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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.
ISBN 0-935696-00-8
| 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) | Described are the 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) | Described are the 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) | Described are the bombardier, boring, fire, rhinoceros, stag, and water beetle | |
| 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) | Described are the 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) | Described are the normal and giant crocodile | |
| 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 | ||||
| -- 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 hat 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) | Described are anatosaurus (trachodon), akylosaurus, antrodemus (allosaurus), apatosaurus (brontosaurus), archelon ischyras, braciosaurus, 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) | Described here are the war dog and wild dog | |
| 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 always 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) | Described are the electric, giant, and weed eel | |
| 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) | Described are the air, earth, fire, and water elemental | |
| 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) | Described are the (Asiatic) elephant, and the loxodont (African Elephant) | |
| 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) | Includes 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") | Described are the giant frog, killer frog, and poisonous frog | |
| 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) | Described are the cloud giant, fire giant, frost giant, hill giant, stone giant, and storm giant | |
| 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 | |||
| Goblins | 47 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Have a tribal society and dwell in dismal surroundings | |
| Golem | 47-49 | Described are the clay, flesh, iron, and stone golem | ||
| 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 | |
| Herd animal | 51 | Includes musk oxen, reindeer, giraffe, antelopes | ||
| 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 | Described are the draft, heavy, light, medium, pony, and wild horse | ||
| Hydra | 53-54 | Dungeons & Dragons set (1974) | Multi-headed reptilian monsters found in marshes, swamps, and subterranean lairs | |
| Hyena | 54 | Described are the hyena and giant hyena (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 | 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 | Race of lawful good aerial creatures that will aid humans if the need to combat evil is great | |
| 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) | Described are the normal and giant lamprey | |
| 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 | Described are the lion, mountain lion, and spotted lion | ||
| Lizard | 61-62 | Blackmoor set (1975) (fire lizard, minotaur lizard) | Described are the fire, giant, minotaur, and subterranean lizard | |
| 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) | Described are the 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 | Described are the bandit (brigand), berserker, buccaneer (pirate), caveman (tribesman), dervish (nomad), merchant, pilgrim | ||
| 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) | Described are the brown mold and yellow mold | |
| 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 | |
| Naga | 72-73 | Described are the guardian, spirit, and water naga | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 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) | Described are the manta ray, pungi ray, and stingray | |
| Remorhaz | 82 | The Dragon #2 (1976) | Polar worms, huge aggressive predators | |
| Rhinoceros | 82 | Described are the rhinoceros and wooly rhinoceros | ||
| 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 | Subterranean 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 | 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 | |
| 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) | Described are the shark and giant shark (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 | Described are the 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) | Described are the androsphinx, criosphinx, gynosphinx, and hieracosphinx | |
| Spider | 90 | Greyhawk set (1974) (phase spider), Blackmoor set (1975) (water spider) | Described are the giant, huge, large, phase spider, and giant water spider | |
| 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 | Described are the stag and giant stag | ||
| 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) | Described are the tiger and sabre-tooth tiger (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) | Described are the giant toad, ice toad, and poisonous toad | |
| 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) | Described are the giant sea turtle and giant snapping turtle | |
| 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) | Described are the wolf, dire wolf (worg), and winter wolf | |
| 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) | Described are the wolverine, and giant wolverine | |
| 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 |
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.
ISBN 0-935696-21-0
| 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 | 12 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (as "Phantom, Apparition"), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as "Phantom, Apparition"), MC14 - Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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) | 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 | |||
| Death knight | 23 | |||
| Demon | 24–25 | Lolth, the Demon Queen of Spiders (a lesser goddess), is described here | ||
| Denzelian | 25 | |||
| 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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Elf, Drow (dark elf) | 33–34 | |||
| Enveloper | 34 | |||
| Ettercap | 35 | |||
| Eye killer | 35 | White Dwarf #7 (June/July 1978) | ||
| Eye of fear and flame | 35 | |||
| Firedrake | 36 | |||
| Firenewt | 36 | |||
| Fire snake | 38 | |||
| Firetoad | 38 | |||
| Flail snail | 38 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Gorbel | 46 | |||
| Gorilla bear | 46 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Hornet, giant | 51 | |||
| Hound of ill omen | 51 | |||
| Huecuva | 51 | |||
| Ice lizard | 52 | |||
| Imorph | 52 | White Dwarf #9 (Oct/Nov 1978) | ||
| Iron cobra | 52–53 | |||
| Jaculi | 53 | |||
| Jermlaine | 53–54 | |||
| Kamadan | 55 | |||
| Kelpie | 55 | |||
| Kenku | 56 | |||
| Khargra | 56–57 | |||
| Killmoulis | 57 | |||
| Kuo-toa | 57–59 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Necrophidus | 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 | |||
| Quipper | 74 | |||
| Qullan | 74–75 | |||
| Retriever | 75 | |||
| Revenant | 75–76 | |||
| Rothé | 76 | |||
| Sandman | 77 | White Dwarf #10 (Dec/Jan 1978/9) | ||
| Scarecrow | 77 | |||
| Screaming devilkin | 77–78 | |||
| 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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| 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 |
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.
ISBN 0-88038-031-4
| Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 8 | |||
| Afanc | 8 | |||
| Agathion | 9 | |||
| Annis | 9 | |||
| Ant lion | 10 | |||
| Ascomoid | 10 | |||
| Aspis | 10-11 | Described here are the drone, larva, cow | ||
| Atomie | 11 | |||
| Aurumvorax | 11 | |||
| Azer | 12 | |||
| Baku | 12 | |||
| Banderlog | 13 | |||
| Barghest | 13 | |||
| Barkburr | 14 | |||
| Basidirond | 15 | |||
| Basilisk, greater | 15 | |||
| Bat | 15-16 | Described here are the mobat and ordinary bat | ||
| Bat, fire | 16 | |||
| Bear, northern (polar bear) | 16 | |||
| Bee, giant | 17 | Described here are the worker honeybee, soldier honeybee, 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 | Described are the domestic and wild cat | ||
| Cat lord | 22-23 | |||
| Catfish, giant | 23 | |||
| Cave cricket | 23 | |||
| Cave fisher | 24 | |||
| Cave moray | 24 | |||
| Centipede | 24-25 | Described are the huge centipede 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 | |||
| Daemon | 27-31 | Described are the 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 | Described are the farastu (tarry) demodand, kelubar (slime) demodand, and shator (shaggy) demodand | ||
| 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 | Described are the astral deva, monadic deva, and movanic deva | ||
| 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 | Described are the 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 | Described are the grugach and valley elf | ||
| Elfin cat | 63-64 | |||
| Executioner's hood | 64 | |||
| Falcon (hawk) | 64 | Described are the small and large falcon | ||
| Firefriend (giant firefly) | 65 | |||
| Fly, giant | 65 | Described are the bluebottle and horsefly | ||
| Foo creatures | 65-66 | Described are the foo dog and foo lion | ||
| Forester's bane (snapper-saw) | 66 | |||
| Formian (centaur-ant) | 66 | Described are the myrmarch, warrior, and worker formian | ||
| Froghemoth | 67 | |||
| Galeb duhr | 68 | |||
| Giant | 68-69 | Described are the fomorian, firbolg, and verbeeg | ||
| Gibbering mouther | 69-70 | |||
| Gloomwing | 70 | |||
| Goat | 70 | |||
| Gorgimera | 70 | |||
| Greenhag | 71 | |||
| Grippli | 71 | |||
| Grig | 71-72 | |||
| Grim | 72 | |||
| Grue, elemental | 72-74 | Described are the chagrin, harginn, ildriss, and verrdig | ||
| Hangman tree | 74 | |||
| Haunt | 74 | |||
| Hollyphant | 75 | |||
| Hordling (hordes of Hades) | 75-76 | |||
| Hybsil | 76 | |||
| Jann | 77 | |||
| Jelly, mustard | 77 | |||
| Kampfult | 78 | |||
| Kech | 78 | |||
| Korred | 78 | |||
| Kraken | 79 | |||
| Lammasu, greater | 79 | |||
| Lamprey, land | 80 | |||
| Luck eater | 80 | |||
| Lycanthrope | 80-82 | Described are the foxwoman, seawolf (greater), seawolf (lesser), and wereshark | ||
| Magman | 82 | |||
| Mandragora | 82-83 | |||
| Mantis, giant | 83 | |||
| Mantrap | 83 | |||
| Margoyle | 83 | |||
| Marid | 84 | |||
| Mastiff, shadow | 84 | |||
| Mihstu | 84-85 | |||
| Miner | 85 | |||
| Minimal | 85-86 | |||
| Modron | 86-91 | Described are the 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 | |||
| Ogre, aquatic (merrow) | 96 | |||
| Oliphant | 96 | |||
| Ophidian | 97 | |||
| Opinicus | 97 | |||
| Otter | 97 | |||
| Owl | 97-98 | |||
| Para-elemental | 98-99 | Described are the ice, smoke, magma, and ooze para-elemental | ||
| Pech | 99 | |||
| Pedipalp | 100 | Described are the large, huge, and giant pedipalp | ||
| Phantom | 100 | |||
| Phoenix | 100-101 | |||
| Phycomid | 101 | |||
| Planetar | 101-102 | |||
| Pseudo-undead | 102 | |||
| Pudding, deadly | 102 | |||
| Pyrolisk | 103 | |||
| Quasi-elemental lightning | 103 | |||
| Quickling | 103-104 | |||
| Quickwood (spy tree) | 104 | |||
| Ram | 104 | |||
| Rat | 105 | Described are the ordinary rat and vapor rat | ||
| Raven (crow) | 105 | Described are the ordinary, huge, and giant raven | ||
| Retch plant | 106 | |||
| Rock reptile | 106 | |||
| Sandling | 106 | |||
| Scorpion | 107 | Described are the large and huge scorpion | ||
| Scum creeper | 107 | |||
| Selkie | 107 | |||
| Shade | 108 | |||
| Shedu, greater | 109 | |||
| Sirine | 109 | |||
| Skeleton, animal | 109 | |||
| Skunk | 110 | |||
| Slime creature | 110 | |||
| Slime, olive | 110 | |||
| Snake | 111 | Described are the constrictor and poisonous snake | ||
| Solar | 111-112 | |||
| Solifugid | 112 | Described are the large, huge, and giant solifugid | ||
| Spectator | 112-113 | |||
| Spider, giant marine | 113 | |||
| Spriggan | 113 | |||
| Squealer | 113-114 | |||
| Squirrel | 114 | Described are the giant black and ordinary squirrel | ||
| Squirrel, carnivorous flying | 114 | |||
| Stegocentipede | 114-115 | |||
| Stench kow | 115 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | Described are the fresh water and salt water marine troll | ||
| Twilight bloom | 122 | |||
| Urchin, land | 122 | |||
| Ustilagor | 122-123 | |||
| Vagabond | 123 | |||
| Vargouille | 123 | |||
| Vegepygmy | 124 | |||
| Verme | 124 | |||
| Vilstrak | 124-125 | |||
| Vulchling | 125 | |||
| Vulture | 125 | Described are the giant and ordinary vulture | ||
| Weasel | 125 | |||
| Webbird | 125-126 | |||
| Wemic | 126 | |||
| Willow, black | 126 | |||
| Wolf-in-sheep's-clothing | 127 | |||
| Wolfwere | 127 | |||
| Worm | 127-128 | Described are the tenebrous worm and the tunnel worm | ||
| Xag-ya and xeg-yi | 128-129 | |||
| Xaren | 129 | |||
| Yeth hound | 129 | |||
| Yochlol (handmaiden of Lolth) | 130 | |||
| Yuan-ti | 130 | |||
| Zombie, juju | 131 | |||
| Zombie, monster | 131 | |||
| Zorbo | 131 | |||
| Zygom | 132 |
This section lists fictional creatures for AD&D 1st edition from various sources not explicitly dedicated to presenting monsters.
The campaign setting hard-cover book Dragonlance Adventures contains a monster section called Creatures of Krynn.
ISBN 0-88038-452-2
| 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 |
The campaign setting hard-cover book Greyhawk Adventures contains a section called Monsters of Greyhawk.
ISBN 0-88038-649-5
| 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 |
The Dragon introduced many new monsters to the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game.
| Creature | Page | 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 |
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