< Dungeons & Dragons

This is a field guide to the types of flora and fauna that an adventurer may encounter while traveling through these fantasy realms. Here, the term "monster" is used when these creatures are encountered within the game of Dungeons & Dragons.

Bestiary

The tables below show basic details gathered by indigenous experts. It categorizes them by general type and gives an overview of their dimensions, general behavior, and range of habitats. The table columns are as follows:

Column Description
Name The most common name used for this type of creature. It is linked to a more detailed description page.
Adult size The overall dimensions of the adult creature based on a 5-foot square unit. Medium means the creature is roughly the size of an adult human, and occupies a single 5′ × 5′ square during combat.
Threat level This is based upon the game's challenge rating: Low means a base Challenge Rating (CR) below 1, Moderate is a CR between 1 and 4, High is a CR of 5 to 8, Very High is a CR of 9 to 12, and Extreme is a CR of 13 or higher.
Behavior The most common alignment, or ethical behavior, of the creature.
Typical groups The typical size of the largest groups that have been spotted. Smaller groups are possible.
Range The surface habitat where this creature is most likely to be encountered.
First published description the name and year of the first published details of the creature. Many of the creatures described herein have appeared in multiple publications, with some of the details changing over time. Some are based upon mythology or creatures that appeared in fictional works, while others are the product of gamer's imagination.

For more detailed information, consult the individual descriptions. Monster statistics are available from the published sources.

Aberrations
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Adherer[1]MediumModerate (3)LEGang (2–4)AnyAnyWhite Dwarf #7 (1978)
Athach[2]HugeHigh (8)CETribe (7–12)TemperateHillsDungeons & Dragons Master Rules (1985)
Dolgaunt[3]MediumLow (½)LEPack (3–6)WarmPlainsEberron Campaign Setting book (2005)
DolgrimSmallModerate (1)CECompany (20–50)NoneUndergroundEberron Campaign Setting book (2005)
 
Animals and Beasts
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Axe beakLargeModerate (2)NFlock (3–6)TemperatePlainsMonster Manual (1977)
Banderlog[1]MediumModerate (3)NPack (7–28)WarmForestMonster Manual II (1983)
Bonesnapper[1]MediumModerate (3)NPack (2–4)Temperate or warmForest or marshWhite Dwarf #6 (1978)
 
Constructs
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Animated object[4]AnyVaries (½–10)NSolitaryAnyAnyMonster Manual (2000)
BogunTinyModerate (1)NSolitaryAnyAnyMasters of the Wild (2002)
Bronze serpentHugeVery High (10)NTeam (3–5)AnyAnyMonster Manual II (2002)
Caryatid column[1]MediumModerate (3)NSolitaryAnyAnyFiend Folio (1981)
 
Dragons
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Ambush drake[5]MediumHigh (5)NEPack (3–12)TemperatePlainsMonster Manual III (2004)
 
Fey
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Atomie[1]TinyModerate (1)CNTribe (20–80)ForestTemperateMonster Manual II (1983)
Brownie[1]TinyModerate (1)LGBand (5–12)ForestTemperate and warmMonster Manual (1977)
Buckawn[1]SmallModerate (2)NTribe (12–20)TemperateForestsMonster Manual II (1983)
 
Humanoids
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
AvarielMediumLow (½)CGSquad (14–23)TemperateMountainsDragon #51 (1981)
GiffLargeModerate (2)LNPlatoon (2–20)AnyAnyLorebook of the Void (1989)
Loxo[1]LargeModerate (3)NHerd (12-67)Temperate or warmPlainsMC: Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991)
OrogMediumLow (½)LEWarband (5-20)AnyWildernessMC: Volume One (1989)
 
Magical Beasts
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
AbrianMediumModerate (1)CEFlocks (11–40)AnyHills or plainsMonstrous Compendium (1995)
Ahuizotl[1]HugeVery High (9)CNColony (2–5)WarmWetlandsFires of Zatal (1991)
Al-mi'raj[1]SmallModerate (1)NWarren (2-20)TemperateAnyFiend Folio (1981)
Aranea[4]MediumModerate (4)NColony (3-6)TemperateForestsIsle of Dread (1981)
AurumvoraxSmallHigh (7)NSolitaryTemperateHills or mountainsExpedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980)
AvalancherLargeHigh (5)NBurial (3-12)ColdMountainsMonster Manual III (2004)
Bhaergala[1]LargeModerate (4)NTemperate or warmForestDragon #94 (1985)
Bloodsilk spiderSmallModerate (2)NNest (8-16)Temperate or warmForest or marshMonster Manual IV (2006)
Bunyip[1]MediumModerate (3)NSolitaryTemperate or warmAquatic or marshFiend Folio (1981)
Caterwaul[1]MediumModerate (3)CESolitaryTemperateForest or mountainsFiend Folio (1981)
Chimera[1]LargeHigh (7)CEFlight (6-13)TemperateHillsMonsters & Treasure (1974)
Cooshee[1]MediumModerate (2)NPack (4-9)AnyAnyDragon (1982)
Digester[4]MediumHigh (6)NWarmForestsMonster Manual (2000)
Fyrefly[1]FineLow (1/8)CNSolitaryWarm or temperateForestMC: Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Ki-rin[1]HugeExtreme (13)LGSolitaryAnyAnyEldritch Wizardry (1976)
Lamia[4]LargeHigh (6)CEGang (3-4)TemperateDesertsMonster Manual (1977)
 
Monstrous Humanoids
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
AbeilMediumVaries (1-12)LCrew (10-40)Temperate or warmDesert, hills or plainsMonster Manual II (2001)
Blindheim[1]SmallModerate (2)CEGang (2-4)NoneUndergroundDragon #68 (1982)
Crabman[1]LargeModerate (2)NGang (2-12)Temperate or warmForest or marshFiend Folio (1981)
 
Oozes
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
AballinMediumModerate (4)NSolitaryTemperateAny landFiend Folio (1992)
StunjellyLargeModerate (4)NSolitaryNoneUndergroundFiend Folio (1981)
 
Outsiders
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Alkilith[6]LargeExtreme (14)CEGang (2-4)AnyAbyssFiend Folio (2003)
Astral dreadnought[1]GargantuanExtreme (17)CNSolitaryAnyAnyPlanescape Monstrous Compendium II (1994)
Bariaur[7]LargeLow (½)CGFlock (26-92)AnyYsgardMC: Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
 
Plants
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Algoid[1]MediumModerate (4)NCluster (3-6)Temperate or warmForest or marshFiend Folio (1981)
Ascomoid[1]LargeHigh (6)NSolitaryNoneUndergroundDragon #68 (1982)
Assassin vine[4]LargeModerate (3)NPatch (2-4)TemperateForestMonster Manual (2000)
Basidirond[1]MediumHigh (5)NPairNoneUndergroundMonster Manual II (1982)
Violet fungus[4]MediumModerate (3)NPatch (2-4)NoneUndergroundMonster Manual (1977)
VolodniMediumModerate (1)CNBand (3-8)ColdForestUnapproachable East (2003)
 
Undead
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
AlhoonMediumExtreme (18)LESolitaryNoneUndergroundMenzoberranzan (1992)
Allip[4]MediumModerate (3)NESolitaryAnyAnyMonster Manual (2000)
Ashen husk[8]MediumModerate (3)NECaravan (3-18)WarmAnySandstorm (2005)
BaelnornMediumExtreme (18)NGSolitaryTemperateAnyRuins of Myth Drannor (1993)
Bodak[4]MediumHigh (8)CEGang (2-4)AnyCE-aligned planeLost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982)
Boneclaw[5]LargeHigh (5)CEMarrow (6-11)AnyAnyMonster Manual III (2004)
Brain in a jar[9]TinyModerate (4)NESolitaryAnyAnyLibris Mortis (2004)
Coffer corpse[1]MediumModerate (3)CESolitaryAnyAnyFiend Folio (1978)
Crypt thing[1]MediumHigh (5)NSolitaryNoneUndergroundFiend Folio (1981)
 
Vermin
Name Adult
Size
Threat
Level
Behavior Typical
Groups
Range First published description
Favored ClimateSurface Terrain
Cave cricketSmallLow (½)NCluster (2-5)NoneUndergroundThe Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982)
Cave fisher[1]MediumModerate (2)NGang (1-4)NoneUndergroundSlave Pits of the Undercity (1981)
Death watch beetle[1]MediumHigh (6)NSolitaryTemperate or warmForestMonster Manual II (1983)
Slicer beetle[1]LargeModerate (4)NCluster (2-5)Temperate or warmForestMonster Manual II (1983)

Templates or multiple types

Other

See also

References

Further reading

For further information on these creatures, consult the following works:

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