Dragons are the most iconic monsters in Dungeons & Dragons, with many unique types offering many challenges and awe-inspiring moments for any campaign. With the 2025 Monster Manual's release, each ...

Within the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, all creatures are categorized into types, from humanoids to beasts to more outlandish beings like fiends and aberrations. Each are defined by certain parameters ...

The 2025 Monster Manual introduces updated dragons with spellcasting for epic encounters. Metallic dragons like brass and gold can be great allies, adding depth to campaigns. Green dragons' Beast ...

Plants are ideal for low-level encounters due to their ease but offer limited variety. Beasts are also good for low-level battles, but typical creatures can become mundane. Humanoids provide unique ...

In Dungeons & Dragons, monsters have long been defined by each new edition of the Monster Manual grouping certain beasts that share core traits. While the 2014 Monster Manual kept certain Monster ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Wieland is a game designer who covers tabletop games The beholder, one of D&D's most iconic foes, graces the traditional cover ...

Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Wieland is a game designer who covers tabletop games 2024 Monster Manual is due out next month in February 2025. Wizards of ...