspis | 10–11 | Slave Pits of the Undercity (1981), Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1990),[66] Dragon #260 (June 1999).[67] | Drone, Larva and Cow | |
| Atomie | 11 | |||
| Aurumvorax | 11 | |||
| Azer | 12 | |||
| Baku | 12 | |||
| Banderlog | 13 | The Banderlog is a monstrous humanoid. | ||
| Barghest | 13 | |||
| Barkburr | 14 | Direburr | ||
| Basidirond | 15 | |||
| Basilisk, greater | 15 | |||
| Bat | 15–16 | Normal and Mobat | ||
| Bat, fire | 16 | |||
| Bear, northern (polar bear) | 16 | |||
| Bee, giant | 17 | Worker, Soldier and Bumblebee | ||
| Beetle, giant | 17–18 | Described here are the death watch beetle and slicer beetle | ||
| Behemoth | 18 | |||
| Behir | 18 | |||
| Bloodthorn | 18–19 | |||
| Boalisk | 19 | |||
| Bodak | 19 | |||
| Boggart | 19–20 | |||
| Boggle | 20 | |||
| Boobrie | 20 | |||
| Bookworm | 21 | |||
| Bowler | 21 | |||
| Buckawn | 21 | |||
| Cat | 22 | Domestic and Wild | ||
| Cat lord | 22–23 | |||
| Catfish, giant | 23 | |||
| Cave cricket | 23 | |||
| Cave fisher | 24 | |||
| Cave moray | 24 | |||
| Centipede | 24–25 | Huge and Megalocentipede | ||
| Cheetah | 25 | |||
| Choke creeper | 25 | |||
| Cloaker | 25–26 | |||
| Cooshee (elven dog) | 26 | |||
| Crane, giant | 26 | |||
| Crysmal | 26–27 | |||
| Crystal ooze | 27 | |||
| Cyclopskin | 27 | Monstrous Manual (1993),[60] Dragon #254 (December 1998), in the "Ecology of the Cyclopskin".[68] | ||
| Daemon | 27–31 | arcanadaemon (greater daemon), Charon (the Boatman of the Lower Planes), charonadaemon (lesser daemon), derghodaemon (lesser daemon), hydrodaemon (lesser daemon), Oinodaemon (Anthraxus), piscodaemon (lesser daemon), ultrodaemon (greater daemon), and yagnodaemon (lesser daemon) | ||
| Dao | 32 | |||
| Death, crimson | 32 | |||
| Demilich | 32–33 | |||
| Demodand | 33–34 | Farastu (tarry), Kelubar (slime) and Shator (shaggy) | ||
| Demon | 35–42 | |||
| -- Alu-demon (semi-demon) | 35–36 | |||
| -- Babau (minor demon) | 36 | |||
| -- Baphomet (demon lord) | 36 | |||
| -- Bar-lgura (minor demon) | 37 | |||
| -- Cambion (semi-demon) | 37 | |||
| -- Chasme (minor demon) | 38 | |||
| -- Dretch (minor demon) | 38 | |||
| -- Fraz-Urb'luu (Prince of Deception) | 39 | |||
| -- Graz'zt (demon prince) | 39–40 | |||
| -- Kostchtchie (demon lord) | 40 | |||
| -- Nabassu (major demon) | 40–41 | |||
| -- Pazuzu (Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms) | 41 | |||
| -- Rutterkin (minor demon) | 41–42 | |||
| Derro | 42 | |||
| Deva | 42–44 | Astral, Monadic and Movanic | ||
| Devil | 44–49 | |||
| -- Abishai (lesser devil) | 45 | |||
| -- Amon (Duke of Hell) | 45–46 | |||
| -- Bael (Duke of Hell) | 46 | |||
| -- Bearded devil (lesser devil) | 46 | |||
| -- Belial (Arch-devil) | 46 | |||
| -- Glasya (Princess of Hell) | 47 | |||
| -- Hutijin (Duke of Hell) | 47 | |||
| -- Mammon (Arch-devil) | 47 | |||
| -- Mephistopheles (Arch-devil) | 48 | |||
| -- Moloch (Arch-devil) | 48 | |||
| -- Nupperibo (least devil) | 49 | |||
| -- Titivilus (Duke of Hell) | 49 | |||
| -- Spined devil (least devil) | 49 | |||
| Diakk | 50 | |||
| Dinosaur | 50–55 | Ankisaurus, Camptosaurus, Compsognathus, Dacentrurus, Deinonychus, Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Euparkeria, Kentrosaurus, Mamechisaurus, Massopondylus, Nothosaurus, Ornitholestes, Phororhacos, Podokesaurus, Giant Pterosaur, Struthiomimus, Tanystropheus and Tennodontosaurus | ||
| Dracolisk | 55 | |||
| Dragon | 55–59 | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | ||
| -- Cloud dragon | 56–57 | |||
| -- Faerie dragon | 57 | |||
| -- Mist dragon | 58 | |||
| -- Shadow dragon | 58–59 | |||
| Dragonfly, giant | 59 | |||
| Dragon horse | 59 | |||
| Dragonnel | 60 | |||
| Drelb (haunting custodian) | 60 | |||
| Drider | 60 | |||
| Duergar | 61 | |||
| Dustdigger | 61 | |||
| Eagle | 62 | |||
| Eblis | 62 | |||
| Eel, electric (marine) | 62 | |||
| Elf | 63 | Grugach and valley elf | ||
| Elfin cat | 63–64 | |||
| Executioner's hood | 64 | |||
| Falcon (hawk) | 64 | Small and Large | ||
| Firefriend (giant firefly) | 65 | |||
| Fly, giant | 65 | Bluebottle and Horsefly | ||
| Foo creatures | 65–66 | Foo Dog and Foo Lion | ||
| Forester's bane (snapper-saw) | 66 | |||
| Formian (centaur-ant) | 66 | Myrmarch, Warrior and Worker | ||
| Froghemoth | 67 | |||
| Galeb duhr | 68 | |||
| Giant | 68–69 | Fomorian, Firbolg, and verbeeg | ||
| Gibbering mouther | 69–70 | Dragon #160 (December 1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), Monster Manual (2000), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Dungeon #85 (March 2001), Monster Manual (2003), Lords of Madness (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | Greater Gibbering Mouther, Ancient Gibbering Mouther, Gibbering Orb, Gibbering Abomination | An aberration that resembles a writhing mass of grey flesh covered with dozens of randomly placed eyes and mouths, of different sizes and shapes. |
| Gloomwing | 70 | |||
| Goat | 70 | |||
| Gorgimera | 70 | |||
| Greenhag | 71 | |||
| Grippli | 71 | |||
| Grig | 71–72 | |||
| Grim | 72 | |||
| Grue, elemental | 72–74 | Chagrin, Harginn, Ildriss and Verrdig | White Dwarf reviewer Megan C. Evans referred to the grues as "a collection of terrifying beasties from the Elemental Planes".[29] | |
| Hangman tree | 74 | |||
| Haunt | 74 | |||
| Hollyphant | 75 | |||
| Hordling (hordes of Hades) | 75–76 | |||
| Hybsil | 76 | |||
| Jann | 77 | The jann is a type of genie. The jann first appeared in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in Dragon #66 (October 1982).[69] A jann is the weakest of the genies, and is formed out of all four elements and must spend time on the Material Plane. | ||
| Jelly, mustard | 77 | |||
| Kampfult | 78 | The kampfult first appeared in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983).[70]
The kampfult appeared in second edition for the Greyhawk setting in the Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990).[71] |
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the kampfult is a type of monster. A kampfult is a creature with a rope-like body that disguises itself among vines and creepers to trap unsuspecting prey with its coils of vine-like appendages that crush and strangle prey to death. | |
| Kech | 78 | |||
| Korred | 78 | |||
| Kraken | 79 | |||
| Lammasu, greater | 79 | |||
| Lamprey, land | 80 | |||
| Luck eater | 80 | |||
| Lycanthrope | 80–82 | foxwoman, seawolf (greater), seawolf (lesser), and wereshark | ||
| Magman | 82 | |||
| Mandragora | 82–83 | |||
| Mantis, giant | 83 | |||
| Mantrap | 83 | |||
| Margoyle | 83 | |||
| Marid | 84 | Dragon #66 (October 1982), The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix (1992), Manual of the Planes (2001). | Noble Marid, Great Padisha of the Marids | A marid is a genie from the Elemental Plane of Water. |
| Mastiff, shadow | 84 | |||
| Mihstu | 84–85 | |||
| Miner | 85 | |||
| Minimal | 85–86 | |||
| Modron | 86–91 | monodrone (base modron), duodrone (base modron), tridrone (base modron), quadrone (base modron), pentadrone (base modron), decaton (hierarch modron), nonaton (hierarch modron), octon (hierarch modron), septon (hierarch modron), hexton (hierarch modron), quinton (hierarch modron), quarton (hierarch modron), tertian (hierarch modron), secundus (hierarch modron), and Primus (the One and the Prime) | ||
| Mold, russet | 91–92 | |||
| Mongrelman | 92 | |||
| Moon dog | 92–93 | |||
| Muckdweller | 93 | |||
| Mud-man | 93–94 | |||
| Myconid (fungus man) | 94–95 | |||
| Nereid | 95 | |||
| Narwhale | 95 | |||
| Obliviax (memory moss) | 96 | Appeared in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[72] and is reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993) under the "intelligent plant" heading.[73] The obliviax appeared in Dragon #355 (May 2007), and in the Monster Manual 3 (2010).[74] | A black moss with the magical ability to steal memories from intelligent creatures. | |
| Ogre, aquatic (merrow) | 96 | |||
| Oliphant | 96 | First appeared in adventure module The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror (1983);[75] under the "elephant" entry in the Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989),[76] and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[77] | An apparent modern relative of the mastodon, with down-curving tusks; intelligent enough to be trained as an engine of destruction, attacking with its tusks and heavy forelegs, and can be used in war and for other military duties when armored with leather or scale and plate reinforcements, spikes projecting from head and forelegs, and bearing a castle-like houdas containing archers and pikemen. | |
| Ophidian | 97 | |||
| Opinicus | 97 | |||
| Otter | 97 | |||
| Owl | 97–98 | |||
| Para-elemental | 98–99 | Ice, Smoke, Magma and Ooze | ||
| Pech | 99 | Derived from Pech (mythology) | ||
| Pedipalp | 100 | Large, Huge and Giant | ||
| Phantom | 100 | |||
| Phoenix | 100–101 | |||
| Phycomid | 101 | |||
| Planetar | 101–102 | |||
| Pseudo-undead | 102 | |||
| Pudding, deadly | 102 | |||
| Pyrolisk | 103 | |||
| Quasi-elemental lightning | 103 | Ash quasi-elemental, the dust quasielemental, the salt quasielemental, and the vacuum quasielemental appeared under the "quasi-elemental, negative" heading, and the lightning quasielemental, the mineral quasielemental, the radiance quasielemental, and the steam quasielemental appeared under the "quasi-elemental, positive" heading.[78] | Quasi-elementals are a fusion of one of the classic elements and either positive or negative energy. | |
| Quickling | 103–104 | |||
| Quickwood (spy tree) | 104 | |||
| Ram | 104 | |||
| Rat | 105 | Normal and Vapor | ||
| Raven (crow) | 105 | Ordinary, Huge and Giant | ||
| Retch plant | 106 | |||
| Rock reptile | 106 | |||
| Sandling | 106 | |||
| Scorpion | 107 | Large and Huge | ||
| Scum creeper | 107 | |||
| Selkie | 107 | |||
| Shade | 108 | |||
| Shedu, greater | 109 | |||
| Sirine | 109 | Based on Siren. | ||
| Skeleton, animal | 109 | |||
| Skunk | 110 | |||
| Slime creature | 110 | |||
| Slime, olive | 110 | |||
| Snake | 111 | Constrictor and Poisonous | ||
| Solar | 111–112 | |||
| Solifugid | 112 | The giant solifugid, the huge solifugid, and the large solifugid first appeared in the adventure module Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980).[79] The giant solifugid, the huge solifugid, and the large solifugid appeared in the original first edition Monster Manual II (1983).[70] The huge solifugid and the large solifugid appeared in second edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons for the Forgotten Realms setting in The Drow of the Underdark (1991).[80] | A solifugid in Dungeons & Dragons is an arachnid creature with a powerful, hooked beak and 10 legs, the first pair ending in sucker-like clamps that it uses to catch and hold prey. Solifugids live in warm desert climates. | |
| Spectator | 112–113 | |||
| Spider, giant marine | 113 | |||
| Spriggan | 113 | |||
| Squealer | 113–114 | |||
| Squirrel | 114 | Normal and Giant Black | ||
| Squirrel, carnivorous flying | 114 | |||
| Stegocentipede | 114–115 | Lawrence Schick described the stegocentipede as "a giant arthropod notable for its twin row of back plates (wow!)"[81] | ||
| Stench kow | 115 | Monstrous Manual (1993), Polyhedron #133 (December 1998), Tome of Horror (2002), pp. 243–244 from Necromancer Games | Lawrence Schick described the stench kow as "a monstrous bison that smells real bad".[81] | |
| Stone guardian | 115 | |||
| Storoper | 115–116 | |||
| Sundew, giant | 116 | |||
| Swan | 116 | |||
| Swanmay | 116–117 | |||
| Swordfish | 117 | |||
| Taer | 117 | |||
| Tarrasque | 117–118 | |||
| Tasloi | 118 | |||
| Termite, giant harvester | 118–119 | |||
| Thessalhydra | 119 | Dragon #94 (February 1985),[82] Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989),[83] Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996),[39] Dungeon #134 (May 2006)[84] | ||
| Thri-kreen (mantis warrior) | 119 | |||
| Thunder beast | 120 | |||
| Thunderherder | 120 | |||
| Time elemental | 120–121 | |||
| Transposer | 121 | |||
| Tri-flower frond | 121 | |||
| Troll, marine (scrag) | 121–122 | Fresh and Salt Water | ||
| Twilight bloom | 122 | |||
| Urchin, land | 122 | |||
| Ustilagor | 122–123 | |||
| Vagabond | 123 | |||
| Vargouille | 123 | |||
| Vegepygmy | 124 | The vegepygmy was created by Gary Gygax. It first appeared in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the adventure module Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980),[85] and was reprinted in the original Monster Manual II (1983).[86] | A vegepygmy is created when a humanoid is slain by russet mold, the victim's body transforming into a new creature. Although made of plant material, the vegepygmy, or "mold man," is humanoid in shape (though only three feet tall) and somewhat intelligent. | |
| Verme | 124 | |||
| Vilstrak | 124–125 | |||
| Vulchling | 125 | |||
| Vulture | 125 | Normal and Giant | ||
| Weasel | 125 | |||
| Webbird | 125–126 | |||
| Wemic | 126 | |||
| Willow, black | 126 | |||
| Wolf-in-sheep's-clothing | 127 | |||
| Wolfwere | 127 | |||
| Worm | 127–128 | tenebrous worm and the tunnel worm | ||
| Xag-ya and xeg-yi | 128–129 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982),[87] Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998),[78] third edition Manual of the Planes (2001)[88] | ||
| Xaren | 129 | |||
| Yeth hound | 129 | |||
| Yochlol (handmaiden of Lolth) | 130 | |||
| Yuan-ti | 130 | |||
| Zombie, juju | 131 | |||
| Zombie, monster | 131 | |||
| Zorbo | 131 | |||
| Zygom | 132 |
Monster Cards[edit]
Four sets of "monster cards" were released in 1982; each card contained the stats and description of a single monster. They were mostly reprints from the Monster Manual, but three monsters in each set were original, and were reprinted in the Monster Manual II the next year.
| Creature | Set | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androsphinx | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Ankhegs | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Axe Beak | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Barbed Devil | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Black Dragon | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Blink Dog | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Bombardier Beetle | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Bugbear | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Carnivorous Ape | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Carrion Crawler | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Centaur | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Constrictor Snake | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Dire wolf | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Displacer Beast | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Efreeti | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Ettin | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Frost Giant | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Galeb Duhr | 2 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Gelatinous Cube | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Ghoul | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Giant Scorpion | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Giant Slug | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Giant Weasel | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Gnoll | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Goblin | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Gold Dragon | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Gorgon | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Grey Elf | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Grippli | 1 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Halfling | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Hill Dwarf | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Hill Giant | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Hippocampus | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Hippogriff | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Hybsil | 4 | Monster Manual II (1983) | A stag-centaur | |
| Ixitxachitl | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Jaguar | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Kobold | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Korred | 4 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Land Urchin | 2 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Leucrotta | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Lizard Man | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Locathah | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Merman | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Mihstu | 1 | Monster Manual II (1982) | ||
| Mummy | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Nycadaemon | 3 | Fiend Folio (1981) | ||
| Neo-Otyugh | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Obliviax | 4 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Peryton | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Red Dragon | 1 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006) | ||
| Roper | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Rust Monster | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Sabertooth Tiger | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Sahuagin | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Salamander | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Satyr | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Sea Wolf | 3 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Silver Dragon | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Spectre | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Stone Giant | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Succubus | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Su-monster | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Sylph | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Stone Golem | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Thri-kreen | 2 | Monster Manual II (1982) | Anthropomorphic preying mantis | |
| Treant | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Triceratops | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Troglodyte | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Tunnel Worm | 3 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Type V Demon | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Tyrannosaurus Rex | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Umber Hulk | 2 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Vampire | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Wemic | 3 | Monster Manual II (1983) | A lion-centaur | |
| Weretiger | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Werewolf | 1 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Wind Walker | 4 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Will O'wisp | 3 | Monster Manual (1977) | ||
| Zorbo | 1 | Monster Manual II (1983) |
Other sources[edit]
This section lists fictional creatures for AD&D 1st edition from various sources not explicitly dedicated to presenting monsters.
TSR 2021 – Dragonlance Adventures (1987)[edit]
The campaign setting hard-cover book Dragonlance Adventures contains a monster section called Creatures of Krynn.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draconians | 73–75 | Auraks, Baaz, Bozaks, Kapaks and Sivaks | ||
| Dreamshadows | 75 | |||
| Dreamwraiths | 75–76 | |||
| Fetch | 76 | |||
| Ice Bears | 76 | |||
| Bloodsea Minotaurs | 76 | |||
| Shadowpeople | 77 | |||
| Spectral Minions | 77–78 | |||
| Thanoi (Walrus Men) | 78 | |||
| Krynn Dragons | 78–80 | Powerful and intelligent winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | ||
| -- The Evil Dragons | 78–79 | Black, Blue, Green, Red and White Dragons | ||
| -- Black Dragons | 78–79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #44 (2004), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon (2006), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #55 (2007) | Chaotic evil dragons that spit acid | |
| -- Blue Dragons | 79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #38 (2005), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Blue Dragon (2007) | Lawful evil dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning | |
| -- Green Dragons | 79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003). D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #38 (2005) | Lawful evil dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas | |
| -- Red Dragons | 79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006) | Chaotic evil dragons that breathe a cone of fire | |
| -- White Dragons | 79 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #58 (2007), D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack (2007) ("Icingdeath, Gargantuan White Dragon") | Chaotic evil dragons that breathe a cone of cold | |
| -- The Good Dragons | 79–80 | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold and Silver Dragons | ||
| -- Brass Dragons | 79 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1997), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #14 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #19 (2007) | Chaotic good dragons that can breathe a cone of sleep gas or a billowing cloud of fear-causing gas | |
| -- Bronze Dragons | 79 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006) | Lawful good dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud | |
| -- Copper Dragons | 79 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #21 (2005), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #23 (2007) | Chaotic good dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures | |
| -- Gold Dragons | 79–80 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #61 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #7 (2005) | Lawful good dragons that breathe fire or chlorine gas | |
| -- Silver Dragons | 80 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004) | Lawful good dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas |
TSR 2023 – Greyhawk Adventures (1988)[edit]
The campaign setting hard-cover book Greyhawk Adventures contains a section called Monsters of Greyhawk.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beastman | 20–21 | |||
| Cactus, Vampire | 21–22 | |||
| Camprat | 22–24 | |||
| Changecat | 24–25 | |||
| Crystalmist | 25–26 | |||
| Dragon, Greyhawk | 26–27 | |||
| Grung | 27–28 | |||
| Ingundi | 28–29 | |||
| Nimbus | 29–30 | |||
| Sprite, Sea | 30–31 | |||
| "Swordwraith" (Stark Mounds Undead Spirit) | 31–32 | |||
| Wolf, Mist | 32–33 | |||
| Zombie, Sea ("Drowned Ones") | 33–34 |
Dragon magazine[edit]
The Dragon introduced many new monsters to the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game.
| Creature | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbit "cat-were" | Dragon Compendium, Vol. 1 | A race of shapeshifters, who can change from cats to human beings; small, with pointed ears in human form, and as perfectly normal looking cats in cat form.
Appears in Dragon 135, The Dragon's Bestiary, by Scott Bennie |
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition[edit]
Initially, the 2nd edition of AD&D replaced the idea of a hardbound Monster Manual with a loose-leaf Monstrous Compendium series that eventually numbered 14 volumes. These volumes greatly expanded the detail level on the previous edition's monsters, and returned most of the 1st edition monsters to the game. Due to popular demand (as the format was considered too fragile and unwieldy), the Monstrous Compendium series eventually ended and was replaced with the 384-page Monstrous Manual in 1993, which reprinted many of the creatures previously featured in the Monstrous Compendium series. This book was followed up by four Monstrous Compendium Annuals in the following years, and many new monsters were introduced in game modules and supplements throughout 2nd edition.
This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third party products such as video games or unlicensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition manuals.
Monsters in the 2nd edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons[edit]
The second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game featured both a higher number of books of monsters[89] and more extensive monster descriptions than earlier[90] and later editions, with usually one page in length.[91][92][93][94][81] Next to a description, monster entries in this edition contained standardized sections covering combat, their habit and society, and their role in the eco-system.[91][92]
2nd edition also used a unique format in the form of Monstrous Compendiums of loose sheets that could be collected in a folder, and allowed the combination of monster books together with individual monster pages from boxed sets.[91][81][90] This format was abandoned again in 1993 in favor of bound books.[92][95] In parallel with this change, 2nd edition introduced colored images for each monster, which became standard in later editions of the game.[92][94][96]
Monsters created for the 2nd edition were based on mythologies of various cultures, fantasy literature, and original inventions.[90] They were often updated from earlier editions. 2nd edition also introduced a great number of new creatures.[92][93]
Some types, such as devils and demons, were initially removed by TSR in response to a moral panic promoted by Patricia Pulling's advocacy group Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons (BADD).[97][98][99] These were later reintroduced, sometimes with different names, to avoid complaints.[100]
TSR 2102 – MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)[edit]
| TSR 2102 – MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-738-6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This was the initial volume in the Monstrous Compendium series, for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game, published in 1989. Most of the monsters for Volume One were taken from previous first edition AD&D books; the monster entries were greatly expanded and in most cases each monster now filled an entire page and had an all-new illustration. The Monstrous Compendium series consisted of a pack of 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages rather than an actual book, designed to be arranged to the player's preference. Volume One of the Monstrous Compendium was packaged in a box, which contained the pack of monster sheets as well as a binder intended to store the sheets for Volumes One, Two, and Three. The pack consisted of 144 pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page, with an alphabetical index to Volume One on the back, four pages of monster summoning and random encounter charts, and a blank monster sheet to be photocopied, with the remainder consisting of the monster descriptions. Also included were eight full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
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| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aerial servant | Monster Manual (1977), Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998) | A form of invisible air elemental that can be summoned by a cleric; it is very strong and usually attacks by strangling an opponent | ||
| Animal, herd | Camel, Cattle, Buffalo, Antelope and Sheep | |||
| Bat | Common, Large (Giant) and Huge Bat (mobat) | |||
| Bear | Black, Brown, Cave and Polar | |||
| Behir | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | A snake-like reptilian monster which can move quickly and climb thanks to its dozen legs; it can discharge a stroke of lightning, squeeze opponents with its long body, and swallow creatures whole | ||
| Beholder | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | A large orb dominated by a central eye and a large toothy maw, with 10 smaller eyes on tops sprouting from the top of the orb; the large eye negates all magic and the smaller eyes cause a variety of magical effects. A "creature that looks at you and is destroying you by the power of its magical eyes".[101] A terrible beast, but depicted as "a cuddly rosy ball with too many eyes".[102] | ||
| Boar | Wild Boar, Giant Boar (Elothere) and Warthog | |||
| Bookworm | Monster Manual II (1983), | A worm that inhabits libraries and eats books, it can change its normal gray color to match its surroundings | ||
| Brownie | Monster Manual (1977), | A 2-foot-tall (0.61 m), benign humanoid relative of the halfling that is difficult to surprise, and can blend into its surroundings | ||
| Bugbear | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | A 7-foot-tall (2.1 m), hairy cousin of the goblin, with a nose like that of a bear, which prefer to attack foes by ambush | ||
| Carrion crawler | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | A worm-like cephalopod that scavenges subterranean areas, feeding primarily upon carrion, whose tentacles paralyze creatures | ||
| Catoblepas | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual II (2002) | A bizarre creature that inhabits swamps, the large bloodshot eyes of its unusually heavy head emanate a ray that causes other creatures to simply die | ||
| Cats, great | Cheetah, Jaguar, Leopard, Common Lion, Mountain Lion, Spotted Lion, Giant Lynx, Wild Tiger and Smilodon | |||
| Cave fisher | In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #355 (May 2007) | A large insectoid with characteristics of a spider and lobster, it catches foes with its sticky filament by firing it from a distance | ||
| Centaur, sylvan | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | A woodland being with the upper half of a human and the lower body of a large powerful horse, it is a sociable tribal creature. Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[90][103] | ||
| Centipede | Giant centipede, Huge centipede and Megalocentipede | |||
| Chimera | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual (2014) | Chimera and Gorgimera | The chimera is based on the chimera of Greek mythology as found in the Iliad by Homer.[104] | |
| Cockatrice | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Cockatrice and Pyrolisk | ||
| Couatl | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | A 12-foot-long (3.7 m) feathered serpent native to jungle regions, of lawful good alignment, with great magical and psionic power | ||
| Displacer beast | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | A magical creature resembling a puma with a tentacle growing from each shoulder, it hates all forms of life, and always appears 3 feet from its actual position | ||
| Dogs | Wild, War, Blink and Death Dogs | |||
| Dragons | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |||
| -- Dragon, Black | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #44 (2004), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon (2006), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #55 (2007) | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that spit acid. They have horns projecting forward, a long body and thin tail.[102] | ||
| -- Dragon, Blue | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #38 (2005), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Blue Dragon (2007) | Evil[105] lawful-aligned dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning. They have a distinctive horn on their snout.[102] | ||
| -- Dragon, Brass | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1997), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #14 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #19 (2007) | Benevolent and talkative good-aligned[105] desert-dwelling dragons that can breathe sleep gas or fear-causing gas. An example of content misrepresented by the game's detractors.[106] | ||
| -- Dragon, Bronze | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006) | Good[105] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud | ||
| -- Dragon, Copper | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #21 (2005), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #23 (2007) | Good[105] and chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures | ||
| -- Dragon, Gold | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #61 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #7 (2005) | Good[105] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe fire or chlorine gas | ||
| -- Dragon, Green | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003). D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #38 (2005) | Evil[105] lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas | ||
| -- Dragon, Red | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006) | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of fire | ||
| -- Dragon, Silver | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004) | Good[105] and lawful-aligneddragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas | ||
| -- Dragon, White | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #58 (2007), D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack (2007) ("Icingdeath, Gargantuan White Dragon") | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of cold | ||
| Dragon turtle | ||||
| Dragonfish | ||||
| Elemental | Air, Earth, Fire and Water Elementals | |||
| Elephant | African Elephant, Mammoth, Mastodon and Oliphant | |||
| Elf | ||||
| Genie | Al-Qadim – Land of Fate | Djinn, Dao and Efreeti | Powerful humanoid elemental spirits. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[107] | |
| Ghost | ||||
| Ghoul | Ghoul, Lacedon and Ghast | |||
| Giant | Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone and Storm Giant | Overlarge powerful humanoids with a self-involved social focus.[108] Based on mythological figures and Tolkien, their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming.[104][90] | ||
| Gnoll | Gnoll and Flind | |||
| Gnome | ||||
| Goblin | ||||
| Golem, lesser | Flesh and Clay | |||
| Golem, greater | Stone and Iron | |||
| Halfling | Hairfoot, Tallfellow and Stout | |||
| Harpy | Based on the harpy from Greek mythology.[103] | |||
| Hobgoblin | ||||
| Homonculous | ||||
| Hornet, giant | Hornet and Wasp | |||
| Horse | Draft Horse, Heavy Warhorse, Medium Warhorse, Light Warhorse, Pony, Wild Horse, Riding Horse and Mule | |||
| Hydra | Hydra, Lernaean Hydra, Pyrohydra and Cryohydra | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90] | ||
| Hyena | Hyena and Hyaenodon | |||
| Imp | Imp and Quasit | |||
| Invisible stalker | ||||
| Jackal | ||||
| Jackalwere | ||||
| Kobold | ||||
| Korred | ||||
| Lich | Lich and Demilich | |||
| Lizard | Fire, Giant, Minotaur and Subterranean lizards | |||
| Lizard man | Lizard Man, Lizard King | |||
| Lycanthrope | Werebear, Wererat, Lesser and greater Seawolf, Weretiger and Werewolf | |||
| Manticore | ||||
| Medusa | Normal and Greater | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90][103] | ||
| Men | Aborigines/Cavemen, Adventurers, Bandits/Brigands, Barbarians/Nomads, Berserkers/Dervishes, Farmers/Herders, Gentry, Knights, Mercenary Soldiers, Merchant Sailors/Fishermen, Merchants/Traders, Middle class, Peasantry (serfs), Pilgrims, Pirates/Buccaneers, Police/Constabulary, Priests, Sailors, Slavers, Soldiers, Thieves/Thugs, Tradesmen/Craftsmen, Tribesmen, and Wizards | |||
| Mind flayer | ||||
| Minotaur | Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[90][103] | |||
| Mud-man | ||||
| Mummy | ||||
| Nixie | ||||
| Nymph | Based on the nymph from Greek mythology.[90][103] Appeared in the movie Futurama: Bender's Game.[109] | |||
| Ogre | Ogre, Ogre Mage and Merrow | Large, powerful humanoid creatures with slightly below average intelligence. | ||
| Oozes/slimes/jellies | Ochre Jelly, Gray Ooze, Crystal Ooze, Gelatinous Cube and Green Slime | |||
| Orc | Orc and Orog | |||
| Owl | Normal, Giant and Talking | |||
| Owlbear | ||||
| Pegasus | Winged horse. Taken from greek mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | |||
| Piercer | ||||
| Pseudodragon | ||||
| Puddings, deadly | Black, White, Dun and Brown | |||
| Rakshasa | Normal and Greater | |||
| Rat | Common and Giant | |||
| Ray | Manta, Pungi and Sting Rays, Ixitxachitl | |||
| Remorhaz | ||||
| Satyr | Based on the satyr from classical sources.[90] | |||
| Scorpion | Large, Huge and Giant | |||
| Selkie | ||||
| Shadow | ||||
| Skeleton | Normal, Animal and Monster | |||
| Skunk | Normal and Giant | |||
| Snake | Constrictor (Normal and Giant), Poisonous (Normal and Giant), Giant Sea and Giant Spitting Snakes | |||
| Spectre | ||||
| Spider | Large, Huge, Giant, Giant Water, Giant Marine and Phase Spiders | |||
| Sprite | ||||
| Toad, giant | Giant, Fire, Ice and Poisonous Toads | |||
| Treant | ||||
| Troll | Troll, Two-Headed Troll, Freshwater and Saltwater Scrag | Tall gaunt humanoids with powerful regenerative ability. A characteristic denizen of AD&D worlds.[107] | ||
| Umber hulk | Umber Hulk and Vodyanoi | They are a type of humanoid insect. They have long mandible arms with powerful claws. Anyone looking into their eyes can be driven mad. | ||
| Unicorn | ||||
| Vampire | ||||
| Wight | ||||
| Will o'wisp | ||||
| Wolf | Wolf, Dire Wolf (Worg), Winter Wolf | |||
| Wolfwere | ||||
| Wraith | ||||
| Wyvern | ||||
| Yeti | ||||
| Yuan-ti | ||||
| Zombie | Common, Monster and Ju-Ju Zombie | |||
TSR 2103 – MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)[edit]
| TSR 2103 – MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-753-X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This was the second volume in the Monstrous Compendium series, for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1989. As with Volume One, most of the monsters for Volume Two were taken from previous first edition AD&D books, with greatly expanded entries that now filled an entire page and had an all-new illustration. Volume Two was packaged in a wraparound cover, and the pages were designed to fit in the binder that came with Volume One of the Monstrous Compendium. The pack consisted of 144 pages, unnumbered, and included a 2-page alphabetical index to Volume One and Volume Two, 10 pages of monster summoning and random encounter charts, and a blank monster sheet to be photocopied with a sheet of instructions for the blank monster form, with the remainder consisting of the monster descriptions. Also included were 8 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
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| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aarakocra | ||||
| Aboleth | ||||
| Ankheg | ||||
| Ant | Giant Ant and Ant Swarm | |||
| Ant lion, giant | ||||
| Ape, carnivorous | ||||
| Baboon | Wild Baboon and Banderlog | |||
| Badger | Common and giant | |||
| Barracuda | ||||
| Basilisk | Lesser, greater and Dracolisk | |||
| Beetle | Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water | |||
| Bulette | ||||
| Bullywug | ||||
| Crocodile | Normal and giant | |||
| Crustacean, giant | Giant Crab and Giant Crayfish | |||
| Dolphin | ||||
| Doppleganger | ||||
| Dragonne | ||||
| Dryad | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90] | |||
| Dwarf | Hill and Mountain | |||
| Dwarf, duergar | Duergar and Steeder (Giant Spider) | |||
| Eagle | Wild and giant | |||
| Eel | Electric, Giant, Marine and Weed | |||
| Elf, Drow | Drow and Drider | |||
| Ettercap | ||||
| Ettin | ||||
| Fish, giant | Giant Catfish, Giant Gar and Giant Pike | |||
| Frog | Giant, killer and poisonous | |||
| Fungus | Violet Fungus, Shrieker, Phycomid, Ascomoid and Gas Spore | |||
| Galeb duhr | ||||
| Gargoyle | Gargoyle and Margoyle | |||
| Genie | Al-Qadim – Land of Fate | Jann and Marid | ||
| Giant-kin, cyclops | ||||
| Giant-kin, firbolg | ||||
| Giant-kin, fomorian | ||||
| Giant-kin, verbeeg | ||||
| Gorgon | ||||
| Griffin | ||||
| Groaning spirit (banshee) | ||||
| Guardian daemon | Least, lesser and greater | |||
| Hag | Annis, Greenhag and Sea Hag | |||
| Haunt | ||||
| Hawk | Large (hawk), Small (falcon) and Blood Hawk | |||
| Hell hound | ||||
| Heucuva | ||||
| Hippocampus | ||||
| Hippogriff | ||||
| Jermlaine | ||||
| Kelpie | ||||
| Kenku | ||||
| Ki-rin | Golden-scaled flying equine exemplar of good with one horn. Based on the kirin from Japanese mythology,[103] an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | |||
| Killmoulis | ||||
| Kuo-toa | ||||
| Lamia | Lamia and Lamia Noble | |||
| Lammasu | Lesser and greater | |||
| Lamprey | Normal, giant and land | |||
| Leech | Leech Swarm, Giant Leech and Throat Leech | |||
| Leprechaun | ||||
| Leucrotta | ||||
| Locathah | ||||
| Lurker above | Lurker, Trapper, and Forest Trapper | |||
| Lycanthrope | Wereboar and Werefox (Foxwoman) | |||
| Mammal, minimal | ||||
| Mammal, small | Beaver, Cat (house), Chipmunk, Ermine, Ferret, Fox, Gopher, Hedgehog, Mink, Mole, Monkey, Mouse, Muskrat, Opossum, Otter, Otter (sea), Otter (giant), Pig (domestic), Pig (wild), Rrabbit, Raccoon, Squirrel (flying), Squirrel (giant black) and Woodchuck | |||
| Merman | ||||
| Mimic | ||||
| Mold | Brown, Russet and Yellow | |||
| Mogrelman | ||||
| Morkoth | ||||
| Muckdweller | ||||
| Myconid (fungus man) | ||||
| Naga | Guardian, Spirit and Water | Snake-like magical creatures with humanoid head. Based on the nāga from Indian mythology.[103] | ||
| Nereid | ||||
| Obliviax (memory moss) | ||||
| Octopus, giant | ||||
| Osquip | ||||
| Otyugh | Otyugh and Neo-otyugh | |||
| Piranha | Normal and giant | |||
| Pixie | ||||
| Plant, carnivorous | Choke Creeper, Hangman Tree, Mantrap, Strangleweed, Giant Sundew and Tri-flower Frond | |||
| Poltergeist | ||||
| Porcupine | Black, brown and giant | |||
| Roc | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual (2014) | An enormous bird, based on a mythological creature probably of Persian origin, known from Sindbad the Sailor.[104] | ||
| Roper | ||||
| Rot grub | ||||
| Rust monster | ||||
| Sahuagin | ||||
| Salamander | Salamander and Fire Snake | |||
| Sandling | ||||
| Sea horse, giant | ||||
| Sea lion | ||||
| Shambling mound | ||||
| Shark | Common and giant (megalodon) | |||
| Slithering tracker | ||||
| Slug, giant | ||||
| Sphinx | Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx and Hieracosphinx | Based on egyptian mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | ||
| Squid, giant | Giant Squid and Kraken | |||
| Stirge | ||||
| Swanmay | Swanmay and Swan | |||
| Sylph | ||||
| Tarrasque | ||||
| Tasloi | ||||
| Triton | ||||
| Troglodyte | ||||
| Urchin | Black, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow and Land | |||
| Urd | ||||
| Water weird | ||||
| Weasel | Wild and giant | |||
| Whale | Common, Giant, Leviathan, Killer and Narwhal | |||
| Wolverine | Normal and giant | |||
| Worm | Purple worm, Tenebrous worm and Tunnel worm | |||
| Xorn | ||||
| Yellow musk creeper & zombie | ||||
TSR 2104 – MC3 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)[edit]
| TSR 2104 – MC3 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-769-6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched unnumbered loose-leaf pages. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Ascallion | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Ascallion) | Adult Female, Young, Adult Male | ||
| Asperii | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | |||
| Beholder-kin | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Spectator, Gauth | ||
| Belabra (Tangler) | ||||
| Berbalang | ||||
| Bhaergala | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal) | |||
| Bichir (Lungfish, Giant) | ||||
| Bunyip | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Burbur | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Claw, Crawling | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Screen Rant ranked the crawling claw among the 10 weakest monsters in 2018: "At best, you can use a bunch of them to act as a distraction or as a screen while another villain prepares a spell or trap."[111] | ||
| Cloaker | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Darkenbeast | ||||
| Death, Crimson | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mist, Crimson Death) | |||
| Dinosaur | Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Lambeosaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex) | Allosaurus, Anchisaurus, Ankylosaurus, Paleocinthus, Archelon, Brachiosaurus, Brontosaurus, Camarasaurus, Camptosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Cetiosaurus, Compsognathus, Deinonychus, Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Dinichthys, Temnodontosaurus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Euparkeria, Gorgosaurus, Iguanodon, Lambeosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Massospondylus, Megalosaurus, Monoclonius, Mosasaurus, Nothosaurus, Ornitholestes, Pentaceratops, Plateosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Podokesaurus, Pteranodon, Pterosaurus, Stegosaurus, Dacentrurus, Kentrosaurus, Struthiomimus, Styracosaurus, Tanystropheus, Teratosaurus, Trachodon, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex | Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"",[103] and among the 12 most underrated monsters, "a creature as large and fearsome as a dragon but whithout all the hype".[112] | |
| Dracolich | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Faerie | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dragonet, Faerie Dragon) | |||
| Oriental Dragons (General) | ||||
| Lung Wang (Sea Dragon) | ||||
| Pan Lung (Coiled Dragon) | ||||
| Shen Lung (Spirit Dragon) | ||||
| T'ien Lung (Celestial Dragon) | ||||
| Tun Mi Lung (Typhoon Dragon) | ||||
| Yu Lung (Carp Dragon) | ||||
| Chiang Ling (River Dragon) | ||||
| Li Lung (Earth Dragon) | ||||
| Firenewt | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Firestar | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | |||
| Maedar | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Medusa, Maedar) | Maedar, Glyptar | ||
| Meazel | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Pleistocene Animals | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (as Pleistocene Animal; all; White Rhinoceros as Wooly Rhinoceros) | Axebeak, Baluchitherium, Megatherium, Phororacos, White Rhinoceros, Titanothere | ||
| Revenant | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Rhaumbusun | ||||
| Strider, Giant | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Sull | ||||
| Svirfneblin (Deep Gnome) | Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gnome) | |||
| Thessalmonster | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Thesslahydra, Thessalmera, Thessalgorgon, Thessaltrice | ||
| Thri-kreen (Mantis Warrior) | Monstrous Manual (1993) | "Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite[113] | ||
| Thylacine | ||||
| Vulture | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird) | Common, Giant, Condor | ||
| Vurgens | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Vurgens) | |||
| Web, Living | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Living, Memory | ||
| Wemic | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
TSR 2105 – MC4 – Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990)[edit]
| TSR 2105 – MC4 – Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-822-6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Dragonlance campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 96 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page, a page with alphabetical index, 4 pages of random encounter charts, and 2 pages with the compiled game statistics, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Anemone, Giant | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Anemone, Giant Sea) | |||
| Avian | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird) | Emre, Kingfisher, Skyfisher and 'wari | ||
| Bear, Ice | ||||
| Beast, Undead | Stahnk and Gholor | |||
| Centaur, Abanasinian | ||||
| Centaur, Crystalmir | ||||
| Centaur, Endscape | ||||
| Centaur, Wendle | ||||
| Disir | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Draconian (proto-), Traag | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Draconians | ||||
| -- Draconian, Aurak | ||||
| -- Draconian, Baaz | ||||
| -- Draconian, Bozak | ||||
| -- Draconian, Kapak | ||||
| -- Draconian, Sivak | ||||
| Dragons of Krynn | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |||
| -- Dragon, Amphi | ||||
| -- Dragon, Astral | Unmated Astral Dragon and Mated Pair | |||
| -- Dragon, Kodragon | Dragon Magic (1989) | |||
| -- Dragon, Othlorx | Time of the Dragon (1989) | Black, Blue, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Green, Red, Silver and White Othlorx | ||
| -- Dragon, Sea | ||||
| Dreamshadow | ||||
| Dreamwraith | ||||
| Dwarf, Daergar | ||||
| Dwarf, Gully | ||||
| Dwarf, Hill (Neidar) | ||||
| Dwarf, Mountain (Hylar) | ||||
| Dwarf, Theiwar | ||||
| Dwarf, Zakhar | ||||
| Elf, High – Qualinesti | ||||
| Elf, High – Silvanesti | ||||
| Elf, Wild – Kagonesti | ||||
| Elf, Half | ||||
| Elf, Sea – Dargonesti | ||||
| Elf, Sea – Dimernesti | ||||
| Eyewing | Dragon Magic (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Fetch | ||||
| Fire Minion | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Fireshadow | ||||
| Gnome, Tinker (Minoi) | ||||
| Gurik Cha'ahl | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Hatori | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Lesser and Greater | ||
| Haunt, Knight | ||||
| Horax | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Imp, Blood Sea | ||||
| Insect Swarm | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Velvet Ants, Grasshoppers and Locusts | ||
| Kalothagh (Prickleback) | ||||
| Kani Doll | Dragon Magic (1989) | |||
| Kender | ||||
| Knight, Death | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Kyrie | ||||
| Lizard Man (of Krynn) | Jarak-sinn and Bakali | |||
| Man (of Krynn) | Ice Folk, Knights of Solamnia, Plainsmen and Rebels | |||
| Minotaur (of Krynn) | Blood Sea Minotaur | |||
| Ogre (of Krynn) | Ogre and Orughi | |||
| Ogre, High (Irda) | ||||
| Phaethon | Phaethon and Elder Phaethon | |||
| Shadowperson | Shadowperson and Revered Ancient One | |||
| Shimmerweed | ||||
| Skrit | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Slig | ||||
| Spectral Minion | ||||
| Spider (of Krynn) | Whisper Spider and Giant Trap Door Spider | |||
| Stag | Wild Stag, Giant Stag and the White Stag | |||
| Tayling | Tayling and Tayland | |||
| Thanoi (Walrus Man) | ||||
| Tylor | ||||
| Warrior, Skeleton | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Wichtlin | ||||
| Wyndlass | ||||
| Yaggol | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
| Yeti-kin, Saqualaminoi | Time of the Dragon (1989) | |||
TSR 2107 – MC5 – Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)[edit]
| TSR 2107 – MC5 – Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-836-6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Greyhawk campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index, 4 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aspis | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Insect) | Drone, Larva and Cow | ||
| Beastman | ||||
| Beetle | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Death Watch and Slicer Beetle | ||
| Bonesnapper | ||||
| Booka | ||||
| Brownie, Buckawn | ||||
| Brownie, Quickling | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Small, intelligent, chaotic and speedy, it appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".[112] | ||
| Crypt thing | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Crystalmist | ||||
| Dragons | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |||
| -- Dragon, Cloud | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| -- Dragon, Greyhawk | ||||
| -- Dragon, Mist | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| -- Dragon, Shadow | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragonfly, Giant | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Insect) | Adult and Larva (Nymph) | ||
| Dragonnel | ||||
| Elf, Grugach | ||||
| Elf, Valley | ||||
| Giant-kin, Voadkyn | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Giant, Wood) | |||
| Giant-kin, Spriggan | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Gnome, Spriggan) | |||
| Grell | Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) (as Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Soldier/Worker) | |||
| Gremlin | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Gremlin, Fremlin and Galltrit | ||
| Grippli | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Grung | ||||
| Hobgoblin, Norker | ||||
| Hook Horror | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Horgar | ||||
| Hound, Yeth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Iguana, Giant | ||||
| Ingundi | ||||
| Kech | ||||
| Kyuss, Son of | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Mist, Vampiric | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Mite | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Mite and Snyad (Pestie) | ||
| Necrophidius | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Golem, Necrophidius) | |||
| Needleman | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Plant, Carnivorous | Vampire Cactus, Kampfult and Giant Polyp | |||
| Rat | Camprat and Vapor Rat | |||
| Raven (Crow) | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird; Raven variants only) | Ordinary, Huge and Giant Raven and Crow | ||
| Scarecrow | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Golem, Scarecrow) | |||
| Shadow, Slow | ||||
| Skulk | ||||
| Snail | Flail and Sea Snail | |||
| Sprite | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Atomie, Grig and Sea Sprite | ||
| Taer | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal) | |||
| Tentamort | ||||
| Turtle | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (as Turtle, Giant) | Giant Sea and Giant Snapping Turtle | ||
| Tyrg | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal) | |||
| Wolf, Mist | ||||
| Wraith | Swordwraith and Soul Beckoner | |||
| Zombie, Sea | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Zygom | ||||
TSR 2116 – MC6 – Monstrous Compendium – Kara-Tur Appendix (1990)[edit]
| TSR 2116 – MC6 – Monstrous Compendium – Kara-Tur Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-851-X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Oriental Adventures campaign setting called Kara-Tur for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index and 4 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Bajang | ||||
| Bakemono | ||||
| Bisan | ||||
| Buso | Tigbanua Buso and Tagamaling Buso | |||
| Carp, Giant | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Fish) | |||
| Centipede, Spirit | Greater, Lesser and Least | |||
| Chu-u | ||||
| Con-tinh | ||||
| Doc cu'o'c | ||||
| Duruch'i-lin | Ch'i-lin and Duru | |||
| Flame Spirit | Greater, Lesser and Least | |||
| Foo Creature | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Foo Dog and Foo Lion | ||
| Gaki | Jiki-ketsu-gaki, Jiki-niku-gaki, Shikki-gaki and Shinen-gaki | |||
| Gargantua | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Reptilian, Humanoid and Insectoid Gargantua | ||
| Goblin Rat | ||||
| Goblin Spider | ||||
| Hai Nu | ||||
| Hannya | ||||
| Hengeyokai | ||||
| Hsing-sing | ||||
| Hu Hsien | Appears to be an oriental female human with long fox tail. These are magically enchanted, evil women with spell-abilities and an endless hunger for human life energy. They are type vampire capable of shapeshifting. | |||
| Ikiryo | ||||
| Jishin Mushi | ||||
| Kala | Cave and Earth Kala | |||
| Kaluk | ||||
| Kappa | Common Kappa, Kappa-ti and Vampiric Kappa | |||
| Korobokuru | Common Korobokuru and Ishikorobokuru | |||
| Krakentua | ||||
| Kuei | ||||
| Memedi | Gendruwo and Common Memedi | |||
| Men | Wako (sea pirate) and Frost Barbarians | |||
| Men-shen | ||||
| Nat | Einsaung Nat, Hkum Yeng Nat and Lu Nat | |||
| Ningyo | ||||
| Oni | Common Oni, Go-zu-oni and Me-zu-oni | |||
| P'oh | ||||
| P'oh, Gohei | ||||
| Shan Sao | ||||
| Shirokinukatsukami | ||||
| Spirit, Nature | Least, Lesser and Greater | |||
| Spirit, Stone | Small, Medium and Large | |||
| Spirit Folk | Bamboo, River and Sea Spirit Folk | |||
| Tako | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Male and Female | ||
| Tengu | Crow and Humanoid Tengu | |||
| Wang-Liang | ||||
| Yuan-ti, Histachii | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Yuki-on-na | ||||
TSR 2109 – MC7 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990)[edit]
| TSR 2109 – MC7 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-871-4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Spelljammer campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aartuk | ||||
| Albari | ||||
| Ancient Mariner | ||||
| Argos | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Astereater | Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Beholder; reference only) | |||
| Beholder-kin | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Director, Examiner, Overseer, Lensman and Watcher | ||
| Blazozoid | ||||
| Chattur | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal) | |||
| Clockwork Horror | 1993 Trading Card #222, Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Monster Manual II (2002) (Adamantine, Electrum, Gold, Platinum), Dragon #350 "The Ecology of the Clockwork Horror" (2006) (Copper) | Copper, Silver, Electrum, Gold, Platinum and Adamantite | ||
| Colossus | ||||
| Delphinid | ||||
| Dizantar | ||||
| Esthetic | ||||
| Focoid | ||||
| Fractine | ||||
| Giant, Spacesea | ||||
| Golem, Furnace | ||||
| Golem, Radiant | ||||
| Gravislayer | ||||
| Grommam | ||||
| Hadozee | ||||
| Hamster, Giant Space | Subterranean, Sabre-Toothed, Rather Wild, Invisible, Sylvan, Jungle, Miniature, Armor-Plated, Yellow Musk, Ethereal, Carnivorous Flying, Two-Headed Lernaean Bombardier, Fire-Breathing Phase Doppelganger, Great Horned, Abominable, Tyrannohamsterus Rex, and Giant Space Hamster of Ill-Omen | |||
| Jammer Leech | ||||
| Lakshu | ||||
| Lumineaux | ||||
| Lutum (Mud-Woman) | ||||
| Mimic, Space | ||||
| Misi | ||||
| Moon, Rogue | ||||
| Mortiss | ||||
| Murderoid | ||||
| Nay-Churr | ||||
| Phlog-Crawler | ||||
| Pirate of Gith | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Gith, Pirate) | |||
| Plasman | ||||
| Plasmoid, General | ||||
| Plasmoid, DeGleash | ||||
| Plasmoid, DelNoric | ||||
| Plasmoid, Ontalak | ||||
| Puffer | ||||
| Q'nidar | ||||
| Rastipede | ||||
| Reigar | ||||
| Rock Hopper | ||||
| Slinker | ||||
| Spider, Asteroid | ||||
| Spiritjam | ||||
| Survivor | ||||
| Syllix | ||||
| Symbiont | ||||
| Vine, Infinity | ||||
| Wiggle (Hurwaet) | Hurwaet, Swamp Wiggle, Salt Wiggle | |||
| Wizshade | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | |||
| Wryback | ||||
| Zard | ||||
| Zodar | ||||
TSR 2118 – MC8 – Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)[edit]
| TSR 2118 – MC8 – Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-055-9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game added additional creatures from the Outer Planes. The pack consisted of 96 double-sided, 5-hole-punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters, as well as a 2-page "How to use this book" section, and a 4-page section providing background information on the Outer Planes. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aasimon | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Aasimon, Agathinon | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Aasimon, Deva | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Astral, Monadic and Movanic | ||
| Aasimon, Light | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Aasimon, Planetar | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Aasimon, Solar | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Air Sentinel | ||||
| Animal Lord | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Cat Lord, Wolf Lord and Hawk Lord | ||
| Archon | Planes of Law (1995) | Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword and Tome | ||
| Baatezu | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu – Lemure | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Greater – Amnizu | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Greater – Cornugon | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Greater – Gelugon | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Greater – Pit Fiend | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Least – Nupperibo | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Least – Spinagon | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Abishai | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Black, Green and Red | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Barbazu | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Erinyes | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Based on the figures from Greek mythology.[103] | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Hamatula | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Osyluth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Balaena | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Bariaur | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Bebilith | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Bodak | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Celestial Lammasu | ||||
| Dragon, Adamantite | ||||
| Einheriar | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Gehreleth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Farastu, Kelubar and Shator | ||
| Githyanki | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Githzerai | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Hordling | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Larva | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Maelephant | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Marut | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Mediator | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Moon Dog | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dog, Moon) | |||
| Mortai | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Night Hag | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as Nighthag) | |||
| Nightmare | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Noctral | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Per | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Phoenix | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Slaad | Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gray and Death by reference only), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Death | ||
| Tanar'ri | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Renamed from demons in response to moral panic.[100] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Babau | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Chasme | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Nabassu | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Guardian – Molydeus | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Dretch | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Manes | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Rutterkin | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Alu-Fiend | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Bar-Lgura | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Cambion | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Succubus | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | Typical example of a demon, belonging to the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"".[103] | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Balor | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, True – Glabrezu | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, True – Hezrou | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, True – Marilith | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, True – Nalfeshnee | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Tanar'ri, True – Vrock | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Titan | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Based on the powerful beings from Greek mythology.[103] | ||
| Translator | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (under Mediator) | |||
| T'uen-rin | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Vaporighu | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Warden Beast | Planes of Conflict (1995) | |||
| Yugoloth | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Yugoloth, Guardian), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Arcanoloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Nycaloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Ultroloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Dergholoth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Hydroloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Mezzoloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Piscoloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Yagnoloth | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | |||
| Zoveri | Planes of Law (1995) | |||
TSR 2119 – MC9 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991)[edit]
| TSR 2119 – MC9 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-071-0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Spelljammer campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters, and a single-page index of the creatures in the Spelljammer campaign setting (including sources). | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Alchemy Plant | ||||
| Allura | ||||
| Aperusa | ||||
| Autognome | ||||
| Bionoid | ||||
| Bloodsac | ||||
| Buzzjewel | ||||
| Constellate | ||||
| Contemplator | ||||
| Dohwar | ||||
| Dragon, Moon | ||||
| Dragon, Sun | ||||
| Dragon, Stellar | ||||
| Dreamslayer | ||||
| Dweomerborn | ||||
| Fal | ||||
| Feesu | ||||
| Firebird | ||||
| Firelich | ||||
| Flowfiend | ||||
| Gadabout | ||||
| Gammaroid | ||||
| Gonn | ||||
| Gossamer | ||||
| Grav | ||||
| Great Dreamer | ||||
| Greatswan | ||||
| Grell, Colonial | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Grell) | Soldier/Worker, Philosopher, Patriarch | ||
| Gullion | ||||
| Insectare | ||||
| Lhee | Common, Lesser, Greater | |||
| Mercurial Slime | ||||
| Meteorspawn | ||||
| Monitor | ||||
| Owl, Space | ||||
| Pristatic | ||||
| Scro | ||||
| Selkie, Star | ||||
| Silatic | Platinum, Gold, Iron | |||
| Skullbird | ||||
| Sleek | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal) | |||
| Sluk | ||||
| Space Swine | ||||
| Spirit Warrior | Spirit Warrior, Zwarth | |||
| Sphinx, Astro | ||||
| Starfly Plant | ||||
| Stargazer | ||||
| Undead, Stellar | ||||
| Witchlight Marauders | Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Space and Remote | |||
| Xixchil | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Thri-Kreen variant) | |||
| Yitsan | ||||
| Zurchin | ||||
TSR 2122 – MC10 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)[edit]
| TSR 2122 – MC10 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-108-3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 1-page "How To Use This Book" section, a 1-page set of tables for Ravenloft random encounters, and a 2-page section on developing and describing encounters to fit the Ravenloft genre, with the remainder of the set consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II section, below, and are not reproduced here. |
TSR 2125 – MC11 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991)[edit]
| TSR 2125 – MC11 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-111-3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched unnumbered loose-leaf pages, and 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. It included a single-page table of contents but did not incorporate the usual "How to Use this Book" section or random encounter charts. Page numbers below are taken from the table of contents. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Alaghi | 3 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Alguduir | 4 | |||
| Avian | 5-6 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Flightless, Boobrie and Eblis | |
| Bat, Deep | 7 | Dragon #90 (1984), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991) (Werebat), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Werebat), Drow of the Underdark (1991), 1991 Trading Cards Set #383 (Werebat), Night Howlers (1992) (Werebat), Monstrous Manual (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) (Werebat), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Night Hunter, Sinister) | Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister and Werebat | |
| Beguiler | 8 | |||
| Cantobele | 9 | |||
| Cat | 10-11 | Monstrous Manual (1993) (Domestic, Wild, Elven) | Domestic, Wild, Elven, Luck Eater and Change Cat | |
| Chitine | 12 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Dragon #223 "The Ecology of the Chitine" (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Underdark (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #47 (2004) | ||
| Cildabrin | 13 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Dimensional Warper | 14 | |||
| Dragon, Deep | 15-16 | Drow of the Underdark (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #52 (2005), Drow of the Underdark (2007), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Purple Dragon") | ||
| Elf, Aquatic | 17-18 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Fachan | 19 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | ||
| Feyr | 20 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Normal and Great | |
| Firetail | 21 | Lesser and Tshala | ||
| Frost | 22 | |||
| Gaund | 23 | Frost Gaund | ||
| Giant, Mountain | 24 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Gloomwing | 25-26 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Golden Ammonite | 27 | Dragon #48 (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | ||
| Golem, Lightning | 28 | |||
| Hamadryad | 29 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Harrier | 30 | Harrier and Larvae | ||
| Harrla | 31-32 | |||
| Haun | 33 | |||
| Haundar | 34 | |||
| Hendar | 35 | |||
| Inquisitor | 36 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Dragon #352 (2007) | ||
| Lhiannan Shee | 37-38 | |||
| Loxo | 39 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), Savage Species (2003), Shining South (2004) | ||
| Manni | 40 | Dragon #163 (1990) | ||
| Mara ("Great Walker") | 41 | |||
| Morin | 42 | Dragon #163 (1990) | ||
| Naga, Dark | 43 | Dragon #89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #261 "The Ecology of the Dark Naga: Fool Me Twice" (1999), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #33 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Orpsu | 44 | Anauroch (1991) | ||
| Peryton | 45 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Phantom | 46 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Plant, Carnivorous | 47-49 | Monstrous Manual (1993) (Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger) | Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger, Viper Vine, Whip-Weed, Wither-Weed and Black Willow | |
| Ringworm | 50 | |||
| Rohch | 51 | Wood, Killer, Swamp and Dark | ||
| Sand Cat | 52 | Dragon #163 (1990) | ||
| Saurial | 53-54 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Finhead, Bladeback, Flyer and Hornhead | |
| Sha'az | 55 | |||
| Silver Dog | 56 | |||
| Simpathetic | 57-58 | |||
| Skuz | 59 | |||
| Spider, Monkey | 60 | |||
| Tempest | 61-62 | Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Elemental, Composite) | ||
| Tlincalli | 63 | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Manscorpion) | ||
| Tren | 64 | |||
TSR 2405 – MC12 – Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992)[edit]
| TSR 2405 – MC12 – Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-272-1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Dark Sun campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 96 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 4-page "How To Use This Book" section with random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Animal, Household | Hurrum, Critic, Renk and Ock'n | |||
| Animal, Herd | Kip, Z'tal and Jankz | |||
| Antloid, Desert | Dynamis, Soldier, Queen and Worker | |||
| B'rohg | ||||
| Banshee, Dwarf | ||||
| Beetle, Agony | ||||
| Bog Wader | ||||
| Brambleweed | Brambleweed and Bramble Tree | |||
| Burnflower | ||||
| Cat, Psionic | Tagster and Tigone | |||
| Cha'thrang | ||||
| Cistern Fiend | ||||
| Cloud Ray | ||||
| Drake, Athasian – General Information | ||||
| -- Drake, Air | ||||
| -- Drake, Earth | ||||
| -- Drake, Fire | ||||
| -- Drake, Water | ||||
| Dune Runner | ||||
| Dune Trapper | ||||
| Elemental, Athasian – General Information | ||||
| -- Elemental, Greater Air | ||||
| -- Elemental, Greater Earth | ||||
| -- Elemental, Greater Fire | ||||
| -- Elemental, Greater Water | ||||
| -- Elemental, Lesser Air/Earth | Leasser Air and Lesser Earth Elemental | |||
| -- Elemental, Lesser Fire/Water | Lesser Fire and Lesser Water Elemental | |||
| Erdland | ||||
| Esperweed | ||||
| Flailer | ||||
| Floater | ||||
| Giant, Athasian | Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995) | Desert, Plains and Beasthead Giant | Desert: 25ft-tall giant living on desert islands; 25ft-tall giant raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain; beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giant with an animal head | |
| Golem, Athasian – General Information | ||||
| -- Golem, Ash/Chitin | Ash and Chitin Golem | |||
| -- Golem, Obsidian/Rock | Obsidian and Rock Golem | |||
| -- Golem, Sand/Wood | Sand and Wood Golem | |||
| Halfling, Renegade | ||||
| Hej-kin | ||||
| Id Fiend | ||||
| Insect Swarm, Athasian | Locusts and Mini-kanks | |||
| Kank, Wild | ||||
| Kirre | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Megapede | ||||
| Mul, Wild | Human-dwarf descended sterile warriors.[113] | |||
| Nightmare Beast | ||||
| Plant, Carnivorous | Blossomkiller, Dew Fronds, Poisonweed and Strangling Vines | |||
| Pterran | ||||
| Pterrax | ||||
| Pulp Bee | ||||
| Pyreen (Peace-bringers) | ||||
| Rasclinn | ||||
| Razorwing | ||||
| Roc, Athasian | ||||
| Sand Bride | Sand Bride and Sand Mother | |||
| Sand Cactus | ||||
| Sand Vortex | ||||
| Scrab | ||||
| Silt Horror | White, Brown and Gray Horror | |||
| Silt Runner | ||||
| Sink Worm | ||||
| Sloth, Athasian | ||||
| So-ut (Rampager) | ||||
| Spider Cactus | ||||
| Spider, Crystal | ||||
| Spirit of the Land | Air, Earth, Fire and Water Spirits | |||
| T'Chowb | ||||
| Thrax | ||||
| Tohr-kreen (Mantis Noble) | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Villichi | ||||
| Zhackal | ||||
| Zombie Plant | ||||
TSR 2129 – MC13 – Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992)[edit]
| TSR 2129 – MC13 – Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-370-1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Arabian Nights-themed Al-Qadim campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index, a one-page index of appropriate monsters for the Al-Qadim setting from other books of the Monstrous Compendium-series, 2 pages of random encounter charts, and a sheet with the compiled game statistics, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Ammut | ||||
| Ashira | ||||
| Asuras | Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995) | |||
| Black Cloud of Vengeance | ||||
| Buraq | Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995) | |||
| Camel | Desert, Mountain, Racing and War camel | |||
| Camel of the Pearl | ||||
| Centaur, Desert | ||||
| Copper Automaton | ||||
| Debbi | ||||
| Elephant Bird | ||||
| Gen | Air, Fire, Sand and Water Gen | |||
| Genie, Noble Dao | ||||
| Genie, Noble Djinni | ||||
| Genie, Noble Efreeti | Al-Qadim – Caravans (1994) | |||
| Genie, Noble Marid | ||||
| Genie, Tasked | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Architect/Builder | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Artist | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Guardian | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Herdsman | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Slayer | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Warmonger | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Winemaker | ||||
| Ghost Mount | ||||
| Ghul, Great | Al-Qadim – Caravans (1994) | |||
| Giants, Zakharan | ||||
| -- Giant, Desert | ||||
| -- Giant, Jungle | ||||
| -- Giant, Reef | ||||
| Hama | ||||
| Heway | ||||
| Living Idol | Animal, Death, Elemental and Healing Living Idol | |||
| Lycanthrope, Werehyena | ||||
| Lycanthrope, Werelion | ||||
| Markeen | ||||
| Maskhi | ||||
| Mason-Wasp, Giant | ||||
| Nasnas | ||||
| Pahari | ||||
| Rom | ||||
| Sabu Lords | ||||
| Sakina | ||||
| Serpent Lord | ||||
| Serpent, Winged | ||||
| Silats | Young, Adult and Matriarch | |||
| Simurgh | ||||
| Stone Maidens | ||||
| Vishap | ||||
| Zaratan | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Zin | ||||
TSR 2132 – MC14 – Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)[edit]
| TSR 2132 – MC14 – Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-428-7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series updated and reprinted creatures from the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Fiend Folio published in 1981. It contained 64 unnumbered loose leaf pages and 4 pages of illustrations on heavier card stock. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aballin | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | |||
| Achaierai | Planes of Law (1995) | |||
| Adherer | ||||
| Algoid | Purple Algoid | |||
| Al-mi'raj | Based on Al-mi'raj "in Islamic poetry, a yellow hare with a single black horn on its head."[104] Counted among the saddest, lamest creatures in Fiend Folio by artist Sean McCarthy, a hybrid creature with physiology resulting from maladaptation rather than evil.[114] | |||
| Apparition | ||||
| Caterwaul | ||||
| Crabman | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Coffer Corpse | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | |||
| Dark Creeper | ||||
| Dark Stalker | ||||
| Darter | ||||
| Denzelian | ||||
| Dragon, Gem | ||||
| Dragon, Amethyst | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Crystal | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Emerald | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Sapphire | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Topaz | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Dune Stalker | ||||
| Falcon, Fire | ||||
| Faux Faerie | ||||
| Firedrake | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dragonet, Firedrake) | |||
| Flawder | ||||
| Fyrefly | Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Insect) | |||
| Gambado | Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Tome of Horrors (2002) | |||
| Garbug | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | |||
| Giant, Fog | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Gibberling | Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | |||
| Gorbel | Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Beholder; by reference only) | |||
| Grimlock | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Hellcat | Planes of Law (1995) (as Bezekira) | |||
| Ice Lizard | ||||
| Iron Cobra | ||||
| Khargra | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | |||
| Mantari | ||||
| Mephit | Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (Lava as Magma) | Fire, Ice, Lava, Mist, Smoke and Steam | ||
| Penanggalan | ||||
| Pernicon | Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Insect) | |||
| Phantom Stalker | ||||
| Quaggoth | Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #57 (2006), Drow of the Underdark (2007) | |||
| Retriever | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) | |||
| Ruve | ||||
| Scathe | Scathe and Larvae | |||
| Sheet Ghoul, Sheet Phantom | ||||
| Shocker | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | |||
| Spanner | ||||
| Stwinger | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) (under Faerie, Petty), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) (under Na‰ruk) | As a fairy creature considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | ||
| Sussurus | ||||
| Symbiotic Jelly | ||||
| Terithran | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | |||
| Thunder Children | ||||
| Troll, Ice | Monstrous Manual (1993) | |||
| Tween | ||||
| Umpleby | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | |||
| Urdunnir | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) (as Dwarf, Urdunnir) | |||
| Volt | ||||
| Xill | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | |||
| Xvart | ||||
| Zygraat | ||||
TSR 2139 – MC15 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)[edit]
| TSR 2139 – MC15 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) – ISBN 1-56076-586-0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 2-page "How To Use This Book" section, a 1-page description of the purpose of the "Children of the Night" supplement, a 1-page set of tables for Ravenloft random encounters, and a 1-page section updating the tables for calculation of experience points awarded for defeating any given creature. The remainder of the set consisted of the descriptions of specific fictional monsters and personalities in the Ravenloft campaign setting. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II section, below, and are not reproduced here. |
TSR 2140 – Monstrous Manual (1993)[edit]
| TSR 2140 – Monstrous Manual (1993) – ISBN 1-56076-619-0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Monstrous Manual was printed after the completion of the loose-leaf Monstrous Compendium series, in 1993. This book was "created in response to the many requests to gather monsters into a single, durable volume which would be convenient to carry." The Monstrous Manual compiled all of the monsters from Monstrous Compendium Volumes One and Two, as well as many creatures from subsequent volumes, and revised and updated the entries; however, some entries were condensed from previous Monstrous Compendium entries. The book is 384 pages. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Aarakocra | 5 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Aboleth | 6 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Ankheg | 7 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Arcane | 8 | Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) | ||
| Argos | 9 | Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) | ||
| Aurumvorax | 10 | |||
| Baatezu | 11-12 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Pit Fiend and Black, Green and Red Abishai | |
| Banshee | 13 | |||
| Basilisk | 14 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | Lesser and Greater Basilisk and Dracolisk | |
| Bat | 15-16 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Common, Large and Huge), Drow of the Underdark (1991) (Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister) | Common, Large, Huge (Mobat), Azmyth, Night Hunter and Sinister | |
| Bear | 17 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Black, Brown, Cave and Polar Bear | |
| Beetle | 18-19 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water Beetle | |
| Behir | 20 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Beholder and beholder-kin | 21-26 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Beholder), Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) (Beholder, Hive Mother and Orbus), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) (Astereater, Director, Examiner, Overseer, Lensman and Watcher), Lost Ships (1990) (Undead Beholder), The Legend of Spelljammer (1991) (Kasharin), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Death Kiss, Elder Orb), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Gorbel), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) (Doomsphere) | Beholder, Death Kiss, Eye of the deep, Gauth, Spectator, Undead Beholder, Hive Mother, Director, Examiner, Lensman, Overseer and Watcher; also Beholder Mage, Elder Orb, Orbus, Doomsphere, Kasharin, Astereater and Gorbel by reference only | |
| Bird | 27-28 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Normal, Huge and Giant Raven), Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1990) (Emre, Kingfisher, Skyfisher and 'Wari), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Flightless, Boobrie, Eblis) | Blood Hawk, Boobrie, Condor, Giant Eagle, Wild Eagle, Eblis, Emre, Falcon, Flightless Bird, Large Hawk, Kingfisher, Owl, Giant Owl, Talking Owl, Raven, Huge Raven, Giant Raven, Skyfisher, Swan, Vulture, Giant Vulture and 'Wari | |
| Brain mole | 29 | |||
| Broken one | 30 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix | Common and Greater | |
| Brownie | 31 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Brownie) | Brownie and Killmoulis | |
| Bugbear | 32 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Bulette | 33 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Bullywug | 34 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | ||
| Carrion crawler | 35 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Cat, great | 36-37 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Cheetah, Jaguar, Leopard, Common Lion, Mountain Lion, Spotted Lion, Giant Lynx, Wild Tiger, Smilodon | |
| Cat, small | 38 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Domestic, Wild, Elven) | Domestic, Wild and Elven | |
| Catoblepas | 39 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Cave fisher | 40 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Centaur | 41 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90] | |
| Centipede | 42 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Giant, Huge and Megalocentipede), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Tunnel Worm) | Giant Centipede, Huge Centipede, Megalocentipede, and Tunnel Worm | |
| Chimera | 43 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Chimera and Gorgimera | The chimera is based on the chimera of Greek mythology as found in the Iliad by Homer.[104] |
| Cloaker | 44 | |||
| Cockatrice | 45 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Cockatrice and Pyrolisk | |
| Couatl | 46 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Crabman | 47 | |||
| Crawling claw | 48 | Screen Rant ranked the crawling claw among the 10 weakest monsters in 2018: "At best, you can use a bunch of them to act as a distraction or as a screen while another villain prepares a spell or trap."[111] | ||
| Crocodile | 49 | Normal and Giant | ||
| Crustacean, giant | 50 | Giant Crab and Giant Crayfish | ||
| Crypt thing | 51 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Death knight | 52 | Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) | ||
| Deepspawn | 53 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting | ||
| Dinosaur | 54-55 | Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Lambeosaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus | Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"",[103] and among the 12 most underrated monsters, "a creature as large and fearsome as a dragon but whithout all the hype".[112] | |
| Displacer beast | 56 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Dog | 57 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Wild, War, Blink and Death Dog | |
| Dog, moon | 58 | |||
| Dolphin | 59 | |||
| Doppleganger | 60 | |||
| Dracolich | 61-62 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting | ||
| Dragon | 63-87 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |
| Dragon, chromatic: black dragon | 65 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #44 (2004), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon (2006), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #55 (2007) | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that spit acid. They have horns projecting forward, a long body and thin tail.[102] | |
| Dragon, chromatic: blue dragon | 66 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #38 (2005), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Blue Dragon (2007) | Evil[105] lawful-aligned dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning. They have a distinctive horn on their snout.[102] | |
| Dragon, chromatic: green dragon | 67 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003). D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #38 (2005) | Evil[105] lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas | |
| Dragon, chromatic: red dragon | 68 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon #134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006) | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of fire | |
| Dragon, chromatic: white dragon | 69 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #58 (2007), D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack (2007) ("Icingdeath, Gargantuan White Dragon") | Evil[105] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of cold | |
| Dragon, gem: amethyst dragon | 70 | |||
| Dragon, gem: crystal dragon | 71 | |||
| Dragon, gem: emerald dragon | 72 | |||
| Dragon, gem: sapphire dragon | 73 | |||
| Dragon, gem: topaz dragon | 74 | |||
| Dragon, metallic: brass dragon | 75 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), D&D Basic Set (1997), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #14 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #19 (2007) | Benevolent and talkative good-aligned[105] desert-dwelling dragons that can breathe sleep gas or fear-causing gas. An example of content misrepresented by the game's detractors.[106] | |
| Dragon, metallic: bronze dragon | 76 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006) | Good[105] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud | |
| Dragon, metallic: copper dragon | 77 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #21 (2005), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #23 (2007) | Good[105] and chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures | |
| Dragon, metallic: gold dragon | 78 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #61 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #7 (2005) | Good[105] and lawful aligned dragons that breathe fire or chlorine gas | |
| Dragon, metallic: silver dragon | 79 | Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004) | Good[105] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas | |
| Brown dragon | 80 | |||
| Cloud dragon | 81 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Deep dragon | 82 | Drow of the Underdark | ||
| Mercury dragon | 83 | |||
| Mist dragon | 84 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Shadow dragon | 85 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Steel dragon | 86 | |||
| Yellow dragon | 87 | |||
| Dragon turtle | 88 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Dragonet, faerie dragon | 89 | |||
| Dragonet, firedrake | 90 | |||
| Dragonet, pseudodragon | 91 | |||
| Dragonne | 92 | |||
| Dryad | 93 | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90] | ||
| Dwarf | 94-95 | Hill and Mountain | ||
| Dwarf | 96-97 | Derro and Duergar | ||
| Elemental | 98-100 | Air, Earth, Water and Fire | ||
| Elemental, air kin | 101 | Sylph and Aerial Servant | ||
| Elemental, earth kin | 102 | Pech and Sandling | See Outsider | |
| Elemental, fire-kin | 103 | Salamander and Fire Snake | ||
| Elemental, water kin | 104 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Water Weird) | Nereid and Water Weird | |
| Elemental, composite | 105-106 | Tempest and Skriaxit | ||
| Elephant | 107 | African Elephant, Mammoth, Mastodon and Oliphant | ||
| Elf | 108-109 | |||
| Elf, aquatic | 110-111 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | ||
| Elf, drow | 112-113 | |||
| Ettercap | 114 | |||
| Eyewing | 115 | Dragon Magic (1989), Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) | ||
| Feyr | 116 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | Normal and Great | |
| Fish | 117-118 | Barracuda, Giant Carp, Giant Catfish, Dragonfish, Electric Eel, Giant Eel, Marine Eel, Weed Eel, Giant Gar, Ixitxachitl, Lamprey, Giant Lamprey, Land Lamprey, Manta Ray, Giant Pike, Piranha, Giant Piranha, Pungi Ray, Quipper, Giant Sea Horse, Shark, Giant Shark and Sting Ray | ||
| Frog | 119 | Giant, Killer and Poisonous | ||
| Fungus | 120-121 | Violet Fungus, Shrieker, Phycomid, Ascomoid, and Gas Spore | ||
| Galeb duhr | 122 | |||
| Gargantua | 123-124 | Reptilian, Humanoid and Insectoid | ||
| Gargoyle | 125 | Gargoyle and Margoyle | ||
| Genie | 126-129 | Al-Qadim – Land of Fate | Djinni, Dao, Efreeti, Marid and Jann | Powerful humanoid elemental spirits. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[107] |
| Ghost | 130 | |||
| Ghoul | 131 | Ghoul, Lacedon and Ghast | ||
| Giant, cloud | 132 | |||
| Giant, cyclops | 133 | |||
| Giant, desert | 134 | |||
| Giant, ettin | 135 | |||
| Giant, firbolg | 136 | |||
| Giant, fire | 137 | |||
| Giant, fog | 138 | |||
| Giant, formorian | 139 | |||
| Giant, frost | 140 | |||
| Giant, hill | 141 | |||
| Giant, jungle | 142 | |||
| Giant, mountain | 143 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | ||
| Giant, reef | 144 | |||
| Giant, stone | 145 | Based on mythological figures and Tolkien, their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming.[104][90] | ||
| Giant, storm | 146 | |||
| Giant, verbeeg | 147 | |||
| Giant, wood | 148 | |||
| Gibberling | 149 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting | ||
| Giff | 150 | Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) | ||
| Gith | 151 | |||
| Gith, Pirate | 152 | Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) | ||
| Githyanki | 153-154 | |||
| Githzerai | 155-156 | |||
| Gloomwing | 157 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Tenebrous Worm), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | Gloomwing Moth and Tenebrous Worm | |
| Gnoll | 158 | Gnoll and Flind | ||
| Gnome | 159-161 | Rock Gnome, Svirfneblin, Thinker Gnome and Forest Gnome | ||
| Gnome, spriggan | 162 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Goblin | 163 | |||
| Golem | 164-171 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix | Greater Golem (stone, iron), Lesser Golem (flesh, clay), Bone golem, Doll golem, Gargoyle golem, Glass golem, Necrophidus, Scarecrow and Stone variants (caryatid column, juggernaut, and stone guardian) | |
| Gorgon | 172 | |||
| Grell | 173 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) | Worker, Philosopher and Patriarch | |
| Gremlin | 174-175 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Gremlin, Fremlin, Galltrit, Mite and Snyad | |
| Gremlin, jermlaine | 176-177 | |||
| Griffon | 178 | |||
| Grimlock | 179 | |||
| Grippli | 180 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Hag | 181-182 | Annis, Green Hag and Sea Hag | ||
| Halfling | 183 | Hairfoot, Tallfellow and Stout | ||
| Harpy | 184 | |||
| Hatori | 185 | Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) | Lesser and greater | |
| Haunt | 186 | |||
| Hell hound | 187 | |||
| Heucuva | 188 | |||
| Hippocampus | 189 | |||
| Hippogriff | 190 | |||
| Hobgoblin | 191 | |||
| Homonculus | 192 | |||
| Hook horror | 193 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Horses | 194-195 | Draft, Heavy, Medium, Light, Wild and Riding Horses, Pony and Mule | ||
| Human | 196-199 | Aborigine/caveman, Adventurer, Bandit/brigand, Barbarian/nomad, Berserker/dervish, Farmer/herder, Gentry, Knight, Mercenary, Merchant sailor/fisherman, Merchant/trader, Middle class, Peasant/serf, Pilgrim, Pirate/buccaneer, Police/constabulary, Priest, Sailor, Slaver, Soldier, Thief/thug, Tradesman/craftsman, Tribesman and Wizard | Human variants. | |
| Hydra | 200 | Hydra, Lernaean Hydra, Pyrohydra and Cryohydra | Based on the creature from classical sources.[90] | |
| Imp | 201 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Imp and Quasit | |
| Imp, mephit | 202-203 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Fire, Ice, Lava, Mist, Smoke and Steam Mephit | |
| Insect | 204-205 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Aspis Cow, Drone and Larva; Giant Dragonfly and larva), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Myth Drannor (Aratha) | Giant ant, Giant ant lion, Aratha, Aspis cow, Aspis drone, Aspis larva, Assassin bug, Worker bee, Soldier bee, Bumblebee, Cave cricket, Giant dragonfly, Dragonfly larva, Ear seeker, Firefriend (giant firefly), Giant bluebottle fly, Giant horsefly, Fyrefly, Horax, Giant hornet, Pernicon, Gargantuan praying mantis, Giant harvester termite (king, queen, soldier, worker), Giant tick and Giant wasp | |
| Insect swarm | 206 | Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) | Velvet ants, Grasshoppers and Locust swarms | |
| Intellect devourer | 207 | Adult (intellect devourer) and larva (ustilagor) | ||
| Invisible stalker | 208 | |||
| Ixitxachitl | 209 | |||
| Jackalwere | 210 | |||
| Kenku | 211 | |||
| Ki-rin | 212 | Golden-scaled flying equine exemplar of good with one horn. Based on the kirin from Japanese mythology,[103] an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | ||
| Kirre | 213 | Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert | ||
| Kobold | 214 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Urd) | Kobold and Urd | |
| Kuo-toa | 215-216 | |||
| Lamia | 217 | Lamia and Lamia Noble | ||
| Lammasu | 218 | Lesser and greater | ||
| Leech | 219 | Giant Leech, Throat Leech and Leech swarm | ||
| Leprechaun | 220 | |||
| Leucrotta | 221 | |||
| Lich | 222-223 | Lich and Demilich | ||
| Living wall | 224-225 | Book of Crypts (1991), Dragon #343 (May 2006) | Created by a powerful wizard, a living wall is built from living beings, which are absorbed into the surface of the wall itself, helping to enhance its collective powers. | |
| Lizard | 226 | Fire, Giant, Minotaur and Subterranean lizard | ||
| Lizard man | 227 | Lizard man and Lizard king | ||
| Locathah | 228 | |||
| Lurker | 229 | Lurker, Trapper and Forest trapper (miner) | ||
| Lycanthrope | 231-240 | |||
| Lycanthrope, seawolf | 232 | Lesser and Greater | ||
| Lycanthrope, werebat | 233 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix, Drow of the Underdark | ||
| Lycanthrope, werebear | 234 | |||
| Lycanthrope, wereboar | 235 | |||
| Lycanthrope, werefox | 236 | |||
| Lycanthrope, wererat | 237 | |||
| Lycanthrope, wereraven | 238 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix | ||
| Lycanthrope, weretiger | 239 | |||
| Lycanthrope, werewolf | 240 | |||
| Mammal | 241-242 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Weasel, Wolverine), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) (Chattur) | Carnivorous Ape, Wild Baboon, Badger, Banderlog, Bhaergala, Wild Boar, Chattur, Cooshee, Dakon, Debbi, Goat, Gorilla, Hsing-sing, Hyena, Jackal, Losel, Monkey Spider, Osquip, Black Porcupine, Brown Porcupine, Rothe, Skunk, Sleek, Wild Stag, Stench Kow, Taer, Tyrg, Warthog, Weasel, Wolverine, Minimal mammals and Giant mammals | |
| Mammal, herd | 243 | Camel, Cattle, Buffalo, Antelope and Sheep | ||
| Mammal, small | 244 | Beaver, Chipmunk, Ermine, Ferret, Fox, Gopher, Hedgehog, Mink, Mole, Monkey, Mouse, Muskrat, Opossum, Otter, Otter (sea), Otter (giant), Pig (domestic), Pig (wild), Rabbit, Raccoon, Squirrel (flying), Squirrel (giant black) and Woodchuck | ||
| Manscorpion | 245 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (as Tlincalli) | ||
| Manticore | 246 | |||
| Medusa | 247 | Normal and Greater | Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[90][103] | |
| Medusa, maedar | 248 | Maedar and Glyptar | ||
| Merman | 249 | |||
| Mimic | 250 | Common and Killer | ||
| Mind flayer (illithid) | 251 | |||
| Minotaur | 252 | Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[90][103] | ||
| Mist, crimson death | 253 | |||
| Mist, vampiric | 254 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Mold | 255 | Brown, Russet and Yellow | ||
| Mold man (vegepygmy) | 256 | |||
| Mongrelman | 257 | |||
| Morkoth | 258 | |||
| Muckdweller | 259 | |||
| Mudman | 260 | |||
| Mummy | 261 | |||
| Mummy, greater | 262-263 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix | ||
| Myconid (fungus man) | 264-265 | |||
| Naga | 266 | Guardian, Spirit and Water | Snake-like magical creatures with humanoid head. Based on the nāga from Indian mythology.[103] | |
| Naga, dark | 267 | Dragon #89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991),Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #261 "The Ecology of the Dark Naga: Fool Me Twice" (1999), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #33 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Neogi | 268 | Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) | Neogi and Great Old Master | Large red spider-like carnivorous humanoids with reptilian heads. |
| Nightmare | 269 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | ||
| Nymph | 270 | Based on the nymph from Greek mythology.[90][103] Appeared in the movie Futurama: Bender's Game.[109] | ||
| Octopus, giant | 271 | |||
| Ogre | 272-273 | Ogre, Ogre Mage and Merrow | ||
| Ogre, half- | 274-275 | Half-ogre and Ogrillion | ||
| Ooze/slime/jelly | 276-280 | Olive Slime, Olive Slime Creature, Mustard Jelly, Stunjelly, Ochre Jelly, Gray Ooze, Crystal Ooze, Gelatinous Cube, Green Slime and Slithering Tracker | ||
| Orc | 281-282 | Orc and Orog | ||
| Otyugh | 283 | Otyugh and Neo-Otyugh | ||
| Owlbear | 284 | |||
| Pegasus | 285 | Winged horse. Taken from greek mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | ||
| Peryton | 286 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | ||
| Phantom | 287 | Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) | ||
| Phoenix | 288-289 | |||
| Piercer | 290 | |||
| Plant, dangerous | 291-292 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Yellow Musk Creeper and Zombie), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw and Thornslinger) | Choke Creeper, Mantrap, Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger, Tri-Flower Frond, Yellow Musk Creeper and Yellow Musk Zombie | |
| Plant, intelligent | 293-295 | Hangman Tree, Kelpie, Obliviax, Quickwood, Shambling Mound, Strangleweed, Giant Sundew and Thorny | ||
| Poltergeist | 296 | |||
| Pudding, deadly | 297 | Black, White, Brown and Dun | ||
| Quaggoth | 298 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting | ||
| Rakshasa | 299 | Normal and Greater | ||
| Rat | 300 | Giant Rat and Osquip | ||
| Remorhaz | 301 | |||
| Revenant | 302 | |||
| [Roc (mythology) | 303 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual (2014) | An enormous bird, based on a mythological creature probably of Persian origin, known from Sindbad the Sailor stories.[104] | |
| Roper | 304 | |||
| Rust monster | 305 | |||
| Sahuagin | 306-307 | |||
| Satyr | 308 | Satyr and Korred | Based on the satyr from classical[90] and the korred from Breton mythology.[115] | |
| Scorpion | 309 | Large, Huge and Giant | ||
| Sea lion | 310 | |||
| Selkie | 311 | |||
| Shadow | 312 | |||
| Shedu | 313 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Lesser and Greater | Lawful good winged equine with human-like head. Based on a creature from Mesopotamian mythology.[103] |
| Sirine | 314 | Al-Qadim – City of Delights | Based on the mythological Siren, the Sirine is a type of Fey. | |
| Skeleton | 315 | Skeleton, Animal and Monster Skeleton | ||
| Skeleton, giant | 316 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix | ||
| Skeleton warrior | 317 | Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) | ||
| Slaad | 318 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Red and Blue | |
| Slug, giant | 319 | |||
| Snake | 320-321 | Amphisbaena, Boalisk, Constrictor and Giant Constrictor Snake, Heway, Normal and Giant Poisonous Snake, Giant Sea Snake and Spitting Snake | ||
| Snake, winged | 322 | |||
| Spectre | 323 | |||
| Sphinx | 324-325 | Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx, and Hieracosphinx | Based on egyptian mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[110] | |
| Spider | 326-327 | Hairy, Large, Huge, Giant, Phase, Sword and Gargantuan | ||
| Sprite | 328-330 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Sprite, Sea Sprite, Pixie, Nixie, Atomie, and Grig | |
| Squid, giant | 331 | Giant Squid and Kraken | ||
| Stirge | 332 | |||
| Su-monster | 333 | |||
| Swanmay | 334 | Swanmay and Bird Maiden | ||
| Tabaxi | 335 | Tabaxi and Tabaxi Lord | ||
| Tako | 336 | Male and Female | ||
| Tanar'ri | 337-338 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | Balor and Marilith | Renamed from demons in response to moral panic.[100] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] |
| Tarrasque | 339 | |||
| Tasloi | 340 | |||
| Thought-eater | 341 | |||
| Thri-kreen | 342 | Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) (Xixchil), Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) (Tohr-kreen) | Thri-kreen, Tohr-kreen and Xixchil | "Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite[113] |
| Titan | 343-344 | Based on the powerful beings from Greek mythology.[103] | ||
| Toad | 345 | Giant, Fire, Ice and Poisonous | ||
| Treant | 346 | |||
| Triton | 347 | |||
| Troglodyte | 348 | |||
| Troll | 349-351 | Normal, Two-Headed, Freshwater (Scrag), Saltwater (Marine Scrag), Desert, Spectral (Troll Wraith), Giant, Ice and Spirit Troll | Tall gaunt humanoids with powerful regenerative ability. A characteristic denizen of AD&D worlds.[107] | |
| Umber hulk | 352 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Umber Hulk and Vodyanoi | |
| Unicorn | 353 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Urchin | 354 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | Black, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow, and Land | |
| Vampire | 355-356 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Wemic | 357 | |||
| Whale | 358-359 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) | Common Whale, Giant Whale, Leviathan, Killer Whale and Narwhal | |
| Wight | 360 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Will o'wisp | 361 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Wolf | 362 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | Wolf, Worg, Dire Wolf and Winter Wolf | |
| Wolfwere | 363 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Worm | 364 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Purple Worm) | Purple Worm, Giant Bloodworm, Bookworm, and Rot Grub | |
| Wraith | 365 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Wyvern | 366 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Xorn | 367 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Xorn) | Xorn and Xaren | |
| Yeti | 368 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Yuan-ti | 369 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) | ||
| Yuan-ti, histachii | 370 | |||
| Yugoloth, guardian | 371 | Least, Lesser and Greater | ||
| Zaratan | 372 | Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) | ||
| Zombie | 373-374 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Common, Monster and Ju-ju Zombie) | Common, Monster, Ju-ju and Sea Zombie, and Zombie Lord | |
TSR 2602 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)[edit]
| TSR 2602 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-862-2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two pages of explanation about the various entries and a page with a list of monsters from this and other sources by plane, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Aasimon | 4 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Aasimon – Agathinon | 5 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Aasimon – Deva | 6-7 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | Astral, Monadic and Movanic Deva | |
| Aasimon – Light | 8 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Aasimon – Planetar | 9 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Aasimon – Solar | 10-11 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Animal Lord | 12-15 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (Cat Lord, Hawk Lord and Wolf Lord) | Cat Lord, Hawk Lord, Lizard Lord and Wolf Lord | |
| Baatezu | 16 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Abishai | 18 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Black, Green and Red Abishai | |
| Baatezu, Greater – Amnizu | 19 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Barbazu | 20 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Greater – Cornugon | 21 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Erinyes | 22 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | Based on the figures from Greek mythology.[103] | |
| Baatezu, Greater – Gelugon | 23 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Hamatula | 24 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu – Lemure | 25 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Least – Nupperibo | 26 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Lesser – Osyluth | 27 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baatezu, Greater – Pit Fiend | 28 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Baatezu, Least – Spinagon | 29 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Baku | 30-31 | |||
| Bariaur | 32-33 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Bebilith | 34-35 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Bodak | 36-37 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Einheriar | 38-39 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Foo Creature | 40-41 | Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix (1990) | Foo Dog and Foo Lion | |
| Gehreleth | 42-45 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | Farastu, Kelubar and Shator | |
| Githyanki | 46-47 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Githzerai | 48-49 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Grue – Earth/Fire | 50-51 | Al-Qadim – Secrets of the Lamp (1993) | Chaggrin and Harginn | |
| Grue – Air/Water | 52-53 | Al-Qadim – Secrets of the Lamp (1993) | Ildriss and Varrdig | |
| Hordling | 54-55 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Imp | 56-57 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Imp and Quasit | |
| Incarnates | 58-61 | |||
| Larva | 62-63 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Maelephant | 64-65 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Marut | 66-67 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Mediator | 68-69 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as Mediator and Translator) | Mechanus Mediator and Translator | |
| Mephit | 70 | Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Imp, Mephit) | ||
| Mephit, Air/Smoke | 71 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Smoke Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Smoke Mephit) | Air and Smoke Mephit | |
| Mephit, Earth/Ooze | 72 | Earth and Ooze Mephit | ||
| Mephit, Fire/Radiant | 73 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Fire Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Fire Mephit) | Fire and Radiant Mephit | |
| Mephit, Water/Ice | 74 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Ice Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ice Mephit) | Water and Ice Mephit | |
| Mephit, Dust/Salt | 75 | Dust and Salt Mephit | ||
| Mephit, Lightning/Mineral | 76 | Lightning and Mineral Mephit | ||
| Mephit, Magma/Ash | 77 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Magma as Lava Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Magma as Lava Mephit) | Magma and Ash Mephit | |
| Mephit, Mist/Steam | 78 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Imp, Mephit) | Mist and Steam Mephit | |
| Nighthag | 80-81 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as Night Hag) | ||
| Nightmare | 82-83 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Per | 84 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Shadow Fiend | 86 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix I (1991), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) | ||
| Slaad | 88-91 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gray and Death by reference only) | Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Death Slaad | |
| Tanar'ri | 92-93 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Renamed from demons in response to moral panic.[100] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Alu-Fiend | 94 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Babau | 95 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Balor | 96 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Bar-Lgura | 97 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Cambion | 98 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Chasme | 99 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Dretch | 100 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Glabrezu | 101 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Hezrou | 102 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Manes | 103 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Marilith | 104 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Guardian – Molydeus | 105 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Nabassu | 106 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, True – Nalfeshnee | 107 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Least – Rutterkin | 108 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Succubus | 109 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | Typical example of a demon, belonging to the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"".[103] | |
| Tanar'ri, True – Vrock | 110 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Wastrilith | 111 | |||
| Tiefling | 112-113 | |||
| Vargouille | 114-115 | Al-Qadim – City of Delights (1993) | ||
| Yeth Hound | 116-117 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (as Hound, Yeth) | ||
| Yugoloth | 118 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Yugoloth, Guardian) | ||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Arcanaloth | 120 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Dergholoth | 121 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Hydroloth | 122 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Mezzoloth | 123 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Nycaloth | 124 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Piscoloth | 125 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Ultroloth | 126 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Yagnoloth | 127 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
TSR 2501 – Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)[edit]
| TSR 2501 – Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-875-4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Mystara campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-pages content list, a 4-pages "How To Use This Book" section and 5 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters.
The Mystara campaign setting began as the "Known World" in the D&D Basic and Expert rules, and as a result many of the entries below originated in the D&D Basic, Expert, Companion or Masters rulebooks, and the modules associated with them. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Actaeon | 8 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Agarat | 9 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Ash Crawler | 10 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Baldandar | 11 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Bargda | 12 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Bhut | 13 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Fiend Folio (2003) | ||
| Bird | 14-15 | Creature Catalogue (Magpie, Piranha Bird) (1986),Creature Catalog (Magpie, Piranha Bird) (1993),D&D Expert Module B5 Horror on the Hill (Piranha Bird) (1983),D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (Piranha Bird) (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (Piranha Bird) (1987), Wrath of the Immortals (Sprackle) (1992) | Magpie (common and giant), Piranha Bird (lesser and greater), and Sprackle (lesser and greater) | |
| Blackball | 16 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Brain Collector | 17 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998),Epic Level Handbook (2002),Dungeon #144 (2007) | Also known as the Neh-Thallgu in later sources. | |
| Chevall | 18 | Creature Catalogue (1986),GAZ1: Grand Duchy of Karameikos (1987),GAZ5: Elves of Alfheim (1988), PC4: Night Howlers (1992),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Choker | 19 | GAZ6: Dwarves of Rockholm(1988),Creature Catalog (1993),Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Coltpixy | 20 | PC1: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1991),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Crone of Chaos | 21 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Darkhood | 22 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Darkwing | 23 | |||
| Decapus | 24 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981),D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Deep Glaurant | 25 | GAZ8: Five Shires (1988),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Diabolus | 26 | D&D Immortals Set (1986),Wrath of the Immortals (1992),Terrors from Above (1998) | ||
| Dragon, General | 27 | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | ||
| -- Dragon, Crystalline | 28 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| -- Dragon, Jade | 29 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Not to be confused with the Jade Dragon detailed in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994). | |
| -- Dragon, Onyx | 30 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| -- Dragon, Ruby | 31 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Dragonfly | 32-33 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | White, Black, Green, Blue and Red | |
| Drake, Mystaran | 34-35 | Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |
| Dusanu | 36 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Dragon #339 (2006) | ||
| Elemental of Chaos, Air/Earth | 37 | D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Eolian and Erdeen | |
| Elemental of Chaos, Fire/Water | 38 | D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Pyrophor and Undine | |
| Elemental of Law, Air/Earth | 39 | D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Anemo and Kryst | |
| Elemental of Law, Fire/Water | 40 | D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Helion and Hydrax | |
| Familiar | 41-42 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | Aryth, Bogan, Fylgar, Gretch and Ulzaq | |
| Frost Salamander | 43 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991),Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998),Monster Manual II (2002) | Frost Salamander and Ice Crab | |
| Fundamental, Air/Earth | 44 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993), Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | Air and Earth Fundamentals | |
| Fundamental, Fire/Water | 45 | Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993), Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) | Fire and Water Fundamentals | |
| Gargantua | 46 | D&D Companion Rules,D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)(carrion crawler and troll) | Gargantuan Carrion Crawler and Gargantuan Troll | |
| Geonid | 47 | Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Ghostly Horde | 48 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Giant, Athach | 49 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991),Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Giant, Hephaeston | 50 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1986), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Golem, Amber/Skeletal | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (as Amber and Bone Golem) (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), D&D Game (1991), Classic D&D Game (1994) | Amber and Skeletal Golem | |
| Golem, Drolem | 52 | D&D Companion Rules, D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Golem, Iron Gargoyle/Mud | 53 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Mud Golem), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Mud Golem),Creature Catalogue (1986) (Iron Gargoyle),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)(Mud Golem), Creature Catalog (1993) (Iron Gargoyle), Monster Manual III (2004) (Mud Golem) | Iron Gargoyle and Mud Golem | |
| Golem, Rock/Silver | 54 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (Rock, Silver Golem),Monstrous Compendium Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992), (Rock Golem) Creature Catalog (1993) (Rock, Silver Golem) | Rock and Silver Golem | |
| Gray Philosopher | 55 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | Gray Philosopher and Malice | |
| Guardian Warrior | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | Guardian Warrior and Guardian Horse | |
| Gyerian | 57 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Herex | 58 | Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993) | Larval and Adult Herex | |
| Hivebrood | 59-60 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | Broodling, Soldier, Lieutenant, Mother and Controller | |
| Horde | 61 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Hsiao | 62 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | ||
| Huptzeen | 63 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Hutaakan | 64 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | Priest, Warrior and Other Hutaakan | |
| Imp | 65-66 | Creature Catalogue (1986)(Wood Imp),PC1: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1991)(Wood Imp),Creature Catalog (1993)(Wood Imp) | Wood, Bog and Garden Imp | |
| Jellyfish, Giant | 67 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (Marauder),Creature Catalog (1993) (Marauder) | Marauder, Death's Head and Galley | |
| Kna | 68 | Creature Catalogue (1986),PC3: Sea Peoples (1990),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Kopru | 69 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Lizard | 70-71 | D&D Basic Rules (Draco, Gecko, Horned Chameleon, Tuatara), Rules Companion (1991) | Draco Lizard, Footpad (giant), Gecko (giant), Horned Chameleon, Lava Lizard, Rockhome Lizard, Tuatara (giant) and Xytar | |
| Lizard-kin | 72-73 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) (Chamelon Man),Creature Catalogue (1986) (Chamelon Man, Gator Man, Sis'thik),DA4: Duchy of Ten (1987) (Gator Man),D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987) (Chamelon Man),Creature Catalog (1993) (Chamelon Man, Gator Man, Sis'thik), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) (Cayman) | Cayman, Chameleon Man, Gator Man and Sis'thik | |
| Lupin | 74 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1982), D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993), Red Steel (1994),Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996),Dragon #325 (2004) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werejaguar | 75 | HWR1: Sons of Azca (1991), PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Wereswine | 76 | D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Called "Devil Swine" in earlier appearances | |
| Magen | 77-78 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Adventure B12: Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron only),Creature Catalog (1993) | Demos, Caldron, Galvan and Hypnos | |
| Manikin | 79 | GAZ3: Principalities of Glantri (1987) | ||
| Mek | 80 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Mujina | 81 | D&D Companion Rules,D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983),D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991),Rokugan Campaign Setting (2001) | ||
| Nagpa | 82 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),PC2: Top Ballista (1989), Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Nightshade | 83-84 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing | |
| Nuckalavee | 85 | D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dragon #343 (2006) | ||
| Pegataur | 86 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Dawn of the Emperors (1989),PC2: Top Ballista (1991),M2: Vengeance of Alphaks (1991),Creature Catalog (1993),Monstrous Compendium Annual V3 (1996) | ||
| Phanaton | 87 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Master Module M5 Talons of Night (1987),Creature Catalog (1993),Dragon #339 (2006) | ||
| Plant, Dangerous | 88-89 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (Archer Bush), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Amber Lotus, Grab Grass, Vampire Rose), D&D Companion Rules (Grab Grass) | Amber Lotus, Archer Bush, Grab Grass and Vampire Rose | |
| Plasm | 90 | D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Rakasta | 91 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark (1993),Creature Catalog (1993),Rage of the Rakasta (1993),Red Steel (1994) | ||
| Rock Man | 92 | D&D Expert Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Saberclaw | 93 | D&D Companion Module C3 Sabre River (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Sacrol | 94 | D&D Master Module M2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983),D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Scamille | 95 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Shapeshifter | 96-97 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (Polymar) (1982),D&D Master Rules (Adaptor, Metamorph) (1985),Creature Catalogue (Polymar, Randara) (1986),D&D Basic Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (Polymar) (1987),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Adaptor, Metamorph) (1991),Creature Catalog (Polymar, Randara) (1993) | Adaptor, Metamorph, Polymar and Randara | |
| Shargugh | 98 | D&D Expert Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Shark-kin | 99 | Creature Catalogue (1986),PC3: Sea Peoples (1990),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Sollux | 100 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (as Sun Brother) (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),DA4: Duchy of Ten (1987),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Spectral Death | 101 | |||
| Spectral Hound | 102 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules,D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||
| Spider-kin | 103-104 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (Aranea) (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Aranea) (1981), D&D Expert Rules (Rhagodessa) (1981, 1983),D&D Master Rules (Planar Spider),(1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Master Module M5 Talons of Night (1987),Rules Cyclopedia (Planar Spider,Rhagodessa) (1991),Wrath of the Immortals (Ploppéd) (1992),Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark (Aranea) (1993),Red Steel (Aranea) (1994),Monster Manual (Aranea) (2003) | Aranea, Planar Spider, Ploppéd and Rhagodessa | Aranea not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) |
| Spirit | 105-106 | D&D Companion Rules (Druj and Odic) (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Druj and Odic) (1991) | Druj and Odic | |
| Statue, Living | 107-108 | D&D Basic Rules (Crystal, Iron, Rock) (1981, 1983), D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (Jade, Ooze,Silver,Steel) (1986), Creature Catalogue (Jade,Ooze,Silver,Steel) (1986),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Crystal, Iron, Rock) (1991),Creature Catalog (Jade, Ooze,Silver,Steel) (1993) | Crystal, Iron, Jade, Rock, Ooze, Silver and Steel | |
| Surtaki | 109 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Tabi | 110 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983),D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),PC2: Top Ballista (1989),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Thoul | 111 | D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), D&D Game (1991), Classic D&D Game (1993) | ||
| Thunderhead | 112 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Tiger, Ebon | 113 | Rage of the Rakasta (1993) | ||
| Topi | 114 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||
| Tortle | 115 | D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Red Steel (1994),Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996),Dragon #315 (2004) | Tortle and Snapper | |
| Vampire, Velya | 116 | D&D Expert Module X7 War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986),D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (as Swamp Velya) (1987),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| White Fang | 117 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Worm | 118-119 | D&D Expert Rules (Caecilia) (1981,1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Slime Worm) (1981),Creature Catalogue (Fyrsnaca,Red Worm) (1986),D&D Expert Adventure XS2: Thunderdelve Mountain (Fyrsnaca, Red Worm) (1989) ,D&D Basic Adventure B11: King's Festival (Red Worm) (1989),HWA1: Nightwail (Great Annelid) (1990), HWA2: Nightrage (Great Annelid) (1990), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Caecilia) (1991),Creature Catalog (yrsnaca,Great Annelid,Red Worm) (1993) | Great Annelid, Caecilia, Fyrsnaca, Desert Leviathan, Marine Leviathan, Red Worm and Slime Worm | |
| Wyrd | 120 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986),Creature Catalogue (Greater) (1986),GAZ5: Elves of Alfheim (Greater) (1988),Creature Catalog (Greater) (1993) | Lesser and Greater | |
| Yowler | 121 | Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) | ||
| Zombie, Lightning | 122 | Wrath of the Immortals (1992) | Lesser and Greater | |
TSR 2153 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994)[edit]
| TSR 2153 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-914-9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 126-page soft-bound book contains additional creatures for the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The book also contains an introduction page, a 2-page "How to Use This Book" section, an updated table for the calculation of experience points awarded for new or modified creatures, and a single page listing of creatures from other sources appropriate to the Ravenloft setting. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Akikage | 9 | Akikage and Anasasshia | ||
| Animator, General Information | 10 | |||
| --Animator, Minor | 11 | |||
| --Animator, Common | 12 | |||
| --Animator, Greater | 13 | |||
| Bakhna Rakhna | 14 | |||
| Baobhan Sith | 15 | |||
| Beetle, Scarab | 16 | Grave, Giant and Monstrous | ||
| Boneless | 17 | |||
| Boowray | 18 | |||
| Bruja | 19 | |||
| Carrion Stalker | 20 | |||
| Carrionette | 21 | The Created (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006) | ||
| Cat, Midnight | 22 | |||
| Cat, Skeletal | 23 | |||
| Cloaker, Shadow | 24 | |||
| Cloaker, Resplendent | 25 | |||
| Cloaker, Undead | 26 | |||
| Corpse Candle | 27 | |||
| Death's Head Tree | 28-29 | Castles Forlorn (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Dragon #292 (2002), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006) | ||
| Doppleganger, Ravenloft | 30-31 | |||
| Furies | 32-33 | Alecto, Tisiphone and Megarea | ||
| Familiar, Pseudo- | 34 | |||
| Familiar, Undead | 35 | |||
| Feathered Serpent | 36 | |||
| Fenhound | 37 | |||
| Figurine, General Information | 38 | |||
| --Figurine, Ceramic | 39 | |||
| --Figurine, Crystal | 40 | Crystal and Diamond | ||
| --Figurine, Ivory | 41 | |||
| --Figurine, Obsidian | 42 | Smoothed | ||
| --Figurine, Porcelain | 43 | |||
| Flea of Madness | 44 | |||
| Geist | 45 | Intangible undead spirit of a person that died traumatically. A fitting monster for the nightmarish domains of Ravenloft.[107] | ||
| Ghost, Animal | 46 | Bear, Wild Boar, Wild Horse, Mountain Lion, Stag and Wolf | Spirit of an animal turned to a malevolent undead. A characteristic monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[107] | |
| Golem, Flesh | 47 | Monstrous Manual (1993) | More powerful version of the Monstrous Manual flesh golem. | |
| Golem, Mist | 48-49 | |||
| Golem, Snow | 50 | |||
| Golem, Wax | 51 | |||
| Gremishka | 52 | |||
| Hag, Spectral | 53 | |||
| Head Hunter | 54 | |||
| Hebi-No-Onna | 55-56 | |||
| Hearth Fiend | 57-58 | |||
| Hound, Phantom | 59 | |||
| Hound, Skeletal | 60 | |||
| Imp, Wishing | 61 | |||
| Ivy, Crawling | 62 | |||
| Jack Frost | 63 | |||
| Jolly Roger | 64 | |||
| Kizoku | 65 | |||
| Lashweed | 66 | |||
| Leech, Magical | 67 | |||
| Leech, Psionic | 68 | |||
| Lich, Defiler | 69-70 | |||
| Lich, Drow | 71-72 | Drow and Drider | ||
| Lich, Elemental | 73-74 | |||
| Lich, Psionic | 75-76 | Dragon #174 (1991), Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume Two (1999), Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide (2003) (as "Psilich") | ||
| Living Tattoo | 77-78 | Dark Man, Living Spear, Panther, Raven and Winged Snake | ||
| Lycanthrope, Loup-Garou | 79 | Lowland and Mountain | An especially powerful version of a Werewolf. The werewolf was considered a typical monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[107] | |
| Lycanthrope, Werejackal | 80 | |||
| Lycanthrope, Werejaguar | 81 | Dragon #40 (1980), Dragon #70 (1983), Imagine #28 (1985), Sons of Azca (1991), Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993), Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (1993), Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Wereleopard | 82 | |||
| Lycanthrope, Wereray | 83 | |||
| Mist Ferryman | 84 | |||
| Moor Man | 85 | |||
| Obedient | 86 | |||
| Odem | 87 | |||
| Paka | 88-89 | |||
| Plant, Bloodrose | 90 | |||
| Plant, Fearweed | 91 | |||
| Radiant Spirit | 92 | |||
| Recluse | 93 | |||
| Remnant, Aquatic | 94 | |||
| Rushlight | 95 | |||
| Sea Spawn, Master | 96 | |||
| Sea Spawn, Minion | 97 | |||
| Shadow Asp | 98 | |||
| Shattered Brethren | 99 | |||
| Skeleton, Archer | 100 | |||
| (Skeleton), Insectoid | 101 | Giant Ant, Giant Tick and Stag Beetle | ||
| Skeleton, Strahd | 102 | |||
| Skin Thieves | 103 | |||
| Spirit, Psionic | 104 | |||
| Unicorn, Shadow | 105-106 | |||
| Vampire, Drow | 107-108 | |||
| Vampire, Nosferatu | 109 | |||
| Vampire, Oriental | 110-111 | |||
| Virus, General Information | 112 | |||
| --Virus, Combustion and Crystal | 113 | Combustion and Crystal | ||
| --Virus, Petrification and Phobia | 114 | Petrification and Phobia | ||
| --Virus, Psionic and Shadow | 115 | Psionic and Shadow | ||
| Vorlog | 116-117 | |||
| Will O'Dawn | 118 | |||
| Will O'Deep | 119 | |||
| Will O'Mist | 120 | |||
| Will O'Sea | 121 | |||
| Zombie, Cannibal | 122 | |||
| Zombie, Desert | 123 | |||
| Zombie Fog | 124 | Zombie Fog and Cadaver | ||
| Zombie, Strahd | 125 | |||
| Zombie, Wolf | 126 | Castles Forlorn (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002), Libris Mortis (2004) | ||
Monstrous Compendium Annuals[edit]
| TSR 2145 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-838-X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 128-page unnumbered soft-bound book primarily contains monster descriptions published in TSR's products for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons second edition game in 1993, as well as fictional monsters of the same year from magazines affiliated with the game. There are also a number of creatures from earlier sources included. The book also contains a two-page How to Use This Book section, a revised table for calculating experience points, and two pages of tips on how to use monsters in the game in the section Beyond Random Encounters. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aballin | Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | |||
| Abyss Ants | Dragon #193 (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | |||
| Afanc | Monster Manual II (1983), City of Delights (1993) | Young afanc | ||
| Al-Jahar (Dazzle) | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| Baelnorn | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | |||
| Baneguard | Shadowdale (1989), Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | Direguard | ||
| Banelar | Dragon #197 (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) | |||
| Bird, Talking | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| Blazing Bones | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Campestri | Dungeon #41 (1993) | |||
| Carrionette | The Created (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006) | |||
| Cat, Winged | Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992) (Tressym), City of Delights (1993) (Greater and Lesser), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993) (Tressym), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001) (Tressym), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) (Tressym) | Lesser and Greater Winged Cats and Tressym | ||
| Chitine | Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Dragon #223 "The Ecology of the Chitine" (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Underdark (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #47 (2004) | |||
| Crypt Servant | City of Delights (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1999) | |||
| Dog, Saluqi | Assassin Mountain (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Fang (Draco Dentus Terribilus) | Dragon #134 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #48 (2006), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Gray Dragon") | |||
| Dragon, Electrum | Dragon #74 (1983), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Corpse Tearer | Dragon #183 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Dread | Dragon #182 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Flame | Dragon #183 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Forest | Dragon #182 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Frost | Dragon #182 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Gray | Dragon #183 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Land | Dragon #182 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Midgard | Dragon #183 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Rain | Dragon #183 (1992) | |||
| Dragon, Linnorm, Sea | Dragon #182 (1992), Dragon #356 (2007) | |||
| Dragon, Neutral, Jacinth | Dragon #158 (1990) | |||
| Dragon, Neutral, Jade | Dragon #158 (1990) | Note that this is not the same dragon as the Mystaran Jade Dragon. | ||
| Dragon, Neutral, Pearl | Dragon #158 (1990) | |||
| Dragon-kin | Dragon Mountain (1993), Cult of the Dragon (1998), Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003) | |||
| Dread | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | Vampiric Dread | ||
| Elemental, Earth Weird | Dragon Mountain (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Elemental, Sandman | White Dwarf #10 (1978), Fiend Folio (1981), Assassin Mountain (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002) | |||
| Elemental, Wind Walker | Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Cards, Set 4 (1982), Assassin Mountain (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002) | |||
| Elemental Kin, Earth, Crysmal | Monster Manual II (1983), Secrets of the Lamp (1993), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004) | |||
| Elemental Kin, Fire, Azer | Monster Manual II (1983), Practical Planetology (1991), Secrets of the Lamp (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), Savage Species (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #32 (2003) ("Azer Raider"), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #19 (2006) ("Azer Fighter"), Monster Manual (2008), Draconomicon (2008) ("Azer Beastmaster") | Amaimon, Nobles | ||
| Elemental Vermin | City of Delights (1993) | Air (duster), Earth (crawler), Fire (flameling) and Water (spitter) | ||
| Faerie, Petty | Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Dragon Mountain (1993) (Squeaker) | Squeaker and Stwinger | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Feystag | Dragon #89 (1989) (as "Calygraunt"), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Flameskull | Dragon #197 (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2004), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #29 (2006), Monster Manual (2008) | |||
| Foulwing | Menzoberranzan (1992), Dragon #197 (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | Foulwing and Foulvern | ||
| Gambado | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002) | |||
| Garbug | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | Black and Violet Garbug | ||
| Genie, Tasked, General | ||||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Administrator | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Deceiver | Assassin Mountain (1993) | |||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Harim Servant | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Messenger | Secrets of the Lamp (1993) | |||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Miner | Secrets of the Lamp (1993) | |||
| -- Genie, Tasked, Oathbinder | Assassin Mountain (1993) | |||
| Gibbering Mouther | Lost Tamoachan (1979), Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #160 "The Ecology of the Gibbering Mouther" (1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #50 (2004), Lords of Madness (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | |||
| Gnasher | Dragon Mountain (1993) | Normal and Winged Gnasher | ||
| Golem, Brain | Dragon #193 (1993), The Illithiad (1998), Fiend Folio (2003) | |||
| Golem, Hammer | Dragon #193 (1993) | |||
| Golem, Metagolem | Dragon #159 (1990), Dungeon #36 (1992) | Copper, Tin, Bronze, Iron, Steel, Silver, Electrum, Gold and Platinum Metagolem | ||
| Golem, Spiderstone | Dragon #193 (1993), City of the Spider Queen (2002) | |||
| Gorynych | Dragon #158 (1990), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | |||
| Greelox | Dungeon #35 (1992) | |||
| Helmed horror | Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Dragon #302 (2002), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #37 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | |||
| Jarbo | Dungeon #35 (1992) | |||
| Laraken | Shining South (1993), Shining South (2004) | |||
| Lich, Psionic | Dragon #174 (1991), Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume Two (1999), Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide (2003) (as "Psilich") | |||
| Living Steel | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Lock Lurker | Dragon #139 (1988), Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000) | |||
| Loxo | Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Monster Manual II (2002), Savage Species (2003), Shining South (2004) | |||
| Lycanthrope, Loup du Noir | Dark of the Moon (1993) | |||
| Lycanthrope, Werebadger | Dragon #40 (1980), Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (1993), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume One (1999), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004) | |||
| Lycanthrope, Werejaguar | Dragon #40 (1980), Dragon #70 (1983), Imagine #28 (1985), Sons of Azca (1991), Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993), Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (1993), Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004) | |||
| Lythlyx | Dragon #43 (1980), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Magebane | Dragon #140 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Marrashi | Assassin Mountain (1993) | |||
| Metalmaster (Sword Slug) | Dragon #139 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | |||
| Mimic, House Hunter | Dungeon #19 (1989) | Young, Adult and Ancient House Hunter | ||
| Naga, Bone | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #34, Monster Manual (2008) | |||
| Nautilus, Giant | Dragon #193 (1993) | |||
| Nightshade | Doom of Daggerdale (1993) | Also called a wood wose; not to be confused with the various Nightshades from the Plane of Shadow. | ||
| Nishruu | Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | |||
| Noran | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Ophidian | Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon Mountain (1993), Fiend Folio (2003), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #57 (2005) | |||
| Opinicus | Monster Manual II (1983), City of Delights (1993) | |||
| Ormyrr | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Parasite | Monster Manual (1977) (Ear Seeker), Fiend Folio (1981) (Goldbug), City of Delights (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ear Seeker) | Bloodring, Ear Seeker, Goldbug, Wizard Lice and Vilirij | ||
| Pasari-Niml | City of Delights (1993) | Warrior, Noble and Calipha Pasari-Niml | ||
| Plant, Vampire Moss | Dungeon #41 (1993) | |||
| Pteraman | Jungles of Chult (1993), Villains' Lorebook (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) | |||
| Rautym | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Shadeling | Dungeon #35 (1992) | |||
| Skum | Polyhedron #67 (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003) | |||
| Snake, Giant Cobra | Assassin Mountain (1993) | Elder Giant Cobra | ||
| Snake, Stone | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Spectral Wizard | Wizard's Challenge (1992), Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1996) | |||
| Spell Weaver | Dragon #163 (1990), Monster Manual II (2002), Dragon #338 "The Ecology of the Spell Weaver" (2005), Dragon: Monster Ecologies (2007) | |||
| Spider, Brain | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Suwyze | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Tatalla | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| Tick, Heart | None | |||
| Tree, Dark | Shining South (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Shining South (2004) | |||
| Tree, Death's Head | Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Dragon #292 (2002), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006) | |||
| Tree, Singing | City of Delights (1993) | |||
| Troll, Snow | Dungeon #43 (1993) | |||
| Tuyewera | Dungeon #22 (1990) | |||
| Ulitharid (Noble Illithid) | Dungeon #24 (1990), The Illithiad (1998), Lords of Madness (2005) | |||
| Undead Dwarf | Dragon Mountain (1993) | |||
| Undead Lake Monster | Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002) | |||
| Whipsting | Dragon #197 (1993) | Stingwings | ||
| Windghost | Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | |||
| Wolf, Dread | Dragon #174 (1991) | |||
| Wolf, Stone | Dragon #174 (1991) | |||
| Wolf, Vampiric | Dragon #174 (1991) | |||
| Wolf, Zombie | Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002), Libris Mortis (2004) | |||
| Wraith, Shimmering | Dungeon #26 (1990) | |||
| Xantravar (Stinging Horror) | Dragon #140 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| Xaver | Dragon #94 (1985), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) | |||
| TSR 2158 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0199-3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 128-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.) in the year 1994. It contains a 2-page "How to Use This Book" section, and a 1-page section updating the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures (including tables updating those in the AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide). The final 10 pages of the book provide tables for generating random encounters, summoned creatures and NPC parties. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Aboleth, Savant | 6-7 | Night Below (1995) | ||
| Addazahr | 8 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) (as Addazhar (Backbiter)) | Thin, blood-drinking flying insect that can cause disease. | |
| Amiq Rasol | 9 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) | Energy-draining undead corsairs. | |
| Arch-Shadow | 10-11 | The Secret of Spiderhaunt (1995), The Return of Randal Morn (1995) | Arch-Shadow and Demi-Shade | |
| Automaton, Scaladar | 12-13 | Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Scaladar),Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Enhanced Scaladr) City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) (Scaladar) | Scaladar and Enhanced Scaladar | |
| Automaton, Triobriand's | 14-17 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | Ferragam, Silversann and Thanatar | |
| Bat, Sporebat | 18 | |||
| Beetle, Dragon | 19 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | 1-foot-long (0.30 m) horned beetle living in groups with a poison dangerous to drakes, dragons and dray | |
| Bi-nou | 20-21 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | Bi-nou, Rockworm and Rocklord | |
| Boggle | 22 | |||
| Brownie, Dobie | 23 | Dragon #206 (1994) | ||
| Brownie, Quickling | 24 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Small, intelligent, chaotic and speedy, it appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".[112] | |
| Cat, Great (Cath Shee) | 25 | Elves of Evermeet (1994) | ||
| Cat, Crypt | 26 | The Awakening (1994) | Normal and Large | |
| Centaur-Kin, Dorvesh | 27 | Polyhedron #95 (1994) | ||
| Centaur-Kin, Gnoat | 28 | Polyhedron #95 (1994) | ||
| Centaur-Kin, Ha'pony | 29 | Polyhedron #95 (1994) | ||
| Centaur-Kin, Zebranaur | 30 | Polyhedron #95 (1994) | ||
| Chronolily | 31 | Dragon's Rest (1990) | Immense sentient flower whose nectar reveals images of the past, present and future. | |
| Curst | 32 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Darktentacles | 33-34 | Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Dinosaur | 35-39 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | Allosaurus, Brontosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Compsognathus, Dimetrodon, Euparkeria, Gorgosaurus, Iguanodon, Monoclonius, Plateosaurus, Struthiomimus, Tanystropheus, Teratosaurus and Trachodon | Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"",[103] and among the 12 most underrated monsters, "a creature as large and fearsome as a dragon but whithout all the hype".[112] |
| Dinosaur, Aquatic | 40-41 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) (as Dinosaur) | Archelon, Dinichthys, Mosasaurus, Nothosaurus, Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus | |
| Dog, Bog Hound | 42 | Howls in the Night (1994) | ||
| Doppelganger, Greater | 43 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Dragon, Brine | 44 | Otherlands (1990) | Ocean-going dragon with plesiosaur-like body and corrosive alkaline breath weapon. | |
| Dragon, Half-Dragon | 45 | Council of Wyrms (1994) (as race) | ||
| Dragon-kin, Sea Wyrm | 46 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) | Large, usually non-aggressive sea serpent with sleep gas as a breath weapon. | |
| Dwarf, Wild | 47 | FR11: Dwarves Deep (1990) | ||
| Ekimmu | 48 | Dragon #210 (1994) | ||
| Elemental, Nature | 49 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Elf, Winged (Avariel) | 50-51 | Dragon #51 (1981), Complete Elves Handbook (1992) | ||
| Fish | 52-54 | Flames of the Falcon (1990) | Floating Eye, Hetfish, Masher and Verme | |
| Fish, Subterranean | 55-56 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | Wattley, Lemon Fish and Iridescent Plecoe | |
| Flareater | 57 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | ||
| Flumph | 58 | Fiend Folio (1981) | Common and Monastic | |
| Froghemoth | 59 | Monster Manual II (1983), Dungeon #56 (1995) | ||
| Ghost, Casura | 60 | Dragon #210 (1994) | ||
| Ghost, Ker | 61 | Dragon #210 (1994) | ||
| Ghul, Great | 62 | Caravans (1994) | ||
| Ghul-Kin | 63-64 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) | Soultaker and Witherer | Evil undead jann with shapechanging powers. |
| Giant, Half-giant (Athasian) | 65 | Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | ||
| Golem, Burning Man | 66 | Dragon #209 (1994) | ||
| Golem, Phantom Flyer | 67 | Dragon #209 (1994) | ||
| Gulguthhydra | 68 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Hakeashar | 69 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Horse, Moon-horse | 70 | Elves of Evermeet (1994) | ||
| Human, Dragon Slayer | 71 | NPC variant | ||
| Human, Vistana | 72-73 | |||
| Jellyfish, Giant (Portuguese Man-o-War) | 74 | |||
| Kalin | 75 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders. | |
| Kholiathra | 76 | Elves of Evermeet (1994) | ||
| Laerti | 77 | Anauroch (1991) | Laerti and Stingtail | |
| Leucrotta, Greater | 78 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Lich, Suel | 79 | Polyhedron #101 (1994) | ||
| Lurker, Shadow | 80 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werepanther | 81 | |||
| Lycanthrope, Wereshark | 82 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Mammal, Giant | 83 | City of Splendors (1994) | Badger, Beaver, Boar, Hyena (Hyenadon), Porcupine, Otter, Skunk, Weasel and Wolverine | |
| Mammal, Herd | 84 | Bull (Wild Ox), Caribou, Giant Goat, Hippopotamus, Llama, Giant Ram, Rhinoceros, Wild Stag and Giant Stag | ||
| Marl | 85 | |||
| Meenlock | 86 | Fiend Folio (1981), Flames of the Falcon (1990) | ||
| Mimic, Greater | 87 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | ||
| Mold | 88 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | Deep, Gray and Death | |
| Mummy, Creature | 89-90 | Animal and Monster | ||
| Nyth | 91 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Ooze, Slime, Jelly – Ghaunadan | 92 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Palimpsest | 93 | City of Splendors (1994) | ||
| Peltast | 94 | City of Splendors (1994) | Normal and Greater | |
| Plant, Dangerous | 95 | Bloodthorn, Twilight Bloom and Boring Grass | ||
| Plant, Dangerous – Firethorn | 96 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) (as Firethorn (Sea Rose)) | Poisonous rose-like plant that emits heat a night. | |
| Pleistocene Animal | 97-98 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) (as Pleistocene Animals; all except Irish Deer; Wooly Rhinoceros as White Rhinoceros) | Axebeak, Balucitherium, Irish Deer, Megatherium, Phororacos, Wooly Rhino and Titanothere | |
| Pudding, Subterranean | 99 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | Stone, Gray and Dense | |
| Raggamoffyn | 100-101 | City of Splendors (1994) | Tatterdemanimal, Common Raggomoffyn, Gutterspite and Shrapnyl | |
| Snake, Serpent | 102 | Ruined Kingdoms (1994) | Herald and Teak | |
| Snake, Serpent Vine | 103 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | ||
| Sphinx, Draco- | 104 | Old Empires (1990) | ||
| Sprite, Seelie Faerie | 105 | Spellbound (1995) | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Sprite, Unseelie Faerie | 106 | Spellbound (1995) | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Squealer | 107 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Turtle, Giant | 108 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (as Turtle) | Sea and Snapping | |
| Umpleby | 109 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Vizier's Turban | 110-111 | Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) | Symbiotic creature that looks like a turban and draws hit points while enhancing magical abilities of a spellcaster. | |
| Wall-Walker | 112 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | 5-foot-long (1.5 m), scaled, spider-like subterranean creature using chameleon-like powers and paralytic poison to torment its victims | |
| Webbird | 113 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| Wraith-Spider | 114 | Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) | ||
| Yak-Man (Yikaria) | 115-116 | Land of Fate (1992) | ||
| Zorbo | 117 | Monster Manual II (1983) | ||
| TSR 2166 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) – ISBN 0-7869-0449-6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 128-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.) in the year 1995. It contains a 3-page "How to Use This Book" section, which includes an updated table for the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures. The final 8 pages of the book contain an index of the creatures presented in the Monstrous Manual and the first three Monstrous Compendium Annuals. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Alaghi | 6 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) | Normal, Sedentary and Hermetic | |
| Alhoon (Illithilich) | 7 | Menzoberranzan (1992) | ||
| Aranea | 8 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | Not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix, D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber | |
| Banedead | 9 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Banelich | 10 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Bat, Bonebat | 11 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993) | ||
| Beetle | 12 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Deathwatch and Slicer) | Deathwatch, Slicer and Stink | |
| Belgoi | 13 | Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991) | ||
| Bladeling | 14 | Planes of Law (1995) | ||
| Braxat | 15 | Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991) | ||
| Bunyip | 16 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Burbur | 17 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Bvanen | 18 | The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) | ||
| Cat, Great, Snow Tiger | 19 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Chosen One | 20 | Spellbound (1995), Wizard's Spell Companion Volume I (1996) | ||
| Chronovoid | 21 | Chronomancer (1995) | Communal organism that looks like an ovoid blob of gelatinous matter. | |
| Cildabrin | 22 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) | ||
| Coffer Corpse | 23 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Disenchanter | 24 | Fiend Folio (1981), Pages from the Mages (1995) | ||
| Dog, Temporal | 25 | Chronomancer (1995) | Intelligent dogs with the ability to slip between Temporal Prime and other planes. | |
| Dragon, Cerilian | 26 | Birthright Campaign Setting (1995) | ||
| Dragon, Ghost Dragon | 27 | Polyhedron #76 (1992), Cult of the Dragon (1998) | ||
| Dragon, Neutral – Amber | 28 | |||
| Dread Warrior | 29 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Dream Spawn, General | 30 | The Nightmare Lands (1995) | ||
| Dream Spawn, Greater – Ennui | 31 | The Nightmare Lands (1995) | ||
| Dream Spawn, Lesser – Morph | 32 | The Nightmare Lands (1995) | Gray and Shadow | |
| Dreamweaver | 33 | The Nightmare Lands (1995) | ||
| Dryad, Hamadryad | 34 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) | ||
| Dwarf, Arctic – Inugaakalikurit | 35 | Great Glacier (1992) | ||
| Dwarf, Urdunnir | 36 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (as Urdunnir) | ||
| Eel, Giant Moray | 37 | Night Below (1995) | ||
| Elemental Fire-Kin – Tome Guardian | 38-39 | Pages from the Mages (1995) | ||
| Elf, Rockseer | 40-41 | Night Below (1995) | ||
| Ethyk | 42 | Planes of Conflict (1995) | ||
| Faerie, Faerie Fiddler | 43 | Dragon #206 (1994) | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Faerie, Petty – Bramble | 44 | Dragon #206 (1994) | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Faerie, Petty – Gorse | 45 | Dragon #180 (1992) | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Firenewt | 46 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Firetail | 47 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | Lesser and Tshaia | |
| Formian | 48 | Planes of Law (1995) | Worker, Warrior, Myrmarch and Queen | |
| Gargoyle | 49-50 | Dragon #223 (1995) | Archer, Spouter, Stone Lion and Grandfather Plaque | |
| Giant, Cerilian | 51 | Birthright Campaign Setting (1995) | Forest and Ice | |
| Goblin, Cerilian | 52 | Birthright Campaign Setting (1995) | ||
| Golem, Magic | 53 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Golem, Shaboath | 54 | Night Below (1995) | ||
| Hag, Bheur | 55 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Head, Arcane | 56 | The Nightmare Lands (1995) | ||
| Hound of Ill-Omen | 57 | Fiend Folio (1981) | ||
| Human, Cerilian | 58-59 | Anurien (Knight), Brecht (Tradesman), Khinasi (Soldier), Rjurik (Berserker) and Vos (Mercenary) | ||
| Hybsil | 60 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Ibrandlin | 61-62 | Ruins of Undermountain (1991) | ||
| Imp, Chaos | 63 | Planes of Chaos (1994) | ||
| Ixitxachitl, Ixzan | 64-65 | Night Below (1995) | ||
| Jabberwock | 66-67 | |||
| Kyton | 68 | Planes of Law (1995) | ||
| Kyuss, Son of | 69 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Life-Shaped Creations: Guardians | 70-71 | The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) | Climbdog, Darkstrike, Protector, Shieldbug and Watcher | |
| Life-Shaped Creations: Transport | 71-72 | The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) | Ber-ethern, Yihn-eflan, Gon-evauth and Dhev-sahr | |
| Lillend | 73-74 | Planes of Chaos (1994) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile | 75 | Old Empires (1990) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werespider | 76 | |||
| Magedoom | 77 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Manotaur | 78 | Greyhawk Ruins (1990) | ||
| Mastiff, Shadow | 79 | Tales of the Lance (1992) | ||
| Meazel | 80 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Mist, Scarlet Dancer | 81 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Needleman | 82 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Orc, Neo-orog | 83 | Spellbound (1995) | Red and Black | |
| Orc, Ondonti | 84 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Owlbear | 85 | Dragon #215 (1995) | Arctic and Winged | |
| Pegataur | 86 | Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | ||
| Phaerimm | 87 | Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996) | ||
| Reggelid | 88 | The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) | ||
| Render | 89 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Saurial | 90-92 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) | Finhead, Bladeback, Flyer and Hornhead | |
| Scalamagdrion | 93 | Pages from the Mages (1995) | ||
| Sharn | 94 | Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996) | ||
| Snake, Messenger | 95 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| Spirit, Forest – Uthraki | 96 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Spirit, Forest – Wood Man | 97 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Spirit, Ice – Orglash | 98 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Spirit, Rock – Thomil | 99 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Strider, Giant | 100 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Goristo | 101-102 | Planes of Chaos (1994) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Armanite | 103-104 | Planes of Chaos (1994) | ||
| Tembo | 105 | Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991) | ||
| Temporal Glider | 106 | Chronomancer (1995) | Ray-like creature that glides freely on Temporal Prime. | |
| Temporal Stalker | 107 | Chronomancer (1995) | Undead trying to destroy creatures not native to Temporal Prime. | |
| Tether Beast | 108 | Chronomancer (1995) | Fierce, intelligent and evil predator that resembles a behir. | |
| Thessalmonster | 109-110 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | Thessalhydra, Thessalmera, Thessalgorgon and Thessaltrice | |
| Time Dimensional | 111 | Chronomancer (1995) | Common, Noble and Royal | Highly intelligent being composed of the essence of time and appearing as a sphere of silver light. |
| Tomb Tapper – Thaalud | 112 | Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996) | ||
| Undead Dragon Slayer | 113 | Dragon #205 (1994) | ||
| Unicorn, Black | 114 | Spellbound (1995) | ||
| Vaath | 115 | Planes of Conflict (1995) | ||
| Vortex Spider | 116 | Chronomancer (1995) | 12-feet long spider spinning invisible webs of temporal energy. | |
| Web, Living | 117 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | Living and Memory | |
| Weredragon | 118 | |||
| Zhentarim Spirit | 119 | Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995) | ||
| TSR 2173 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) – ISBN 0-7869-1212-X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 96-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.). Unlike the previous annuals, the included monsters are not primarily drawn from the previous year's publications, but span a wide variety of years, possibly because TSR's financial woes resulted in very few products being produced in 1997. Also in a departure from the first three annuals, Volume Four includes a reference to the original appearance of the creature on each page. The Annual also contains a 3-page "How to Use This Book" section, which includes updated tables for the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures, and a 2-page index. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Ammonite, Golden | 6 | Dragon #48 (1981), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991) | ||
| Anemone, Giant Sea | 7 | Dragon #116 (1986), Monstrous Compendium Dragonlance Appendix (1990), Tales of the Lance (1992), Dungeon #79 (2000) | ||
| Asperii | 8 | Dragon #89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Card #622, Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Bainligor | 9 | Dragon #227 (1996) | Young, Adult, Middle-aged, Elderly, Revered | |
| Beast of Chaos | 10 | The Rod of Seven Parts (1996) | ||
| Blindheim | 11 | Fiend Folio (1981), Dragon #339 (2006) | Normal and Advanced | |
| Bloodsipper (Far Realm) | 12 | The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996) | ||
| Bulette, Gohlbrorn | 13 | Dragon Annual #1 (1996), The Illithiad (1998) | Subterranean predator, a smaller, more intelligent relative of the bulette. | |
| Carapace | 14 | Dragon #227 (1996) | ||
| Children of the Sea | 15 | Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991), Bestiary of Krynn (2004), Bestiary of Krynn, Revised (2007) | Child of the Sea and Accantus | Human-like aquatic race that reproduces with humans. Accanta are wild and aggressive versions of the children of the sea that possess additional powers. |
| Clam, Giant | 16 | Dragon #116 (1986), Dragon #190 (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002) | Giant Clam (Oyster) and Carnivorous Scallop | |
| Clockwork Horror | 17-18 | Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix (1990), 1993 Trading Card #222, Monster Manual II (2002) (Adamantine, Electrum, Gold, Platinum), Dragon #350 "The Ecology of the Clockwork Horror" (2006) (Copper) | Copper, Silver, Electrum, Gold, Platinum and Adamantite | |
| Clockwork Swordsman | 19-20 | Dungeon #62 (1996), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | Clockwork Swordsman and Rogue Automaton | |
| Coral | 21 | Dragon #116 (1986) (Brain Coral), Nehwon (1990) (Death Coral and Giant Coral) | Brain Coral and Coral Worm | |
| Darklore | 22 | Hellbound: The Blood War (1996) | ||
| Dharculus (Far Realm) | 23 | The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), A Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998), Planar Handbook (2004) | ||
| Dolphin, Athasian | 24 | Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) | ||
| Dragon, Neutral – Moonstone | 25 | None | ||
| Dragon, Prismatic | 26-27 | Dungeon #51 (1995) | ||
| Dragon-Kin, Albino Wyrm | 28 | Dragon #227 (1996) | ||
| Dream Stalker | 29 | Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996), Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004) | ||
| Firestar | 30 | Dragon #94 (1985), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Card #686, Sword of the Dales (1995) | ||
| Fish, Ascallion | 31 | Dragon #89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | Young, Adult Female and Adult Male (Shadow) | |
| Fish, Athasian | 32-33 | Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) | Kreel, Puddingfish, Skyfish and Athasian Shark | |
| Fish, Deep Ocean | 34-35 | Dragon #235 (1996) | Angler Fish, Death Minnow, Gulper and Viperfish | |
| Fish, Tropical | 36 | Dragon #116 (1986) | Giant Grouper, Morena, Porcupine Fish and Electric Ray | |
| Fish, Vurgens (Giant Gulper Eel) | 37 | Dragon #89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) | ||
| Fogwarden | 38 | Dungeon #54 (1995), Tome of Horrors (2002) | ||
| Fraal | 39-40 | Alternity Player's Handbook (1998), Alien Compendium: Creatures of the Verge (1998), d20 Future (2004) | ||
| Giant – Crag Giant, Fhoimorien | 41 | Warlock of the Stonecrowns (1995) (Fhoimorien), Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) (Crag Giant) | Crag Giant and Fhoimorien | |
| Gibberling, Brood (Far Realm) | 42 | The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996) | ||
| Golem, Brass Minotaur | 43 | Dragon #209 (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #2 (2007) | ||
| Golem, Gemstone | 44-45 | Spellbound (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | Ruby, Emerald and Diamond | |
| Golem, Maggot | 46 | Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #339 (2006) | ||
| Groundling | 47 | Polyhedron #93 (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Hound of Law | 48 | The Rod of Seven Parts (1996) | ||
| Human, Amazon | 49 | Dragon #43 (1980), Polyhedron #22 (1985) | Demihuman Amazons | NPC variant. |
| Human, Pygmy | 50 | Dungeon #56 (1995) | NPC variant. | |
| Inquisitor | 51 | Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Dragon #352 (2007) | ||
| Kercpa | 52-53 | Dragon #214 (1995) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Lythari | 54 | Elves of Evermeet (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Mercurial | 55 | Doors to the Unknown (1996) | ||
| Mold, Chromatic | 56 | Dragon Annual #1 (1996) | Chromatic and Sonic Mold | |
| Mummy, Bog | 57 | Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #238 (1997), Dragon #300 (2002), Dragon Compendium, Volume 1 (2005) | ||
| Neh-thalggu (Brain Collector – Far Realm) | 58 | Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix (1994), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Dungeon #144 (2007) | ||
| Nymph, Grain | 59 | Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991) | Cultivated relatives of the nymph associated with farmland | |
| Nymph, Unseelie | 60 | None | ||
| Octopus, Octo-jelly | 61 | Dragon #235 (1996) | Octo-jelly and Octo-Hide | |
| Sea Demon | 62 | Dragon #48 (1981) | Lesser and Greater | |
| Sea Hermit | 63-64 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | ||
| Sea Serpent (Sea Glutton) | 65 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | ||
| Sea Worm (Echyan) | 66 | Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | ||
| Shade | 67-68 | Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #126 "The Ecology of the Shade" (1987), Dragon #213 (1995), Powers & Pantheons (1997), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Races of Faerûn (2003), Dragon #307 (2003), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) | Humans or demihumans imbued with the essence of the Plane of Shadow | |
| Shadow, Slow | 69 | Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure (1984), Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Dungeon #112 (2004) | ||
| Shadowrath | 70-71 | City of Splendors (1994) | Lesser and Greater | |
| Siren, Ravenloft | 72 | Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996) | ||
| Skeleton, Variant | 73 | Dragon #234 (1996) | Dust, Spike and Obsidian Skeletons | |
| Snake – Sewerm, Mahogany Constrictor | 74 | City of Splendors (1994) (Sewerm), The Sword of Roele (1996) (Mahogany Constrictor), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) (Sewerm) | Sewerm and Mahogany Constrictor | |
| Spectral Scion | 75 | The Rjurik Highlands (1996) | ||
| Spyder-Fiend | 76-80 | The Rod of Seven Parts (1996) | Kakkuu, Spithriku, Phisarazu, Lycosidilith and Raklupis | |
| Squid, Shark | 81 | Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) | ||
| Starfish, Giant – Giant Sunstar | 82 | Ship of Horror (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Uridezu (Rat-Fiend) | 83 | Marco Volo: Departure (1994), Manual of the Planes (2001) | ||
| Troll Mutate (Far Realm) | 84 | The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996) | Troll Mutate and Matriarch Mutate | |
| Vaati (Wind Duke) | 85-87 | Dragon #224 (1995), The Rod of Seven Parts (1996) | ||
| Vampire, Cerebral | 88 | Bleak House: The Death of Rudolph van Richten (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002) | ||
| Varkha | 89 | Dragon Annual #1 (1996) | ||
| Wizshade | 90 | Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix (1990), Volo's Guide to All Things Magical (1996) | ||
| Worm, Lukhorn | 91 | Dragon Annual #1 (1996) | ||
| Wyste (Far Realm) | 92 | The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), Speaker in Dreams (2001), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Gacholoth | 93 | Dungeon #49 (1994) | ||
| Zombie, Mud | 94 | Death Ascendant (1996), Denizens of Dread (2004) | ||
TSR 2433 – Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)[edit]
| TSR 2433 – Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0097-0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 128-page soft-bound book is the second appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Dark Sun campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. It contains a page with a table of content, a 2-pages "How To Use This Book" section and 3 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Some entries also contain the descriptions of individual members of these monster types. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Aarakocra, Athasian | 8-9 | |||
| Animal, Domestic | 10-12 | Aprig, Carru, Mulworm and Sygra | ||
| Aviarag | 13 | |||
| Baazrag | 14 | |||
| Baazrag, Boneclaw | 15 | |||
| Bloodgrass | 16 | |||
| Cactus, Hunting | 17 | |||
| Cactus, Rock | 18 | |||
| Cilops | 19 | |||
| Crodlu | 20 | Dune Trader (1992) | Cordlu and Heavy Crodlu | |
| Dagorran | 21 | |||
| Dhaot | 22 | |||
| Drake (Lesser), General | 23 | |||
| -- Drake, Magma | 24 | |||
| -- Drake, Rain | 25 | |||
| -- Drake, Silt | 26 | |||
| -- Drake, Sun | 27 | |||
| Dray | 28-29 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | Dray, Kalin Riders and Kalin Mount | Race of tall, lean, draconic humanoids created from humans by Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King; kalin riders: elite templar troops of Dregoth; kalin mount: 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders |
| Drik | 30-31 | Drik and High Drik | ||
| Dune Reaper | 32-33 | Drone, Warrior and Matron | ||
| Dwarf, Athasian | 34-35 | |||
| Elemental Beast, General | 36-37 | |||
| -- Elemental Beast, Air | 38 | |||
| -- Elemental Beast, Earth | 39 | |||
| -- Elemental Beast, Fire | 40 | |||
| -- Elemental Beast, Water | 41 | |||
| Elf | 42-43 | Elf and Half-Elf of Athas | ||
| Fael | 44 | |||
| Feylaar | 45 | |||
| Fordorran | 46 | |||
| Giant, Shadow | 47 | |||
| Golem, General | 48 | |||
| -- Golem, Magma | 49 | |||
| -- Golem, Salt | 50 | |||
| Gorak | 51 | Gorak and Giant Gorak | ||
| Half-giant | 52 | |||
| Halfling | 53 | |||
| Human | 54-58 | Ex-slaves, Herdsmen, Dune Traders, Ex-gladiators, Nobles and Templars | ||
| Jhakar | 59 | |||
| Kaisharga | 60-61 | |||
| Kes'trekel | 62 | |||
| Klar | 63 | |||
| Krag | 64-65 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | Undead with special powers related to the element or paraelement that killed it | |
| Kragling | 66 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | Skeletal Undead created and controlled by a krag and associated with that krag's element | |
| Lirr | 67 | Lirr and Mountain Lirr | ||
| Mastyrial | 68-69 | Desert and Black Mastyrial | ||
| Meorty | 70-71 | |||
| Mul | 72-73 | Human-dwarf descended sterile warriors.[113] | ||
| Nikal | 74 | |||
| Pakubrazi | 75 | |||
| Paraelemental Beast, General | 76 | |||
| -- Paraelemental Beast, Magma | 77 | |||
| -- Paraelemental Beast, Rain | 78 | |||
| -- Paraelemental Beast, Silt | 79 | |||
| -- Paraelemental Beast, Sun | 80 | |||
| Psionocus | 81 | |||
| Psurlon | 82-83 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III | Psurlon, Psurlon Adept and Giant Psurlon | |
| Raaig | 84-85 | |||
| Racked Spirit | 86 | |||
| Retriever, Obsidian | 87 | |||
| Ruktoi | 88 | |||
| Ruvkova | 89 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III | Brajeti, Ethilum, Kaltori, Zathosi | |
| Sand Howler | 90 | |||
| Scorpion | 91 | Barbed and Gold Scorpion | ||
| Seed, Brain | 92 | |||
| Silt Horror, Black | 93 | |||
| Silt Horror, Magma | 94 | |||
| Silt Horror, Red | 95 | |||
| Silt Spawn | 96-97 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | The young of a Silt Horror, this tentacled creature lives in groups in the shallows of the Sea of Silt | |
| Slig | 98-99 | |||
| Spider | 100-101 | Dark, Mountain and Silt Spider | ||
| Spinewyrm | 102 | |||
| Ssurran | 103 | |||
| Stalking Horror | 104 | |||
| Tarek | 105-106 | Tarek and Tarek Shaman | ||
| Tari | 107-108 | Tari, Tari Warrior and Tari Chieftain | ||
| Thri-kreen | 109-110 | "Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite[113] | ||
| Tohr-kreen | 111-115 | J'ez, J'hol, T'keech and Tondi Tohr-kreen | ||
| Trin | 116 | Thri-Kreen of Athas (1995) | 9-foot-long (2.7 m) moderately intelligent insectoid creatures with four legs and two clawed arms, primitive relatives to thri-kreen | |
| Tul'k | 117 | |||
| T'liz | 118-119 | |||
| Undead | 120-123 | |||
| Wraith, Athasian | 124-125 | |||
| Xerichon | 126 | |||
| Zombie, Thinking | 127-128 | |||
TSR 2613 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)[edit]
| TSR 2613 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0173-X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This was the second appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-page "How to use this book" section, two pages of encounter tables for the different planes of the game and a one-page alphabetical for all monsters entries published for the setting, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Aasimar | 6-7 | |||
| Abrian | 8-9 | |||
| Arcane | 10-11 | Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Astral dreadnought | 12-13 | |||
| Balaena | 14-15 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Bloodthorn | 16-17 | |||
| Bonespear | 18-19 | |||
| Darkweaver | 20-21 | |||
| Demarax | 22-23 | |||
| Dhour | 24-25 | |||
| Eater of Knowledge | 26-27 | |||
| Eladrin | 28-29 | |||
| Eladrin, Bralani (Lesser) | 30 | |||
| Eladring, Coure (Lesser) | 31 | |||
| Eladrin, Firre (Greater) | 32 | |||
| Eladrin, Ghaele (Greater) | 33 | |||
| Eladrin, Noviere (Lesser) | 34 | |||
| Eladrin, Shiere (Lesser) | 35 | |||
| Eladrin, Tulani (Greater) | 36-37 | |||
| Fhorge | 38-39 | |||
| Ghostlight | 40-41 | |||
| Guardinal | 42-43 | |||
| Guardinal, Avoral | 44 | |||
| Guardinal, Cervidal | 45 | |||
| Guardinal, Equinal | 46 | |||
| Guardinal, Leonal | 47 | |||
| Guardinal, Lupinal | 48 | |||
| Guardinal, Ursinal | 49 | |||
| Hollyphant | 50-51 | |||
| Incantifer (Sect) | 52-53 | |||
| Ironmaw | 54-55 | |||
| Keeper | 56-57 | |||
| Khaasta | 58-59 | Normal, Chieftain and Wise One | ||
| Leomarh | 60-61 | |||
| Merkhant (Sect) | 62-63 | |||
| Monster of Legend | 64-65 | |||
| Mortai | 66-67 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Noctral | 68-69 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Observer | 70-71 | |||
| Prolonger | 72-73 | |||
| Quill | 74-75 | |||
| Rager (Sect) | 76-77 | |||
| Razorvine | 78-79 | |||
| Reave | 80-81 | |||
| Retriever | 82-83 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Rilmani | 84-85 | |||
| Rilmani, Abiorach | 86 | |||
| Rilmani, Argenach | 87 | |||
| Rilmani, Aurumach | 88 | |||
| Rilmani, Cuprilach | 89 | |||
| Rilmani, Ferrumach | 90 | |||
| Rilmani, Plumach | 91 | |||
| Shadowdrake | 92-93 | |||
| Sympathetic | 94-95 | |||
| Spellhaunt | 96-97 | |||
| Spider, Hook | 98-99 | |||
| Sunfly | 100-101 | |||
| Sword Spirit | 102-103 | |||
| T'uen-Rin | 104-105 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Alkilith (True) | 106-107 | |||
| Tanar'ri, Bulezau (Lesser) | 108-109 | |||
| Tanar'ri, Maurezhi (Lesser) | 110-111 | |||
| Tanar'ri, Yochlol (Lesser) | 112-113 | The Drow of the Underdark (1991) (as Yochlol) | ||
| Terlen | 114-115 | |||
| Tso | 116-117 | |||
| Vaporighu | 118-119 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Vorr | 120-121 | Normal and Shaman | ||
| Wastrel | 122-123 | |||
| Wraithworm | 124-125 | |||
| Yugoloth, Canoloth | 126-127 | |||
TSR 2162 – Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996)[edit]
| TSR 2162 – Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) – ISBN 0-7869-0392-9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This 128-page soft-bound book is a reprint of the loose-leaf Monstrous Compendium appendices MC10 and MC15 (Children of the Night), both designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game with a new foreword. It also includes a two-page "How to use this book" section, revised rules for calculating experience points and two pages about encounters in Ravenloft. Appendix I consists of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Appendix II varies the Monstrous Compendium format to describe individuals of already published monster races and includes a two-page introduction with a list of monsters from other sources suitable for the Ravenloft setting. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Bastellus | 10-11 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Bat, Ravenloft | 12 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Sentinel and Skeletal Bat | |
| Bowlyn | 13 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Broken Ones | 14 | Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Common and Greater | |
| Bussengeist | 15 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Darkling | 16 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Doom Guard | 17 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Doppelganger Plant | 18-19 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Doppelganger Plant and Podling | |
| Elemental, Ravenloft | 20-22 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Blood, Grave, Mist and Pyre | |
| Ermordenung | 23 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Ghoul Lord | 24 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Goblyn | 25 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Golem, Ravenloft | 26-30 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Bone, Doll, Gargoyle, Glass, Mechanical and Zombie | |
| Grim Reaper | 31 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Imp, Assassin | 32 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Impersonator | 33 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Werebat | 34 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Wereraven | 35 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Men (Abber Nomads) | 36 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Men (Lost Ones, Madmen) | 37 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Lost Ones and Madmen | |
| Mist Horror | 38-39 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Common, Wandering and Pseudo | |
| Mummy, Greater | 40-41 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Quevari | 42 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Quickwood (Spy Tree) | 43 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Ravenkin | 44 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Reaver | 45 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Scarecrow | 46 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Shadow Fiend | 47 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | ||
| Skeleton, Giant | 48 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Strahd's Skeletal Steeds | 49 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Treant, Evil | 50 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Treant, Undead | 51 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Valpurgeist | 52 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Vampire, General Information | 53 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | Powerful and subtle undead sustained by drinking blood or draining life force. Inspired by Bram Stoker, a typical monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[107] | |
| -- Vampire, Dwarf | 54-55 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| -- Vampire, Elf | 56-57 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| -- Vampire, Gnome | 58-59 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| -- Vampire, Halfling | 60-61 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| -- Vampire, Kender | 62-63 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Vampyre | 64 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Widow, Red | 65 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Wolfwere, Greater | 66 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Zombie Lord | 67 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) | ||
| Brain, Living (Rudolph Von Aubrecker) | 72-75 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Ermordenung (Nostalia Romaine) | 76-77 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Ghoul, Ghast (Jugo Hesketh) | 78-79 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Golem, Half (Desmond LaRouce) | 80-83 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Golem, Mechanical (Ahmi Vanjuko) | 84-87 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Human, Cursed (Jacqueline Montarri) | 88-91 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Human, Madman (The Midnight Slasher) | 92-93 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Human, Voodan (Chicken Bone) | 94-95 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Lich, Bardic (Andres Duvall) | 96-97 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Lycanthrope, Weretiger (Jahed) | 98-99 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Meazel (Salizarr) | 100-101 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Medusa (Althea) | 102-105 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Mummy, Greater (Senmet) | 106-107 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Night Hag (Styrix) | 108-111 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Spectre (Jezar Wagner, The Ice Queen) | 112-115 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Thrax (Palik) | 116-117 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Treant, Evil (Blackroot) | 118-119 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Vampire, Illithid (Athaekeetha) | 120-121 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Vampire, Eastern (Mayónaka) | 122-125 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
| Vampyre (Vladimir Ludzig) | 126-127 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) | ||
TSR 2524 – Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)[edit]
| TSR 2524 – Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This monstrous compendium was released as a fully online product as part of the revised Savage Coast campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. It was made freely available by Wizards of the Coast here[116] in two variants, as a rtf-file and a text file, with images presented as separate files. Several characters are misrepresented in these files, they are presented here as given. The monstrous compendium contains a table of contents, an introduction with explanations of the monster statistics and special rules and considerations for the Savage Coast setting. | ||||
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description | |
| Aranea | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber | ||
| Arashaeem | ||||
| Batracine | ||||
| Caniquine | ||||
| Cat, Marine | ||||
| Cinnavixen | ||||
| Critter, Temple | ||||
| Cursed One | ||||
| Deathmare | ||||
| Dragon, Introduction | Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. | |||
| -- Dragon, Crimson | ||||
| -- Dragon, Red Hawk | ||||
| Echyan | ||||
| Ee'aar | ||||
| Enduk | ||||
| Fachan | ||||
| Feliquine | ||||
| Fiend, Narvaezan | ||||
| Frelôn | ||||
| Ghriest | ||||
| Glutton, Sea | ||||
| Goatman | ||||
| Golem | Aelder (lesser), Glassine Horror (lesser), Red (greater) and Hulean Juggernaut (greater) | |||
| Grudgling | ||||
| Heraldic Servant | Aurochs, Bear, Bee, Dolphin, Dragon, Eagle, Griffon, Horse, Lion, Phoenix, Ram, Rooster, Sea Horse, Sea Lion, Stag, Black Swan, Talbot, Tyger, Unicorn and Wyvern | |||
| Hermit, Sea | ||||
| Jorri | ||||
| Juhrion | ||||
| Kla'a-Tah | Kla'a-tah and clŠu-rin | |||
| Leech, Legacy | ||||
| Lich, Inheritor | ||||
| Lizard Kin | Cayma, Gurrash, Krolli and Shazak | |||
| Lupasus | ||||
| Lupin | Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber | |||
| Lyra Bird, Sarag—n | ||||
| Malfera | ||||
| Manscorpion, Nimmurian | ||||
| Mythu'nn Folk | ||||
| Na‰ruk | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Stwinger), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) (as Faerie, Petty) | Squeaker and Stwinger | As fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Neshezu | ||||
| Nikt'oo | ||||
| Nosferatu | ||||
| Omm-wa | ||||
| Omshirim | ||||
| Parasite | Inheritor Lice, Powder Moth, Jibarœ Pest, Lupin Plague, Cardinal Tick and Vermilia | |||
| Phanaton, Jibarœ | ||||
| Plant | Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) (Amber Lotus), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Amber Lotus) | Amber Lotus, Eyeweed, Vermeil Fungus, Scarlet Pimpernel and Gargo—an Rose | ||
| Pudding, Vermilion | ||||
| Rakasta | Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber | |||
| Ray, Forest | ||||
| Shedu, Greater | Monstrous Manual (1993) | Lawful good winged equine with human-like head. Based on a creature from Mesopotamian mythology.[103] | ||
| Shimmerfish | ||||
| Skinwing | ||||
| Spawn of Nimmur | Spawn of Nimmur and Ziggurat Horror | |||
| Spider-spy | ||||
| Spirit, Heroic | ||||
| Spirit, Wallaran | Kangaroo, Koala and Kookaburra | |||
| Succulus | ||||
| Swampmare | ||||
| Swordsman, Clockwork | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | |||
| Symbiont, Shadow | ||||
| Tortle | Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) | Tortle and Snapper | ||
| Troll, Legacy | ||||
| Trosip | ||||
| Tyminid | ||||
| Utukku | ||||
| Voat | ||||
| Voat, Herathian | ||||
| Vulturehound | ||||
| Wallara | ||||
| Wurmling | ||||
| Wynzet | ||||
| Yeshom | ||||
| Zombie, Red | ||||
TSR 2635 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)[edit]
| TSR 2635 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) – ISBN 0-7869-0751-7 | ||||
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| The third appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons focuses mainly on inhabitants of the inner planes in the game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-page "How to use this book" section, ten pages about the fictional principles governing those planes and their ecology, a 3-page appendix about animal-like creatures there, a 3-page index with all second edition monsters suitable for the Planescape setting, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Animental | 14-15 | |||
| Archomental (evil) | 16-18 | Imix, Ogremoch, Olhydra, Yan-C-Bin and Cryonax | ||
| Archomental (good) | 20-21 | Ben-Hadar, Chan, Sunnis and Zaaman Rul | ||
| Belker | 22-23 | |||
| Bzastra | 24-25 | |||
| Chososion | 26-27 | |||
| Darklight | 28-29 | |||
| Devete | 30-31 | |||
| Devourer | 32-33 | |||
| Dharum suhn | 34-35 | |||
| Egarus | 36-37 | |||
| Entrope | 38-39 | |||
| Facet | 40-41 | |||
| Fire bat | 42-43 | |||
| Frost salamander | 44-45 | Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) | ||
| Fundamental | 46-47 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain, Creature Catalogue, Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) | ||
| Gamorm | 48-49 | |||
| Homunculous, elemental | 50-51 | Breather and Skin | ||
| Immoth | 52-53 | |||
| Khargra | 54-55 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Klyndes | 56-57 | |||
| Magran | 58-59 | |||
| Menglis | 60-61 | |||
| Nathri | 62-63 | |||
| Ooze sprite | 64-65 | |||
| Opposition | 66-67 | |||
| Paraelemental | 68-71 | Ice, Magma, Ooze and Smoke | ||
| Phirblas | 72-73 | |||
| Quill | 74-75 | |||
| Primal | 74-75 | |||
| Psurlon | 76-77 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | Normal, Adept and Giant | |
| Quasielemental, negative | 78-81 | Ash, Dust, Salt and Vacuum | ||
| Quasielemental, positive | 82-85 | Lightning, Mineral, Radiance and Steam | ||
| Rast | 86-87 | |||
| Ravid | 88-89 | |||
| Ruvkova | 90-91 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | ||
| Salamander noble | 92-93 | Lesser and Noble | ||
| Scile | 94-95 | Scile and Ravager of Colour | ||
| Shad | 96-97 | |||
| Shocker | 98-99 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | Contended One and Sojourner | |
| Sislan | 100-101 | |||
| Suisseen | 102-103 | |||
| Terithran | 104-105 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Thoqqua | 106-107 | |||
| Trilloch | 108-109 | |||
| Tsnng | 110-111 | |||
| Ungulosin | 112-113 | |||
| Vacuous | 114-115 | |||
| Wavefire | 116-117 | |||
| Xag-ya/xeg-yi | 118-119 | |||
| Xill | 120-121 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
TSR 3140 – Birthright – Blood Spawn: Creatures of Light and Shadow (2000)[edit]
| TSR 3140 – Birthright – Blood Spawn: Creatures of Light and Shadow (2000) | ||||
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| This bestiary was planned for use with the Birthright campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The Birthright product line was suspended in 1998 before its completion, so Blood Spawn was later published as an 83-page pdf-file and made freely available here.[117] The supplement focused mainly on monsters of the Shadow World, the fictional dark twin dimension of the setting's world. It contained a table of contents, a 10-page introduction with an explanation of the monster statistics and special rules for the Shadow World, descriptions of the fictional monsters which included tips for their use in a roleplaying campaign, two roleplaying adventures and a 4-page appendix listing monsters from other sources fitting into the Shadow World. | ||||
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
| Blood Hound | 13-15 | |||
| Changeling | 16-18 | Farie, Adult human and Child human changeling | ||
| Cwn Annwn | 19-20 | |||
| The Dispossessed | 21-22 | |||
| Faerie, Seelie | 23-28 | Seelie Faerie, Faerie Queen, Deceiver, Innocent, Helper, Protector and Trickster | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Faerie, Unseelie | 29-31 | Dark Queen, Living Evil Faerie and Undead Faerie | Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[103] | |
| Halfling, Shadow World | 32-35 | Domain Lord, Slave, and Freedom Fighter | ||
| Minion of the Lost | 36-38 | Halfling Spawn, Masetian Spawn and Orog Spawn | ||
| Seemer | 39-40 | |||
| Seeming Walker | 41-42 | |||
| Shade | 43-46 | |||
| Shadow Steed | 47-48 | |||
| Shadow Warrior | 49-51 | |||
| The Sluagh | 52-53 | |||
| Spectral Awnshegh | 54-55 | |||
| Waff | 56-58 | |||
| Wild Hunt | 59-60 | |||
| Will O'Shadow | 61-63 | |||
Other sources[edit]
This section lists fictional creatures for AD&D 2nd edition from various sources not explicitly dedicated to presenting monsters. Primarily, these are the separate sourcebooks and expansions for the Forgotten Realms, Al-Qadim and other campaign settings produced by TSR.
Spelljammer[edit]
| TSR1049 – Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space Spelljammer campaign setting boxed set contained 11 new creatures in the standard Monstrous Compendium format, on pages 67–86 of the Lorebook of the Void.
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| TSR9280 – Lost Ships (1990) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Spelljammer game accessory Lost Ships, by Ed Greenwood, contained several new creatures on pages 84–96.
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| TSR1065 – The Legend of Spelljammer (1991) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Legend of Spelljammer boxed set added four new creatures on pages 60–64 of The Grand Tour sourcebook.
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The Spelljammer game accessory Krynnspace, by Jean Rabe, contained two new creatures.
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Forgotten Realms[edit]
TSR1060 – Ruins of Undermountain (1991)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms Ruins of Undermountain boxed set included 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beholder (Elder Orb) | Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Lords of Madness (2005) | ||
| Beholder-kin (Death Kiss) | Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lords of Madness (2005), Dragon Compendium, Volume 1 (2005) | ||
| Darktentacles | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Ibrandlin | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Scaladar | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) | ||
| Sharn | Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Anauroch: The Empire of the Shade (2007), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) | ||
| Slithermorph | None | ||
| Snakes, Flying | Races of Faerûn (2003) | Flying Fang and Deathfang | |
| Steel Shadow | None | ||
| Watchghost | Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) |
TSR1066 – Maztica Campaign Set (1991)[edit]
The Maztica Campaign Set boxed set contained 4 new creatures in the standard Monstrous Compendium format, on pages 59–62 of the Maztica Alive booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chac | 59 | |||
| Jagre | 60 | |||
| Kamatlan | 61 | |||
| Plumazotl | 62 |
TSR9326 – The Drow of the Underdark (1991)[edit]
This 128-page softbound book provided additional details on the history, culture and society of the dark elves, and included 9 additional creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format on pages 113–127.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat, Deep | 113-114 | Dragon #90 (1984), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991) (Werebat), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), 1991 Trading Cards Set #383 (Werebat), Night Howlers (1992) (Werebat), Monstrous Manual (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) (Werebat), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Night Hunter, Sinister) | Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister and Werebat | |
| Dragon, Deep | 115-116 | Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #52 (2005), Drow of the Underdark (2007), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Purple Dragon") | ||
| Myrlochar | 117 | Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Pedipalp | 118-119 | Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002) | Large (Schizomida), Huge (Amblypygus) and Giant (Uropygi) | |
| Rothé, Deep | 120-121 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Manual (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001) | ||
| Solifugid | 122 | Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002) | Large, Huge and Giant | |
| Spider, Subterranean | 123-124 | Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Hunting as "Spider, Flying", Watch), Monstrous Manual (1993), City of Splendors (1994) (Watch), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Hairy, Sword), Faiths and Pantheons (2002) (Hairy), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) (Watch) | Hairy, Hunting, Sword and Watch | |
| Spitting Crawler | 125 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001) | ||
| Yochlol | 126-127 | Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995), Villains' Lorebook (1998), Dungeon #84 (2001), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Fiendish Codex I (2006), Demon Queen's Enclave (2008) |
TSR1083 – Menzoberranzan (1992)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms Menzoberranzan boxed set included 7 pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format, bound into the first book of the set (The City) on pages 88–94.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhoon (Illithilich) | 88 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), The Illithiad (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lords of Madness (2005), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #38 (2007) | ||
| Cloaker Lord | 89 | Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Foulwing | 90 | Dragon #197 (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | ||
| Lizard, Subterranean | 91 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Dungeon #94 (2002) | Pack Lizard | |
| Riding Lizard | 92 | Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001) | ||
| Wingless Wonder | 93-94 | Dragon #40 (1980), Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume Four (1998), Secrets of the Magister (2000) | True and Transformed |
TSR1084 – Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms The Ruins of Myth Drannor boxed set included 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aratha (Killer Beetle) | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Baelnorn | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Blazing Bones | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Doomsphere (Ghost Beholder) | Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Electrum Dragon | Dragon #74 (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Fang Dragon | Dragon #134 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #48 (2006), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Gray Dragon") | ||
| Dread | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | ||
| Feystag (Calygraunt) | Dragon #89 (1989) (as "Calygraunt"), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Lythlyx | Dragon #43 (1980), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Magebane | Dragon #140 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Metalmaster (Sword Slug) | Dragon #139 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | ||
| Naga, Bone | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #34, Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Ormyrr | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Windghost | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Xantravar (Stinging Horror) | Dragon #140 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Xaver | Dragon #94 (1985), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) |
TSR1085 – Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2nd edition) boxed set included 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aballin | Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Baneguard | Shadowdale (1989), Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | Direguard | |
| Bonebat | Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | Battlebat | |
| Deepspawn | Dwarves Deep (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | ||
| Dracolich | Dragon #110 (1986), Waterdeep and the North (1987), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Cards #251, Monstrous Manual (1993), 1993 Trading Cards #387, Cult of the Dragon (1998), Draconomicon (2003), Dragon #344 "The Ecology of the Dracolich" (2006), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #31 (2006), Dragon: Monster Ecologies (2007), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Gambado | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Tome of Horrors (2002) | ||
| Gibbering Mouther | Lost Tamoachan (1979), Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #160 "The Ecology of the Gibbering Mouther" (1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #50 (2004), Lords of Madness (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Gibberling | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | ||
| Helmed Horror | Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Dragon #302 (2002), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #37 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Lock Lurker | Dragon #139 (1988), Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000) | ||
| Naga, Dark | Dragon #89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Dragon #261 "The Ecology of the Dark Naga: Fool Me Twice" (1999), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #33 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Nishruu | Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) | ||
| Quaggoth | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #57 (2006), Drow of the Underdark (2007) | ||
| Skum | Polyhedron #67 (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000, 2003) | ||
| Tressym | Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) |
TSR1109 – City of Splendors (1994)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms City of Splendors boxed set included unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curst | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Doppelganger, Greater | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Duhlarkin | |||
| Ghaunadan | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Gulguthydra | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Hakeashar | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Leucrotta, Greater | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Nyth | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Palimpsest | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | ||
| Peltast | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Normal and Greater | |
| Raggamoffyn | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Tatterdemanimal, Common Raggamoffyn, Gutterspite and Shrapnyl | |
| Sewerm | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) | ||
| Shadowrath | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | Lesser and Greater | |
| Watchspider | |||
| Wereshark | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) |
TSR9563 – Powers & Pantheons (1997)[edit]
The Forgotten Realms campaign expansion Powers & Pantheons by Eric L. Boyd contained next to the description of many deities also new creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Minion | 187 | Planescape Campaign Setting (1994) (Minion of Set) | Magical servants of Mulhorandi deities with the ability to shapechange into specific animals. | |
| Elder Eternal Evil | 188-191 | Dendar the Night Serpent, Kezef the Chaos Hound, Ityak-Ortheel, the Elf-Eater | Titanic mythological evil creatures from the Outer Planes related to Abeir-Toril's prehistory | |
| Shade | 192 | Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #126 "The Ecology of the Shade" (1987), Dragon #213 (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Races of Faerûn (2003), Dragon #307 (2003), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) | Humans or demihumans imbued with the essence of the Plane of Shadow |
Dragonlance[edit]
TSR9294 – Dragon's Rest (1990)[edit]
The Dragonlance adventure Dragon's Rest by Rick Swan contained three new fictional creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronolily | 57 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Immense sentient flower whose nectar reveals images of the past, present and future. | |
| Chulcrix | 58 | Gigantic carnivorous worm with two pincers dwelling on the Ethereal plane. | ||
| Gk'lok-Lok | 59 | Tribal creatures consisting of stalk-like tendrils that spend their lives dormant, re-experiencing the lives of dead warriors. |
TSR9334 – Wild Elves (1991)[edit]
The Dragonlance adventure Wild Elves by Scott Bennie contained six new fictional creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curotai | 56 | Kagonesti transformed into six-armed ferocious evil fighter. | ||
| Dragon, Spider | 57 | Dragon-like evil creature with spider-legs and eyes. | ||
| Handmaiden of Takhisis | 58 | Jiathuli | Powerful evil entity with many spell-casting abilities serving Takhisis. | |
| Ice Vampire | 59 | Undead Kagonesti with the ability to manipulate cold and a hunger for the warmth of living creatures. | ||
| Spider Horse | 60 | Predatory hybrid between a spider and a horse. | ||
| Weapon, Living | 61 | Evil spirit animating a melee weapon. |
TSR9344 – Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991)[edit]
The Dragonlance game accessory Taladas: The Minotaurs by Colin McComb contained several new creatures.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children of the Sea | 61 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | Child of the Sea and Accantus | Human-like aquatic race that reproduces with humans. Accanta are wild and aggressive versions of the children of the sea that possess additional powers. |
| Grain Nymph | 62 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) | Cultivated relatives of the nymph associated with farmland | |
| Yrasda | 63 | Aphelka, Thanic and Ushama | Irda-like race closely linked to the sea with the ability to shapechange into a specific sea creature |
TSR9382 – Flint's Axe (1992)[edit]
The Dragonlance adventure Flint's Axe by Tim Beach contained a new creature.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyin | 32 | Adult and larva | 9-foot-tall (2.7 m) grotesque semi-intelligent humanoid predator that can spit acid. |
Al-Qadim[edit]
TSR1077 – Land of Fate (1992)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Land of Fate boxed set contained 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genie of Zakhara, Dao | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Genie of Zakhara, Djinni | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Powerful humanoid air spirit. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[107] | |
| Genie of Zakhara, Efreeti | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Genie of Zakhara, Janni | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1995), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Genie of Zakhara, Marid | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1995), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Giant, Island | |||
| Giant, Ogre | |||
| Roc, Zakharan | Common, Great and Two-Headed | An enormous bird, based on the mythological roc probably of Persian origin, known from Sindbad the Sailor stories.[104] | |
| Yak-Man (Yikaria) | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) |
TSR9366 – Golden Voyages (1992)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Golden Voyages boxed set, by David "Zeb" Cook, contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format, each with a full-page image of the creature described on the back.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coelenite | Coelenite Colony and Mass Colony | Polyp colony with a mass mind, forming vaguely humanoid bodies from coral pieces. | |
| Ogrima | Large evil humanoid resulting from breeding of an ogre and ogre mage. | ||
| Sartani | Up to 20-foot-tall (6.1 m) humanoid with crab-like head, arms and pincers. |
TSR1091 – City of Delights (1993)[edit]
The Al-Qadim City of Delights boxed set contained 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format.
| Creature | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afanc (Gawwar Samakat) | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Afanc and Young Afanc | |
| Al-Jahar | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Cat, Winged | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Lesser and Greater Winged Cat | |
| Crypt Servant | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Genie, Tasked, Administrator | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Genie, Tasked, Harim Servant | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Ogre, Zakharan | |||
| Opinicus | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Parasite | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Bloodring, Ear Seeker, Goldbug, Wizard Lice and Vilirij | |
| Pasari-Niml | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Warrior, Noble and Calipha | |
| Singing Tree | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Sirine | Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Talking Bird | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Tatalla | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | ||
| Vargouille | Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) | ||
| Vermin, Elemental | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) | Air (Duster), Earth (Crawler), Fire (Flameling) and Water (Spitter) Elemental Vermin |
TSR9431 – Assassin Mountain (1993)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Assassin Mountain boxed set contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format. ISBN 1-56076-564-X All of the fictional creatures described in this accessory are included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One, above, and are not reproduced here.
TSR9433 – Secrets of the Lamp (1993)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Secrets of the Lamp boxed set contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format. ISBN 1-56076-647-6 All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in either the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One or the Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix, above, and are not reproduced here.
TSR9440 – Ruined Kingdoms (1994)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Ruined Kingdoms boxed set, by Steven Kurtz, contained an 8-page booklet with non-player characters and monsters.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segarran | 1 | Lesser and Greater | Humanoid with the head and tail of a crocodile and the ability to assume human form; servants of the evil goddess Ragarra. Greater seggaran have additional magical powers and bat's wings. | |
| Serpent | 8 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Herald and Teak | Herald serpent: intelligent, good-aligned messengers of serpent lords. Teak serpent: a 30-ft long constrictor snake. |
TSR9449 – Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994)[edit]
The Al-Qadim Corsairs of the Great Sea boxed set, by Nicky Rea, contained an 8-page booklet with monsters. ISBN 1-56076-867-3 All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two, above, and are not reproduced here.
Planescape[edit]
TSR2600 – Planescape Campaign Setting (1994)[edit]
The Planescape Campaign Setting boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleax | 2-3 | |||
| Astral Searcher | 4-5 | |||
| Barghest | 6-7 | |||
| Cranium Rat | 8-9 | |||
| Dabus | 10-11 | |||
| Magman | 12-13 | |||
| Minion of Set | 14-15 | Powers & Pantheons (1997) (Divine Minion) | Minion of Set and Shadow Priest | |
| Modron | 16-23 | Monodrone, Duodrone, Tridrone, Quadron, Pentadrone, Decaton, Nonaton, Octon, Septon, Hexton, Quinton, Quarton, Tertian, Secundus, Primus and Rogue Unit | ||
| Nic'Epona | 24-25 | |||
| Spirit of the Air | 26-27 | |||
| Vortex | 28-29 | |||
| Yugoloth, Lesser – Marraenoloth | 30-31 |
TSR2603 – Planes of Chaos (1994)[edit]
The Planescape Planes of Chaos boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Lord | 2-3 | Graz'zt and Pazrael | ||
| Asrai | 4-5 | |||
| Bacchae | 6-7 | |||
| Chaos Beast | 8-9 | |||
| Chaos Imp | 10-11 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Fensir | 12-13 | Male, female and young Fensir, Fensir Mage and Rakka | ||
| Howler | 14-15 | |||
| Lillend | 16-17 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Murska | 18-19 | |||
| Oread | 20-21 | Oread and Snowhair | ||
| Ratatosk | 22-23 | |||
| Tanar'ri, Lesser – Armanite | 24-25 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Tanar'ri, Greater – Goristro | 26-27 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Varrangoin (Abyssal Bat) | 28-29 | Lesser (types I-IV) and Greater Varrangoin (types V-VI) | ||
| Viper Tree | 30-31 | Viper Tree and Larval Viper Tree |
TSR2607 – Planes of Law (1995)[edit]
The Planescape Planes of Law boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achaierai | 2-3 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Archon | 4-9 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword and Tome) | Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword, Trumpet, Throne, Tome and Fallen | |
| Baatezu, Lesser – Kocrachon | 10-11 | |||
| Bezekira (Hellcat) | 12-13 | Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Bladeling | 14-15 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Busen | 16-17 | |||
| Formian | 18-19 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Worker, Warrior, Myrmarch and Queen | |
| Gear Spirit | 20-21 | |||
| Kyton | 22-23 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Moigno | 24-25 | |||
| Parai | 26-27 | |||
| Rust Dragon | 28-29 | |||
| Zoveri | 30-31 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) |
TSR2615 – Planes of Conflict (1995)[edit]
The Planescape Planes of Conflict boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeserpent | 2-3 | |||
| Asuras | 4-5 | Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) | Asuras and Rogue Asuras | |
| Buraq | 6-7 | Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) | ||
| Delphon | 8-9 | |||
| Diakk | 10-11 | Varath and Carcene | ||
| Ethyk | 12-13 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Gautiere | 14-15 | |||
| Linqua | 16-17 | |||
| Ni'iath | 18-19 | |||
| Phiuhl | 20-21 | |||
| Quesar | 22-23 | |||
| Slasrath | 24-25 | |||
| Vaath | 26-27 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Warden Beast | 28-29 | Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) | ||
| Yugoloth, Greater – Baernaloth | 30-31 | Baernaloth and Demented |
Dark Sun[edit]
TSR2400 – Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1991)[edit]
The original Dark Sun Boxed Set for the Dark Sun campaign setting contains several pages of monster description in The Wanderer's Journal book, as well as in the A Little Knowledge adventure booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal, Domestic | 85-86 | Erdlu, inix, kank and mekillot | Erdlu: large flightless scaled bird kept for meat and eggs; inix: 16-feet carnivorous lizard used for riding and transport; kank: 8-feet-long black insects kept as mounts and for honey; mekillot: 30-feet-long moundshaped foul-tempered lizards used as caravan beasts | |
| Belgoi | 87 | Belgoi appear human, but with long claws, toothless mouths, and webbed feet. They have a taste for the flesh of intelligent races. | ||
| Braxat | 88 | It is difficult to tell whether the braxat are of mammalian or reptilian stock. Their backs are covered with shells and their heads have a lizard-like shape. But, they walk upright, can speak with a human-like voice, have opposable thumbs, and are warm-blooded. | ||
| Dragon of Tyr | 89 | Fortunately, there is only one dragon in the Tyr region. | ||
| Dune Freak (Anakore) | 90 | A race of dimwitted humanoids with bony, wedge-like heads, small ears, and beady eyes covered by clear membranes to prevent sand from scratching them. | ||
| Gaj | 91 | A psionic horror, though physically it appears as a reptilian beetle six feet long. | ||
| Giant, Athasian | 92 | Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) | Beasthead, desert and plains giant | Beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giants with an animal head; desert: 25ft-tall giants living on desert islands; plains: 25ft-tall giants raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain |
| Gith | 93 | A grotesque race that appear to be a mixture of elf and reptile. | ||
| Jorzhal | 94 | About four feet tall, the jozhal is a small, two-legged reptile with a skinny tail, a long flexible neck, and a narrow snout. | ||
| Silk Wyrm | 95 | A snake with a hard, chitinous shell that measure over 50 feet in length. | ||
| Tembo | 96 | A despicable, furless, tawny-colored beast covered with loose folds of scaly hide. | ||
| Kluzd | 15 | Snake-like reptiles that inhabit mudflats, ten feet long and two to three feet in diameter. They can swallow a grown man whole. | ||
| Wezer | 16 | worker, soldier, brood queen | Enormous flying insects that make underground hives in the desert. |
TSR2432 – City by the Silt Sea (1994)[edit]
The City by the Silt Sea campaign expansion box for the Dark Sun campaign setting by Shane Lacy Hensley contains a 32-page Monstrous Supplement.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absalom (Unique Morg) | 2-3 | High Priest of Dregoth, an undead, mummy-like dray | ||
| Caller in the Darkness | 4-5 | Supernatural storm of trapped spirits that inspires fear and draws in psionicists within its reach | ||
| Dragon Beetle | 6-7 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | 1-foot-long (0.30 m) horned beetle living in groups with a poison dangerous to drakes, dragons and dray | |
| Dray | 8-9 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | Race of tall, lean, draconic humanoids created from humans by Dregoth | |
| Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King | 10-11 | Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995) | Undead Dragon of Tyr, a mighty human sorcerer-psionicist transformed into a dragon-like being | |
| Dwarf, Cursed Dead | 12-13 | Intelligent undead dwarves capable of attaking by shooting their sinews at an opponent | ||
| Kalin | 14-15 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | Kalin and Kalin Rider | 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders. Kalin riders: Elite templar troops of Dregoth |
| Krag | 16-17 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | Undead with special powers related to the element or paraelement that killed it | |
| Kragling | 18-19 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | Lesser and greater | Skeletal undead created and controlled by a krag and associated with that krag's element |
| Pit Snatchers | 20-21 | Elemental-like creature made of smoking tar that tries to drag its victims into the tar pit it lives in | ||
| Sharg | 22-23 | 40-foot water creature resembling a crossbreed between a giant shark and a squid | ||
| Silt Serpent | 24-25 | Normal and giant | Poisonous serpent with psionic sensory powers, inhabiting the shallows of the Silt Sea | |
| Silt Spawn | 26-27 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) | The young of a Silt Horror, this tentacled creature lives in groups in the shallows of the Sea of Silt | |
| Venger | 28-29 | Undead relentlessly seeking to destroy someone who did it a great wrong | ||
| Wall-Walker | 30-31 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) | 5-foot-long (1.5 m), scaled, spider-like subterranean creature using chameleon-like powers and paralytic poison to torment its victims |
TSR2437 – Thri-Kreen of Athas (1995)[edit]
The Dark Sun campaign setting accessory Thri-Kreen of Athas by Tim Beach and Dori Hein contained three monster descriptions.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trin | 125 | Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr | 9-foot-long (2.7 m) moderately intelligent insectoid creatures with four legs and two clawed arms, primitive relatives to thri-kreen | |
| Jalath'gak | 126 | Normal and giant | 13-foot-long (4.0 m) predatory winged insect appearing in swarms | |
| Zik-trin'ak | 127 | Thri-kreen warrior caste enhanced for combat from normal members of their species |
TSR2438 – Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995)[edit]
The expanded and revised Campaign setting boxed set for Dark Sun contained several pages of monster description in The Wanderer's Chronicle booklet.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal, Domestic | 123-124 | Erdlu, inix, kank and mekillot | Erdlu: large flightless scaled bird kept for meat and eggs; inix: 16-feet carnivorous lizard used for riding and transport; kank: 8-feet-long black insects kept as mounts and for honey; mekillot: 30-feet-long moundshaped foul-tempered lizards used as caravan beasts | |
| Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King | 125-125 | City by the Silt Sea (1994) | Undead Dragon of Tyr, a mighty human sorcerer-psionicist transformed into a dragon-like being | |
| Giant, Athasian | 127-128 | Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) | Beasthead, desert and plains giant | Beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giants with an animal head; desert: 25ft-tall giants living on desert islands; plains: 25ft-tall giants raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain |
TSR2444 – The Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996)[edit]
The Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea by Matt Forbeck contained ten pages of descriptions of NPCs and monsters.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin, Athasian | 78-79 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four | ||
| Giant, Crag | 80 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four | ||
| Kreel | 84 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian) | ||
| Lizard Man, Athasian | 87-88 | |||
| Puddingfish | 89 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian) | ||
| Shark, Athasian | 90 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian) | ||
| Skyfish | 91 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian) | ||
| Squark | 92-93 |
Birthright[edit]
TSR3100 – Birthright Campaign Setting (1995)[edit]
Within the Birthright Campaign Setting box were a set of cardsheets, separate from the books. Beyond rules summaries and handy charts, several unique monsters were presented.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon, Cerilian | Card 7 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | A dragon variant unique to this setting, with a breath weapon of a stream of burning venom. | |
| Giant, Cerilian | Card 7 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Forest, Ice | |
| Goblin, Cerilian | Card 8 | Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | ||
| Orog | Card 8 | A subterranean race of miners and warriors that inhabit Cerilia's mountain ranges. | ||
| The Gorgon | Card 9 | One of the awnsheghlien ("Blood of Darkness" in Elven, champions of evil),[119] he is the regent of The Gorgon's Crown in North Anuire. A terribly powerful antagonist of humankind.[119] | ||
| Rhuobhe Manslayer | Card 10 | One of the awnsheghlien, an elf twisted by his hatred and pledge to exterminate all humanity. | ||
| The Seadrake | Card 11 | One of the awnsheghlien, a merchant who transformed into a massive sea serpent over centuries. | ||
| The Spider | Card 12 | One of the awnsheghlien, a goblin who became an arachnoid monster, and regent of The Spiderfell. |
Greyhawk[edit]
TSR11374 – The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999)[edit]
The Greyhawk campaign setting accessory The Scarlet Brotherhood, by Sean Reynolds, contained the descriptions of seven monsters.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredthrall (slave races) | 87-88 | Komazar, Kurg, Rullhow | ||
| Gibbering Mouther, Greater | 89 | Gibberspawn | ||
| Onco | 90 | |||
| Ravenous | 91 | |||
| Su-Monkey | 91 | |||
| Thousandtooth | 93 | |||
| Tolkasazotz (Olman Bat-Vampire) | 94 |
Other sources[edit]
TSR9506 – Chronomancer (1995)[edit]
The Chronomancer game accessory, by Loren Coleman, contained 7 pages of monsters living on Temporal Prime, a fictitious dimension that allows time travel.
All of the fictional creatures described in this accessory were included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three, above, and are not reproduced here.
TSR9569 – The Illithiad (1998)[edit]
The Illithiad game accessory by Bruce R. Cordell, in the Monstrous Arcana series, contained 7 pages of monsters linked to the illithids.
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Brain | 92-93 | 10-foot-diameter (3.0 m) brain with psionic abilities; the center of an illithid community. | ||
| Urophions | 90, 94 | Lords of Madness (2005) | Cross between a roper and an illithid that looks like a rocky outcropping and has hidden tentacles. | |
| Neothelid | 90-91, 95 | Psionics Handbook (2001) | Worm-like creature 10 feet (3.0 m) in diameter and 100 feet (30 m) long with four long tentacles protruding from the lamprey-like maw. | |
| Gohlbrorn | 96 | Dragon Annual #1 (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Bulette, Gohlbrorn) | Subterranean predator; a smaller, more intelligent relative of the bulette. |
Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition[edit]
A new Monster Manual was published in 2000 as part of the core rulebooks for D&D 3rd edition. The monster format was greatly altered to match the new edition. Just like with 1st edition, this edition included a Fiend Folio and Monster Manual II, and debuted many new monsters in various game supplements.
Wizards of the Coast officially discontinued the 3rd Edition line upon the release of a revision, known as version 3.5, in 2003, with the Monster Manual reprinted for the revised edition.
TSR 11552 – Monster Manual (2000)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 15 | Psionic fish-like amphibian found in underwater lakes and rivers capable of enslaving other creatures. | ||
| Achaierai | 15–16 | Fiend Folio (1981) | Large, flightless bird. Evil and intelligent, it originates from the plane of Acheron. | |
| Allip | 16 | Undead spirit of someone driven to madness and suicide. Looks as it did in life, but with features distorted by madness. | ||
| Animated object | 17–18 | Mundane object animated by magic. | ||
| Ankheg | 18 | Large, burrowing creature with mandibles and a chitinous shell capable of spitting acid. | ||
| Aranea | 19 | Intelligent giant spider capable of changing forms and of utilising sorcerous magic. | ||
| Arrowhawk | 19–20 | Bird-like creature from the Elemental Plane of Air. | ||
| Assassin vine | 20–21 | Plant that strangles passers-by. | ||
| Athach | 21 | Very large and strong biped with a third arm on its chest. | ||
| Azer | 22 | Monster Manual II (1983) | Flaming dwarf from the Elemental Plane of Fire. | |
| Barghest | 22–23 | Monster Manual II (1983) | Lawful evil outsider that changes from the form of a large goblin to that of a wolf. | |
| Basilisk | 23–24 | Reptilian monster that petrifies opponents with a gaze. | ||
| Behir | 24 | 40-foot-long (12 m), snake-like monster with very hard scales capable of shooting lightning from its mouth. | ||
| Beholder | 25 | Monster Manual I (1977) | Floating orb with a single eye in its center, a large mouth and ten smaller eyes on stalks capable of several magical effects. | |
| Belker | 26 | Planescape Monstrous Compendium III (1998) | Evil air elemental that resemble a demon in the form of smoke. | |
| Blink dog | 26 | Intelligent, lawful good canine with the ability to teleport. | ||
| Bodak | 27 | Undead creature created when someone is destroyed by the touch of absolute evil. | ||
| Bugbear | 27–28 | Large, aggressive goblin. | ||
| Bulette | 28 | 20-foot-long (6.1 m) quadrupedal predator known as a "landshark" covered in bluish plates and scales. | ||
| Carrion crawler | 29 | Subterranean scavenger able to paralyze opponents with its tentacles. | ||
| Celestial | 29–33 | Any one of a number of creatures from a plane of good. Lantern archon, hound archon, avoral (guardinal), ghaele (eladrin), trumpet archon, astral deva, planetar and solar listed. | ||
| Centaur | 33–34 | Reclusive creature from woodland with the body and legs of a horse attached to the torso and upper body of a humanoid. | ||
| Chaos beast | 34–35 | Monster from a chaotic plane with an ever-changing form and the ability to turn other creatures to formless goo. | ||
| Chimera | 35 | Monster with the hindquarters of a goat, forequarters of a lion, wings of a dragon and heads of all three. | ||
| Choker | 36 | Subterranean predatory aberration of a humanoid shape with long limbs that grabs and strangles prey. | ||
| Chuul | 36–37 | Amphibious aberration that appears to be a cross between a crustacean, an insect and a snake. | ||
| Cloaker | 37–38 | Intelligent creature of chaotic neutral alignment resembling a black cloak. | ||
| Cockatrice | 38 | Cross between a lizard, cockerel and bat able to turn flesh to stone. | ||
| Couatl | 38–39 | Lawful good, highly intelligent creature resembling a winged snake. Worshipped in regions it inhabits. | ||
| Darkmantle | 39 | Cave dwelling creature that resembles a stalagmite when at rest. Able to create magical darkness, it defeats enemies by engulfing and constricting them. | ||
| Delver | 39–40 | Aberration that lives deep underground and feeds on rock. | ||
| Demon | 41–47 | Any one of many types of chaotic evil outsiders from the plane of the Abyss. Includes the sub-type of tanar'ri demons. | ||
| Destrachan | 47 | |||
| Devil | 48–53 | |||
| Devourer | 53–54 | Very large undead creature found on the Astral and Ethereal planes. Appears to be a large skeleton with strands of flesh and a tiny figure trapped in the ribcage. | ||
| Digester | 54 | Fast moving creature resembling a predatory dinosaur that can spit acid. | ||
| Dinosaur | 55–56 | Any of several real-world dinosaurs. Listed are deinonychus, elasmosaurus, megaraptor, triceratops and tyrannosaurus. | ||
| Dire animal | 56–59 | Larger and more aggressive versions of an ordinary animal. Listed animals are rat, weasel, badger, bat, ape, wolverine, wolf, boar, lion, bear, tiger and shark. | ||
| Displacer beast | 59–60 | Savage yet stealthy predator resembling a puma with six legs and tentacles growing from its shoulders. | ||
| Doppelganger | A humanoid shape-changer race infiltrating society for its own convenience | |||
| Dragon | 61–76 | Any of five chromatic (evil) or five metallic (good) intelligent winged lizards that grow to be very large and powerful. | ||
| Dragon turtle | 76–77 | A type of steam-breathing dragon with the shell of a giant turtle. Lives primarily in the open seas. | ||
| Dragonne | 77 | A relatively small, leonine-like dragon type. Its breath weapon (contrary to traditional dragons) is its loud roar. | ||
| Drider | 78 | A drow mage or cleric outcast transformed into a hideous centauroid spider-creature by the power of the goddess Lolth. | ||
| Dryad | 78–79 | A human-like female tree spirit. | ||
| Dwarf | 79–81 | |||
| Elemental | 81–85 | |||
| Elf | 85–87 | |||
| Ethereal filcher | 87 | |||
| Ethereal marauder | 88 | |||
| Ettercap | 88–89 | A goblinoid creature with poisonous fangs and a certain affinity with spiders, particularly giant ones. | ||
| Ettin | 89–90 | A double-headed giant-like creature distantly related to orcs. | ||
| Formian | 90–92 | |||
| Frost worm | 92–93 | |||
| Fungus | 93–94 | Shrieker and Violet fungus | ||
| Gargoyle | 94 | |||
| Genie | 94–96 | |||
| Ghoul | 97 | |||
| Giant | 98–102 | |||
| Giant eagle | 102–103 | |||
| Giant owl | 103 | |||
| Gibbering mouther | 104 | |||
| Girallon | 104–105 | 3.5 edition revised Monster Manual (2003), fourth edition Monster Manual (2010)[120] | An eight-foot tall gorilla with four arms and white fur | |
| Gnoll | 105–106 | |||
| Gnome | 106–107 | |||
| Goblin | 107–108 | |||
| Golem | 108–111 | Divided into several types: flesh, clay, stone, and iron golem | ||
| Gorgon | 111 | |||
| Gray render | 112 | The gray render appeared in the third edition Monster Manual (2000),[121] and in the 3.5 revised Monster Manual (2003).[122] The gray render appeared in the fourth edition Monster Manual 2 (2009).[123] | A gray render is a big, bulky, bulbous creature which stands 9 feet tall, despite a hunched posture, and 4 feet wide and long. It has a short tail, and a bullet-shaped head with six small, yellow eyes. | |
| Grick | 112–113 | |||
| Griffon | 113–114 | |||
| Grimlock | 114 | A blind, savage humanoid cave-dwelling race | ||
| Hag | 115–116 | Divided into several types: sea hag, annis, and green hag | ||
| Halfling | 116–117 | |||
| Harpy | 117–118 | |||
| Hell hound | 118 | |||
| Hippogriff | 118–119 | |||
| Hobgoblin | 119–120 | |||
| Homunculus | 120–121 | |||
| Howler | 121 | |||
| Hydra | 121–123 | May possess anything between five to twelve heads | ||
| Invisible stalker | 123 | |||
| Kobold | 123–124 | |||
| Kraken | 124–125 | |||
| Krenshar | 125 | |||
| Kuo-toa | 125–126 | |||
| Lamia | 126–127 | |||
| Lammasu | 127 | |||
| Lillend | 128 | |||
| Lizardfolk | 128–129 | |||
| Locathah | 129–130 | |||
| Magmin | 130 | |||
| Manticore | 130–131 | |||
| Medusa | 131 | |||
| Mephit | 132–134 | Air, Dust, Earth, Fire, Ice, Magma, Ooze, Salt, Steam and Water | ||
| Merfolk | 135 | |||
| Mimic | 135–136 | |||
| Mind flayer | 136–137 | |||
| Minotaur | 137 | |||
| Mohrg | 137–138 | |||
| Mummy | 138 | |||
| Naga | 138–140 | Water, Spirit, Dark and Guardian | ||
| Night hag | 140 | |||
| Nightmare | 140–141 | |||
| Nightshade | 141–143 | Nightwing, Nightwalker and Nightcrawler | ||
| Nymph | 143 | |||
| Ogre | 144 | Ogre and Ogre Mage | ||
| Ooze | 145–146 | Gray Ooze, Gelatinous Cube, Ochre Jelly and Black Pudding | ||
| Orc | 146–147 | |||
| Otyugh | 147–148 | |||
| Owlbear | 148 | |||
| Pegasus | 148–149 | |||
| Phantom fungus | 149 | |||
| Phase spider | 150 | |||
| Phasm | 150–151 | |||
| Planetouched | 151–152 | Aasimar and Tiefling | ||
| Pseudodragon | 152 | |||
| Purple worm | 152–153 | |||
| Rakshasa | 153–154 | |||
| Rast | 154 | |||
| Ravid | 154–155 | |||
| Remorhaz | 155 | |||
| Roc | 156 | |||
| Roper | 156–157 | |||
| Rust monster | 157 | |||
| Sahuagin | 157–158 | |||
| Salamander | 159–160 | Flamebrother, Average and Noble Salamander | ||
| Satyr | 160 | |||
| Sea lion | 160–161 | |||
| Shadow | 161 | |||
| Shadow mastiff | 162 | |||
| Shambling mound | 162–163 | |||
| Shield guardian | 163–164 | |||
| Shocker lizard | 164 | |||
| Skeleton | 165 | Tiny, small, medium-size, large, huge, gargantuan and colossal | ||
| Skum | 166 | |||
| Slaad | 166–169 | Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Death | ||
| Spectre | 169–170 | |||
| Sphinx | 170–171 | Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx and Hieracosphinx | ||
| Spider eater | 171–172 | |||
| Sprite | 172–173 | grig, nixie, and pixie | ||
| Stirge | 173–174 | |||
| Tarrasque | 174–175 | |||
| Tendriculos | 175 | |||
| Thoqqua | 175–176 | |||
| Titan | 176 | |||
| Tojanida | 177 | Juvenile, adult and elder | ||
| Treant | 178 | |||
| Triton | 178–179 | |||
| Troglodyte | 179 | |||
| Troll | 180 | |||
| Umber hulk | 180–181 | |||
| Unicorn | 181 | |||
| Vampire spawn | 182 | |||
| Vargouille | 182–183 | |||
| Wight | 183 | |||
| Will-o'-wisp | 183–184 | |||
| Winter wolf | 184 | |||
| Worg | 184–185 | |||
| Wraith | 185–186 | |||
| Wyvern | 186 | |||
| Xill | 187 | |||
| Xorn | 187–188 | Minor, average and elder | ||
| Yeth hound | 188–189 | |||
| Yrthak | 189 | |||
| Yuan-ti | 190–191 | Pureblood, halfblood and abomination | ||
| Zombie | 191–192 | Tiny, small, medium-size, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal | ||
| Ape | 193 | |||
| Baboon | 193 | |||
| Badger | 193 | |||
| Bat | 193–194 | |||
| Bear, black | 193–194 | |||
| Bear, brown | 193–194 | |||
| Bear, polar | 194 | |||
| Bison | 194 | |||
| Boar | 194 | |||
| Camel | 194–195 | |||
| Cat | 195 | |||
| Cheetah | 195 | |||
| Crocodile | 195–196 | Normal and giant | ||
| Dog | 195–196 | |||
| Dog, riding | 196 | |||
| Donkey | 196 | |||
| Eagle | 196 | |||
| Elephant | 196–197 | |||
| Hawk | 196–197 | |||
| Horse | 196–197 | Heavy and light horse, heavy and light warhorse. | ||
| Leopard | 197–198 | |||
| Lion | 198 | |||
| Lizard | 198 | Normal and giant | ||
| Monkey | 198–199 | |||
| Mule | 198–199 | |||
| Octopus | 199 | Normal and giant | ||
| Owl | 199 | |||
| Pony | 199–200 | Pony and War pony | ||
| Porpoise | 200 | |||
| Rat | 200–201 | |||
| Raven | 200–201 | |||
| Rhinoceros | 200–201 | |||
| Shark | 200–201 | Medium, large and huge | ||
| Snake | 200–202 | Normal and giant constrictor, and tiny, medium-size, large and huge viper | ||
| Squid | 200–202 | Normal and giant | ||
| Tiger | 203 | |||
| Toad | 203 | |||
| Weasel | 203 | |||
| Whale | 203–204 | Baleen, Cachalot and Orca | ||
| Wolf | 204 | |||
| Wolverine | 204 | |||
| Giant ant | 205 | Worker, Soldier and Queen | ||
| Giant bee | 205–206 | |||
| Giant beetle | 205–206 | Bombardier, Fire and Stag | ||
| Giant praying mantis | 206–207 | |||
| Giant wasp | 206–207 | |||
| Monstrous centipede | 206–208 | Tiny, small, medium-size, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal | ||
| Monstrous scorpion | 207–209 | Tiny, small, medium-size, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal | ||
| Monstrous spider | 208–210 | Tiny, small, medium-size, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal | ||
| Celestial creatures | 211 | Template; sample celestial creature is a celestial lion | ||
| Fiendish creatures | 211–212 | Template; sample fiendish creature is a dire rat | ||
| Ghost | 212–213 | Template; sample ghost is a 5th-level human fighter | ||
| Half-celestial | 213–214 | Template; sample half-celestial is a unicorn | ||
| Half-dragon | 214–215 | Template; sample half-dragon is an ogre | ||
| Half-fiend | 215–216 | Template; sample half-fiend is a medusa | ||
| Lich | 216–217 | Template; sample lich is an 11th-level human wizard | ||
| Lycanthrope | 217–221 | werebear, wereboar, wererat, weretiger, and werewolf | ||
| Vampire | 221–222 | Template; sample creature is a fifth-level human fighter |
WTC 11832 – Monster Compendium – Monsters of Faerûn (2001)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarakocra | 11 | |||
| Aballin | 11–12 | |||
| Abishai | 12–14 | White, Black, Green, Red and Blue | Baatezu subraces | |
| Alaghi | 14–15 | |||
| Asabi | 15–16 | Asabi and Stingtail | ||
| Banedead | 16–17 | |||
| Baneguard | 17 | Baneguard and Direguard | ||
| Banelar | 18 | |||
| Bat, Deep | 18–20 | Bonebat, Night Hunter and Sinister | ||
| Beast of Malar | 20–21 | Hunting Panther, Claw Slayer and Bat Form | ||
| Beholder Mage | 21–22 | A prestige class for beholders | ||
| Beholderkin, Death Kiss | 22–23 | |||
| Beholderkin, Eyeball | 23–24 | |||
| Beholderkin, Gouger | 24 | |||
| Bullywug | 25 | |||
| Chitine | 26 | |||
| Choldrith | 27 | |||
| Chosen One | 27–28 | |||
| Cloaker Lord | 28–29 | |||
| Crawling Claw | 29–30 | |||
| Darkenbeast | 30–31 | |||
| Dark Tree | 31–32 | |||
| Deepspawn | 32–33 | Deepspawn and Spawn | ||
| Demon, Ghour | 33–34 | |||
| Demon, Yochlol | 34–35 | |||
| Doppelganger, Greater | 35–36 | |||
| Dragon | 36–38 | |||
| -- Brown Dragon | 38–40 | |||
| -- Deep Dragon | 40–41 | |||
| -- Fang Dragon | 41–42 | |||
| -- Shadow Dragon | 42–44 | |||
| -- Song Dragon | 44–45 | |||
| Dragonkin | 45–46 | |||
| Dread Warrior | 46–47 | |||
| Dwarf, Faerûnian | 47–48 | Artic, Gold, Shield and Wild Dwarves, Duergar and Urdunnir | ||
| Firenewt | 48–49 | |||
| Ghaunadan | 49 | |||
| Giant | 50–51 | Fog and Phaerlin | ||
| Giant Strider | 51–52 | |||
| Gibberling | 52 | |||
| Goblin, Dekanter | 53 | |||
| Golem, Gemstone | 53–56 | Ruby, Emerald and Diamond | ||
| Golem, Thayan | 56 | |||
| Green Warder | 57 | |||
| Groundling | 57–58 | |||
| Gulguthydra | 58–59 | |||
| Half-fiend, Draegloth | 59 | |||
| Helmed horror | 60 | |||
| Hybsil | 61 | |||
| Ibrandlin | 62 | |||
| Ice Serpent | 62–63 | |||
| Leucrotta | 63–64 | |||
| Malaugrym | 64–65 | |||
| Meazel | 65–66 | |||
| Myrlochar | 66–67 | |||
| Nishruu | 67–68 | |||
| Nyth | 68–69 | |||
| Peryton | 69 | |||
| Phaerimm | 70 | |||
| Planetouched, Genasi | 71–72 | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | ||
| Planetouched, Tiefling | 72–74 | Fey'ri and Tanarukk | ||
| Pterafolk | 74 | |||
| Quaggoth | 75 | |||
| Shalarin | 76 | |||
| Sharn | 76–78 | |||
| Siv | 78 | |||
| Spectral Panther | 79 | |||
| Spider, Subterranean | 79–80 | Hairy and Sword | ||
| Stinger | 80–81 | |||
| Tall Mouther | 81–82 | |||
| Tomb Tapper | 82–83 | |||
| Unicorn, Black | 83–84 | |||
| Wemic | 84 | |||
| Zombie, Tyrantfog | 85 | |||
| Beast of Xvim | 85–87 | Template; sample creature is a hell hound beast of Xvim | ||
| Curst | 87–88 | Template; sample creature is a 5th-level human fighter curst | ||
| Ghost | 88–89 | Template; sample creatures are the doomsphere, ghost dragon, spectral harpist, watchghost and Zhentarim spirit | ||
| Lich | 89–90 | Template; sample creatures are the alhoon (illithilich) and banelich | ||
| Lich, Good | 90 | Lost Ships (1990) (Archlich) | Template; sample creatures are the archlich and baelnorn | |
| Lycanthrope | 91–93 | Template; sample creatures are the werebat, werecrocodile, wereshark, lythari and werecat | ||
| Revenant | 93–94 | Template; sample creature is a 7th-level elven sorcerer revenant | ||
| Yuan-ti | 94–96 | Template; sample creatures are a 5th-level human rogue tainted one and a 5th-level human rogue broodguard |
WTC 11835 – Psionics Handbook (2001)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Construct (1st through 9th Level) | 140–142 | Construct of raw ectoplasm that can be molded to any form by the summoner (defaults to a roughly humanoid form). | ||
| Blue | 142–143 | A blue-skinned goblin that is somewhat smaller than an average goblin. | ||
| Brain Mole | 143–144 | Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991) | Small rodent that is virtually identical to its common relative. | |
| Caller in Darkness | 144 | A swirling mist that contains tens of horror-struck humanoid faces. | ||
| Cerebrilith | 145 | Humanoid in shape, roughly 8 feet (2.4 m) tall with an elongated skull that joins with its hunched back. | ||
| Crysmal | 146 | Monster Manual II (1983) | Crystalline scorpion-like body with 6–8 legs and a sharp stinger. | |
| Folugub | 146–147 | A beetle creature roughly 6 feet (1.8 m) long and 180 pounds. | ||
| Githyanki | 147–148 | Fiend Folio (1981) | Humanoid with gaunt features, yellowed skin, and jet black hair. | |
| Githzerai | 149 | Fiend Folio (1981) | Humanoid with gaunt features, skin of yellow-green, and clawed fingers. | |
| Intellect Devourer | 150 | Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991) | A brain-shaped body supported by four legs with clawed feet. | |
| Neothelid | 150–151 | The Illithiad (1998) | Worm-like creature 10 feet (3.0 m) in diameter and 100 feet (30 m) long with four long tentacles protruding from the lamprey-like maw. | |
| Phthisic | 151–152 | Warped resemblance of the individual from which it was spawned, standing roughly 10 feet (3.0 m) tall with spines, sharp teeth, and claws. | ||
| Psion-Killer | 152–153 | A crystal golem that is roughly 10 feet (3.0 m) tall and 2,500 pounds. | ||
| Puppeteer | 153 | Small brown-colored leech lacking limbs or sensory organs. | ||
| Temporal Filcher | 154 | Four armed, one legged creature with thick torso, neck, and head which has a single horn. | ||
| Thought Eater | 154–155 | Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991) | A skeleton with scraps of flesh resembling a large feline but with claws and skull resembling a bird of prey. | |
| Udoroot | 155–156 | Carnivorous plant consisting of a large bulb below the surface and six 'crowns' resembling sun flowers above the surface. |
WTC 11836 – Forgotten Realms – Campaign Setting (2001)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal | 308–309 | Pack and Riding Lizard, Spitting Crawler, Two-headed Adder, Winged Viper, and Tressym | ||
| Beholder, Death Tyrant | 309–310 | |||
| Dracolich | 310–312 | Template | ||
| Gargoyle, Kir-Lanan | 312–313 | |||
| Rothé | 313–314 | Deep, Ghost and Surface | ||
| Shade | 314–315 | Template; sample creature is Leevoth, a 3rd-level wizard/8th-level fighter shade |
WTC 11850 – Manual of the Planes (2001)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Dreadnought | 159–160 | |||
| Bariaur | 161 | |||
| Celestial | 162–164 | Two varieties listed below. | ||
| --Firre (Eladrins) | 162–164 | |||
| --Leonal (Guardinal) | 162–164 | |||
| Demon | 164–166 | Three varieties listed below. | ||
| --Uridezu (Tanar'ri) | 164–166 | |||
| --Armanite (Tanar'ri) | 164–166 | |||
| --Goristro (Tanar'ri) | 164–166 | |||
| Devil | 166–168 | Two varieties listed below. | ||
| --Spinagon (Baatezu) | 166–168 | |||
| --Narzugon (Baatezu) | 166–168 | |||
| Energon | 168–169 | Two varieties listed below. | ||
| --Xag-Ya | 168–169 | |||
| --Xeg-Yi | 168–169 | |||
| Ephemera | 169–172 | Three varieties listed below. | ||
| --Dusk Beast | 169–172 | |||
| --Ecalypse | 169–172 | |||
| --Umbral Banyan | 169–172 | |||
| Genie | 172–174 | Two varieties listed below. | ||
| --Dao | 172–174 | |||
| --Marid | 172–174 | |||
| Githyanki | 174–176 | |||
| Githzerai | 176 | |||
| Inevitable | 176–179 | Three varieties listed below. | ||
| --Zelekhut | 176–179 | |||
| --Kolyarut | 176–179 | |||
| --Marut | 176–179 | |||
| Mercane | 179–180 | |||
| Paraelemental | 180–185 | Varieties include: Ice, Magma, Ooze, and Smoke. Levels include: Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Greater, and Elder. | ||
| Yugoloth | 185–188 | |||
| --Canoloth | 185–188 | |||
| --Mezzoloth | 185–188 | |||
| --Nycaloth | 185–188 | |||
| --Ultroloth | 185–188 | |||
| Half-Elemental | 188–190 | Template | ||
| Shadow Creatures | 190–191 | Template | ||
| Elemental Creatures | 191–196 | Template | ||
| Wood Element Creatures | 196–197 | Template | ||
| Axiomatic Creatures | 197–198 | Template | ||
| Anarchic Creatures | 198–199 | Template | ||
| Petitioner | 199–200 | Template |
WTC 12015 – Oriental Adventures (2001)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajang | 145–146 | Evil nature spirit that resembles a short, fat humanoid with claw-like hands and feet. | ||
| Bakemono | 146 | |||
| Bisan | 147 | |||
| Bog Hag | 147–148 | |||
| Buso, Tigbanua | 148–149 | |||
| Centipede, Spirit | 149–150 | |||
| Doc Cu'o'c | 151 | |||
| Dokufu | 151–152 | |||
| Dragon, Lung | 152–163 | Any of eight powerful and intelligent spirit creatures of various forms based on their 'elemental' types (listed below). | ||
| – Yu Lung (Carp Dragon) | 152–155 | Body of a large carp with reptilian head and forearms and a beard. Juvenile form of all lung dragons. | ||
| – Chiang Lung (River Dragon) | 152–154, 155–156 | Long, eel-like body with four short limbs ending in webbed feet and has multicolored beard and long horns. | ||
| – Li Lung (Earth Dragon) | 152–154, 156–157 | Body of a lion with a humanoid face and wings with long, peacock-like feathers. | ||
| – Lung Wang (Sea Dragon) | 152–154, 157–158 | Body of a turtle with fin-like appendages and a reptilian head, whiskers, and horns. | ||
| – Pan Lung (Coiled Dragon) | 152–154, 158–159 | Long, thin, multicolored reptilian body with a vibrant mane and dark whiskers. | ||
| – Shen Lung (Spirit Dragon) | 152–154, 159–161 | Reptilian body with clawed feet, spike-covered tail, spined back, and with two horns on the top of the head. | ||
| – T'ien Lung (Celestial Dragon) | 152–154, 161–162 | Long, serpentine body that wraps about itself, brightly colored mane and whiskers and golden beard. | ||
| – Tun Mi Lung (Typhoon Dragon) | 152–154, 162–163 | Resembles a multicolored salamander with a large mouth and sharp clawed feet. | ||
| Gaki | 163–165 | Undead spirits of mortals who must serve punishment for their actions. Types: Jiki-niku-gaki (commoners), Shikki-gaki (healers), Shinen-gaki (soldiers), Jiki-ketsu-gaki (shamans, monks). | ||
| Ghost | 165–166 | Adaptation of standard ghosts to an oriental campaign. Also, brief descriptions of Akikage (ninja assassin), Chu-u (legless ghost), Con-tinh (maiden), Hanging Ghost (ghost of a suicide), Kuei (unavenged spirit), and Ubume (death during childbirth). | ||
| Hannya | 166–167 | Upper body of an old woman with forked tongue, lower body of a serpent. | ||
| Hebi-No-Onna | 167–168 | Attractive human female clad with many gemstones and with snakes hidden within their sleeves. | ||
| Hengeyokai | 168 | Shapeshifter that can be in animal, half-animal half-human, or human forms. | ||
| Hopping Vampire | 169 | Body of a poorly buried individual that returns to semi-life. Remains partially rigid and must 'hop' to move. | ||
| Kappa | 169–170 | Short, stooped humanoid with a turtle shell for a back, webbed and clawed feet and hands, green skin, and an indentation on the top of the head that holds a small amount of lake water. | ||
| Ki-Rin | 170–171 | Resembles a unicorn with gold scales and a thick mane. | ||
| Korobokuru | 171–172 | Wild and unkempt oriental dwarves that resemble their common counterparts. | ||
| Mamono | 172 | Shapeshifter that appear skinless with a single eye in their forehead, long razor-like blades for arms and a large mouth in their abdomen in their natural form. | ||
| Naga, Shinomen | 172–175 | Human head and body with a serpentine tail in place of legs. Includes five bloodlines: Greensnake, Chameleon, Asp, Cobra, and Constrictor. | ||
| Nat | 175–177 | Lesser spirit that appears like a short humanoid with bright skin, long claws, dark hair, and fangs. Includes Einsaung Nat, Hkum Yeng Nat, and Lu Nat subtypes. | ||
| Nature Spirit | 177–178 | In natural form appears like a piece of nature (rock, tree, etc.). Commonly seen in humanoid form. | ||
| Nezumi | 178–179 | Appear like giant rats that walk on their hind legs. | ||
| Oni | 179–180 | Any of three varieties of giant humanoids with animal features (listed below). | ||
| – Common Oni | 179–180 | 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and extremely muscular, covered with coarse hair and with long fangs and horns. | ||
| – Go-Zu Oni | 179–180 | Slightly larger than Common Oni but with the head of a bull. | ||
| – Me-Zu Oni | 179–180 | 10 feet (3.0 m) tall and 1000 pounds with the head of a horse. | ||
| Oni, Shadowlands | 181–188 | Any of twelve varieties of evil outsiders (listed below). | ||
| – Haino no Oni | 181–182 | |||
| – Ashi no Oni | 181–182 | |||
| – Sanru no Oni | 181–182 | |||
| – Kamu no Oni | 181–184 | |||
| – Shikibu no Oni | 181, 183–184 | |||
| – Ugulu no Oni | 181, 183–184 | |||
| – Akuma no Oni | 181, 184–185 | |||
| – Kyoso no Oni | 181, 185–186 | |||
| – Yattoko no Oni | 181, 185–186 | |||
| – Byoko no Oni | 181, 186–187 | |||
| – Gekido no Oni | 181, 187–188 | |||
| – Tsuburu no Oni | 181, 187–188 | |||
| Onikage | 188–189 | |||
| Pennagogolan | 189–190 | |||
| Rokuro-Kubi | 190–191 | |||
| Shirokinu-Katsukami | 191–192 | |||
| Spirit Folk | 192–193 | |||
| Tako | 193 | |||
| Tasloi | 193–194 | |||
| Tengu | 194–195 | |||
| Toad, Giant | 195–197 | |||
| Tsuno | 197–198 | |||
| Wang-Liang | 198–199 | |||
| Yeti | 199–200 | |||
| Yuki-On-Na | 200 |
WTC 88158 – Savage Species (2003)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feral Creature | 115–116 | Template to be added to any corporeal humanoid or monstrous humanoid. A sample Feral Minotaur is described. | ||
| Gelatinous Creature | 116–118 | Template to be added to any living creature except an ooze. A sample Gelatinous Brown Bear is described. | ||
| Ghost Brute | 118–120 | Template to be added to any animal, magical beast, or plant with a Charisma score below 8. A sample Ghost Hound is described. | ||
| Incarnate Construct | 120–121 | Template to be added to any construct creature with a humanoid form. A sample Incarnate Stone Golem is described. | ||
| Insectile Creature | 121–122 | Template to be added to any giant, humanoid, or monstrous humanoid. A sample Insectile Ogre is described. | ||
| Monstrous Beast | 122–124 | Template to be added to any animal or vermin. A sample Monstrous Stag Beetle is described. | ||
| Multiheaded Creature | 124–126 | Template to be added to any corporeal creature that has a discernible head. A sample Multiheaded Hell Hound is described. | ||
| Mummified Creature | 126–128 | Template to be added to any corporeal animal, giant, or humanoid. A sample Mummified Ogre is described. | ||
| Reptilian Creature | 128–129 | Template to be added to any humanoid, monstrous humanoid, or giant. A sample Reptilian Bugbear is described. | ||
| Spectral Creature | 129- | Template to be added to any aberration, animal, dragon, giant, humanoid, magical beast, or monstrous humanoid. A sample Spectral Cloaker is described. | ||
| Symbiotic Creature | 131–132 | Template to be added to any two living creatures of the following types: animal, humanoid, plant, or vermin. One of the two must be two size categories smaller than the other. A sample Symbiosis of a Bugbear and a Stirge is described. | ||
| Tauric Creature | 132–133 | Template combining one small or medium corporeal humanoid or monstrous humanoid and one medium or large corporeal animal, magical beast, or vermin with four or more legs. A sample Tauric of a Griffon and Hobgoblin is described. | ||
| Umbral Creature | 134–135 | Template to be added to any aberration, animal, dragon, giant, humanoid, magical beast, or monstrous humanoid. A sample Umbral Ettin is described. | ||
| Wight | 136–137 | Template to be added to any humanoid. A sample Troglodyte Wight is described. | ||
| Winged Creature | 137–138 | Template to be added to any animal, giant, humanoid, monstrous humanoid, or vermin. A sample Winged Dog is described. | ||
| Wraith | 138–140 | Template to be added to any humanoid. A sample Kobold Wraith is described. | ||
| Yuan-Ti | 140–142 | The "Tainted One" and "Broodguard" templates may be added to any human. A sample Yuan-Ti Tainted One is described. | ||
| Anthropomorphic Animal | 214–215 | Template to be added to any non-dire animal. A sample Anthropomorphic Donkey is described. | ||
| Desmodu | 218–220 | |||
| Loxo | 221 | |||
| Thri-Kreen | 222 |
WTC 88159 – Arms and Equipment Guide (2003)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Buckler | 15 | |||
| Climbdog | 76–77 | |||
| Thudhunter | 77–78 | |||
| Axebeak | 83–84 | |||
| Hippocampus | 84 | |||
| Equine Golem | 87–88 | |||
| Zaratan | 88–89 | |||
| Soarwhale | 89 | |||
| Giant Dragonfly | 90–91 | |||
| Giant Firefly | 91 | |||
| Jade Locust | 133 |
WTC 88161 – Book of Vile Darkness (2002)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demon | 169–174 | Mane (Tanar'ri), Rutterkin (Tanar'ri), Bar-Igura (Tanar'ri), Babau (Tanar'ri), Shadow Demon, and Chasme (Tanar'ri). | ||
| Devil | 175–177 | Kocrachon (Baatezu) and Ghargatula (Baatezu). | ||
| Eye of Fear and Flame | 177 | |||
| Kython | 178–181 | Broodling, Juvenile Kython, Adult Kython, Impaler, Slaymaster, and Slaughterking | ||
| Vaath | 182 | |||
| Vilewight | 183 | |||
| Bone Creature | 184–185 | Template to be added to any nonundead, corporeal creature with a skeletal system. A sample Bone Bugbear Rogue is described. | ||
| Corpse Creature | 185 | Template to be added to any nonundead, nonconstruct, nonplant corporeal creature. A sample Corpse Human Barbarian is described. | ||
| Corrupted Creature | 186 | Template to be added to any corporeal creature that is not an outsider. A sample Corrupted Wolf is described. |
WTC 88165 – Deities And Demigods (2002)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclops | 132–133 | Giant humanoid notable for a single eye in the forehead; from the Olympian pantheon. | ||
| Faun | 133–134 | Woodland humanoid of the Olympian pantheon. | ||
| Minion of Set | 158–159 | Warrior servant of the evil god Set from the Pharaonic pantheon. | ||
| Mummy, Greater | 159–161 | Template added to a humanoid character. Also includes a sample Greater Mummy. | ||
| Einherjar | 199–200 | Fallen warrior chosen to fight at the time of Ragnarok. | ||
| Valkyries | 200–201 | Quasi-deity female warrior of the Asgardian pantheon. |
WTC 88169 – Epic Level Handbook (2002)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abomination | 157–169 | The unwanted offspring of a deity and another being. Immortal, spiteful, destructive creatures of immense power. | ||
| Behemoth | 169 | Eagle and Gorilla | ||
| Brachyurus | 170 | |||
| Colossus | 170–174 | Flesh, Iron and Stone | ||
| Demilich | 174–177 | |||
| Devastation vermin | 177–179 | Beetle, Centipede, Scorpion and Spider | ||
| Dragon, advanced | 179–181 | |||
| Dragon, epic | 181–186 | Force and Prismatic | ||
| Elemental, primal | 186–189 | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | ||
| Genius loci | 190–191 | |||
| Gibbering orb | 191–192 | |||
| Gloom | 192–193 | |||
| Golem | 193–195 | Adamantine and Mithral | ||
| Ha-naga | 195 | |||
| Hagunemnon (protean) | 196–197 | |||
| Hoary hunter | 197–198 | Hoary Hunter and Hoary Steed | ||
| Hunefer | 198–200 | |||
| Lavawight | 200 | |||
| Legendary animal | 201–202 | Bear and Tiger | ||
| LeShay | 202–203 | |||
| Living vault | 203–204 | |||
| Mercane | 204–205 | |||
| Mu spore | 205–206 | |||
| Neh-thalggu (brain collector) | 206–208 | |||
| Paragon mind flayer | 208–210 | Template; the paragon mind flayer is the sample creature for the paragon creature template | ||
| Prismasaurus | 210–211 | |||
| Pseudonatural troll | 211–213 | Template; the pseudonatural troll is the sample creature for the pseudonatural creature template | ||
| Ruin swarm | 213–214 | |||
| Shadow of the void | 214–215 | |||
| Shape of fire | 215 | |||
| Sirrush | 216–217 | |||
| Slaad | 217–219 | White and Black | ||
| Tayellah | 220 | |||
| Thorciasid | 220–221 | |||
| Titan, elder | 221–222 | |||
| Treant, elder | 223 | |||
| Umbral blot (blackball) | 223–224 | |||
| Uvuudaum | 224–226 | |||
| Vermiurge | 226–227 | |||
| Winterwight | 227–228 | |||
| Worm that walks | 228–230 |
WTC 88268 – Monster Manual II (2002)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeil | 22–24 | Vassal, Soldier and Queen | ||
| Ash Rat | 24–25 | |||
| Asperi | 25–26 | |||
| Automaton | 27–28 | Pulverizer and Hammerer | ||
| Avolakia | 28–29 | |||
| Banshee | 30–31 | |||
| Bladeling | 31 | |||
| Blood Ape | 32–33 | |||
| Boggle | 33–34 | |||
| Bogun | 34–35 | |||
| Bone Naga | 35–36 | |||
| Bone Ooze | 36–37 | |||
| Braxat | 37–38 | |||
| Breathdrinker | 39 | |||
| Bronze Serpent | 40–41 | |||
| Captured One | 204–206 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Catoblepas | 41 | |||
| Celestial | 42–44 | Cervidal and Lupinal | ||
| Chain Golem | 44–45 | |||
| Chaos Roc | 45–46 | |||
| Chimeric Creature | 206–207 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Cloaked Ape | 45 | |||
| Clockwork Horror | 47–49 | Electrum, Gold, Platinum and Adamantine | ||
| Cloud Ray | 49–50 | |||
| Corollax | 50–51 | |||
| Corpse Gatherer | 51–52 | |||
| Crimson Death | 53 | |||
| Darktentacles | 54–55 | |||
| Death Knight | 207–209 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Deathbringer | 55–56 | |||
| Demon | 56–62 | Abyssal Maw, Abyssal Skulker, Abyssal Ravager, Jovoc (Tanar'ri), Palrethee (Tanar'ri), Zovvut, Jarilith (Tanar'ri) and Kelvezu (Tanar'ri) | ||
| Desmodu | 62–65 | |||
| Desmodu Bat | 65–66 | Hunting, Guard and War | ||
| Devil | 67–69 | Advespa (Baatezu), Amnizu (Baatezu), and Malebranche (Baatezu) | ||
| Dinosaur | 70–74 | Cryptoclidus, Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Seismosaurus and Spinosaurus | ||
| Dire Animal | 74–76 | Horse, Elk, Elephant, Toad, Hawk and Snake | ||
| Dragon, Gem | 77–87 | Amethyst, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz | ||
| Dread Guard | 87–88 | |||
| Dune Stalker | 88–89 | |||
| Effigy | 89–90 | |||
| Elemental Weird | 90–93 | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | ||
| Ether Scarab | 94 | |||
| Ethereal Doppelganger | 94–95 | |||
| Ethereal Slayer | 96 | |||
| Famine Spirit | 96–97 | |||
| Felldrake | 97–99 | Crested, Spitting and Horned | ||
| Fiendwurm | 99–100 | |||
| Fihyr | 100–101 | Common and Great | ||
| Firbolg | 101–102 | |||
| Fire Bat | 102–103 | |||
| Flesh Jelly | 104 | |||
| Fomorian | 105 | |||
| Forest Sloth | 106 | |||
| Frost Salamander | 107 | |||
| Galeb Duhr | 107–108 | |||
| Gambol | 108–109 | |||
| Giant | 109–114 | Forest, Sun, Ocean and Mountain | ||
| Glimmerskin | 114–115 | |||
| Golem | 115–118 | Stained Glass, Brass and Dragonflesh | ||
| Gravecrawler | 118–119 | |||
| Gravorg | 119–120 | |||
| Greenvise | 120–121 | |||
| Grell | 121–122 | |||
| Grimalkin | 122–123 | |||
| Grizzly Mastodon | 123 | |||
| Half-Fiend (Durzagon) | 124 | |||
| Half-Golem | 209–212 | |||
| Hellfire Wyrm | 125–126 | |||
| Hook Horror | 126–127 | |||
| Immoth | 127–128 | |||
| Ixitxachitl | 128–130 | Average and Vampiric | ||
| Jahi | 130–131 | |||
| Jermlaine | 131 | |||
| Juggernaut | 132–133 | |||
| Julajimus | 133–134 | |||
| Kopru | 134–135 | |||
| Leechwalker | 135 | |||
| Legendary Animal | 136–139 | Eagle, Ape, Wolf, Snake, Horse, Bear, Tiger and Shark | ||
| Leviathan | 139–140 | |||
| Linnorm | 140–144 | Grey and Dread Linnorms, and Corpse Tearer | ||
| Loxo | 144–145 | |||
| Marrash | 145–146 | |||
| Meenlock | 146–147 | |||
| Megalodon | 147–148 | |||
| Megapede | 148 | |||
| Monster Of Legend | 213–214 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Moonbeast | 149–150 | |||
| Mooncalf | 150–151 | |||
| Moonrat | 151–152 | |||
| Morkoth | 152–153 | |||
| Mudmaw | 153–154 | |||
| Myconid | 154–157 | Junior Worker, Average Worker, Elder Worker, Guard, Circle Leader, and Sovereign | ||
| Needlefolk | 158 | |||
| Neogi | 158–160 | Spawn, Adult and Great Old Master | ||
| Nethersight Mastiff | 160–161 | |||
| Nightmare Beast | 161–162 | |||
| Nimblewright | 162–163 | |||
| Ocean Strider | 163–164 | |||
| Orcwort | 165–166 | Adult and Wortling | ||
| Ormyrr | 167 | |||
| Phase Wasp | 168 | |||
| Phoenix | 168–169 | |||
| Planetouched | 169–171 | Chaond and Zenythri | ||
| Psurlon | 171–173 | Average, Elder, and Giant | ||
| Ragewind | 173–174 | |||
| Raggamoffyn | 174–176 | Tatterdemanimal, Common Raggamoffyn, Guttersnipe, and Shrapnyl | ||
| Rampager | 177 | |||
| Razor Boar | 220–221 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Reason Stealer | 178–179 | |||
| Red Sundew | 179 | |||
| Rogue Eidolon | 180 | |||
| Rukarazyll | 181–182 | |||
| Runic Guardian | 182–183 | |||
| Scorpionfolk | 221 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Shadow Spider | 184 | |||
| Sirine | 185 | |||
| Spawn Of Kyuss | 186–187 | |||
| Spell Weaver | 187–188 | |||
| Spellgaunt | 188–189 | |||
| Spellstitched | 215–216 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Spirit of the Land | 189–191 | |||
| Stone Spike | 191 | |||
| Swamplight Lynx | 191–192 | |||
| Sylph | 192–193 | |||
| Tauric | 216–217 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Tempest | 193–194 | |||
| Teratomorph | 194–195 | |||
| Thri-Kreen | 195–196 | |||
| Titanic | 217–218 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Twig blight | 197 | Small plant creature that hides among healthy foliage. | ||
| Vaporighu | 197–198 | |||
| Warbeast | 219 | Template to be added to a preexisting monster. | ||
| Windghost | 198–199 | |||
| Wyste | 200 | |||
| Yak Folk | 200–201 | |||
| Yugoloth | 202–204 | Marraenoloth, Arcanaloth, and Yagnoloth |
WTC 88661 – Fiend Folio (2003)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrian | 12 | |||
| Abyssal Ghoul | 12–13 | |||
| Ahuizotl | 14 | |||
| Aoa | 14–15 | Droplet and Sphere | ||
| Aquatic Ooze | 16–18 | Bloodbloater, Flotsam Ooze and Reekmurk | ||
| Bacchae | 18–20 | |||
| Bhut | 20–21 | |||
| Blackstone Gigant | 21–22 | |||
| Blood Hawk | 22–23 | |||
| Bloodthorn | 23–24 | |||
| Bonespear | 24–25 | |||
| Canomorph | 25–29 | Haraknin, Shadurakul and Vultivor | ||
| Caryatid Column | 30–31 | |||
| Century Worm | 31–32 | |||
| Chronotyryn | 33–34 | |||
| Chwidencha | 34–35 | |||
| Crawling Head | 35–36 | |||
| Crypt thing | 36–37 | |||
| Dark Ones | 37–39 | Dark Creeper and Dark Stalker | ||
| Darkweaver | 39–41 | |||
| Death Dog | 41–42 | |||
| Demodand | 42–45 | Farastu, Kelubar and Shator | ||
| Demon | 46–55 | Alkilith (Tanar'ri), Blood Fiend, Klurichir (Tanar'ri), Maurezhi (Tanar'ri), Myrmyxicus (Tanar'ri), Skulvyn and Wastrilith | ||
| Deva | 55–57 | Monadic and Movanic | ||
| Devil | 57–61 | Paeliryon (Baatezu) and Xerfilstyx (Baatezu) | ||
| Dire Rhinoceros | 61 | |||
| Disenchanter | 62–63 | |||
| Ethereal Ooze | 63–64 | |||
| Ethergaunt | 64–68 | Black, Red and White | ||
| Fensir | 68–71 | Fensir and Rakka | ||
| Feytouched | 71 | |||
| Fhorge | 72 | |||
| Flame Snake | 73–76 | Minor, Lesser and Greater | ||
| Formian | 76 | Armadon, Observer and Winged Warrior | ||
| Fossergrim | 79–80 | |||
| Gathra | 80–81 | |||
| Giant | 81–83 | Bog and Shadow | ||
| Golem | 83–89 | Blood Golem of Hextor, Brain Golem, Demonflesh Golem and Hellfire Golem | ||
| Half-Fey | 89–90 | Centaur | Also provides a general Half-Fey template. | |
| Half-Illithid | 90–92 | Lizardfolk | Also provides a general Half-Illithid template. | |
| Half-Troll | 92–94 | Barbazu | Also provides a general Half-Troll template. | |
| Huecuva | 94–95 | Provides a sample Huecuva and the general Huecuva template. | ||
| Hullathoin | 96–97 | |||
| Imp | 97–100 | Bloodbag, Euphoric and Filth | ||
| Indricothere | 100–101 | |||
| Inevitable | 101–103 | Quarut and Varakhut | ||
| Iron Cobra | 103–104 | |||
| Ironmaw | 104–105 | |||
| Jackal Lord | 105–107 | |||
| Jackalwere | 107 | |||
| Kaorti | 108–110 | |||
| Keeper | 111–112 | |||
| Kelp Angler | 112–113 | |||
| Kelpie | 114–115 | |||
| Khaasta | 115–116 | |||
| Kuldurath | 116 | |||
| Living Holocaust | 117–118 | |||
| Lucent Worm | 118–119 | |||
| Maelephant | 120–121 | |||
| Maug | 121–123 | |||
| Maulgoth | 123–124 | |||
| Megatherium | 124–125 | |||
| Mongrelfolk | 125–126 | |||
| Necrophidius | 126–127 | |||
| Nerra | 127–130 | Kalareem, Sillit and Varoot | ||
| Octopus Tree | 130–132 | |||
| Ocularon | 132–133 | |||
| Ophidian | 133–134 | |||
| Oread | 134–135 | |||
| Phiuhl | 135–136 | |||
| Planetouched | 136–139 | Maeluth, Mechanatrix, Shyft and Wispling | ||
| Quth-Maren | 139–140 | |||
| Rilmani | 140–143 | Aurumach, Cuprilach and Ferrumach | ||
| Rukanyr | 144–145 | |||
| Sarkrith | 145–146 | Spelleater and Thane | ||
| Sea Drake | 147–148 | |||
| Selkie | 148–149 | |||
| Senmurv | 149–150 | |||
| Shadar-Kai | 150–152 | |||
| Shadow Asp | 152–153 | |||
| Shedu | 153–154 | |||
| Skulk | 154–155 | |||
| Skybleeder | 155–156 | |||
| Slaad, Mud | 157–158 | |||
| Slasrath | 158 | |||
| Spectral Lurker | 158–160 | |||
| Spirit of the Air | 160–161 | |||
| Sporebat | 161–162 | |||
| Spriggan | 162–163 | Natural and Enlarged | ||
| Steel Predator | 163–164 | |||
| Sunwyrm | 164–165 | |||
| Swarm | 166–173 | Abyssal Ant Swarm, Plague Ant Swarm, Cranium Rat Swarm (Lesser Pack, Average Pack, and Greater Pack), Locust Swarm (Bloodfiend and Rapture), Scarab Beetle Swarm, Viper Swarm, and Wasp Swarm | ||
| Swordwraith | 173–174 | |||
| Terlen | 174–175 | |||
| Terror Bird | 175–176 | |||
| Thunder Worm | 176–177 | |||
| Ti-Khana | 177–178 | Deinonychus | Also provides a general Ti-Khana template. | |
| Tunnel Terror | 179 | |||
| Ulgurstasta | 180–181 | |||
| Varrangoin | 181–185 | Arcanist, Lesser and Rager | ||
| Vine Horror | 185 | |||
| Vorr | 186 | |||
| Wendigo | 186–188 | Provides a sample Wendigo and the general Wendigo template. | ||
| Wicker Man | 188–190 | |||
| Yellow Musk Creeper | 190–191 | |||
| Yellow Musk Zombie | 191–193 | Orc | Also provides a general Yellow Musk Zombie template. | |
| Yuan-Ti Anathema | 193–195 | |||
| Yugoloth | 196–198 | Piscoloth and Skeroloth | ||
| Yurian | 198–199 | |||
| Zodar | 199 |
WTC 96582 – Miniatures Handbook (2003)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal eviscerator | 45–46 | D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #44 (2004) | ||
| Aspect | 46–55 | Fiendish Codex II (2006) (Asmodeus, Mephistopheles), Dragon Magic (2006) (Bahamut, Tiamat) | Aspects of Asmodeus, Bahamut, Demogorgon, Hextor, Kord, Lolth, Mephistopheles, Nerull, Orcus, Tiamat and Vecna | |
| Bright naga | 55–56 | D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #45 (2004) | ||
| Catfolk | 56–57 | D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #11 (2004), Races of the Wild (2005) | ||
| Cave dinosaurs | 57–59 | Ankylosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus | ||
| Crucian | 59 | D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #24 (2004), Sandstorm (2005) | ||
| Cursed spirit | 60 | D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #49 (2004) | ||
| Displacer serpent | 60–61 | D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #43 (2004) | ||
| Equiceph | 61–62 | |||
| Gravehound | 62 | D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #41 (2004) | ||
| Kruthik | 62–64 | D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #37 (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | Hatchling, Adult and Greater | |
| Mad slasher | 64 | D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #54 (2004) | ||
| Magma hurler | 65 | D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #49 (2006) | ||
| Nothic | 65 | D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #36 (2004) | ||
| Phargion | 66 | |||
| Protectar | 66–67 | D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #11 (2004) | ||
| Ramadeen | 67–68 | |||
| Scaled stalker | 68 | |||
| Shadow beast | 68–70 | D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #35 (2006) (khumat), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #44 (2005) (thaskor) | Ghirrash, Khumat and Thaskor | |
| Spark lasher | 70–71 | |||
| Stonechild | 71–72 | D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #9 (2004), Races of Stone (2004) | ||
| Walking wall | 72 | D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #6 (2006) (as "Elemental Wall") |
Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 edition[edit]
The version 3.5 rules included a revision of the 3rd edition Monster Manual, and continued the Monster Manual series with books III-V. As with previous versions of the game, a number of new monsters debuted in a variety of game supplements in this era.
WTC 17755 – Monster Manual (2003)[edit]
This was the initial monster book for the Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 edition, published in 2003. It includes all of the monsters from the previous third edition Monster Manual, revising them for the version 3.5 rules, as well as including a small number of monsters not in the previous Monster Manual. This book features an alphabetical listing of monsters on pages 3–4, an introduction on pages 5–7, the monster descriptions on pages 8–289, instructions for improving the monsters in the book on pages 290–294 and making monsters on pages 295–302, skills and feats for monsters on pages 303–304, a glossary on pages 305–317, and a list of the monsters in the book ranked by challenge rating on pages 318–319.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 8–9 | Includes a description of the aboleth mage, an aboleth 10th-level wizard | ||
| Achaierai | 9–10 | |||
| Allip | 10 | |||
| Angel | 10–13 | Described are the astral deva, planetar, and solar | ||
| Animated object | 13–14 | Described are the tiny, small, medium, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal animated object | ||
| Ankheg | 14–15 | |||
| Aranea | 15–16 | |||
| Archon | 16–19 | Described are the lantern archon, hound archon, and trumpet archon. Includes a description of the hound archon hero, a hound archon 11th-level paladin | ||
| Arrowhawk | 19–20 | Described are the juvenile, adult, and elder arrowhawk | ||
| Assassin vine | 20 | |||
| Athach | 21 | |||
| Azer | 21–22 | |||
| Barghest | 22–23 | Includes a description of the greater barghest, an advanced barghest | ||
| Basilisk | 23–24 | Includes a description of the abyssal greater basilisk, an advanced basilisk | ||
| Behir | 25 | |||
| Beholder | 25–27 | Described are the gauth and the beholder | ||
| Belker | 27 | |||
| Blink dog | 28 | |||
| Bodak | 28 | |||
| Bugbear | 29 | |||
| Bulette | 30 | |||
| Carrion crawler | 30–31 | |||
| Celestial creature | 31–32 | Template; sample celestial creature is a celestial lion | ||
| Centaur | 32–33 | |||
| Chaos beast | 33 | |||
| Chimera | 34 | |||
| Choker | 34–35 | |||
| Chuul | 35–36 | |||
| Cloaker | 36 | |||
| Cockatrice | 37 | |||
| Couatl | 37–38 | |||
| Darkmantle | 38 | |||
| Delver | 39 | |||
| Demon | 40–48 | Described are the babau, balor, bebilith, dretch, glabrezu, hezrou, marilith, nalfeshnee, quasit, retriever, succubus, and vrock | ||
| Derro | 49 | |||
| Destrachan | 49–50 | |||
| Devil | 50–58 | Described are the barbed devil (hamatula), bearded devil (barbazu), bone devil (osyluth), chain devil (kyton), erinyes, hellcat (bezekira), horned devil (cornugon), ice devil (gelugon), imp, lemure, and pit fiend | ||
| Devourer | 58–59 | |||
| Digester | 59 | |||
| Dinosaur | 60–62 | Described are the deinonychus, elasmosaurus, megaraptor, triceratops, and tyrannosaurus | ||
| Dire animal | 62–66 | Described are the dire ape, dire badger, dire bat, dire bear, dire boar, dire lion, dire rat, dire shark, dire tiger, dire weasel, dire wolf, and dire wolverine | ||
| Displacer beast | 66–67 | Includes a description of the displacer beast pack lord, an advanced displacer beast | ||
| Doppelganger | 67–68 | |||
| Dragon, true | 68–88 | |||
| Chromatic dragons | 70–78 | Described are the black dragon, blue dragon, green dragon, red dragon, and white dragon. For each type of dragon, stats are given for the wyrmling, very young, young, juvenile, young adult, adult, mature adult, old, very old, ancient, wyrm, and great wyrm variety | ||
| Metallic dragons | 79–88 | Described are the brass dragon, bronze dragon, copper dragon, gold dragon, and silver dragon. For each type of dragon, stats are given for the wyrmling, very young, young, juvenile, young adult, adult, mature adult, old, very old, ancient, wyrm, and great wyrm variety | ||
| Dragon turtle | 88 | |||
| Dragonne | 89 | |||
| Drider | 89–90 | |||
| Dryad | 90–91 | |||
| Dwarf | 91–93 | Described are the hill dwarf, the deep dwarf, and the duergar | ||
| Eagle, giant | 93 | |||
| Eladrin | 93–95 | Described are the bralani and ghaele | ||
| Elemental | 95–101 | Described are the air elemental, earth elelemental, fire elemental, and water elemental. For each type of elemental, stats are given for the small, medium, large, huge, greater, and elder variety | ||
| Elf | 101–104 | Described are the high elf, half-elf, aquatic elf, drow, gray elf, wild elf, and wood elf | ||
| Ethereal filcher | 104–105 | |||
| Ethereal marauder | 105 | |||
| Ettercap | 106 | |||
| Ettin | 106–107 | |||
| Fiendish creature | 107–108 | Template; sample fiendish creature is a fiendish dire rat | ||
| Formian | 108–111 | Described are the formian worker, formian warrior, formian taskmaster, formian myrmarch, and formian queen | ||
| Frost worm | 111–112 | |||
| Fungus | 112–113 | Described are the shrieker and violet fungus | ||
| Gargoyle | 113–114 | |||
| Genie | 114–116 | Described are the djinni, efreeti, and janni | ||
| Ghost | 116–118 | Template; sample ghost is a 5th-level human fighter | ||
| Ghoul | 118–119 | Described are the ghoul and ghast | ||
| Giant | 119–125 | Described are the cloud giant, fire giant, frost giant, hill giant, stone giant, and storm giant. Includes a description of the frost giant jarl, an 8th-level blackguard | ||
| Gibbering mouther | 126 | |||
| Girallon | 126–127 | |||
| Githyanki | 127–128 | |||
| Githzerai | 129–130 | |||
| Gnoll | 130–131 | |||
| Gnome | 131–133 | Described are the rock gnome, svirfneblin, and forest gnome | ||
| Goblin | 133–134 | |||
| Golem | 134–137 | Described are the clay golem, flesh golem, iron golem, and stone golem. Includes a description of the greater stone golem, an advanced stone golem | ||
| Gorgon | 137–138 | |||
| Gray render | 138 | |||
| Grick | 139 | |||
| Griffon | 139–140 | |||
| Grimlock | 140–141 | |||
| Guardinal | 141–143 | Described are the avoral and leonal | ||
| Hag | 143–144 | Described are the annis, green hag, sea hag. Includes a description of the hag covey, a trio of hags | ||
| Half-celestial | 144–146 | Template; sample half-celestial is a 9th-level human paladin | ||
| Half-dragon | 146–147 | Template; sample half-dragon is a half-black dragon 4th-level human fighter | ||
| Half-fiend | 147–149 | Template; sample half-fiend is a 7th-level human cleric | ||
| Halfling | 149–150 | Described are the lightfoot halfling, tallfellow, and deep halfling | ||
| Harpy | 150–151 | Includes a description of the harpy archer, a harpy 7th-level fighter | ||
| Hell hound | 151–152 | Includes a description of the nessian warhound, an advanced hell hound | ||
| Hippogriff | 152 | |||
| Hobgoblin | 153–154 | |||
| Homunculus | 154 | |||
| Howler | 154–155 | |||
| Hydra | 155–157 | Described are the five-headed hydra, six-headed hydra, seven-headed hydra, eight-headed hydra, nine-headed hydra, ten-headed hydra, eleven-headed hydra, and twelve-headed hydra | ||
| Inevitable | 158–160 | Described are the kolyarut, marut, and zelekhut | ||
| Invisible stalker | 160–161 | |||
| Kobold | 161–162 | |||
| Kraken | 162–163 | |||
| Krenshar | 163 | |||
| Kuo-toa | 163–165 | |||
| Lamia | 165 | |||
| Lammasu | 165–166 | Includes a description of the golden protector, a lammasu with the celestial template and the half-dragon template | ||
| Lich | 166–168 | Template; sample lich is an 11th-level human wizard | ||
| Lillend | 168 | |||
| Lizardfolk | 169 | |||
| Locathah | 169–170 | |||
| Lycanthrope | 170–179 | Described are the werebear, wereboar, wererat, weretiger, and werewolf.
Each type is a template, with 1st-level human warrior as a sample lycanthrope for each. Additional samples include: the werewolf lord, a 10th-level human fighter; and the hill giant dire wereboar | ||
| Magmin | 179 | |||
| Manticore | 179–180 | |||
| Medusa | 180 | |||
| Mephit | 180–185 | Described are the air mephit, dust mephit, earth mephit, fire mephit, ice mephit, magma mephit, ooze mephit, salt mephit, steam mephit, and water mephit | ||
| Merfolk | 185–186 | |||
| Mimic | 186 | |||
| Mind flayer | 186–188 | Includes a description of the mind flayer sorcerer, a mind flayer 9th-level sorcerer | ||
| Minotaur | 188–189 | |||
| Mohrg | 189 | |||
| Mummy | 190–191 | Includes a description of the mummy lord, a mummy 10th-level cleric | ||
| Naga | 191–193 | Described are the dark naga, guardian naga, spirit naga, and water naga | ||
| Night hag | 193–194 | |||
| Nightmare | 194–195 | Includes a description of the cauchemar, an advanced nightmare | ||
| Nightshade | 195–197 | Described are the nightcrawler, nightwalker, and nightwing | ||
| Nymph | 197–198 | |||
| Ogre | 198–200 | Includes a description of the ogre barbarian, an ogre 4th-level barbarian | ||
| Ogre mage | 200 | |||
| Ooze | 201–203 | Described are the black pudding, gelatinous cube, gray ooze, and ochre jelly. Includes a description of the elder black pudding, an advanced black pudding | ||
| Orc | 203–204 | Described are the orc and half-orc | ||
| Otyugh | 204–205 | |||
| Owl, giant | 205 | |||
| Owlbear | 206 | |||
| Pegasus | 206–207 | |||
| Phantom fungus | 207 | |||
| Phase spider | 207–208 | |||
| Phasm | 208 | |||
| Planetouched | 209–210 | Described are the aasimar and tiefling | ||
| Pseudodragon | 210–211 | |||
| Purple worm | 211 | |||
| Rakshasa | 211–212 | |||
| Rast | 213 | |||
| Ravid | 213–214 | |||
| Remorhaz | 214–215 | |||
| Roc | 215 | |||
| Roper | 215–216 | |||
| Rust monster | 216 | |||
| Sahuagin | 217–218 | |||
| Salamander | 218–219 | Described are the flamebrother salamander, average salamander, and noble salamander | ||
| Satyr | 219–220 | |||
| Sea cat | 220–221 | |||
| Shadow | 221–222 | Includes a description of the greater shadow, an advanced shadow | ||
| Shadow mastiff | 222 | |||
| Shambling mound | 222–223 | |||
| Shield guardian | 223–224 | |||
| Shocker lizard | 224–225 | |||
| Skeleton | 225–227 | Template; sample skeletons include a 1st-level human warrior, a wolf, an owlbear, a troll, a chimera, an ettin, an advanced megaraptor, a cloud giant, and a young adult red dragon | ||
| Skum | 228 | |||
| Slaad | 228–231 | Described are the red slaad, blue slaad, green slaad, gray slaad, and death slaad | ||
| Spectre | 232 | |||
| Sphinx | 232–234 | Described are the androsphinx, criosphinx, gynosphinx, and hieracosphinx | ||
| Spider eater | 234 | |||
| Sprite | 235–236 | Described are the grig, nixie, and pixie | ||
| Stirge | 236–237 | |||
| Swarm | 237–240 | Described are the bat swarm, centipede swarm, hellwasp swarm, locust swarm, rat swarm, and spider swarm | ||
| Tarrasque | 240–241 | |||
| Tendriculos | 241–242 | |||
| Thoqqua | 242 | |||
| Titan | 242–243 | |||
| Tojanida | 243–244 | Described are the juvenile, adult, and elder tojanida | ||
| Treant | 244–245 | |||
| Triton | 245–246 | |||
| Troglodyte | 246–247 | |||
| Troll | 247–248 | Described are the troll and scrag. Includes a description of the troll hunter, a troll 6th-level ranger | ||
| Umber hulk | 248–249 | Includes a description of the truly horrid umber hulk, an advanced umber hulk | ||
| Unicorn | 249–250 | Includes a description of the celestial charger, a unicorn 7th-level cleric with the celestial creature template | ||
| Vampire | 250–253 | Template; sample vampires include a 5th-level human fighter, and a half-elf 9th-level monk/4th-level shadowdancer | ||
| Vampire spawn | 253–254 | |||
| Vargouille | 254–255 | |||
| Wight | 255 | |||
| Will-o'-wisp | 255–256 | |||
| Winter wolf | 256 | |||
| Worg | 256–257 | |||
| Wraith | 257–258 | Includes a description of the dread wraith, an advanced wraith | ||
| Wyvern | 259 | |||
| Xill | 259–260 | |||
| Xorn | 260–261 | Described are the minor xorn, average xorn, and elder xorn | ||
| Yeth hound | 260–262 | |||
| Yrthak | 262 | |||
| Yuan-ti | 262–265 | Described are the yuan-ti pureblood, yuan-ti halfblood, and yuan-ti abomination | ||
| Zombie | 265–267 | Template; sample skeletons include a kobold, a human commoner, a troglodyte, a bugbear, an ogre, a minotaur, a wyvern, an umber hulk, and a gray render | ||
| Ape | 268 | |||
| Baboon | 268 | |||
| Badger | 268 | |||
| Bat | 268–269 | |||
| Bear, black | 269 | |||
| Bear, brown | 269 | |||
| Bear, polar | 269 | |||
| Bison | 269–270 | |||
| Boar | 270 | |||
| Camel | 270 | |||
| Cat | 270 | |||
| Cheetah | 271 | |||
| Crocodile | 271 | |||
| Crocodile, giant | 271 | |||
| Dog | 271–272 | |||
| Dog, riding | 272 | |||
| Donkey | 272 | |||
| Eagle | 272 | |||
| Elephant | 272–273 | |||
| Hawk | 273 | |||
| Horse | 273–274 | Described are the heavy horse, light horse, heavy warhorse, and light warhorse | ||
| Hyena | 274 | |||
| Leopard | 274 | |||
| Lion | 274–275 | |||
| Lizard | 275 | |||
| Lizard, monitor | 275 | |||
| Manta ray | 275 | |||
| Monkey | 276 | |||
| Mule | 276 | |||
| Octopus | 276 | |||
| Octopus, giant | 276–277 | |||
| Owl | 277 | |||
| Pony | 277 | |||
| Pony, war | 277–278 | |||
| Porpoise | 278 | |||
| Rat | 278 | |||
| Raven | 278 | |||
| Rhinoceros | 278–279 | |||
| Shark | 279 | Described are the medium, large, and huge shark | ||
| Snake | 279–281 | Described are the constrictor snake, giant constrictor snake, and viper snake (tiny, small, medium, large, and huge) | ||
| Squid | 281 | |||
| Squid, giant | 281 | |||
| Tiger | 281–282 | |||
| Toad | 282 | |||
| Weasel | 282 | |||
| Whale | 282–283 | Described are the baleen whale, cachalot whale, and orca | ||
| Wolf | 283 | |||
| Wolverine | 283 | |||
| Giant ant | 284 | Described are the giant ant worker, giant ant soldier, and giant ant queen | ||
| Giant bee | 284 | |||
| Giant bombardier beetle | 284–285 | |||
| Giant fire beetle | 285 | |||
| Giant stag beetle | 285 | |||
| Giant praying mantis | 285 | |||
| Giant wasp | 285 | |||
| Monstrous centipede | 286–287 | Described are the tiny, small, medium, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal monstrous centipede | ||
| Monstrous scorpion | 287–288 | Described are the tiny, small, medium, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal monstrous scorpion | ||
| Monstrous spider | 288–289 | Described are the tiny, small, medium, large, huge, gargantuan, and colossal monstrous spider |
WTC 17668 – Draconomicon (2003)[edit]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dracolich | 146 | |||
| Dracolich, Ancient Blue | 147 | |||
| Dragon, Battle | 176 | |||
| Dragon, Chaos | 177 | |||
| Dragon, Ethereal | 179 | |||
| Dragon, Faerie | 158 | |||
| Dragon, Fang | 159 | |||
| Dragon, Ghostly | 161 | |||
| Dragon, Ghostly Adult Green | 161 | |||
| Dragon, Howling | 180 | |||
| Dragon, Oceanus | 181 | |||
| Dragon, Planar | 176 | |||
| Dragon, Pyroclastic | 182 | |||
| Dragon, Radiant | 185 | |||
| Dragon, Rust | 186 | |||
| Dragon, Shadow | 191 | |||
| Dragon, Skeletal | 192 | |||
| Dragon, Skeletal Mature Adult Black | 192 | |||
| Dragon, Styx | 187 | |||
| Dragon, Tarterian | 189 | |||
| Dragon, Vampiric | 195 | |||
| Dragon, Vampiric Mature Adult Red | 195 | |||
| Dragon, Zombie | 197 | |||
| Dragon, Zombie Young Adult White | 198 | |||
| Dragonkin | 150 | |||
| Dragonnel | 150 | |||
| Drake, Abyssal | 145 | |||
| Drake, Air | 152 | |||
| Drake, Earth | 153 | |||
| Drake, Elemental | 152 | |||
| Drake, Fire | 154 | |||
| Drake, Ice | 154 | |||
| Drake, Magma | 155 | |||
| Drake, Ooze | 156 | |||
| Drake, Smoke | 157 | |||
| Drake, Storm | 194 | |||
| Drake, Water | 157 | |||
| Felldrake, Spiked | 160 | |||
| Giant, Draconic Fire | 149 | |||
| Dragon, Golem | 163 | |||
| Golem, Dragonbone | 164 | |||
| Golem, Drakestone | 164 | |||
| Golem, Ironwyrm | 165 | |||
| Half-dragon | 167 | |||
| Hoard Scarab | 167 | |||
| Landwyrm | 168 | |||
| Landwyrm, Desert | 169 | |||
| Landwyrm, Forest | 170 | |||
| Landwyrm, Hill | 170 | |||
| Landwyrm, Jungle | 171 | |||
| Landwyrm, Mountain | 172 | |||
| Landwyrm, Plains | 172 | |||
| Landwyrm, Swamp | 173 | |||
| Landwyrm, Tundra | 174 | |||
| Landwyrm, Underdark | 175 | |||
| Squamous Spewer | 193 | |||
| Swarm, Hoard Scarab | 168 |
WTC 17738 – Forgotten Realms – Lost Empires of Faerun (2005)[edit]
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WTC 17739 – Sandstorm (2005)[edit]
Sandstorm: Mastering the Perils of Fire and Sand was published in 2005, and written by Bruce R. Cordell, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, and JD Wiker. Sandstorm is an official supplement for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons, and includes new content for desert based climate campaigns. The book contains both new playable races and monsters in addition to expanded rules and campaign ideas regarding wastelands and desert environments.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashen husk | 137–138 | |||
| Asherati | 139 | |||
| Ashworm | 140 | |||
| Bhuka | 141 | |||
| Camelopardel | 141–142 | |||
| Chekryyan | 142–143 | |||
| Crawling Apocalypse | 143–144 | |||
| Crucian | 144–145 | |||
| Cursed Cold One (Gelun) | 145–146 | |||
| Desert Devil (Araton) | 147 | |||
| Dinosaur | 147–149 | Diprotodon and Protoceratops | ||
| Dire Animal | 149–153 | Hippopotamus, Jackal, Puma, Tortoise and Vulture | ||
| Dragon, Sand | 152–155 | |||
| Dry Lich | 155–157 | Template; sample dry lich is a 5th-level asherati cleric/10th-level walker in the waste | ||
| Dune Hag | 158 | |||
| Dunewinder | 159–160 | |||
| Dustblight | 160 | |||
| Dustform Creature | 161–162 | Template; sample dustform creature is a giant banded lizard | ||
| Dust Twister | 162–163 | |||
| Forlorn Husk | 163–164 | |||
| Giant Banded Lizard | 164 | |||
| Half-Janni | 164–166 | Template; sample half-janni is a 5th-level human fighter | ||
| Ironthorn | 166–167 | |||
| Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile | 167–168 | |||
| Marruspawn | 168–173 | Marrulurk, Marrusault and Marrutact | ||
| Marruspawn Abomination | 173–175 | |||
| Mephit | 175–176 | Glass and Sulphur | ||
| Mirage Mullah | 177 | Template; sample mirage mullah is a 5th-level human fighter | ||
| Ooze | 178–179 | Brine and Lava | ||
| Porcupine Cactus | 179–180 | |||
| Saguaro Sentinel | 181 | |||
| Sand Golem | 182–183 | |||
| Sand Hunter | 183–184 | |||
| Scarab Swarm, Death | 184–185 | |||
| Scorpion Swarm | 185 | |||
| Sphinx | 186–189 | Canisphinx, Crocosphinx, Saurosphinx, and Threskisphinx | ||
| Thunderbird | 189 | |||
| Troll, Wasteland | 190 | |||
| Tumbling Mound | 191 | |||
| Waste Crawler (Anhydrut) | 191–192 | |||
| Animals | 192–195 | Camel (Dromedary, Two-humped and War), Hippopotamus, Horned Lizard, Jackal, Serval (savannah wildcat) and Vulture | ||
| Vermin | 195–198 | Brine Swimmer, Giant Ant Lion and Giant Termite (Worker, Soldier and Queen) |
WTC 17741 – Lords of Madness (2005)[edit]
Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations was published in 2005, and written by Richard Baker, James Jacobs, and Steve Winter. Lords of Madness is an official supplement for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons, and includes new content for aberrations. The book contains a chapter on each of six types of monsters, some of which also feature statistics for that particular monster and/or its variants. In Chapter 8, statistics are given for new monsters, on pages 135–172.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neogi | 89–92 | Adult neogi, neogi spawn, and the great old master | ||
| Grell | 107–109 | Grell and grell philosopher | ||
| Tsochar | 121–123 | |||
| Beholderkin | 135–141 | Hive mother, director, eye of the deep, overseer, and spectator | ||
| Cildabrin | 141–142 | |||
| Cloaker, shadowcloak elder | 142–144 | |||
| Elder brain | 144–146 | |||
| Elder eidolon | 146–148 | |||
| Gas spore | 148–149 | |||
| Gibbering mouther | 150–151 | |||
| Half-farspawn | 151–153 | Template; sample creature is a half-farspawn gray render | ||
| Hound of the gloom | 153–154 | |||
| Illithidae | 154–157 | Embrac, kigrid, and saltor | ||
| Mind flayer, alhoon | 157–158 | |||
| Mind flayer, Ulitharid | 158–159 | |||
| Mind flayer, vampire | 160–161 | |||
| Pseudonatural creature | 161–162 | Template; sample creature is a pseudonatural hippogriff | ||
| Psurlon | 162–165 | Average psurlon, elder psurlon, and giant psurlon | ||
| Shaboath | 166 | |||
| Shadow creature | 167–168 | Template; sample creature is a shadow choker | ||
| Silthilar | 168–170 | |||
| Urophion | 170–171 | The Illithiad (1998) | Cross between roper and illithid that looks like a rocky outcropping and has hidden tentacles. | |
| Zeugalak | 171–172 |
WTC 17758 – Frostburn (2004)[edit]
Frostburn: Mastering the Perils of Ice and Snow was published in 2004, and written by Wolfgang Baur, James Jacobs, and George Strayton. Frostburn is an official supplement for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons, and includes new content for cold based climate campaigns. The book contains both new playable races and monsters in addition to expanded rules and campaign ideas regarding; High altitude, arctic, and Cold environments in general.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human | 33–34 | Seafarer, Everfrost barbarian, Icefolk, Mountain folk | ||
| Dwarves | 34, 122–124 | Glacier Dwarves, Midgard Dwarves | ||
| Elves | 34–35 | Snow Elves | ||
| Gnomes | 35 | Ice Gnomes | ||
| Halflings | 36 | Tundra Halflings | ||
| Neanderthals | 36–37, 145–146 | |||
| Uldras | 38–40, 158–159 | |||
| Branta | 113–114 | Cold Subtype | ||
| Chilblain | 114–115 | |||
| Dire Animal | 115–121 | Dire Polar Bear, Glyptodon, Megaloceros, Smilodon (Saber-Toothed Tiger), Woolly Mammoth, Zeuglodon | ||
| Domovoi | 121–122 | Fire subtype | ||
| Elemental Weird | 153–154 | Ice Weird, Snow Weird | ||
| Entombed | 128–129 | |||
| Frost Folk | 130–131 | |||
| Qorrashi Genie | 131,132 | |||
| Frostfell Ghost | 132–133 | |||
| Giant, Frost | 133–136 | Frost Giant Mauler, Frost Giant Spiritspeaker, Frost Giant Tundra Scout, | ||
| Goblin, Snow | 136–137 | |||
| Golem, Ice | 137–138 | |||
| Ice Beast | 138–140 | Template; sample creature is a Ice Beast Gargoyle | ||
| Ice Toad | 140–141 | |||
| Icegaunt | 141–142 | |||
| Malasynep | 142–143 | Malasynep Mindmage | ||
| Marzanna | 33–34 | |||
| Orc | 146–147 | Snow Shaman Orc | ||
| Pudding, White | 147–148 | |||
| Raven, Giant | 148–149 | |||
| Rimfire Eidolon | 149–150 | |||
| Rusalka | 151 | |||
| Shivhad | 152–153 | |||
| Snowcloak | 153–154 | |||
| Spider, Snow | 154–155 | Small Snow Spider, Medium Snow Spider, Large Snow Spider | ||
| Spirit Animal | 155–157 | Template; sample creature is a Spirit Wolf | ||
| Tlalusk | 157–158 | Fire subtype | ||
| Urskan | 159–160 | |||
| Vodyanoi | 160–161 | |||
| Winterspawn | 161–162 | |||
| Yeti | 162–163 | Abominable Yeti | ||
| Yuki-On-Na | 164 | |||
| Animal, Arctic | 164–166 | Caribou, Arctic Fox, Sea Otter, Penguin, Seal, Walrus |
(p113-166) – ISBN 0-7869-2896-4
WTC 17867 – Stormwrack (2005)[edit]
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(p135-170)
WTC 17920 – Planar Handbook (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p107-134) – ISBN 0-7869-3429-8
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energon | Xac-yel, xac-yij, xap-yaup, xong-yong, and xor-yost |
WTC 17921 – Monster Manual III (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
WTC 17924 – Libris Mortis – The Book of Undead (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p81-132) – ISBN 0-7869-3433-6
WTC 86400 – Eberron Campaign Setting[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p275-303) – ISBN 0-7869-3274-0
WTC 88026 – Book of Exalted Deeds (2003)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p157-191)
WTC 17925 – Complete Arcane (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (June 2010) |
(pages unknown) – ISBN 0-7869-3435-2
WTC 88268 – Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p185-218) – ISBN 0-7869-3301-1
WTC 88578 – Races of Faerun (2003)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
WTC 88581 – Forgotten Realms – Underdark (2003)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p78-99) – ISBN 0-7869-3053-5
WTC 96566 – Forgotten Realms – Serpent Kingdoms (2004)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p62-91) – ISBN 0-7869-3277-5
WTC 96582 – Miniatures Handbook (2003)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p45-72) – ISBN 0-7869-3281-3
WTC 8857972 – Magic of Incarnum (2005)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(pages unknown) – ISBN 0-7869-3701-7
WTC 9536500 – Tome of Magic (2006)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(pages unknown) – ISBN 0-7869-3909-5
WTC 9537572 – Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006)[edit]
Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss was published in 2006, and was written by Ed Stark, James Jacobs, and Erik Mona. Fiendish Codex I is an official supplement for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons, and includes new content for demons and inhabitants of the Abyss. Chapter 2 contains statistics for new monsters, on pages 27–56, while Chapter 3 contains statistics for 14 demon lords, on pages 57–80.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armanite | 28–29 | |||
| Bar-lgura | 29–31 | Monster Manual II, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Broodswarm | 31–32 | |||
| Bulezau | 33–34 | |||
| Chasme | 34–35 | Monster Manual II, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Dybbuk | 36–37 | |||
| Ekolid | 38–39 | |||
| Goristro | 40–41 | |||
| Guecubu | 41–43 | |||
| Lilitu | 43–45 | |||
| Mane | 45–46 | Monster Manual, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Molydeus | 46–48 | |||
| Nabassu | 48–51 | Monster Manual II | Juvenile and Mature | |
| Rutterkin | 51–52 | Monster Manual II, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Sibriex | 52–54 | |||
| Yochlol | 54–56 | |||
| Baphomet | 58–59 | Monster Manual II | The demon lord of minotaurs | |
| Dagon | 59–61 | Obyrith demon lord of water, sea-dwelling creatures, and secrets | ||
| Demogorgon | 61–63 | Eldritch Wizardry, Monster Manual, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Fraz-Urb'luu | 63–65 | Monster Manual II | ||
| Graz'zt | 65–66 | Monster Manual II, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Juiblex | 66–68 | Monster Manual, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Kostchtchie | 68–69 | Monster Manual II | ||
| Malcanthet | 69–71 | |||
| Obox-ob | 71–73 | |||
| Orcus | 73–74 | Eldritch Wizardry, Monster Manual, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Pale Night | 74–76 | |||
| Pazuzu | 76–77 | Monster Manual II | ||
| Yeenoghu | 78–79 | Monster Manual, Book of Vile Darkness | ||
| Zuggtmoy | 79–80 |
WTC 9537672 – Monster Manual IV (2006)[edit]
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WTC 9537872 – Tome of Battle: The Book of Nine Swords (2006)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
WTC 9538772 – Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(p107-140) – ISBN 0-7869-3940-0
WTC 9568172 – Monster Manual V (2007)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
WTC 9568472 – Dungeonscape (2007)[edit]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2009) |
(pages unknown) – ISBN 978-0-7869-4118-6
Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition[edit]
Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition (see editions of Dungeons & Dragons) was released in 2008. The first book containing monsters to be published was the Heroic Tier adventure Keep on the Shadowfell, followed closely with the release of the first set of "core" rulebooks.
WTC 21718 – Keep on the Shadowfell (2008)[edit]
Keep on the Shadowfell is the first official product from the 4th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[124] It is part one of a three part series of adventures. The monsters appear in the 80-page adventure book booklet and are organized as they appear in the adventure encounters.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobold | 16–17,25–28 | Monster Manual (2008) | Kobold slinger, kobold minions, kobold dragonshields, kobold skirmisher, kobold wyrmpriest | Small reptilian humanoids |
| Drake | 30,42 | Monster Manual (2008) | Guard drake | Small carnivorous reptiles similar in form to the theropod dinosaurs |
| Human | 30 | Monster Manual (2008) | Human rabble | |
| Gnome | 31 | Monster Manual (2008) | Gnome skulk | Small and slender humanoids |
| Halfling | 31 | Monster Manual (2008) | Halfling slinger | Small humanoids |
| Rat | 38,54 | Monster Manual (2008) | Rat swarm, giant rats | |
| Goblin | 38–40,42,44 | Monster Manual (2008) | Goblin sharpshooters, goblin warriors, goblin cutters | Small green humanoids |
| Hobgoblin | 40,64,66–68,69 | Monster Manual (2008) | Hobgoblin torturer, hobgoblin soldiers, hobgoblin grunts, hobgoblin archer, hobgoblin warcaster, hobgoblin warchief | Normal size humanoids covered in coarse fur. |
| Zombies | 46,48,60,71,74 | Monster Manual (2008) | Zombies, zombie rotters, gravehound zombies, corruption corpses | Undead decomposed corpses |
| Skeleton | 50,60,79 | Monster Manual (2008) | Skeleton warriors, decrepit skeletons | Undead decomposed corpses to the bone |
| Ochre Jelly | 54 | Monster Manual (2008) | Resembles a giant amoeba | |
| Kruthik | 56–57 | Monster Manual (2008) | Kruthik hatchlings, kruthik young, kruthik adult | Four-legged reptilians with natural plate armor covering most of their body |
| Blue Slime | 59 | |||
| Spider | 65 | Monster Manual (2008) | Deathjump spider | |
| Gelatinous Cube | 70 | Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Ghoul | 74 | Monster Manual (2008) | Undead decomposed corpses | |
| Homunculus | 75 | Monster Manual (2008) | Clay scout | Clay scouts are small flying gargoyle-like creatures made from clay |
| Vampire Spawn | 76 | Monster Manual (2008) | Pale undead humanoids with fangs | |
| Dark One | 77 | Monster Manual (2008) | Dark creeper | Small humanoids from the Shadowfell plane |
| Deathlock Wight | 79 | Monster Manual (2008) | Varies but generally an undead corrupted corpse resembling his living form |
WTC 21720 – Monster Manual (2008)[edit]
This is the first monster book for the Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition, published in 2008. This book features an alphabetical listing of monsters on page 3, an introduction on pages 4–7, the monster descriptions on pages 8–275, instructions for converting some monsters into NPCs and PCs on pages 276–279, a glossary on pages 280–283, and a list of the monsters in the book ranked by level on pages 284–287.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 8–9 | Aboleth lasher, aboleth slime mage, aboleth overseer | Large eel-like aberrations with potent psionic abilities | |
| Aboleth Servitor | 9 | Human aberrations with translucent and slimy skin | ||
| Astral Stalker | 10 | Humanoid abomination with large claws and skull-like face | ||
| Atropal | 10–11 | Floating humanoid abomination resembling a Ghoul | ||
| Blood Fiend | 11–12 | Four-arm humanoid abomination with large claws | ||
| Phane | 12–13 | Half-cat half-humanoid abomination with a misty consistence | ||
| Tarrasque | 12–13 | Huge tyrannosaurus-like abomination with horns | ||
| Angel | 14–17 | Angel of battle, angel of protection, angel of valor, angel of valor cohort, angel of valor veteran, angel of valor legionnaire, angel of vengeance | Varies but generally humanoid forms with wings | |
| Archon | 18–21 | Fire archon emberguard, fire archon blazesteel, fire archon ash disciple, ice archon hailscourge, ice archon rimehammer, ice archon frostshaper | Varies but generally humanoid forms made up from an element | |
| Azer | 22–23 | Azer warrior, azer foot soldier, azer rager, azer taskmaster, azer beastlord | Resembles a dwarf with brass-colored skin, and hair and beard of flames | |
| Balhannoth | 24 | Large worm-like aberration with tentacles | ||
| Banshrae | 25 | Banshrae dartswarmer, banshrae warrior | Humanoids with insect-like features | |
| Basilisk | 26 | Venom-eye basilisk, stone-eye basilisk | Large six (sometimes eight)-legged lizard | |
| Bat | 27 | Shadowhunter bat, fire bat | Large bat-like creatures | |
| Battlebriar | 28 | Warthorn battlebriar, earthrage battlebriar | Plant creatures resembling large frogs with claws and large teeth | |
| Bear | 29 | Cave bear, dire bear | ||
| Beetle | 30 | Fire beetle, tangler beetle, rot scarab swarm | ||
| Behemoth | 31 | Macetail behemoth, bloodspike behemoth | Bloodspike behemoth resembles a large reptile similar in form to the Stegosaurus stenops and macetail behemoth resembles a large reptile similar in form to the Euoplocephalus tutus | |
| Beholder | 32–33 | Beholder eye of flame, beholder eye tyrant | Resembles a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth, single central eye, and lots of smaller eyestalks on top with deadly magical powers | |
| Berbalang | 34 | Medium-sized blue demon-like humanoid with bat wings | ||
| Boar | 35 | Dire boar, thunderfury boar | ||
| Bodak | 36 | Bodak skulk, bodak reaver | Humanoids with smooth grayish-black skin and a featureless face | |
| Boneclaw | 37 | Resembles humanoids who are half skeletal and half without skin with three-fingered huge claws | ||
| Bulette | 38 | Bulette, dire bulette | Large armored mole-like creature | |
| Cambion | 39 | Cambion hellsword, cambion hellfire magus | Archetype devil appearance | |
| Carrion Crawler | 40 | Carrion crawler, enormous carrion crawler | Large yellow and green worm-like aberration | |
| Chimera | 41 | Appears to be an amalgam of a goat, lion and a dragon with three heads. | ||
| Choker | 42 | Cavern choker, feygrove choker | Resembles small greyish-black humanoids | |
| Chuul | 43 | Chuul juggernaut | Large pale yellow lobster-like aberrations | |
| Colossus | 44 | Godforged colossus | Large animated statues | |
| Crocodile | 45 | Visejaw crocodile, feymire crocodile | ||
| Cyclops | 46–48 | Cyclops guard, cyclops warrior, cyclops impaler, cyclops rambler, cyclops hewer, cyclops battleweaver, cyclops storm shaman | Single eyed giants | |
| Dark One | 49 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Dark creeper, dark stalker | Small humanoids from the Shadowfell plane |
| Death Knight | 50–51 | Death knight (human fighter), death knight (dragonborn paladin) | ||
| Demon | 52–58 | Balor, barlgura, evistro (carnage demon), glabrezu, goristro, hezrou, immolith, marilith, mezzodemon, vrock | Varies | |
| Destrachan | 59 | Destrachan, destrachan far voice | Large reptiles similar in form to the theropod dinosaurs | |
| Devil | 60–67 | Bearded devil (barbazu), bone devil (osyluth), chain devil (kyton), ice devil (gelugon), imp, legion devil grunt, legion devil hellguard, legion devil veteran, legion devil legionnaire, pit fiend, spined devil (spinagon), succubus, war devil (malebranche) | Varies | |
| Devourer | 68–69 | Spirit devourer, viscera devourer, soulspike devourer | Undead humanoids of varied forms but generally with exposed ribcage | |
| Displacer Beast | 70 | Displacer beast, displacer beast packlord | Resembles six-legged black puma with a pair of black tentacles sprouting from its shoulders | |
| Doppelganger | 71 | Doppelganger sneak, doppelganger assassin | Humanoids able to change shape | |
| Dracolich | 72–73 | Dracolich, blackfire dracolich, runescribed dracolich | Resembles undead dragon skeleton | |
| Dragon | 74–85 | Young black dragon, adult black dragon, elder black dragon, ancient black dragon, young blue dragon, adult blue dragon, elder blue dragon, ancient blue dragon, young green dragon, adult green dragon, elder green dragon, ancient green dragon, young red dragon, adult red dragon, elder red dragon, ancient red dragon, young white dragon, adult white dragon, elder white dragon, ancient white dragon | Resembles a reptile-like winged creature with magical or unusual abilities | |
| Dragonborn | 86–87 | Dragonborn soldier, dragonborn gladiator, dragonborn raider, dragonborn champion | Normal size humanoids with dragon features | |
| Dragonspawn | 88–89 | Redspawn firebelcher, blackspawn gloomweb, bluespawn godslayer | Varies but spawned from corrupted dragon eggs | |
| Drake | 90–92 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Spiretop drake, guard drake, needlefang drake swarm, pseudodragon, spitting drake, rage drake | Varies |
| Drider | 93 | Drider fanglord, drider shadowspinner | Drows which have been transformed from the waist down so they have the lower body of a spider | |
| Drow | 94–95 | Drow warrior, drow arachnomancer, drow blademaster, drow priest | Dark elves | |
| Dryad | 96 | Dryad, briar witch dryad | Resembles humanoids with tree-like features | |
| Dwarf | 97 | Dwarf bolter, dwarf hammerer | Small size humanoids | |
| Efreet | 98–100 | Efreet fireblade, efreet cinderlord, efreet flamestrider, efreet pyresinger, efreet karadjin | Giants with reddish skin and horns and body part flesh and flame | |
| Eidolon | 101 | Eidolon | Resembles a large human-like creature of stone covered in runes | |
| Eladrin | 102–103 | Eladrin fey knight, eladrin twilight incanter, bralani of autumn winds, ghaele of winter | High elves | |
| Elemental | 104–105 | Firelasher, rockfire dreadnought, earthwind ravager, thunderblast cyclone | Varies but composed of one of the four classical elementals of air, earth, fire, or water | |
| Elf | 106 | Elf archer, elf scout | Slender humanoids with pointed ears | |
| Ettercap | 107 | Ettercap fang guard, ettercap webspinner | ||
| Ettin | 108 | Ettin marauder, ettin spirit-talker | Two-headed giants | |
| Flameskull | 109 | Flameskull, great flameskull | Floating skull on flames | |
| Fomorian | 110–111 | Fomorian warrior, fomorian painbringer | Deformed giants | |
| Foulspawn | 112–113 | Foulspawn grue, foulspawn mangler, foulspawn berserker, foulspawn seer, foulspawn hulk | Corrupted humanoids | |
| Galeb Duhr | 114 | Galeb duhr earthbreaker, galeb duhr rockcaller | Boulder-like creature | |
| Gargoyle | 115 | Gargoyle, nabassu gargoyle | Resembres grotesque stone statues | |
| Ghost | 116–117 | Phantom warrior, trap haunt, wailing ghost (banshee), tormenting ghost | Varies | |
| Ghoul | 118–119 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Ghoul, horde ghoul, abyssal ghoul, abyssal ghoul hungerer, abyssal ghoul myrmidon | Undead decomposed corpses |
| Giant | 120–125 | Death giant, death titan, hill giant, earth titan, fire giant, fire giant forgecaller, fire titan, storm giant, storm titan | Large to huge humanoids | |
| Gibbering Beast | 126–127 | Gibbering mouther, gibbering abomination, gibbering orb | amorphous aberrations covered with eyes and mouths | |
| Githyanki | 128–129 | Githyanki warrior, githyanki mindslicer, githyanki gish | Tall and gaunt humanoids with almost skeletal features | |
| Githzerai | 130–131 | Githzerai cenobite, githzerai zerth, githzerai mindmage | Tall and gaunt humanoids with almost skeletal features | |
| Gnoll | 132–133 | Gnoll huntmaster, gnoll claw fighter, gnoll marauder, gnoll demonic scourge | Hyenas-like humanoids | |
| Gnome | 134 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Gnome skulk, gnome arcanist | Small and slender humanoids |
| Bugbear | 135–141 | Bugbear warrior, bugbear strangler | Stocky hairy humanoids | |
| Goblin | 135–141 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Goblin cutters, goblin blackblade, goblin warriors, goblin sharpshooters, goblin hexer, goblin skullcleaver, goblin underboss | Small green humanoids |
| Hobgoblin | 135–141 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Hobgoblin grunts, hobgoblin warrior, hobgoblin archer, hobgoblin soldiers, hobgoblin warcaster, hobgoblin commander, hobgoblin hand of bane | Normal size humanoids covered in coarse fur |
| Golem | 142 | Flesh golem, stone golem | Varies | |
| Gorgon | 143 | Iron gorgon, storm gorgon | Magical beasts resembling a bull | |
| Grell | 144 | Grell, grell philosopher | Aberration resembling a floating brain with a frontal beak and ten tentacles originating on its underside | |
| Grick | 145 | Grick, grick alpha | Large snake-like aberrations with beak and four barbed tentacles originating at the base of the beak | |
| Griffon | 146–147 | Hippogriff, hippogriff dreadmount, griffon, rimefire griffon | Creatures with the forequarters, wings and head of an eagle, hindquarters of various forms depending on type of griffon | |
| Grimlock | 148 | Grimlock minion, grimlock follower, grimlock ambusher, grimlock berserker | Gray skinned humanoids without eyes or eye sockets | |
| Guardian | 149 | Shield guardian, battle guardian | Constructs of various materials and humanoid form | |
| Hag | 150–151 | Howling hag, bog hag, night hag, death hag | Resemble wretched old women | |
| Halfling | 152–153 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Halfling slinger, halfling stout, halfling thief, halfling prowler | Small humanoids |
| Harpy | 154 | Harpy, bloodfire harpy | Humanoid creatures with avian wings and talons for feet and hands | |
| Helmed Horror | 155 | Helmed horror, greater helmed horror | Resembles an animated suit of armor | |
| Homunculus | 156–157 | Clay scout, iron defender, iron cobra | Varies | |
| Hook Horror | 158 | Hook horror | Bipedal subterranean monster that looks like a vulture-like humanoid with bony hooks in place of hands | |
| Horse | 159 | Riding horse, warhorse, celestial charger | ||
| Hound | 160–161 | Hell hound, shadow hound, wild hunt hound | Varies | |
| Human | 162–163 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Human rabble, human lackey, human bandit, human guard, human berserker, human mage | |
| Hydra | 164–165 | Fen hydra, mordant hydra, primordial hydra | Large snake-like creatures with multiple heads | |
| Hyena | 166 | Hyena, cacklefiend hyena | ||
| Kobold | 167–169 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Kobold minions, kobold skirmisher, kobold slinger, kobold dragonshields, kobold wyrmpriest, kobold slyblade | Small reptilian humanoids |
| Kruthik | 170–171 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Kruthik hatchlings, kruthik young, kruthik adult, kruthik hive lord | Four-legged reptilians with natural plate armor covering most of their body |
| Kuo-toa | 172–173 | Kuo-toa guard, kuo-toa marauder, kuo-toa harpooner, kuo-toa monitor, kuo-toa whip | Fish-like humanoids | |
| Lamia | 174 | Lamia | Varies | |
| Larva Mage | 175 | Larva mage | A mass of worms and maggots taking the form of a mage | |
| Lich | 176–177 | Lich (human wizard), lich (eladrin wizard) | Undead spellcasters | |
| Lich Vestige | 176–177 | Animated remains of a former lich | ||
| Lizardfolk | 178–179 | Greenscale hunter, greenscale darter, greenscale marsh mystic, blackscale bruiser | Reptilian humanoids | |
| Lycanthrope | 180–181 | Wererat, werewolf | Shapechanger humanoids | |
| Magma Beasts | 182–183 | Magma claw, magma hurler, magma strider, magma brute | Varies | |
| Manticore | 184 | Manticore | Large magical beasts with the body of a lion, dragon wings, and a somewhat humanoid head | |
| Marut | 185 | Marut blademaster, marut concordant | Astral humanoids | |
| Medusa | 186–187 | Medusa archer (female), medusa warrior (male), medusa shroud of zehir (female) | Scaly skinned humanoids with powerful gaze | |
| Mind Flayer | 188–189 | Mind flayer infiltrator, mind flayer mastermind | Humanoid aberrations with psionic powers and octopus-like heads | |
| Minotaur | 190–191 | Minotaur warrior, minotaur cabalist, savage minotaur | Bull-like Humanoids | |
| Mummy | 192–193 | Mummy guardian, mummy lord (human cleric), giant mummy | ||
| Naga | 194–195 | Guardian naga, bone naga, dark naga, primordial naga | Varies but snake-like creatures | |
| Nightmare | 196 | Nightmare | Resembles black horse with flaming hair | |
| Nightwalker | 197 | Nightwalker | Humanoid being formed of shadow | |
| Ogre | 198–199 | Ogre thug, ogre bludgeoneer, ogre savaga, ogre skirmisher, ogre warhulk | Brutish and dull-witted humanoids | |
| Oni | 200–201 | Oni night haunt, oni mage | Ogre-like humanoids with horns | |
| Ooze | 202 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Ochre jelly, gelatinous cube | Amorphous creatures that dwell in dungeons |
| Orc | 203–205 | Orc drudge, orc warrior, orc raider, orc berserker, orc eye of Gruumsh, orc bloodrager, orc chieftain | Savage humanoids that revel in combat | |
| Orcus | 206–210 | Orcus, aspect of Orcus, Doresain, the Ghoul King, deathpriest hierophant, deathpriest of Orcus, crimson acolyte | Orcus, Demon Prince of the Undead, and the members of his cult | |
| Otyugh | 211 | Otyugh | Creature that lives in piles of waste | |
| Owlbear | 212 | Owlbear, winterclaw owlbear | A creature with the front half of an owl and the back half of a bear | |
| Panther | 213 | Fey panther, spectral panther | ||
| Purple Worm | 214 | Purple worm, elder purple worm | Enormous armored "worms" that burrow through the ground | |
| Quickling | 215 | quickling runner, quickling zephyr | Fey creatures that can move incredibly fast | |
| Rakshasa | 216–218 | Rakshasa warrior, rakshasa archer, rakshasa assassin, rakshasa noble, rakshasa dread knight | Feline humanoids that can alter their appearance | |
| Rat | 219 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Giant rat, dire rat, rat swarm | |
| Roc | 220–221 | Roc, phoenix, thunderhawk | Enormous birds of prey. Phoenixes and thunderhawks have ties to the Elemental Chaos. | |
| Roper | 222 | Roper | A creature that roughly resembles a stalagmite when at rest. | |
| Rot Harbinger | 223 | Rot harbinger, rot slinger | Undead creatures that spread rot with their claws. | |
| Sahuagin | 224–225 | Sahuagin guard, sahuagin raider, sahuagin priest, sahuagin baron | Shark-like humanoids that live in the sea. | |
| Salamander | 226–227 | Salamander lancer, salamander firetail, salamander archer, salamander noble | Evil creatures associated with the element of fire. | |
| Satyr | 228 | Satyr rake, satyr piper | Goat-like humanoids of fey origin | |
| Scorpion | 229 | Stormclaw scorpion, hellstinger scorpion | ||
| Shadar-Kai | 230–231 | Shadar-kai chainfighter, shadar-kai gloomblade, shadar-kai witch, shadar-kai warrior | Humanoids of darkness and shadow. | |
| Shambling mound | 232 | Shambling mound, stormrage shambler | Animated mass of vines and foliage. | |
| Shifter | 233 | Longtooth shifter, razorclaw shifter | Offspring of humans and lycanthropes | |
| Skeleton | 234–235 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Decrepit skeleton, skeleton, blazing skeleton, boneshard skeleton, skeletal tomb guardian | Reanimated bones that serve their creator. |
| Skull Lord | 236 | Skull lord | Three-headed skeletal creature that commands lesser undead. | |
| Slaad | 237–239 | Slaad tadpole, grey slaad (rift slaad), red slaad (blood slaad), blue slaad (talon slaad), green slaad (curse slaad), black slaad (void slaad) | Frog-like beings of pure chaos. | |
| Snake | 240–241 | Deathrattle viper, crushgrip constrictor, flame snake, shadow snake | ||
| Sorrowsworn | 242–243 | Sorrowsworn soulripper, sorrowsworn reaper, sorrowsworn deathlord, shadowraven swarm | Gaunt humanoids drawn to places of conflict. | |
| Specter | 244 | Specter, voidsoul specter | Twisted undead creatures driven to madness. | |
| Sphinx | 245 | Sphinx | Winged lion-like creature tasked with guarding a specific location. | |
| Spider | 246–247 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Deathjump spider, bloodweb spider swarm, blade spider, demonweb terror | |
| Stirge | 248 | Stirge, dire stirge, stirge swarm | Bat-like creatures that feed on blood. | |
| Swordwing | 249 | Swordwing, crownwing | Insect-like humanoids that collect a specific type of item. | |
| Tiefling | 250 | Tiefling heretic, tiefling darkblade | Humans that made a pact with infernal creatures. | |
| Treant | 251 | Treant, blackroot treant | Animated tree with roughly humanoid features. Blackroot treants are undead creatures that appear wilted and dying. | |
| Troglodyte | 252–253 | Troglodyte warrior, troglodyte mauler, troglodyte impaler, troglodyte curse chanter | Reptilian humanoids that leave beneath the earth. | |
| Troll | 254–255 | Troll, war troll, fell troll | Ugly, brutish humanoids that will eat anything that moves. | |
| Umber Hulk | 256 | Umber hulk, shadow hulk | Insect-like creatures that burrow through the earth. | |
| Unicorn | 257 | Unicorn, dusk unicorn | Fey creatures that resemble horses, but with a single horn on their head. | |
| Vampire | 258–259 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Vampire lord (human rogue), vampire spawn fleshripper, vampire spawn bloodhunter | Humanoid undead that feed on the blood of others. |
| Vine Horror | 260 | Vine horror, vine horror spellfiend | Roughly humanoid plant creatures formed of vines. | |
| Warforged | 261 | Warforged soldier, warforged captain | Magic constructs that possess sentience. | |
| Wight | 262–263 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Deathlock wight, wight, battle wight, battle wight commander, slaughter wight | Undead creature that feeds on the life force of others. |
| Wolf | 264 | Gray wolf, dire wolf | ||
| Worg | 265 | Worg, guulvorg | Evil, intelligent creatures related to wolves. | |
| Wraith | 266–267 | Wraith, mad wraith, sword wraith, dread wraith | Undead creatures that feed on souls and spawn more wraiths from their victims. | |
| Wyvern | 268 | Wyvern, fell wyvern | Bipedal, dragon-like creature with a poisonous tail stinger. | |
| Yuan-Ti | 269–273 | Yuan-ti malison sharp-eye, yuan-ti malison incanter, yuan-ti malison disciple of Zehir, yuan-ti abomination, yuan-ti anathema, snaketongue initiate, snaketongue zealot, snaketongue warrior, snaketongue assassin, snaketongue celebrant | Evil, snake-like humanoids that live in jungles. Snaketongues are cultists who believe the yuan-ti are emissaries of the god Zehir. | |
| Zombie | 274–275 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008) | Zombie rotter, zombie, gravehound, corruption corpse, rotwing zombie, chillborn zombie, zombie hulk | Undead creatures animated from the corpses of the deceased. |
WTC 21828 – Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008)[edit]
Released in August 2008, this book details the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. It includes unique creatures, such as the zairtail, as well as a number of servants of the various groups and cults across the Realms. The table below is organized by the order the creatures first appear.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin | 8–9, 22, 25–26 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Goblin cutter, goblin warrior, goblin hexer, goblin skullcleaver, goblin blackblade | Small green humanoids |
| Starved Dog | 23 | Starved dog | ||
| Zombie | 24 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Zombie rotter, zombie | Undead creatures animated from the corpses of the deceased |
| Hobgoblin | 26–27 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Hobgoblin archer, hobgoblin soldier | Normal size humanoids covered in coarse fur |
| Elf | 30 | Monster Manual (2008) | Elf archer | Slender humanoids with pointed ears |
| Human | 31, 34 | Monster Manual (2008) | Human gang member, human bandit, bandit leader | |
| Lizardfolk | 34 | Monster Manual (2008) | Greenscale marsh mystic | Reptilian humanoids |
| Naga | 239 | Banelar naga | ||
| Church of Shar | 241 | Dark moon monk | ||
| Kir-Lanan | 241 | Kir-lanan wing | ||
| Felljaw | 243 | Felljaw | ||
| Haraevor | 243–244 | Haraevor | ||
| Mordrin | 244 | Mordrin | ||
| Tentacled Torment | 245 | Tentacled torment | ||
| Dracolich | 247 | Fettered dracolich | ||
| Draegloth | 249–250 | Draegloth, draegloth favored one | ||
| Direhelm | 252–253 | Direhelm | ||
| Doomsept | 253 | Doomsept | ||
| Jordaini Enforcer | 256 | Jordaini enforcer | ||
| Gibberling | 257 | Gibberling bunch, plaguechanged gibberling bunch | ||
| Malaugrym | 258 | Aberrant, shapechanging, magical humanoid | ||
| Shade | 260 | Shade | ||
| Thaalud | 262 | Thaalud | ||
| Veserab | 263 | Veserab | ||
| Order of Blue Fire | 264–266 | Knight accordant, loremaster accordant, commander accordant | ||
| Sharn | 264 | Sharn | ||
| Ghoul | 267 | Plaguechanged ghoul | ||
| Lycanthrope | 270–271 | Wereserpent | ||
| Scathebeast | 272–273 | Scathebeast calf, scathebeast adult, scathebeast watcher, scathebeast bull, scathebeast giant | ||
| Dread Warrior | 274 | Dread warrior | ||
| Warlock Knights of Vaasa | 276–278 | Warlock executor, warlock knight vindicator, warlock knight luminary | ||
| Shardsoul | 278–279 | Shardsoul slayer, shardsoul avatar | ||
| Zairtail | 280–281 | Zairtail swarm, zairtail firetongue, zairtail gazer, zairtail bonebreaker, zairtail cutter | ||
| Zhent Mercenary | 283 | Zhent soldier, Zhent Black Sun adept, Zhent war mage |
WTC 21783 – Adventurer's Vault (2008)[edit]
This book, published in September 2008, details various weapons, armor, vehicles, mounts, and other magical items. All of the monsters found in this book are mounts and/or creatures summoned through the use of magic items. The table below is organized by the order the creatures first appear.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camel | 11 | |||
| Elephant | 12, 182 | Elephant, marble elephant | ||
| Giant Ant | 12 | Larger versions of mundane ants. | ||
| Giant Lizard | 12 | Giant draft lizard, giant riding lizard | Larger versions of mundane lizards | |
| Horse | 13, 182 | Sea horse, skeletal horse, obsidian steed, pearl sea horse | ||
| Rhinoceros | 13 | |||
| Shark | 13 | Dire shark, riding shark | ||
| Behemoth | 13, 182 | Trihorn behemoth, jade macetail behemoth | The trihorn behemoth is probably modeled after the triceratops. The jade macetail behemoth is a gem-like version of an ankylosaurus. | |
| Bloodstone Spider | 181 | |||
| Ebony Fly | 181 | |||
| Golden Lion | 181 | |||
| Ivory Goat of Travail | 181 | |||
| Onyx Dog | 182 |
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253840000 – Dark Sun Creature Catalog (2010)[edit]
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244650000 – Monster Vault (2010)[edit]
A boxed set that includes a book with a revised and streamlined core listing of monsters for the Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition game, published in 2010 as part of the Essentials line. The book features an introduction on pages 4–11, the monster descriptions on pages 12–295, an appendix of animals on pages 296–304, a glossary on pages 305–312, and a list of the monsters in the book ranked by level on pages 313–319.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | 12–15 | Monster Manual (2008) | Angel of protection, angel of battle, angel of valor veteran, angel of vengeance | Varies but generally humanoid forms with wings |
| Archon | 16–19 | Monster Manual (2008) | Earth archon, fire archon, ice archon, water archon | Varies but generally humanoid forms made up from an element |
| Basilisk | 20–23 | Monster Manual (2008) | Mesmeric-eye basilisk, venom-eye basilisk, wilt-eye basilisk, basilisk, abyssal basilisk | Large six (sometimes eight)-legged lizard |
| Beholder | 24–27 | Monster Manual (2008) | Beholder gauth, beholder, beholder eye tyrant | Resembles a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth, single central eye, and lots of smaller eyestalks on top with deadly magical powers |
| Bulette | 28–31 | Monster Manual (2008) | Young bulette, bulette, dire bulette | Large armored mole-like creature |
| Carrion Crawler | 32–35 | Monster Manual (2008) | Carrion crawler scuttler, carrion crawler, carrion crawler putrefier, enormous carrion crawler | Large yellow and green worm-like aberration |
| Cyclops | 36–39 | Monster Manual (2008) | Cyclops crusher, cyclops guard, cyclops rambler, cyclops hewer | Single eyed giants |
| Death Knight | 40–43 | Monster Manual (2008) | Death knight, death knight blackguard | |
| Demon | 44–49 | Monster Manual (2008) | Dretch lackey, babau, vrock, abyssal eviscerator, hezrou, marilith, balor | Varies |
| Devil | 50–55 | Monster Manual (2008) | Imp, succubus, chain devil (kyton), legion devil hellguard, legion devil veteran, ice devil (gelugon), pit fiend | Varies |
| Displacer Beast | 56–59 | Monster Manual (2008) | Displacer beast, savage displacer beast, displacer beast pack lord | Resembles six-legged black puma with a pair of black tentacles sprouting from its shoulders |
| Doppelganger | 60–63 | Monster Manual (2008) | Doppelganger sneak, doppelganger infiltrator, doppelganger master assassin | Humanoids able to change shape |
| Dragon | 64–79 | Monster Manual (2008) | Fledgling white dragon, young white dragon, young black dragon, young green dragon, young blue dragon, young red dragon, deathbringer dracolich, elder white dragon, elder black dragon, elder green dragon, elder blue dragon, elder red dragon, dracolich doomlord | Resembles a reptile-like winged creatures with magical or unusual abilities |
| Dragonborn | 80–81 | Monster Manual (2008) | Dragonborn mercenary, dragonborn soldier | Normal size humanoids with dragon features |
| Drake | 82–85 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Guard drake, spitting drake, pseudodragon, bloodseeker drake, rage drake, ambush drake | Varies |
| Drider | 86–89 | Monster Manual (2008) | Drider, drider shadowspinner, drider fanglord | Drows which have been transformed from the waist down so they have the lower body of a spider |
| Dryad | 90–93 | Monster Manual (2008) | Dryad recluse, dryad hunter, dryad witch, bough dryad | Resembles humanoids with tree-like features |
| Duergar | 94–99 | Duergar scout, duergar guard, duergar thug, duergar raid leader, duergar infernal consort, devil-bred duergar, duergar underlord | Dwarves corrupted by devil patrons | |
| Dwarf | 100–101 | Monster Manual (2008) | Dwarf warrior, dwarf clan guard | Small size humanoids |
| Efreet | 102–105 | Monster Manual (2008) | Efreet fireblade, efreet cinderlord, efreet flamestrider | Giants with reddish skin and horns and body part flesh and flame |
| Elemental | 106–109 | Lesser air elemental, lesser earth elemental, lesser fire elemental, lesser water elemental | Varies but composed of one of the four classical elementals of air, earth, fire, or water | |
| Elf | 110–117 | Monster Manual (2008) | Elf archer, elf scout, elf hunter, elf noble guard, eladrin bow mage, eladrin fey knight, eladrin twilight incanter, eladrin battle dancer, drow stalker, drow venomblade, drow arachnomancer | Slender humanoids with pointed ears |
| Ettin | 118–121 | Monster Manual (2008) | Ettin thug, ettin wrath chanter, ettin hunter, ettin marauder | Two-headed giants |
| Gargoyle | 122–125 | Monster Manual (2008) | Gargoyle rake, gargoyle, gargoyle rock hunter, nabassu gargoyle, rocktempest gargoyle | Resemble grotesque stone statues |
| Ghoul | 126–129 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Ghoul, ravenous ghoul, abyssal ghoul, abyssal ghoul devourer, abyssal ghoul hungerer | Undead decomposed corpses that hunger for flesh |
| Giant | 130–137 | Monster Manual (2008) | Hill giant, hill giant hunter, hill giant earth shaman, earth titan, frost giant, frost giant marauder, frost titan, fire giant flamecrusher, fire giant, fire giant forgecaller, fire titan | Large to huge humanoids |
| Githyanki | 138–141 | Monster Manual (2008) | Githyanki warrior, githyanki mindslicer, githyanki raider, githyanki legionary | Tall and gaunt humanoids with almost skeletal features |
| Gnoll | 142–147 | Monster Manual (2008) | Gnoll huntmaster, deathpledged gnoll, gnoll blood caller, fang of Yeenoghu, gnoll gorger, demon-eye gnoll, gnoll far fang, gnoll pack lord, gnoll demon spawn | Hyena-like humanoids |
| Gnome | 148–151 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Gnome spy, gnome illusionist, gnome assassin, gnome entropist | Small and slender humanoids |
| Goblin | 152–159 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Goblin sniper, goblin beast rider, goblin cutthroat, goblin hex hurler, hobgoblin beast master, hobgoblin battle guard, hobgoblin spear soldier, hobgoblin warmonger, hobgoblin commander, bugbear thug, bugbear backstabber | Varies |
| Golem | 160–163 | Monster Manual (2008) | Flesh golem, stone golem, iron golem | Varies |
| Hag | 164–167 | Monster Manual (2008) | Bog hag, green hag, night hag | Resemble wretched old women |
| Halfling | 168–169 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Halfling thief, halfling trickster | Small humanoids |
| Human | 170–173 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Human goon, common bandit, town guard, human thug, human transmuter, human duelist | |
| Hydra | 174–177 | Monster Manual (2008) | Hydra, flamekiss hydra, venom-maw hydra | Large snake-like creatures with multiple heads |
| Kobold | 178–181 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Kobold tunneler, kobold slinger, kobold quickblade, kobold dragonshield | Small reptilian humanoids |
| Lich | 182–185 | Monster Manual (2008) | Lich necromancer, lich remnant, lich soulreaver | Undead spellcasters |
| Lizardfolk | 186–191 | Monster Manual (2008) | Poisonscale needler, poisonscale brawler, greenscale raider (level 3 soldier), greenscale trapper, greenscale raider (level 4 skirmisher), greenscale bog mystic, blackscale crusher | Reptilian humanoids |
| Lycanthrope | 192–195 | Monster Manual (2008) | Scurrying wererat, frenzied werewolf | Shapechanger humanoids |
| Manticore | 196–199 | Monster Manual (2008) | Manticore striker, manticore impaler, manticore spike hurler, manticore sky hunter | Large magical beasts with the body of a lion, dragon wings, and a somewhat humanoid head |
| Medusa | 200–203 | Monster Manual (2008) | Medusa bodyguard (male), medusa venom arrow (female), medusa spirit charmer (female) | Scaly skinned humanoids with powerful gaze |
| Mind Flayer | 204–207 | Monster Manual (2008) | Mind flayer thrall master, mind flayer unseen, concordant mind flayer | Humanoid aberrations with psionic powers and octopus-like heads |
| Minotaur | 208–211 | Monster Manual (2008) | Minotaur soldier, minotaur charger, minotaur magus, demonic savage minotaur | Bull-like humanoids |
| Mummy | 212–215 | Monster Manual (2008) | Shambling mummy, moldering mummy, mummy tomb guardian, royal mummy | |
| Ogre | 216–219 | Monster Manual (2008) | Ogre, ogre hunter, ogre mercenary, ogre juggernaut, arena-trained ogre | Brutish and dull-witted humanoids |
| Ooze | 220–223 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Ochre jelly, green slime, gelatinous cube, black pudding, black pudding spawn | Amorphous creatures that dwell in dungeons |
| Orc | 224–229 | Monster Manual (2008) | Battletested orc, orc savage, orc archer, orc reaver, orc rampager, orc pummeler, orc storm shaman | Savage humanoids that revel in combat |
| Otyugh | 230–233 | Monster Manual (2008) | Otyugh, charnel otyugh, neo-otyugh | Tentacled creatures that live in piles of waste |
| Owlbear | 234–237 | Monster Manual (2008) | Young owlbear, owlbear, trained owlbear, wind-claw owlbear, winterclaw owlbear | A creature with the front half of an owl and the back half of a bear |
| Purple Worm | 238–241 | Monster Manual (2008) | Adult purple worm, purple worm tunneler | Enormous armored "worms" that burrow through the ground |
| Rakshasa | 242–245 | Monster Manual (2008) | Rakshasa warrior, rakshasa archer, rakshasa mage | Feline humanoids that can alter their appearance |
| Roper | 246–249 | Monster Manual (2008) | Impaling roper, cave roper, crag roper | A creature that roughly resembles a stalagmite when at rest. |
| Rust Monster | 250–253 | Rust monster, gluttonous rust monster, young rust monster swarm | ||
| Skeleton | 254–257 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Decrepit skeleton, blazing skeleton, skeletal legionary, skeletal tomb guardian | Reanimated bones that serve their creator. |
| Stirge | 258–261 | Monster Manual (2008) | Stirge, stirge suckerling, death husk stirge, dire stirge, stirge suckerling swarm | Bat-like creatures that feed on blood. |
| Tiefling | 262–263 | Monster Manual (2008) | Tiefling fury, tiefling occultist | Humans that made a pact with infernal creatures. |
| Treant | 264–267 | Monster Manual (2008) | Bramblewood treant, treant, treant grove guardian, blackroot treant | Animated tree with roughly humanoid features. Blackroot treants are undead creatures that appear wilted and dying. |
| Troglodyte | 268–271 | Monster Manual (2008) | Troglodyte mauler, troglodyte grunt, troglodyte thrasher, troglodyte impaler | Reptilian humanoids that leave beneath the earth. |
| Troll | 272–275 | Monster Manual (2008) | Troll, battle troll, bladerager troll, ghost troll render | Ugly, brutish humanoids that will eat anything that moves. |
| Umber Hulk | 276–279 | Monster Manual (2008) | Umber hulk, umber hulk tunneler, umber hulk bewilderer, deep hulk | Insect-like creatures that burrow through the earth. |
| Vampire | 280–283 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Elder vampire spawn, vampire night witch, master vampire | Humanoid undead that feed on the blood of others. |
| Wraith | 284–287 | Monster Manual (2008) | Wraith, mad wraith, wraith figment, sovereign wraith | Undead creatures that feed on souls and spawn more wraiths from their victims. |
| Yuan-Ti | 288–291 | Monster Manual (2008) | Yuan-ti malison stalker, yuan-ti malison sharp-eye, yuan-ti abomination, yuan-ti malison chanter | Evil, snake-like humanoids that live in jungles. Snaketongues are cultists who believe the yuan-ti are emissaries of the god Zehir. |
| Zombie | 292–295 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Grasping zombie, hulking zombie, flesh-crazed zombie, zombie shambler | Undead creatures animated from the corpses of the deceased. |
| Bear | 296 | Monster Manual (2008) | Bear, dire bear | |
| Crocodile | 297 | Monster Manual (2008) | Crocodile | |
| Horse | 297 | Monster Manual (2008) | Horse | |
| Hyena | 298 | Monster Manual (2008) | War hyena | |
| Rat | 298–299 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Dire rat, scurrying rat swarm | |
| Shark | 299 | Adventurer's Vault (2008) | Shark | |
| Snake | 300–301 | Monster Manual (2008) | Spitting cobra, deathrattle viper, crushgrip constrictor, snake swarm | |
| Spider | 301–303 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008) | Spider swarm, deathjump spider, doomspinner spider, cave spider | |
| Wolf | 304 | Monster Manual (2008) | Gray wolf, dire wolf |
283640000 – Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011)[edit]
A sourcebook for monsters and NPCs from the Nentir Vale setting for the Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition game, published in 2011 as part of the Essentials line. The book features an introduction (including details on the Nentir Vale) on pages 4–13, the monster descriptions on pages 14–121, a glossary on pages 122–125, and a list of the monsters in the book ranked by level on pages 126–127.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Plague Demons | 14–16 | Plague Demon Chaos Hound, Plague Demon Chaos Footsoldier, Plague Demon Chaos Beast, Plague Demon Chaos Bender, Plague Demon Chaos Knight, Plague Demon Chaos Vanguard | Demons from a dead universe | |
| Barrowhaunts | 17–19 | Uthelyn the Mad, Lingering Warrior Spirit, Lingering Monster Spirit, Adrian "Iceheart" Reginold, Joplin the Sly, Boldos Grimehammer, Cassian d'Cherevan | Fallen undead adventurers | |
| Bitterstrike | 20–23 | Entry includes Treant Vassal, Satyr Vassal, Tigerclaw Vassal, Frost Witch Vassal, Wild Coldscale Drake | The White Wyrm of Winterbole | |
| Blackfang Gnolls | 24–26 | Blackfang Feaster, Maldrick Scarmaker, Blackfang Gravedigger, Blackfang Howler, Blackfang Render; entry includes Blackfang Hyena Pack | A fearsome band of gnolls | |
| Bloodfire Ooze | 27 | Oozes created from blood and demon ichor | ||
| Boggle | 28–29 | Secret of the Slavers Stockade (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual II (2002) | Boggle Sight Stealer, Boggle Blink Trickster, Boggle Chase Trickster, Boggle Body Snatcher | Malicious fey tricksters |
| Cadaver Collector | 30–31 | Monster Manual III (2004) | Entry includes Gokof, Hobgoblin Necromancer | Constructs that collect corpses |
| Calastryx | 32–33 | Entry includes Emberdark Kobold Pillager | Three-headed red dragon | |
| Clan Bloodspear | 34–37 | Field Folio (1981; Ogrillon only), Greyhawk Ruins (1990; Ogrillon only), Monstrous Manual (1993; Ogrillon only), Dungeon #83 (2000; Ogrillon only), Fiend Folio (2003; Half-troll only) | Bloodspear Grenadier, Queen Msuga, Rohka the Blood Witch, Bloodspear Krull, Bloodspear Ogrillon, Bloodspear Shiv, Bloodspear Half-Troll, Bloodspear Savage Throng | Hateful orc clan |
| Daggerburg Goblins | 38–41 | Daggerburg Ruffian, Mistmane Bugbear, Warlord Delderosh, Daggerburg Theurge, Daggerburg War Mage, Daggerburg Zealot, Daggerburg Slayer, Daggerburg Captain, Kabo Bomble, Daggerburg Reaper; entry includes Battle Worg | Plundering goblins | |
| Dark Drake of the Moon Hills | 42–43 | Dark Drake of the Moon Hills, Hellghost Dark Drake, Adderbrood Dark Drake | Malicious drakes | |
| Dythan's Legion | 44–47 | Legatus Dythan, Dythan's Legion Vanguard, Dythan's Legion Warrior, Dythan's Legion Archer, Dythan's Legion Dragoon; entry includes Arkhosian Siege Tower, Liondrake | Dragonborn legionnaires | |
| Fell Court | 48–51 | Fell Court Blackheart, Melech Ambrose, Fell Court Ruffian, Fell Court Underboss, Fell Court Creep, Fell Court Hellmage | Tiefling outcasts | |
| Felldrake | 52–53 | Monster Manual II (2002) | Leaping Felldrake, Crested Felldrake, Hissing Felldrake, Tri-Horned Felldrake | Drakes altered by tieflings |
| Frost Witches | 54–56 | Frost Witch, Frost Witch Harpy, Clenderi; entry includes Icicle Swarm, Frozen Cauldron Guardian | Servants of Cryonax | |
| Gravelstoke Family | 57–59 | Vincent Gravelstoke, Tovin Gravelstoke, Mikus Gravelstoke, Xander Gravelstoke, Alesia Gravelstoke | Family of assassins | |
| Gray Company | 60–62 | Halvath Cormarrin, Gray Company Mist Mage, Gray Company Fallen Hero, Gray Company Recruit, Gray Company Soldier | Grim soldiers seeking to restore Nerath's greatness | |
| Harken's Heart | 63–65 | Harken's Heart Acolyte, Harken's Heart Druid, Harken's Heart Defender, Harken's Heart Hierophant | Ruthless druids | |
| Hound of Ill Omen | 66–67 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) | Hound of Ill Omen, Bregga; entry includes Hill Clan Apparition | Ghostly hounds |
| Hunter Spiders | 68–70 | Ti'irtha, Drow Spider Totemist, Drow Razorscourge, Drow Darklasher | Drow exiled to the surface world | |
| Hurly-Burly Brothers | 71 | Rival troll brothers | ||
| Iron Circle | 72–75 | Iron Circle Dark Adept, Iron Circle Commander, Iron Circle Brigand, Iron Circle Spy; entry includes Tar Devil Harrier, Tar Devil Brawler, Tar Devil Guard | Mysterious mercenaries | |
| Mages of Saruun | 76–78 | Mage of Saruun, Saruun Apprentice, Saruun Underdark Adept, Warped Mage of Saruun; entry includes Bronze Warder, Saruun Bat | Wizards obsessed with the Underdark | |
| Mooncalf | 79–81 | Monster Manual II (2002) | Mooncalf Harvester, Mooncalf, Mooncalf Sire, Mooncalf Rogue | Predators from the Far Realm |
| Penanggalan | 82–83 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Oriental Adventures (2001) | Penanggalan, Penanggalan Head Swarm, Penanggalan Bodiless Head | Flying undead head with entrails |
| Peryton | 84–85 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014) | Peryton, Elder Peryton | Birds with the heads of stags |
| Phantom Brigade | 86–88 | Phantom Brigade Knight-Commander, Phantom Brigade Squire, Phantom Brigade Armiger, Phantom Brigade Justiciar, Phantom Brigade Banneret, Phantom Brigade Templar | Ghostly knights of Nerath | |
| Ragewind | 89 | Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix II (1995; as Sword Spirit), Monster Manual II (2002) | Undead entities created from the wrath of fallen warriors | |
| Raven Roost Bandits | 90–93 | Erzoun, Raven Roost Harrier, Samminel, Raven Roost Grenadier, Geriesh, Raven Roost Cutthroat, Raven Roost Outlaw Veteran, Raven Roost Sharpshooter, Raven Roost Highwayman | Bandits of Raven Roost Manor | |
| River Rats | 94–96 | Kelson, Lower Quays Guttersnipe, Razorclaw Jack, Lowtown Urchin, Lowtown Kneebreaker, Market Green Grifter | Street thugs | |
| Scroll Mummy | 97 | Construct created from discarded magic items | ||
| Shadowmire | 98–99 | Master of evil in the Witchlight Fens | ||
| Tigerclaw Barbarians | 100–103 | Scargash, Tigerclaw Hordeling, Tigerclaw Brave, Tigerclaw Scout, Tigerclaw Fang-Wielder, Tigerclaw Shaman; entry includes Sabertooth Tiger, Primal Sabertooth Tiger | Shifter raiders | |
| Treants of the Nentir Vale | 104–107 | Winterbole Frostbeard, Winterbole Sapling, Winterbole Rimeneedle, Wood Woad Juggernaut, Mysteriphal, Wood Woad Druid | Treants of the Winterbole and Harken Forests | |
| Twig Blight | 108–109 | The Sunless Citadel (2000), Monster Manual II (2002), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Twig Blight Seedling, Twig Blight Swampvine, Twig Blight, Twig Blight Swarm | Small plants that feed on blood |
| Vampiric Mist | 110–111 | Monster Manual II (1983; Crimson death only), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989; Crimson death only), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990; Vampiric mist only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002; Crimson death only) | Vampiric Mist, Vampiric Mist Corruptor, Crimson Deathmist, Chillborn Vampiric Mist | Bloodthirsty mist |
| Vestapalk | 112–113 | Entry includes Tiktag | Green dragon of destiny | |
| Wandering Tower | 114–116 | Entry includes Mirror Mimic, Blood Raven Swarm, Living Walls | Huge mimic | |
| Witchlight Lizardfolk | 117–119 | Lizardfolk Mire Scout, Lizardfolk Bog Walker, Lizardfolk Fen Spy, Lizardfolk Shocker, Lizardfolk Dreadtail, Lizardfolk Dreadnought, Lizardfolk Chief, Lizardfolk Marsh Mystic | Lizardfolk of the Witchlight Fens | |
| Wolf Runners | 120–121 | Sylish Kreed, Eveni Redblade, Wolf Runner Swiftarrow | Bandits of the Trade Road |
Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition[edit]
Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (see editions of Dungeons & Dragons) was released in 2014. The first product containing monsters was the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set. The Monster Manual for this edition was scheduled for release in September 2014.[125][126]
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A92160000 – Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014)[edit]
The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set is the first official product from the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[127] It includes the introductory adventure module Lost Mine of Phandelver, which contains rules and descriptions for monsters in Appendix B.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugbear | 56 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Intimidating and bullying goblinoids | |
| Commoner | 56 | Average person of any race | ||
| Cultist | 56 | Servants of dark powers | ||
| Doppelganger | 56–57 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Shapechangers that take on the form of other humanoids | |
| Evil Mage | 57 | Evil spellcasters that seek arcane knowledge | ||
| Flameskull | 57–58 | Dragon #197 (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | Floating, fiery skulls created from dead wizards | |
| Ghoul | 58 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Undead that work in packs and hunger for humanoid flesh | |
| Giant Spider | 58 | Large spiders that dwell in webbed lairs | ||
| Goblin | 58 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Untrustworthy humanoids that use numbers to their advantage | |
| Grick | 58–59 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Wormlike, tentacled creatures that conceal themselves near stonework | |
| Hobgoblin | 59 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Militaristic, cunning goblinoids | |
| Mormesk the Wraith | 59 | Hateful and incorporeal undead that drains life | ||
| Nezznar the Black Spider | 59 | Dark elf wizard | ||
| Nothic | 60 | Miniatures Handbook (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Former wizards transformed by forbidden knowledge | |
| Ochre Jelly | 60 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Oozes that stalk and devour organic life | |
| Ogre | 60–61 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Large, angry, and lazy giants | |
| Orc | 61 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Savage humanoids with piglike faces | |
| Owlbear | 61 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Fearsome predators with beaks and claws | |
| Redbrand Ruffian | 61 | Unprincipled human thugs | ||
| Sildar Hallwinter | 61 | Retired warrior of Neverwinter and member of the Lords' Alliance | ||
| Skeleton | 62 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Undead creatures created from bones | |
| Spectator | 62 | The Secret of Bone Hill (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005) | Spheroid creatures with an array of eye rays that guard treasure | |
| Stirge | 62–63 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Winged, blood-drinking pests | |
| Twig Blight | 63 | The Sunless Citadel (2000), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | Small plant creatures that hide among healthy foliage | |
| Wolf | 63 | Animals that roam in packs | ||
| Young Green Dragon | 63 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Evil dragon with poisonous breath | |
| Zombie | 31, 63 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Ash Zombie | Undead creatures created from corpses |
A92170000 – Player's Handbook (2014)[edit]
The Player's Handbook is one of the core rulebooks for the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, published in 2014. An assortment of monsters, associated with class traits and spells, are described in Appendix D.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat | 304 | |||
| Black Bear | 304 | |||
| Boar | 304 | |||
| Brown Bear | 304 | |||
| Cat | 305 | |||
| Constrictor Snake | 305 | |||
| Crocodile | 305 | |||
| Dire Wolf | 305 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Frog | 305 | |||
| Giant Eagle | 306 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Giant Spider | 306 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Hawk (Falcon) | 306 | |||
| Imp | 306–307 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Lion | 307 | |||
| Mastiff | 307 | |||
| Mule | 307 | |||
| Owl | 308 | |||
| Panther | 308 | |||
| Poisonous Snake | 308 | |||
| Pseudodragon | 308 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Quasit | 309 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Rat | 309 | |||
| Raven | 309 | |||
| Reef Shark | 309 | |||
| Riding Horse | 310 | |||
| Skeleton | 310 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Sprite | 310 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Tiger | 311 | |||
| Warhorse | 311 | |||
| Wolf | 311 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Zombie | 311 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) |
A96060000 – Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014)[edit]
Hoard of the Dragon Queen is the first adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line. It contains statistics for some of the monsters described in the module in Appendix B; the rest are in an online supplement.[128]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll | 65, Online Supplement 19 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Four-Armed Troll | |
| Ambush Drake | 88 | Monster Manual III (2004), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Azbara Jos | 88 | |||
| Blagothkus | 89 | |||
| Captain Othelstan | 89 | |||
| Dragonclaw | 89 | Dragonwing | ||
| Dralmorrer Borngray | 90 | |||
| Frulam Mondath | 90 | |||
| Guard Drake | 91 | Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Jamna Gleamsilver | 91 | |||
| Langdedrosa Cyanwrath | 91 | |||
| Pharblex Spattergoo | 91–92 | |||
| Rath Modar | 92 | |||
| Rezmir | 93 | |||
| Talis the White | 93 | |||
| Acolyte | Online Supplement 4 | |||
| Adult Blue Dragon | Online Supplement 4 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Adult White Dragon | Online Supplement 5 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Air Elemental | Online Supplement 5 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Assassin | Online Supplement 6 | |||
| Bandit | Online Supplement 6 | |||
| Berserker | Online Supplement 6 | |||
| Bullywug | Online Supplement 7 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | ||
| Commoner | Online Supplement 7 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Crocodile | Online Supplement 7 | Player's Handbook (2014) | ||
| Cultist | Online Supplement 7 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Deer | Online Supplement 7 | |||
| Doppelganger | Online Supplement 8 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Elk | Online Supplement 8 | |||
| Ettercap | Online Supplement 9 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Gargoyle | Online Supplement 9 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Giant Centipede | Online Supplement 9 | |||
| Giant Frog | Online Supplement 10 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (2001) | ||
| Giant Lizard | Online Supplement 10 | |||
| Giant Spider | Online Supplement 10 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Gray Ooze | Online Supplement 11 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Griffon | Online Supplement 11 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Guard | Online Supplement 11 | |||
| Helmed Horror | Online Supplement 11 | Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Hobgoblin | Online Supplement 12 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Hobgoblin Captain | |
| Knight | Online Supplement 12 | |||
| Kobold | Online Supplement 13 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Lizardfolk | Online Supplement 13 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Mage | Online Supplement 13 | |||
| Noble | Online Supplement 13 | |||
| Ogre | Online Supplement 14 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Orc | Online Supplement 14 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Otyugh | Online Supplement 14 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Peryton | Online Supplement 15 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | ||
| Priest | Online Supplement 15 | |||
| Roper | Online Supplement 15 | The Strategic Review #2 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Rug of Smothering | Online Supplement 16 | Monster Manual (2014) | ||
| Scout | Online Supplement 16 | |||
| Shambling Mound | Online Supplement 16 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Specter | Online Supplement 17 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Spy | Online Supplement 17 | |||
| Stirge | Online Supplement 17 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | ||
| Stone Giant | Online Supplement 18 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | ||
| Stone Golem | Online Supplement 18 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Swarm of Insects | Online Supplement 18 | Swarm of Centipedes | ||
| Swarm of Rats | Online Supplement 19 | |||
| Troglodyte | Online Supplement 19 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Vampire | Online Supplement 20 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Vampire Spawn | Online Supplement 21 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | ||
| Veteran | Online Supplement 21 | |||
| Violet Fungus | Online Supplement 21 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Will-o'-Wisp | Online Supplement 22 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | ||
| Winged Kobold | Online Supplement 22 | Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Wyvern | Online Supplement 22 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Yuan-ti | Online Supplement 23 | Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Yuan-ti Malison, Yuan-ti Pureblood |
A92180000 – Monster Manual (2014)[edit]
The Monster Manual is one of the core rulebooks for the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, published in 2014. The book features an introduction on pages 4–11, the monster descriptions on pages 12–316, an appendix of Miscellaneous Creatures on pages 317–341, and a second appendix of Nonplayer Characters on pages 342–350.
A list of the monsters by Challenge Rating was not included in the book, and was instead posted on Wizards of the Coast's web site.[129] The list was also provided in the 5th edition Dungeon Master's Guide.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarakocra | 12 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Dark Sun Creature Catalog (2010) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Aboleth | 13–14 | Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Aberration | |
| Angels | 15–18 | Dragon #63 (1982; Deva only), Dragon #64 (1982; Planetar and Solar only), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; as Aasimon), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; as Aasimon), Monster Manual (2000; as Celestial), Fiend Folio (2003; Deva only), Monster Manual (2003) | Deva, Planetar, Solar | Type: Celestial |
| Animated Objects | 19–20 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Rug of Smothering only) | Animated Armor, Flying Sword, Rug of Smothering | Type: Construct |
| Ankheg | 21 | Dragon #5 (1977), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Azer | 22 | Monster Manual II (1983), Practical Planetology (1991), Secrets of the Lamp (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Elemental | |
| Banshee | 23 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual (2008; as Wailing Ghost) | Type: Undead | |
| Basilisk | 24 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Behir | 25 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Beholders | 26–30 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), The Secret of Bone Hill (1981; Spectator only), Monster Manual II (1983; Spectator only), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989; Spectator only), Lost Ships (1990; Death Tyrant only), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Spectator only), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001; Death Tyrant only), Monster Manual (2003), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014; Spectator only) | Beholder, Death Tyrant, Spectator | Type: Aberration |
| Blights | 31–32 | The Sunless Citadel (2000; Twig Blight only), Monster Manual II (2002; Twig Blight only), Fiend Folio (2003; Vine Blight, as Vine Horror, only), Monster Manual (2008; Vine Blight, as Vine Horror, only), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011; Twig Blight only), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014; Twig Blight only) | Needle Blight, Twig Blight, Vine Blight | Type: Plant |
| Bugbears | 33 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Bugbear Chief | Type: Humanoid (Goblinoid) |
| Bulette | 34 | Dragon #1 (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Bullywug | 35 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Cambion | 36 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Expedition to the Demonweb Pits (2007), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Fiend | |
| Carrion Crawler | 37 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Centaur | 38 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Chimera | 39 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Chuul | 40 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Aberration | |
| Cloaker | 41 | Secret of the Slavers Stockade (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Aberration | |
| Cockatrice | 42 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Couatl | 43 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Celestial | |
| Crawling Claw | 44 | Dragon #32 (1979), Shadowdale (1989), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead (2009) | Type: Undead | |
| Cyclops | 45 | Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976), Deities & Demigods (1980), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Legends & Lore (1985), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Legends & Lore (1990), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Deities & Demigods (2002), Shining South (2004), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Giant | |
| Darkmantle | 46 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Death Knight | 47 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Dragonlance Campaign Setting (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Undead | |
| Demilich | 48–49 | Tomb of Horrors (1978), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Epic Level Handbook (2002) | Type: Undead | |
| Demons | 50–65 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980; Yochlol only), Fiend Folio (1981; Shadow Demon only), The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982; Bar-lgura, Chasme, Dretch only), Monster Manual II (1983; Bar-lgura, Chasme, Dretch, Yochlol only), Dragon #91 (1984; Goristro only), D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; Quasit only), Drow of the Underdark (1991; Yochlol only), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991; Shadow Fiend only), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; as Tanar'ri), Wrath of the Immortals (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Tanar'ri, Balor and Marilith only, plus Quasit), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; as Tanar'ri), Planes of Chaos (1994; Goristro only), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix II (1995; Yochlol only), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendices I & II (1996; Shadow Fiend only), Monstrous Compendium Annual Three (1996; Goristro only), Villains' Lorebook (1998; Yochlol only), Monster Manual (2000), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Yochlol only), Manual of the Planes (2001; Goristro only), Book of Vile Darkness (2002; Manes, Bar-lgura, Chasme, Shadow Demon only), Monster Manual (2003), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Dretch only), Monster Manual 3 (2010; Quasit only), Monster Vault (2010) | Balor, Barlgura, Chasme, Dretch, Glabrezu, Goristro, Hezrou, Manes, Marilith, Nalfeshnee, Quasit, Shadow Demon, Vrock, Yochlol | Type: Fiend (Demon) |
| Devils | 66–78 | Monster Manual (1977), Dragon #75 (1983; Bearded and Spined only), Monster Manual II (1983; Bearded and Spined only), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; Imp only), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; as Baatezu), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Baatezu, Pit Fiend only, plus Imp), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; as Baatezu), Planes of Law (1995; Chain Devil only, as Kyton), Monstrous Compendium Annual Three (1996; Chain Devil only, as Kyton), Monster Manual (2000), Manual of the Planes (2001; Spined Devil only, as Spinagon), Monster Manual (2003), Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006), Monster Manual (2008), Manual of the Planes (2008; Barbed only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Erinyes only), Monster Vault (2010) | Barbed Devil, Bearded Devil, Bone Devil, Chain Devil, Erinyes, Horned Devil, Ice Devil, Imp, Lemure, Pit Fiend, Spined Devil | Type: Fiend (Devil) |
| Dinosaurs | 79–80 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975; Plesiosaurus only), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983; Pteranodon, as Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex only), The Isle of Dread (1981; Allosaurus and Ankylosaurus only), D&D Master Rules (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986; Allosaurus and Ankylosaurus only), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Creature Catalog (1993; Allosaurus and Ankylosaurus only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995; Allosaurus and Plesiosaurus only), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual II (2002; Allosaurus and Ankylosaurus only), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Ankylosaurus only, as Macetail Behemoth), Adventurer's Vault (2008; Triceratops, as Trihorn Behemoth) | Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Pteranodon, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex | Type: Beast |
| Displacer Beast | 81 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Doppelganger | 82 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Dracolich | 83–84 | Dragon #110 (1986), Waterdeep and the North (1987), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Draconomicon: The Book of Dragons (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Adult Blue Dracolich | Type: Undead |
| Dragon, Shadow | 84–85 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon: The Book of Dragons (2003) | Young Red Shadow Dragon | Type: Dragon |
| Dragons | 86–118 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974; Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, White only), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; Brass, Bronze, Copper, Silver only), D&D Basic Set (1977; Black, Brass, Red, White only), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014; Green only), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Blue and White only) | Black Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Blue Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Green Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Red Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), White Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Brass Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Bronze Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Copper Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Gold Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling), Silver Dragon (Ancient, Adult, Young, Wyrmling) | Type: Dragon |
| Dragon Turtle | 119 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Dragon | |
| Drider | 120 | Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Dryad | 121 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Fey | |
| Duergar | 122 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Elementals | 123–125 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Air only) | Air Elemental, Earth Elemental, Fire Elemental, Water Elemental | Type: Elemental |
| Elves: Drow | 126–129 | Hall of the Fire Giant King (1978), Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), | Drow, Drow Elite Warrior, Drow Mage, Drow Priestess of Lolth | Type: Humanoid (Elf) |
| Empyrean | 130 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; as Titan), Monster Manual (1977; as Titan), D&D Immortals Rules (1986; as Titan), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; as Titan), Wrath of the Immortals (1992; as Titan), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Titan), Monster Manual (2000; as Titan), Monster Manual (2003; as Titan) | Type: Celestial | |
| Ettercap | 131 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Ettin | 132 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Giant | |
| Faerie Dragon | 133 | Dragon #62 (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Draconomicon: The Book of Dragons (2003) | Type: Dragon | |
| Flameskull | 134 | Dragon #197 (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), Monster Manual (2008), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Type: Undead | |
| Flumph | 135 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Dungeon #118 (2005), Fool's Grove[130] (2009) | Type: Aberration | |
| Fomorian | 136 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Giant | |
| Fungi | 137–138 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975; Shrieker only), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983; Shrieker only), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984; Gas Spore only, as Blast Spore), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991; Gas Spore, as Blast Spore, and Shrieker only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005; Gas Spore only), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Violet Fungus only) | Gas Spore, Shrieker, Violet Fungus | Type: Plant |
| Galeb Duhr | 139 | Monster Cards Set 2 (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Elemental | |
| Gargoyle | 140 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Elemental | |
| Genies | 141–146 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974; Djinni and Efreeti only), D&D Basic Set (1977; Djinni only), Monster Manual (1977; Djinni and Efreeti only), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983; Djinni and Efreeti only), Dragon #66 (1982; Dao and Marid only), The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982; Dao and Marid only), Monster Manual II (1983; Dao and Marid only), D&D Companion Rules (1984; Djinni and Efreeti only), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; all but Marid), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; Marid only), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991; Djinni and Efreeti only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000; Djinni and Efreeti only), Monster Manual (2003; Djinni and Efreeti only), Manual of the Planes (2001; Dao and Marid only), Monster Manual (2008; Efreeti only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Djinni only), Monster Vault (2010; Efreeti only) | Dao, Djinni, Efreeti, Marid | Type: Elemental |
| Ghost | 147 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Undead | |
| Ghouls | 148 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Ghast, Ghoul | Type: Undead |
| Giants | 149–156 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974; all but Storm), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; Storm only), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Hill, Fire, Storm only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Frost and Stone only), Monster Vault (2010; Fire, Frost, Hill only), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Stone only) | Cloud Giant, Fire Giant, Frost Giant, Hill Giant, Stone Giant, Storm Giant | Type: Giant |
| Gibbering Mouther | 157 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon #160 (1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Aberration | |
| Gith | 158–161 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Psionics Handbook (2001), Manual of the Planes (2001), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010; Githyanki only) | Githyanki Warrior, Githyanki Knight, Githzerai Monk, Githzerai Zerth | Type: Humanoid (Gith) |
| Gnolls | 162–163 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Gnoll, Gnoll Pack Lord, Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu | Type: Humanoid (Gnoll) |
| Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) | 164 | Shrine of the Kuo-Toa (1978), Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Humanoid (Gnome) | |
| Goblins | 165–166 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Goblin, Goblin Boss | Type: Humanoid (Goblin) |
| Golems | 167–170 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; all but Clay), The Strategic Review #4 (1975; Clay only), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Flesh and Stone only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Clay and Iron only), Monster Vault (2010; all but Clay), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Stone only) | Clay, Flesh, Iron, Stone | Type: Construct |
| Gorgon | 171 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Grell | 172 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Aberration | |
| Grick | 173 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Grick, Grick Alpha | Type: Monstrosity |
| Griffon | 174 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Grimlock | 175 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Humanoid (Grimlock) | |
| Hags | 176–179 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975; Sea Hag only), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual II (1983; Green Hag only), D&D Master Rules (1985; Sea Hag only), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991; Sea Hag only), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; all but Night Hag), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; Night Hag only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; Night Hag only), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Night Hag only), Monster Vault (2010; all but Sea Hag) | Green Hag, Night Hag, Sea Hag | Type: Fey |
| Half-Dragon | 180 | Council of Wyrms (1994), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Half-Red Dragon Veteran | Type: Humanoid |
| Harpy | 181 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Hell Hound | 182 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Fiend | |
| Helmed Horror | 183 | Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Construct | |
| Hippogriff | 184 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Hobgoblin | 185–187 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Hobgoblin, Hobgoblin Captain, Hobgoblin Warlord | Type: Humanoid (Goblin) |
| Homunculus | 188 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Construct | |
| Hook Horror | 189 | Fiend Folio (1981), Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Hydra | 190 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Intellect Devourer | 191 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Aberration | |
| Invisible Stalker | 192 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Elemental | |
| Jackalwere | 193 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Kenku | 194 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual III (2004), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Kobold | 195 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Winged Kobold, Kobold | Type: Humanoid (Kobold) |
| Kraken | 196–197 | Monster Manual II (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Kuo-toa | 198–200 | Shrine of the Kuo-Toa (1978), Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Kuo-toa, Kuo-toa Archpriest, Kuo-toa Whip | Type: Humanoid (Kuo-toa) |
| Lamia | 201 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986; as Lamara), Creature Catalog (1993; as Lamara), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Lich | 202–203 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Master Rules (1985), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Undead | |
| Lizardfolk | 204–205 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Fiend Folio (1981; Lizard King only), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Serpent Kingdoms (2004; Lizard King/Queen only), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Lizardfolk, Lizardfolk Shaman, Lizard King/Queen | Type: Humanoid (Lizardfolk) |
| Lycanthropes | 206–211 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974; all but Wererat), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; Wererat only), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; all but Wereboar), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; Wereboar only), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Wererat and Werewolf only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Wereboar and Weretiger only), Monster Vault (2010; Wererat and Werewolf only) | Werebear, Wereboar, Wererat, Weretiger, Werewolf | Type: Humanoid (Shapechanger) |
| Magmin | 212 | In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords (1981; as Magman), Monster Manual II (1983; as Magman), Planescape Campaign Setting (1994; as Magman), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Elemental | |
| Manticore | 213 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Medusa | 214 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Mephits | 215–217 | Fiend Folio (1981; Magma, as Lava, Smoke, and Steam only), Eye of the Serpent (1984; Ice only), Greyhawk Ruins (1990; all but Dust and Mud), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992; all but Dust and Mud), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000; all but Smoke), Monster Manual (2003; all but Smoke), Dragon #374[131] (2009; Ice only) | Dust Mephit, Ice Mephit, Magma Mephit, Mud Mephit, Smoke Mephit, Steam Mephit | Type: Elemental |
| Merfolk | 218 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Humanoid (Merfolk) | |
| Merrow | 219 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Mimic | 220 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Mind Flayer | 221–222 | The Strategic Review #1 (1975), Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Aberration | |
| Minotaur | 223 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Modrons | 224–226 | Monster Manual II (1983), Planescape Campaign Setting (1994), Manual of the Planes (2001, web enhancement[132]), Dragon #354 (2007), Dungeon #186[133] (2011) | Monodrone, Duodrone, Tridrone, Quadrone, Pentadrone | Type: Construct |
| Mummies | 227–229 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Mummy, Mummy Lord | Type: Undead |
| Myconids | 230–232 | In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual 2 (2008) | Myconid Sprout, Quaggoth Spore Servant, Myconid Adult, Myconid Sovereign | Type: Plant |
| Nagas | 233–234 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), The Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993; Bone only), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994; Bone only), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual II (2002; Bone only), Monster Manual (2003), Serpent Kingdoms (2004; Bone only), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Bone Naga, Spirit Naga, Guardian Naga | Type: Monstrosity |
| Nightmare | 235 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Fiend | |
| Nothic | 236 | Miniatures Handbook (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Type: Aberration | |
| Ogre | 237–238 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Fiend Folio (1981; Ogrillon only), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Greyhawk Ruins (1990; Ogrillon only), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Dungeon #83 (2000; Ogrillon only), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Ogre, Half-Ogre (Ogrillon) | Type: Giant |
| Oni | 239 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975; as Ogre Mage), Monster Manual (1977; as Ogre Mage), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; as Ogre Mage), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Ogre Mage), Monster Manual (2000; as Ogre Mage), Monster Manual (2003; as Ogre Mage), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Giant | |
| Oozes | 240–243 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983; all but Black Pudding), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983; Black Pudding only), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008; Ochre Jelly and Gelatinous Cube only), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Black Pudding only), Monster Vault (2010; all but Gray Ooze), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014; Ochre Jelly only), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; Gray Ooze only) | Black Pudding, Gelatinous Cube, Gray Ooze, Ochre Jelly | Type: Ooze |
| Orcs | 244–247 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Orc, Orc War Chief, Orc Eye of Gruumsh, Orog | Type: Humanoid (Orc) |
| Otyugh | 248 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Aberration | |
| Owlbear | 249 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Pegasus | 250 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Celestial | |
| Peryton | 251 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Piercer | 252 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Pixie | 253 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Fey | |
| Pseudodragon | 254 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Dragon | |
| Purple Worm | 255 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Quaggoth | 256 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Drow of the Underdark (2007) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Rakshasa | 257 | The Strategic Review #5 (1975), Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Fiend | |
| Remorhaz | 258 | Dragon #2 (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Young Remorhaz, Remorhaz | Type: Monstrosity |
| Revenant | 259 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | Type: Undead | |
| Roc | 260 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Roper | 261 | The Strategic Review #2 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Rust Monster | 262 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Sahuagin | 263–264 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986; as Shark-kin), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Creature Catalog (1993; as Shark-kin), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Sahuagin, Sahuagin Priestess, Sahuagin Baron | Type: Humanoid (Sahuagin) |
| Salamanders | 265–266 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Fiend Folio (1981; Fire Snake only), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Fire Snake, Salamander | Type: Elemental |
| Satyr | 267 | Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Fey | |
| Scarecrow | 268 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dungeon #84 (2001), Dragon #355 (2007), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Construct | |
| Shadow | 269 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Undead | |
| Shambling Mound | 270 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Plant | |
| Shield Guardian | 271 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Construct | |
| Skeletons | 272–273 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Player's Handbook (2014) | Skeleton, Minotaur Skeleton, Warhorse Skeleton | Type: Undead |
| Slaadi | 274–278 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Red Slaad, Slaad Tadpole, Blue Slaad, Green Slaad, Gray Slaad, Death Slaad | Type: Aberration |
| Specter | 279 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Fiend Folio (1981; Poltergeist), D&D Companion Rules (1984; Poltergeist), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; Poltergeist), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Specter, Poltergeist | Type: Undead |
| Sphinxes | 280–282 | Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes (1976), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Master Rules (1985), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Androsphinx, Gynosphinx | Type: Monstrosity |
| Sprite | 283 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Fey | |
| Stirge | 284 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Succubus/Incubus | 284–285 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Immortals Rules (1986; as Whispering Demon), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; as Tanar'ri), Wrath of the Immortals (1992; as Whispering Lesser Fiend), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; as Tanar'ri), Monster Manual (2000; as Demon), Monster Manual (2003; as Demon), Monster Manual (2008; as Devil), Monster Vault (2010; as Devil) | Type: Fiend | |
| Tarrasque | 286–287 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Thri-Kreen | 288 | Monster Cards Set 2 (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Type: Humanoid (Thri-Kreen) | |
| Treant | 289 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Plant | |
| Troglodyte | 290 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid (Troglodyte) | |
| Troll | 291 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Giant | |
| Umber Hulk | 292 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986; as Hulker), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Creature Catalog (1993; as Hulker), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Unicorn | 293–294 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Celestial | |
| Vampires | 295–298 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Vampire, Vampire Spawn | Type: Undead |
| Water Weird | 299 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | Type: Elemental | |
| Wight | 300 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Undead | |
| Will-o'-Wisp | 301 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Undead | |
| Wraith | 302 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010) | Type: Undead | |
| Wyvern | 303 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Dragon | |
| Xorn | 304 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Elemental | |
| Yeti | 305–306 | The Strategic Review #3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Oriental Adventures (2001), Frostburn (2004), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Yeti, Abominable Yeti | Type: Monstrosity |
| Yuan-ti | 307–310 | Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement; all but Abomination) | Yuan-ti Abomination, Yuan-ti Malison, Yuan-ti Pureblood | Type: Monstrosity, Humanoid |
| Yugoloths | 311–314 | Vault of the Drow (1978; Mezzoloth, as Mezzodaemon, and Nycaloth, as Nycadaemon, only), Fiend Folio (1981; Mezzoloth, as Mezzodaemon, and Nycaloth, as Nycadaemon, only), Monster Manual II (1983; Arcanaloth, as Arcanadaemon, and Ultroloth, as Ultrodaemon), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Manual of the Planes (2001; all but Arcanaloth), Monster Manual II (2002; Arcanaloth only), Monster Manual III (2004; all but Arcanaloth), | Arcanaloth, Mezzoloth, Nycaloth, Ultroloth | Type: Fiend (Yugoloth) |
| Zombies | 315–316 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Player's Handbook (2014) | Zombie, Ogre Zombie, Beholder Zombie | Type: Undead |
| Ape | 317 | Type: Beast | ||
| Awakened Shrub | 317 | Type: Plant | ||
| Awakened Tree | 317 | Type: Plant | ||
| Axe Beak | 317 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Arms and Equipment Guide (2003) | Type: Beast | |
| Baboon | 318 | Type: Beast | ||
| Badger | 318 | Type: Beast | ||
| Bat | 318 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Black Bear | 318 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Blink Dog | 318 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Fey | |
| Blood Hawk | 319 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | Type: Beast | |
| Boar | 319 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Brown Bear | 319 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Camel | 320 | Type: Beast | ||
| Cat | 320 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Constrictor Snake | 320 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Crab | 320 | Type: Beast | ||
| Crocodile | 320 | Player's Handbook (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Death Dog | 321 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Deer | 321 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Dire Wolf | 321 | Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Draft Horse | 321 | Type: Beast | ||
| Eagle | 322 | Type: Beast | ||
| Elephant | 322 | Type: Beast | ||
| Elk | 322 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Flying Snake | 322 | Type: Beast | ||
| Frog | 322 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Ape | 323 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Badger | 323 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Bat | 323 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Boar | 323 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Centipede | 323 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Constrictor Snake | 324 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Crab | 324 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Crocodile | 324 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Eagle | 324 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Elk | 325 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Fire Beetle | 325 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Frog | 325 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (2001), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Goat | 326 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Hyena | 326 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Lizard | 326 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Octopus | 326 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Owl | 327 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Poisonous Snake | 327 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Rat | 327 | Giant Rat, Diseased Giant Rats | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Scorpion | 327 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Sea Horse | 328 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Shark | 328 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Spider | 328 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Player's Handbook (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Giant Toad | 329 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Vulture | 329 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Wasp | 329 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Weasel | 329 | Type: Beast | ||
| Giant Wolf Spider | 330 | Type: Beast | ||
| Goat | 330 | Type: Beast | ||
| Hawk | 330 | Type: Beast | ||
| Hunter Shark | 330 | Type: Beast | ||
| Hyena | 331 | Type: Beast | ||
| Jackal | 331 | Type: Beast | ||
| Killer Whale | 331 | Type: Beast | ||
| Lion | 331 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Lizard | 332 | Type: Beast | ||
| Mammoth | 332 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Frostburn (2004) | Type: Beast | |
| Mastiff | 332 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Mule | 333 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Octopus | 333 | Type: Beast | ||
| Owl | 333 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Panther | 333 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Phase Spider | 334 | Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Poisonous Snake | 334 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Polar Bear | 334 | Polar Bear, Cave Bear | Type: Beast | |
| Pony | 335 | Type: Beast | ||
| Quipper | 335 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Type: Beast | |
| Rat | 335 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Raven | 335 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Reef Shark | 336 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Rhinoceros | 336 | Type: Beast | ||
| Riding Horse | 336 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Saber-Toothed Tiger | 336 | D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; as Smilodon), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Smilodon), Frostburn (2004) | Type: Beast | |
| Scorpion | 337 | Type: Beast | ||
| Sea Horse | 337 | Type: Beast | ||
| Spider | 337 | Type: Beast | ||
| Swarm of Bats | 337 | Type: Beast | ||
| Swarm of Insects | 338 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Swarm of Insects, Swarm of Beetles, Swarm of Centipedes, Swarm of Spiders, Swarm of Wasps | Type: Beast |
| Swarm of Poisonous Snakes | 338 | Type: Beast | ||
| Swarm of Quippers | 338 | Type: Beast | ||
| Swarm of Rats | 339 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Beast | |
| Swarm of Ravens | 339 | Type: Beast | ||
| Tiger | 339 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Vulture | 339 | Type: Beast | ||
| Warhorse | 340 | Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Weasel | 340 | Type: Beast | ||
| Winter Wolf | 340–341 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Wolf | 341 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Player's Handbook (2014) | Type: Beast | |
| Worg | 341 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | Type: Monstrosity | |
| Acolyte | 342 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Archmage | 342 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Assassin | 343 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Bandit | 343–344 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Bandit, Pirate | Type: Humanoid |
| Bandit Captain | 344 | Bandit Captain, Pirate Captain | Type: Humanoid | |
| Berserker | 344 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Commoner | 345 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Cultist | 345 | Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2014), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Cult Fanatic | 345 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Druid | 346 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Gladiator | 346–347 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Guard | 347 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Knight | 347 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Mage | 347 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Noble | 348 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Priest | 348 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Scout | 349 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Spy | 349 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid | |
| Thug | 350 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Tribal Warrior | 350 | Type: Humanoid | ||
| Veteran | 350 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014, online supplement) | Type: Humanoid |
A96070000 – The Rise of Tiamat (2014)[edit]
The Rise of Tiamat is the second adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line, following Hoard of the Dragon Queen.[134] It contains statistics for some of the monsters described in the module in Appendix A; the rest are in an online supplement.[135]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll | 30, Online Supplement 24 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Expert Set (1981, 1983), Fiend Folio (1981; Ice Troll), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992; Ice Troll), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Dragon #301 (2002; Ice Troll), Unapproachable East (2003; Ice Troll), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Monster Manual (2014) | Ice Troll | |
| Animated Tile Creature | 42 | |||
| Dragonclaw | 89 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014) | ||
| Dragonfang | 89 | |||
| Dragonsoul | 89 | |||
| Dragonwing | 90 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014) | ||
| Guard Drake | 90 | Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014) | ||
| Ice Toad | 90 | Monster Manual (1977), Frostburn (2004) | ||
| Naergoth Bladelord | 90–91 | |||
| Neronvain | 91 | |||
| Rath Modar | 91 | Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014) | ||
| Severin | 92 | |||
| Tiamat | 92–93 | Greyhawk set (1975) (as the Chromatic Dragon), Monster Manual (1977), Dragon #38 (1980), Monster Mythology (1992), Polyhedron #73 (1992), Dragon #272 (2000), Manual of the Planes (2001), Deities and Demigods (2002), Miniatures Handbook (2003) (Aspect of Tiamat), Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons (2008) |
B24360000 – Princes of the Apocalypse (2015)[edit]
Princes of the Apocalypse is the third adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[136] It contains statistics for some of the monsters described in the module in Chapter 7; the rest are in an online supplement.[137]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hatred Cultists | 189–193 | Feathergale Knight, Howling Hatred Initiate, Howling Hatred Priest, Hurricane, Skyweaver, Thurl Merosska, Windharrow, Aerisi Kalinoth | ||
| Black Earth Cultists | 194–199 | Black Earth Guard, Black Earth Priest, Burrowshark, Sacred Stone Monk, Stonemelder, Hellenrae, Miraj Vizann, Marlos Urnrayle | ||
| Eternal Flame Cultists | 200–203 | Eternal Flame Guardian, Eternal Flame Priest, Flamewrath, Razerblast, Bastian Thermandar, Elizar Dryflagon, Vanifer | ||
| Crushing Wave Cultists | 204–209 | Crushing Wave Priest, Crushing Wave Reaver, Dark Tide Knight, Fathomer, One-Eyed Shiver, Shoalar Quanderil, Gar Shatterkeel | ||
| Drannin Splithelm | 209 | |||
| Ghald | 209–210 | |||
| Grumink the Renegade | 210–211 | |||
| Oreioth | 211 | |||
| Wiggan Nettlebee | 211 | |||
| Elemental Myrmidons | 212–213 | Air Elemental Myrmidon, Earth Elemental Myrmidon, Fire Elemental Myrmidon, Water Elemental Myrmidon | ||
| Princes of Elemental Evil | 214–221 | Fiend Folio (1981), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998), Dragon #347 (2006), Monster Manual 3 (2010; Imix and Ogrémoch only) | Imix, Ogrémoch, Olhydra, Yan-C-Bin |
B24390000 – Out of the Abyss (2015)[edit]
Out of the Abyss is the fourth adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[136] It contains statistics for the new monsters described in the module in Appendix C, and statistics for Demon Lords in Appendix D.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derro | 224–225 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Greyhawk Ruins (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Derro Savant | |
| Ixitxachitl | 225–226 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Master Rules (1985; as Devilfish), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991; as Devilfish), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Demonomicon (2010) | Ixitxachitl, Vampiric Ixitxachitl, Ixitxachitl Cleric | |
| Duergar | 226–228 | Duergar Darkhaft, Duergar Kavalrachni, Duergar Keeper of the Flame, Duergar Soulblade, Duergar Stone Guard, Duergar Xarrorn | ||
| Spore Servants | 228–229 | Chuul Spore Servant, Drow Spore Servant, Duergar Spore Servant, Hook Horror Spore Servant | ||
| Troglodyte | 229 | Troglodyte Champion of Laogzed | ||
| Awakened Zurkhwood | 230 | |||
| Bridesmaid of Zuggtmoy | 230 | |||
| Chamberlain of Zuggtmoy | 230–231 | |||
| Steeders | 231 | Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Female Steeder, Male Steeder | |
| Droki | 231–232 | |||
| Grisha | 232 | |||
| Narrak | 232 | |||
| The Pudding King | 233 | |||
| Yestabrod | 233 | |||
| Baphomet | 234–235 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monster Mythology (1992), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Dragon #369 (2008) | ||
| Demogorgon | 236–237 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Monster Mythology (1992), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Monster Manual 2 (2009) | ||
| Fraz-Urb'luu | 238–239 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Dungeon #208 (2012) | ||
| Graz'zt | 240–241 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Iuz the Evil (1993), Planes of Chaos (1994), For Duty & Deity (1998), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Dragon #360 (2007), Manual of the Planes (2008) | ||
| Juiblex | 242–243 | Monster Manual (1977), Monster Mythology (1992), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Dungeon #188 (2011) | ||
| Orcus | 244–245 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Dungeon #89 (2001), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Yeenoghu | 246–247 | Monster Manual (1977), Monster Mythology (1992), Book of Vile Darkness (2002), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Dragon #364 (2008) | ||
| Zuggtmoy | 248–249 | The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985), Dragon #337 (2005), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Demonomicon (2010) |
B65170000 – Curse of Strahd (2016)[edit]
Curse of Strahd is the fifth adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[138] It contains statistics for the new monsters described in the module in Appendix D.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animated Objects | 225–227 | Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut, Broom of Animated Attack, Guardian Portrait, Strahd's Animated Armor | ||
| Baba Lysaga | 228–229 | |||
| Barovian Witch | 229 | |||
| Tree Blight | 230 | |||
| Ezmerelda d'Avenir | 230–231 | |||
| Izek Strazni | 231–232 | |||
| Kasimir Velikov | 232–233 | |||
| Madam Eva | 233–234 | Ravenloft (1983), House of Strahd (1993), Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I (2002), Expedition to Castle Ravenloft (2006) | ||
| Mongrelfolk | 234 | Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | ||
| Phantom Warrior | 235 | Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Pidlwick II | 235–236 | |||
| Rahadin | 236–237 | |||
| Rictavio | 238 | |||
| Strahd von Zarovich | 239–240 | Ravenloft (1983), Ravenloft II: The House on Gryphon Hill (1986), Ravenloft: Realm of Terror (1990), House of Strahd (1993), Ravenloft Campaign Setting (1994), Ravenloft: Domains of Dread (1997), Ravenloft: Secrets of the Dread Realms (2001), Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I (2002), Expedition to Castle Ravenloft (2006), Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead (2009) | ||
| Strahd Zombie | 241 | Ravenloft (1983), Ravenloft: Realm of Terror (1990), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix III (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I (2002), Ravenloft: Denizens of Dread (2004), Expedition to Castle Ravenloft (2006), Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead (2009) | ||
| Vladimir Horngaard | 241–242 | |||
| Wereraven | 242 | Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendices I & II (1996), Ravenloft: Denizens of Darkness (2002), Ravenloft: Denizens of Dread (2004) |
B86690000 – Storm King's Thunder (2016)[edit]
Storm King's Thunder is the sixth adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[139] It contains statistics for the new monsters described in the module in Appendix C.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crag Cat | 240 | |||
| Hulking Crab | 240 | |||
| Iymrith the Dragon | 241 | Ancient Blue Dragon | ||
| Maegera the Dawn Titan | 241 | |||
| Purple Wormling | 242 | |||
| Tressym | 242–243 | |||
| Uthgardt Shaman | 243–244 | |||
| Yakfolk Warrior | 244 | |||
| Yakfolk Priest | 245 |
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B86820000 – Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016)[edit]
Volo's Guide to Monsters introduces nearly 100 monsters to the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[140] The book features a preface on page 4, a chapter on monster lore on pages 5–102, a chapter on character races on pages 103–120, new monster descriptions on pages 121–206, an appendix of Assorted Beasts on pages 207–208, a second appendix of Nonplayer Characters on pages 209–220, and a third appendix of Monster Lists on pages 221–224.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind Flayers | 71, 171–175 | Dungeon #24 (1990; Ulitharid), Menzoberranzan (1992; Alhoon), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994; Ulitharid), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996; Alhoon), The Illithiad (1998; Alhoon, Elder Brain, Ulitharid), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Alhoon), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005; Alhoon, Elder Brain, Ulitharid) | Mind Flayer Psion, Alhoon, Mind Flayer Lich (Illithilich), Elder Brain, Ulitharid | |
| Yuan-ti | 96, 202–206 | Dragon #151 (1989; Broodguard, as Histachii), Monstrous Compendium – Kara-Tur Appendix (1990; Broodguard, as Histachii), Monstrous Manual (1993; Broodguard, as Histachii), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Broodguard), Fiend Folio (2003; Anathema), Ghostwalk (2003; Broodguard, as template), Monster Manual (2008; Anathema) | Yuan-ti Malison Variants (Type 4, Type 5), Yuan-ti Anathema, Yuan-ti Broodguard, Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer, Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker, Yuan-ti Pit Master | |
| Banderhobb | 122 | Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Barghest | 123 | Dragon #26 (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Planescape Campaign Setting (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Beholders | 124–126 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989; Gauth), The Ruins of Undermountain (1991; Death Kiss), Monstrous Manual (1993; Death Kiss and Gauth), I, Tyrant (1996; Death Kiss and Gauth), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Death Kiss and Gazer, as Eyeball), Monster Manual (2003; Gauth), Dragon Compendium Volume 1 (2005; Death Kiss, as Bleeder), Mysteries of the Moonsea (2006; Gazer, as Eyeball), Monster Vault (2010; Gauth) | Death Kiss, Gauth, Gazer, Gazer Familiar | |
| Bodak | 127 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Boggle | 128 | Secret of the Slavers Stockade (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | ||
| Catoblepas | 129 | The Strategic Review #7 (1976), Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Master Rules (1985; as Nekrozon), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991; as Nekrozon), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #299 (2002), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Cave Fisher | 130 | Slave Pits of the Undercity (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon #355 (2007), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Chitines | 131–132 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Underdark (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | Chitine, Choldrith | |
| Cranium Rats | 133 | Planescape Campaign Setting (1994), The Illithiad (1998), Fiend Folio (2003; as Swarm, Cranium Rat Swarm) | Cranium Rat, Swarm of Cranium Rats | |
| Darklings | 134 | Fiend Folio (1981; as Dark Creeper and Dark Stalker), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992; as Dark Creeper and Dark Stalker), Fiend Folio (2003; as Dark Ones), Keep on the Shadowfell (2008; as Dark One), Monster Manual (2008; as Dark One) | Darkling, Darkling Elder | |
| Deep Scion | 135 | |||
| Demons | 136–137 | Monster Manual II (1983; Babau), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; Babau), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; Babau), Book of Vile Darkness (2002; Babau), Monster Manual II (2002; Maw, as Abyssal Maw), Monster Manual (2003; Babau), Dungeon #112 (2004; Shoosuva), Monster Manual 3 (2010; Babau, Maw), Monster Vault (2010; Babau) | Babau, Maw Demon, Shoosuva | |
| Devourer | 138 | Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix III (1998), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Dinosaurs | 139–140 | Monster Manual (1977; Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus), Monster Manual II (1983; Deinonychus, Dimetrodon), Creature Catalogue (1986; Brontosaurus), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989; Brontosaurus, Deinonychus, Dimetrodron, Stegosaurus), Monstrous Manual (1993; Deinonychus, Stegosaurus), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995; Brontosaurus, Dimetrodon), Monster Manual (2000; Deinonychus), Monster Manual II (2002; Quetzalcoatlus), Monster Manual (2003; Deinonychus) | Brontosaurus, Deinonychus, Dimetrodon, Hadrosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor | |
| Draegloth | 141 | Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Drow of the Underdark (2007), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) | ||
| Firenewts | 142–143 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001) | Firenewt Warrior, Giant Strider, Firenewt Warlock of Imix | |
| Flail Snail | 144 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | ||
| Froghemoth | 145 | Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Dungeon #128 (2005) | ||
| Giants | 146–151 | Cloud Giant Smiling One, Fire Giant Dreadnought, Frost Giant Everlasting One, Mouth of Grolantor, Stone Giant Dreamwalker, Storm Giant Quintessent | ||
| Girallon | 152 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Gnolls | 153–155 | Fiend Folio (1981; Flind), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989; Flind), Monstrous Manual (1993; Flind), Monster Manual III (2004; Flind), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Witherling) | Flind, Gnoll Flesh Gnawer, Gnoll Hunter, Gnoll Witherling | |
| Grungs | 156–157 | Greyhawk Adventures (1988), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) | Grung, Grung Elite Warrior, Grung Wildling | |
| Guard Drake | 158 | Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault (2010), Hoard of the Dragon Queen (2014), The Rise of Tiamat (2014) | Guard Drake, Chromatic Guard Drakes | |
| Hags | 159–160 | The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun (1982; Annis), Monster Manual II (1983; Annis), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989; Annis), Monstrous Manual (1993; Annis), Spellbound (1995; Bheur), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994; Bheur), Monster Manual (2000; Annis), Unapproachable East (2003; Bheur), Monster Manual (2003; Annis) | Annis Hag, Bheur Hag | |
| Hobgoblins | 161–162 | Hobgoblin Devastator, Hobgoblin Iron Shadow | ||
| Ki-rin | 163–164 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Oriental Adventures (2001) | ||
| Kobolds | 165–167 | Monster Manual (2008; Kobold Dragonshield), Monster Vault (2010; Kobold Dragonshield) | Kobold Dragonshield, Kobold Inventor, Kobold Scale Sorcerer | |
| Korred | 168 | Monster Cards (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Satyr, Korred) | ||
| Leucrotta | 169 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) | ||
| Meenlock | 170 | Fiend Folio (1981), Greyhawk Ruins (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual II (2002), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Mindwitness | 176 | Underdark (2003) | ||
| Morkoth | 177–178 | Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Neogi | 179–180 | Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations (2005) | Neogi Hatchling, Neogi, Neogi Master | |
| Neothelid | 181 | The Illithiad (1998), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004) | ||
| Nilbog | 182 | Fiend Folio (1981) | ||
| Orcs | 183–186 | Hellgate Keep (1998; Tanarukk), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Tanarukk) | Orc Blade of Ilneval, Orc Claw of Luthic, Orc Hand of Yurtrus, Orc Nurtured One of Yurtrus, Orc Red Fang of Shargaas, Tanarukk | |
| Quickling | 187 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Redcap | 188 | Monster Manual III (2004) | ||
| Sea Spawn | 189 | |||
| Shadow Mastiff | 190 | Monster Manual II (1983), Tales of the Lance (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | Shadow Mastiff, Shadow Mastiff Alpha | |
| Slithering Tracker | 191 | The Strategic Review #5 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Spawn of Kyuss | 192 | Fiend Folio (1981; as Son of Kyuss), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990; as Son of Kyuss), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996; as Son of Kyuss), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 (2000; as Son of Kyuss), Monster Manual II (2002) | ||
| Tlincalli | 193 | Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Manscorpion) | ||
| Trapper | 194 | The Strategic Review #5 (1975; as Lurker), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Vargouille | 195 | Monster Manual II (1983), City of Delights (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Vegepygmies | 196–197 | Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Vegepygmy, Vegepygmy Chief, Thorny | |
| Wood Woad | 198 | Monster Manual III (2004) | ||
| Xvarts | 199–200 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 (2000), Dragon #339 (2006), Monster Manual 3 (2010; as Xivart) | Xvart, Xvart Speakers, Xvart Warlock of Raxivort | |
| Yeth Hound | 201 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Aurochs | 207 | |||
| Cattle | 207–208 | Fiend Folio (1981; Rothé), Monster Manual II (1983; Stench Kow), Drow of the Underdark (1991; Rothé), Monstrous Manual (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001; Rothé), Fool's Grove (2009; Stench Kow) | Cow, Ox, Rothé, Stench Kow | |
| Dolphin | 208 | |||
| Swarm of Rot Grubs | 208 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dungeonscape (2007), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Abjurer | 209 | |||
| Apprentice Wizard | 209 | |||
| Archdruid | 210 | |||
| Archer | 210 | |||
| Bard | 211 | |||
| Blackguard | 211 | |||
| Champion | 212 | |||
| Conjurer | 212 | |||
| Diviner | 213 | |||
| Enchanter | 213 | |||
| Evoker | 214 | |||
| Illusionist | 214 | |||
| Kraken Priest | 215 | |||
| Martial Arts Adept | 216 | |||
| Master Thief | 216 | |||
| Necromancer | 217 | |||
| Swashbuckler | 217 | |||
| Transmuter | 218 | |||
| War Priest | 218 | |||
| Warlock of the Archfey | 219 | |||
| Warlock of the Fiend | 219 | |||
| Warlock of the Great Old One | 220 | |||
| Warlord | 220 |
C22070000 – Tales from the Yawning Portal (2017)[edit]
Tales from the Yawning Portal is the seventh adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[141] It contains statistics for the new monsters described in the module in Appendix B.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animated Table | 230 | The Forge of Fury (2000) | ||
| Barghest | 230 | Dragon #26 (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Planescape Campaign Setting (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 2 (2009), Dead in Thay (2014), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Centaur Mummy | 231 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980) | ||
| Champion | 231 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Choker | 232 | The Dwarves of Rockhome (1988), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Conjurer | 232 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Deathlock Wight | 233 | Keep on the Shadowfell (2008), Monster Manual (2008), Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Dread Warrior | 233 | Spellbound (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008), Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Duergar Spy | 234 | The Forge of Fury (2000) | ||
| Enchanter | 234 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Evoker | 235 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Giant Crayfish | 235 | White Plume Mountain (1979), The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Giant Ice Toad | 235 | |||
| Giant Lightning Eel | 236 | |||
| Giant Skeleton | 236 | |||
| Giant Subterranean Lizard | 236 | |||
| Greater Zombie | 237 | Tomb of Horrors (1978) | ||
| Illusionist | 237 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Kalka-Kylla | 238 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980) | ||
| Kelpie | 238 | White Plume Mountain (1979), Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | ||
| Leucrotta | 239 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Malformed Kraken | 239 | |||
| Martial Arts Adept | 240 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Nereid | 240 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Stormwrack (2005) | ||
| Necromancer | 241 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Ooze Master | 241 | Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Sea Lion | 242 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003; as Sea Cat) | ||
| Sharwyn Hucrele | 242 | The Sunless Citadel (2000) | ||
| Sir Braford | 243 | The Sunless Citadel (2000) | ||
| Siren | 243 | Tomb of Horrors (1978) | ||
| Tarul Var | 244 | Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Tecuziztecatl | 245 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980) | ||
| Thayan Apprentice | 245 | Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Thayan Warrior | 246 | Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Thorn Slinger | 246 | The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980) | ||
| Transmuter | 247 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Vampiric Mist | 247 | Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | ||
| White Maw | 248 | Dead in Thay (2014) | ||
| Yusdrayl | 248 | The Sunless Citadel (2000) |
C22080000 – Tomb of Annihilation (2017)[edit]
Tomb of Annihilation is the eighth adventure module for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[142] It contains statistics for the new monsters described in the module in Appendix D.
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acererak | 209 | Tomb of Horrors (1978), Return to the Tomb of Horrors (1998), Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead (2009), Tomb of Horrors (2010), Tales from the Yawning Portal (2017) | ||
| Albino Dwarves | 210 | Albino Dwarf Warrior, Albino Dwarf Spirit Warrior | ||
| Aldani (Lobsterfolk) | 210–211 | |||
| Almiraj | 211 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | ||
| Artus Cimber | 212–213 | |||
| Assassin Vine | 213 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Atropal | 214–215 | Epic Level Handbook (2002), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Bodak | 215 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Brontosaurus | 215 | Monster Manual (1977), Creature Catalogue (1986), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Champion | 216–217 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Chwinga | 216–217 | |||
| Deinonychus | 217 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Dimetrodon | 217 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Dragonbait | 217–218 | Curse of the Azure Bonds (1989), Hall of Heroes (1989), Heroes' Lorebook (1996), Serpent Kingdoms – Saurials: More Lizardkin[143] (2004) | ||
| Eblis | 219 | The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror (1983), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Firenewt | 219 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | Firenewt Warrior, Firenewt Warlock of Imix | |
| Flail Snail | 220 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Flying Monkey | 220–221 | |||
| Froghemoth | 221 | Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Dungeon #128 (2005), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Giant Four-Armed Gargoyle | 221 | |||
| Giant Snapping Turtle | 222 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Stormwrack (2005) | ||
| Giant Strider | 222 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Girallon | 222 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Grungs | 223–224 | Greyhawk Adventures (1988), Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | Grung, Grung Elite Warrior, Grung Wildling | |
| Hadrosaurus | 224 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Jaculi | 224–225 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Manual (1993), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) | ||
| Kamadan | 225 | Fiend Folio (1981), Maztica Campaign Set (1991), Dungeon #136 (2006) | ||
| Kobolds | 226–227 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | Kobold Scale Sorcerer, Kobold Inventor | |
| Liara Portyr | 227 | |||
| Mantrap | 227 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Mwaxanaré and Na | 228 | |||
| Pterafolk | 229 | The Jungles of Chult (1993; as Pteraman), Villains' Lorebook (1998; as Pteraman), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) | ||
| Quetzalcoatlus | 229–230 | Monster Manual II (2002), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Ras Nsi | 229–231 | |||
| Stegosaurus | 231 | Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Stone Juggernaut | 231 | Tomb of Horrors (1978), Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Juggernaut), Monster Manual II (2002; as Juggernaut) | ||
| Su-monster | 232 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), The Complete Psionics Handbook (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual 3 (2010) | ||
| Tabaxi | 232–233 | Fiend Folio (1981), Fires of Zatal (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) | Tabaxi Hunter, Tabaxi Minstrel | |
| Thorny | 233 | Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Manual (1993), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Tri-flower Frond | 234 | Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993) | ||
| Vegepygmies | 234–235 | Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Manual (1993), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | Vegepygmy, Vegepygmy Chief | |
| Velociraptor | 235 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Volothamp "Volo" Geddarm | 235–236 | Marco Volo: Arrival (1994), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Xandala | 236 | |||
| Yellow Musk Creeper and Zombie | 237 | Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Fiend Folio (2003) | Yellow Musk Creeper, Yellow Musk Zombie | |
| Yuan-ti Broodguard | 238 | Dragon #151 (1989; as Histachii), Monstrous Compendium – Kara-Tur Appendix (1990; as Histachii), Monstrous Manual (1993; as Histachii), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Ghostwalk (2003), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker | 238–239 | Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016) | ||
| Zindar | 238–239 | |||
| Zombies | 240–241 | Ankylosaurus Zombie, Girallon Zombie, Tyrannosaurus Zombie | ||
| Zorbo | 241 | Monster Cards (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) |
C45940000 – Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018)[edit]
Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes introduces over 100 monsters to the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons line.[144] The book features a preface on page 4, a chapter on the Blood War on pages 5–34, a chapter on Elves on pages 35–63, a chapter on Dwarves and Duergar on pages 65–83, a chapter on Gith on pages 85–97, a chapter on Halflings and Gnomes on pages 99–114, new monster descriptions on pages 115–252, and an appendix of Monster Lists on pages 253–256. One contribution to the book, the Oblex, was created by Make-A-Wish Foundation recipient Nolan Whale.[145]
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allip | 116 | Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) | ||
| Astral Dreadnought | 117–118 | Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix II (1995), Manual of the Planes (2001), Manual of the Planes (2008) | ||
| Balhannoth | 118–119 | Monster Manual IV (2006), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Berbalang | 120 | Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Boneclaw | 121 | Monster Manual III (2004), Monster Manual (2008) | ||
| Cadaver Collector | 122 | Monster Manual III (2004), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (2011) | ||
| Choker | 123 | The Dwarves of Rockhome (1988), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Dead in Thay (2014), Tales from the Yawning Portal (2017) | ||
| Clockworks | 124–126 | Fiend Folio (1981; Iron Cobra), Dragon #164 (1990; Iron Cobra), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992; Iron Cobra), Fiend Folio (2003; Iron Cobra), Monster Manual (2008; Iron Cobra) | Bronze Scout, Iron Cobra, Oaken Bolter, Stone Defender | |
| Corpse Flower | 127 | |||
| Deathlock | 128–129 | Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead (2004), Keep on the Shadowfell (2008; Deathlock Wight), Monster Manual (2008; Deathlock Wight), Dead in Thay (2014; Deathlock Wight), Tales from the Yawning Portal (2017; Deathlock Wight) | Deathlock, Deathlock Mastermind, Deathlock Wight | |
| Demons | 130–139 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982; Rutterkin), Monster Manual II (1983; Nabassu, Rutterkin), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; Molydeus, Nabassu, Rutterkin), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; Molydeus, Nabassu, Rutterkin, Wastrilith), Planes of Chaos (1994; Armanite), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix II (1995; Alkilith, Bulezau, Maurezhi), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996; Armanite), Manual of the Planes (2001; Armanite), Book of Vile Darkness (2002; Rutterkin), Fiend Folio (2003; Alkilith, Maurezhi, Wastrilith), Dungeon #112 (2004; Nabassu), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006; Armanite, Bulezau, Dybbuk, Molydeus, Nabassu, Rutterkin, Sibriex), Demonomicon (2010; Armanite, Bulezau, Nabassu, Sibriex) | Alkilith, Armanite, Bulezau, Dybbuk, Maurezhi, Molydeus, Nabassu, Rutterkin, Abyssal Wretch, Sibriex, Wastrilith | |
| Demons: Demon Lords | 142–157 | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976; Demogorgon, Orcus), Monster Manual (1977; Demogorgon, Juiblex, Orcus, Yeenoghu), The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982; Baphomet, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt), Monster Manual II (1983; Baphomet, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt), The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985; Zuggtmoy), D&D Immortals Rules (1986; Demogorgon, Orcus), Monster Mythology (1992; Baphomet, Demogorgon, Juiblex, Yeenoghu), Iuz the Evil (1993; Graz'zt), Planes of Chaos (1994; Graz'zt), For Duty & Deity (1998; Graz'zt), Dungeon #89 (2001; Orcus), Book of Vile Darkness (2002; Demogorgon, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Orcus, Yeenoghu), Dragon #337 (2005; Zuggtmoy), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006; Baphomet, Demogorgon, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Orcus, Yeenoghu, Zuggtmoy), Dragon #360 (2007; Graz'zt), Monster Manual (2008; Orcus), Manual of the Planes (2008; Graz'zt), Dragon #364 (2008; Yeenoghu), Dragon #369 (2008; Baphomet), Monster Manual 2 (2009; Demogorgon), Demonomicon (2010; Zuggtmoy), Dungeon #188 (2011; Juiblex), Dungeon #208 (2012; Fraz-Urb'luu), Out of the Abyss (2015) | Baphomet, Demogorgon, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Orcus, Yeenoghu, Zuggtmoy | |
| Derro | 158–159 | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Greyhawk Ruins (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual 3 (2010), Out of the Abyss (2015) | Derro, Derro Savant | |
| Devils | 160–169 | Fiend Folio (1981; Amnizu, as Styx Devil), Dragon #75 (1983; Abishai), Monster Manual II (1983; Abishai, Nupperibo), Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991; Black Abishai, Green Abishai, Red Abishai, Amnizu, Nupperibo), Monstrous Manual (1993; Black Abishai, Green Abishai, Red Abishai), Monstrous Compendium – Planescape Appendix (1994; Black Abishai, Green Abishai, Red Abishai, Amnizu, Nupperibo), Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn (2001; Abishai), Manual of the Planes (2001; Narzugon), Monster Manual II (2002; Amnizu), Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006; Abishai, Amnizu, Hellfire Engine, Merregon, Narzugon, Nupperibo, Orthon), Monster Manual (2008; Merregon, as Legion Devil), Monster Manual 3 (2010; Narzugon, as Hell Knight), Monster Vault (2010; Merregon, as Legion Devil) | Abishai (Black Abishai, Blue Abishai, Green Abishai, Red Abishai, White Abishai), Amnizu, Hellfire Engine, Merregon, Narzugon, Nupperibo, Orthon | |
| Devils: Archdevils | 170–181 | Monster Manual (1977; Geryon), Dragon #75 (1983; Bael, Hutijin, Moloch, Titivilus), Monster Manual II (1983; Bael, Hutijin, Moloch, Titivilus), The Apocalypse Stone (2000; Moloch), Book of Vile Darkness – Even More Archfiends![146] (2003; Geryon), Dragon #360 (2007; Bael, Titivilus) | Bael, Geryon, Hutijin, Moloch, Titivilus, Zariel | |
| Drow | 182–187 | Drow Arachnomancer, Drow Favored Consort, Drow House Captain, Drow Inquisitor, Drow Matron Mother, Drow Shadowblade | ||
| Duergar | 188–193 | Duergar Despot, Duergar Hammerer, Duergar Kavalrachni, Duergar Mind Master, Duergar Screamer, Duergar Soulblade, Duergar Stone Guard, Duergar Warlord, Duergar Xarrorn | ||
| Eidolon | 193–194 | Eidolon, Sacred Statue | ||
| Eladrin | 195–197 | Autumn Eladrin, Spring Eladrin, Summer Eladrin, Winter Eladrin | ||
| Elder Elementals | 198–201 | Leviathan, Phoenix, Elder Tempest, Zaratan | ||
| Elemental Myrmidons | 202–203 | Air Elemental Myrmidon, Earth Elemental Myrmidon, Fire Elemental Myrmidon, Water Elemental Myrmidon | ||
| Giff | 204 | |||
| Gith | 205–208 | Githyanki Gish, Githyanki Kith'rak, Githyanki Supreme Commander, Githzerai Anarch, Githzerai Enlightened | ||
| Gray Render | 209 | |||
| Howler | 210 | |||
| Kruthiks | 211–212 | Young Kruthik, Adult Kruthik, Kruthik Hive Lord | ||
| Marut | 213 | |||
| Meazel | 214 | |||
| Nagpa | 215 | |||
| Nightwalker | 216 | |||
| Oblex | 217–219 | Oblex Spawn, Adult Oblex, Elder Oblex | ||
| Ogres | 220–221 | Ogre Battering Ram, Ogre Bolt Launcher, Ogre Chain Brute, Ogre Howdah | ||
| Retriever | 222 | |||
| Salamander, Frost | 223 | |||
| Shadar-kai | 224–226 | Gloom Weaver, Shadow Dancer, Soul Monger | ||
| Skulk | 227 | |||
| Skull Lord | 230 | |||
| Sorrowsworn | 231–233 | The Angry, The Hungry, The Lonely, The Lost, The Wretched | ||
| Star Spawn | 234–237 | Star Spawn Grue, Star Spawn Hulk, Star Spawn Larva Mage, Star Spawn Mangler, Star Spawn Seer | ||
| Steeders | 238 | Female Steeder, Male Steeder | ||
| Steel Predator | 239 | |||
| Stone Cursed | 240 | |||
| Sword Wraith | 241 | Sword Wraith Commander, Sword Wraith Warrior | ||
| Tortles | 242 | Tortle, Tortle Druid | ||
| Trolls | 243–245 | Dire Troll, Rot Troll, Spirit Troll, Venom Troll | ||
| Vampiric Mist | 246 | |||
| Yugoloths | 247–252 | Canoloth, Dhergoloth, Hydroloth, Merrenoloth, Oinoloth, Yagnoloth |
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- ^ The individual books are listed below.
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- ^ William W. Connors (1993). Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night. TSR, Inc. ISBN 1-56076-586-0.
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- ^ Hagerty, Chris (2011-11-06). Allison, Tavis (ed.). Panel Discussion. D&D in Contemporary Art. New York.
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- ^ Heinsoo, Rob, Stephen Shubert. Monster Manual 2 (Wizards of the Coast, 2009)
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