Monster Manual

by Mike Mearls (Lead Designer), Jeremy Crawford (Designer), Christopher Perkins (Monster Manual Lead)

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (Core 2)

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This Monster Manual presents a horde of classic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, including dragons, giants, mind flayers, and beholders--a monstrous feast for Dungeon Masters ready to challenge their players and populate their adventures. The monsters contained herein are culled from the D & D game's illustrious history, with easy-to-use game statistics and thrilling stories to feed your imagination.

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JorgeCarvajal69 reviews
Great creatures lie within. Simplicity and a good balance of fluff/crunch makes it a good bestiary. I deduct two stars for its lack of flexibility. There are no rules for creating your own monsters or NPCs. Review in my blog coming soon.
Feb 13, 2015
wordsampersand162 reviews
From the art to monster descriptions, this is absolutely top-notch.
Dec 6, 2018
Nlandwehr63 reviews
For a game rule book, this one kept my interest!
Dec 18, 2024
Nlandwehr63 reviews
For a game rule book, this one kept my interest!
Nov 6, 2023
Nlandwehr63 reviews
For a game rule book, this one kept my interest!
Jan 6, 2023
Alevis281 reviews
What a cool game and insane amount of lore!
May 17, 2020
dhunton32 reviews
Printed in the USA. First Printing: September 2014 (This printing includes corrections.) Back is textured
Jul 3, 2026
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Mike Mearls
Lead Designer
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Jeremy Crawford
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Christopher Perkins
Monster Manual Lead
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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
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Canonical title
Monster Manual
Original publication date
2014
Disambiguation notice
This is the 5th Edition Monster Manual. Don't combine with any of the older editions; content is different.

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DDC/MDS
793.93 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Indoor games and amusements Other indoor diversions Adventure games
LCC
GV1469.62 .D84 .M66 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Board games. Move games
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