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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition has a lot of monsters. Some of those monsters are more…monstrous than others. And, they get a creature classification all their own. This post covers what Monstrosities are in 5e because they’re kind of a weird creature type. What Monstrosities Are in 5e 5e Monstrosity Traits Using Monstrosities in Your …
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Undead are some of the most classic monsters in any form of media. And, they make for great enemies to put up against your players in your Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition game. This article is going to go over the undead creature type in D&D 5e. What they are, their common traits, and how …
Fiends are a classic example of pure evil monsters in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. They’re brutal, manipulative, and usually only seek to benefit themselves. But, Fiends in 5e have quite a lot of variation and they differ pretty wildly from each other once you get into the details. This post covers what fiends in …
The raging fire bucked and whipped back and forth. Out from the conflagration came a shape. It wasn’t humanoid, but it rose from the flames and deliberately turned toward the adventurers. Elementals are pretty classic in Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs. But, what are elementals in 5e specifically? What types are there? And, where …
Notice: This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Thanks and enjoy! Constructs in 5e As you enter the musty room, the heavy stone door slams behind you. You feel rumbling as the statues lining the walls turn …
Grappling is one of the things martial characters can do in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition really well that doesn’t involve making an attack roll. It’s useful in situations where attacking isn’t optimal or even possible. The problem is the rules can be a bit confusing for beginners. This post covers everything a starting D&D …
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You’re walking through the forest. It’s quiet but something’s off. You can’t quite place it. But, the trees move in subtly unusual ways. As you tread deeper into the dark, humid wood, you hear the sound of cracking underbrush and feel the rumble footsteps approaching. It turns out it wasn’t the trees, just the single, …
Giants are a staple in many fantasy settings and stories. So, it’s no surprise that Dungeons & Dragons incorporates them into their settins. But, what are giants in 5th Edition D&D? In this post, I’m going to cover what giants are in D&D 5e, how to use them in your game, and some common questions …
If you’re a new Dungeon Master, you probably stick pretty close to the monster stat blocks in the Monster Manual and other sourcebooks. And, that’s fine. I know I did when I started and I still do for many of my creatures. But, if you’re looking for a little bit of variety for your game, …
So, curious into how to make your own RPG random tables? Whether you play D&D 5e, Pathfinder, Spelljammer, or any other system, random tables are a great tool to keep in your Dungeon Master’s kit. I play D&D 5e, so I’ll often refer to that. But, keep in mind that the methods here apply to …
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