List of Dungeons & Dragons monsters (1977–99)

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The following is a list of monsters that appeared in various books and supplements for the "Basic" version of Dungeons & Dragons from the release of the first Basic Set in 1977 until the end of the line in 1994.

<i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> Fantasy role-playing game

Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997. It was derived from miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game Chainmail serving as the initial rule system. D&D's publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry.

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1977 version

Dungeons & Dragons Basic Rulebook (1977)

The Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set , edited by John Eric Holmes, was first released in 1977, as an introductory set for new players. While players were intended to go onto Advanced Dungeons & Dragons once the play options in the Basic Set were exhausted, as stated in the book, many players found they preferred the simpler play style of the basic game. The Basic Set was based upon the original work published in 1974 and three of the supplementary booklets to the original set. Much like the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual , also released in 1977, this book collected many of the monsters from the previous D&D supplements, and included the stat lines on the same page as the monsters' descriptions. The monster descriptions are found on pages 22–33 of the book. Most descriptions do not feature illustrations.

<i>Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set</i> tabletop role-playing game family of editions

The Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set is a set of rulebooks for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game. First published in 1977, it saw a handful of revisions and reprintings. The first edition was written by J. Eric Holmes based on Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson's original work. Later editions were edited by Tom Moldvay, Frank Mentzer, Troy Denning, and Doug Stewart.

John Eric Holmes was an American professor of neurology and writer of non-fiction, fantasy and science fiction. His writings appeared under his full name and under variants such as Eric Holmes and J. Eric Holmes and the pen name Sidney Leland.

<i>Monster Manual</i> series of core books for D&D

The Monster Manual (MM) is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game, first published in 1977 by TSR. It includes monsters derived from mythology and folklore, as well as creatures created specifically for D&D. It describes each with game-specific statistics, and a brief description of its habits and habitats. Most of the entries also have an image of the creature. Along with the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide, it is one of the three "core rulebooks" in most editions of the D&D game. Several editions of the Monster Manual have been released for each edition of D&D. It was the first hardcover book of the D&D series. Due to the level of detail and illustration included, it was cited as a pivotal example of a new style of wargame books. Future editions would draw on various sources and act as a compendium of published monsters.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Bandit22 
Basilisk22Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Berserker23 
Black pudding23Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Blink dogs23Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Bugbear23Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Carrion crawler23Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Chimera23Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Cockatrice23Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Displacer beast24Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Djinni24Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Doppleganger24Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Dragon24–25Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (white, black, and red dragons), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (brass dragon)White, Black, Red and Brass dragons 
Dwarf25Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Elf25Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Gargoyle26Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Gelatinous cube26Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Giant26–27Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (all but storm giant), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (storm giant)Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm giants 
Giant tick27Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Gnome27Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Goblin27Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Gray ooze27Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Green slime27Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Griffon28Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Harpy28Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Hell hound28Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Hippogriff28Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Hobgoblin28Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Horse28 
Hydra28Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Kobold28–29Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Lizard man29Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Lycanthrope29Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (wereboar, werebear, weretiger, and werewolf), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (wererat)Wereboar, Wererat, Werebear, Weretiger and Werewolf 
Manticore29Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Medusa29Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Mummy30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Nixie30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Ochre jelly30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Ogre30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Orc30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Owl bear30Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Pegasi30Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Pixie30–31Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Purple worm31Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Rust monster31Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Shadow31Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Skeleton31Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Spectre31Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Stirge31–32Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk 
Troll32Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Unicorn32Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Vampire32Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Wight32Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Wraith32Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Yellow mold33Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 
Zombie33Dungeons & Dragons "white box" 

1981 revision

Dungeons & Dragons Basic Rulebook (1981)

The second version of the D&D Basic Set, edited by Tom Moldvay, was first printed in 1981, and is generally known as the "red book".This revision solidified the split between the "Basic" and "Advanced" lines of the game. The page numbers are prefixed with B; creature descriptions are found on pages B30 through B44. Few of the descriptions include illustrations, and most descriptions are limited to one paragraph.

Thomas Steven Moldvay was an American game designer and author, best known for his work on early materials for the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
AcolyteB30Non-player character (NPC) variant. 
Ape, WhiteB30D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
BanditB30D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
BatB31D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
BearB31D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave 
Beetle, GiantB31D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Fire, Oil and Tiger 
BerserkerB32D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Human variant. 
BoarB32D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
BugbearB32D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Carrion CrawlerB32D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Cat, GreatB32D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth tiger 
Cave LocustB33D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Locust) 
Centipede, GiantB33D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
DopplegangerB33D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
DragonB33-B34D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)White, Black, Red, Green, Blue and Gold dragon 
Driver AntB34D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Ant) 
DwarfB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
ElfB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
Ferret, GiantB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GargoyleB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gelatinous CubeB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GhoulB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GnollB35D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GnomeB35-B36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GoblinB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gray OozeB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Green SlimeB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
HalflingB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
HarpyB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
HobgoblinB36D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Insect SwarmB37D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Killer BeeB37D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Bee) 
KoboldB37D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Living StatueB37D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Crystal, Iron and Rock 
Lizard, GiantB38D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara 
Lizard ManB38D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
LycanthropeB38-B39D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger and Werebear 
MediumB39NPC variant. 
MedusaB39D&D Basic Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
MinotaurB39D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
MuleB39D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Neanderthal (Caveman)B39D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
NobleB39-B40D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Noble), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Noble)Human variant. 
Normal HumanB40D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Human variants. 
NPC PartyB40D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)NPC variants. 
Ochre JellyB40D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
OgreB40D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
OrcB40D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Owl BearB40D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
PixieB41D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
RatB41D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
Robber FlyB41D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Rock BaboonB41D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Rust MonsterB41D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ShadowB41-B42D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Shrew, GiantB42D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ShriekerB42D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
SkeletonB42D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
SnakeB42-B43D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Spitting Cobra, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python 
Spider, GiantB43D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Crab spider, Black Widow and Tarantella 
SpriteB43D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
StirgeB43D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ThoulB43D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
TraderB43D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Trader), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Trader)NPC variant. 
TroglodyteB44D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
VeteranB44NPC variant. 
WightB44D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
WolfB44D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and dire 
Yellow MoldB44D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ZombieB44D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 2015 – Dungeons & Dragons – Expert Rulebook (1981)

The D&D Expert Rules were first printed in 1981, and is generally known as the "blue book". The new rules allowed for outdoor, wilderness-based adventures (over and above dungeon adventures), and for characters up to 14th level. The page numbers are prefixed with X; creature descriptions are found on pages X28 through X42. Again, few of the descriptions include illustrations, and most descriptions are limited to one paragraph. ( ISBN   0-935696-29-6).

<i>Dungeons & Dragons Expert Set</i> tabletop role-playing game by Tom Moldvay

The Expert Set is an expansion boxed set for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It was first published in 1981 as an expansion to the Basic Set.

International Standard Book Number Unique numeric book identifier

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a numeric commercial book identifier which is intended to be unique. Publishers purchase ISBNs from an affiliate of the International ISBN Agency.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Antelope (Herd Animals)X28D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
BasiliskX28D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Black PuddingX28D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Blink DogX28D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
CaeciliaX28D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
CamelX28D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
CentaurX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ChimeraX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
CockatriceX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Crab, GiantX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
CrocodileX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal, large and giant 
CyclopsX29D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Devil SwineX30D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) 
Displacer BeastX30D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Djinni (Lesser)X30D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dragon TurtleX30D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
DryadX30D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Efreeti (Lesser)X31D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ElementalX31D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Air, Earth, Fire and Water 
ElephantX31D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Elephant – Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Elephant – Normal) 
Fish, GiantX31-X32D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (Giant Piranha, Giant Catfish), Creature Catalogue (1986) (Giant Piranha, Giant Catfish), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon)Giant Piranha, Giant Rockfish, Giant Catfish and Giant Sturgeon 
GiantX32D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm 
GolemX33D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Wood, Bone, Amber and Bronze 
GorgonX33D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
GriffonX33D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
HawkX33Creature Catalogue (1986)Normal and giant 
HellhoundX33-X34D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
HippogriffX34D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
HorseX34D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Riding, War and Draft 
HydraX34D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Invisible StalkerX34D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Leech, GiantX34D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
ManticoreX35D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
MastodonX35 
MenX35-X36D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (excepting Merchant)Brigand, Buccaneer (pirate), Dervish, Merchant and NomadHuman variants. 
MermenX36D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
MummyX36D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
NixiesX36D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
NPC PartyX37D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Adventurers, Cleric, Fighter and Wizard partiesNPC variants. 
Octopus, GiantX37D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
PegasusX37D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
PterodactylX37D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur)Pterodactyl and Pteranodon 
Purple WormX38D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
RhinocerosX38Creature Catalogue (1986)Normal and Woolly 
RhagodessaX38D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
RocX38D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Small, large and giant 
SalamanderX38D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Flame and Frost 
Scorpion, GiantX39D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Sea DragonsX39Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Sea Serpent (Lesser)X39D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
SharkX39D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Bull, Mako and Great White 
SpectreX39D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Squid, GiantX40D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) 
StegosaurusX40 
Termite, WaterX40D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite 
TitanothereX40Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Dinosaur – Titanothere) 
Toad, GiantX40D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Giant) 
TreantX40D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
TriceratopsX41D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
TrollX41D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Tyrannosaurus RexX41D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
UnicornX41D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
VampireX41-X42D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Weasel, GiantX42D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
WhaleX42D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal)Killer Whale, Narwhal and Sperm Whale 
WraithX42D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
WyvernX42D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

1983 Revision

TSR 1011B – Dungeons & Dragons – Basic Set (1983)

A fifth edition of the Basic Rules was printed in 1983. This version split the rules into two books, the Player's Manual and the Dungeon Master's Rulebook, and was sold as a boxed set. Creature descriptions are provided on pages 25–39 of the Dungeon Master's Rulebook; with some minor changes to order and naming conventions and some removals, they duplicate the entries found in the 1981 edition. Once again the descriptions are generally limited to one paragraph, with few illustrations.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Ant, Giant25D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Ape, White25D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Baboon, Rock25D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Bandit25D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
Bat25D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
Bear26D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave 
Bee, Giant26D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Beetle, Giant26D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Fire, Tiger and Oil 
Berserker27D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Human variant. 
Boar27D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Bugbear27D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Carrion Crawler27D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Cat, Great27D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Mountain Lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger 
Centipede, Giant28D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Doppelganger28D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dragon28–29D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)White, Black, Green, Blue, Red and Gold 
Dwarf29D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
Elf30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
Ferret, Giant30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gargoyle30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gelatinous Cube30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Ghoul30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gnoll30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gnome30D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Goblin31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gray Ooze31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Green Slime31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Halfling31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)NPC variant. 
Harpy31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Hobgoblin31D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Kobold32D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Living Statue32D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Crystal, Iron and Rock 
Lizard, Giant32D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara 
Lizard Man33D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Locust, Giant33D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Lycanthrope33–34D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger and Werebear 
Medusa34D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Minotaur34D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Mule34D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Neanderthal (Caveman)34D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Normal Human34D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Human variants. 
NPC Party35D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1981)NPC variants. 
Ochre Jelly35D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Ogre35D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Orc35D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Owl Bear35D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Pixie35D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Rat36D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
Robber Fly36D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Rust Monster36D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Shadow36D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Shrew, Giant36D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Shrieker37D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Skeleton37D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Snake37D&D Basic Rules (1981) (excepting Giant Racer), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Spitting Cobra, Giant Racer, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python 
Spider, Giant38D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella 
Sprite38D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Stirge38D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Thoul38D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Troglodyte38D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Wight39D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Wolf39D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and dire 
Yellow Mold39D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Zombie39D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 1012B – Dungeons & Dragons – Expert Set (1983)

A second edition of the Expert Rules was printed in 1983, and again was sold as a boxed set. Creature descriptions are provided on pages 46–57 of the Expert Rulebook; with some minor changes to order and naming conventions and several removals, they duplicate the entries found in the 1981 edition. Once again the descriptions are generally limited to one paragraph, with few illustrations.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Animal Herd46D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Basilisk46D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Black Pudding46D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Blink Dog46D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Caecilia46D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Camel46D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Centaur47D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Chimera47D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Cockatrice47D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Crab, Giant47D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Crocodile47D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal, large and giant 
Cyclops47D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Devil Swine48D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) 
Displacer Beast48D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Djinni (Lesser)48D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dryad48D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Efreeti (Lesser)48D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Elemental49D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Air, Earth, Water and Fire 
Elephant49D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and prehistoric 
Fish, Giant49D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon 
Giant50D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm 
Golem50D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (Bone Golem), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Wood, Bone, Amber and Bronze 
Gorgon51D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Griffon51D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Hellhound51D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Hippogriff51D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Horse51D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Riding, War and Draft 
Hydra52D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Insect Swarm52D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Invisible Stalker52D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Leech, Giant52D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Manticore52D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Men53–54D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Trader, Noble), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish and Nomad), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish, Trader, Nomad and NobleHuman variants. 
Merman54D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Mummy54D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Nixie54D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Pegasus54D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Pterodactyl54D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur)Normal and Pteranodon 
Purple Worm55D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Rhagodessa55D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Roc55D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Small. large and giant 
Salamander55D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Frost and Flame 
Scorpion, Giant55D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Spectre56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Termite, Water56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite 
Toad, Giant56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Treant56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Triceratops56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Troll56D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Tyrannosaurus Rex57D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Unicorn57D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Vampire57D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Wraith57D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Wyvern57D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 1013 – Dungeons & Dragons – Companion Rules, Dungeon Master's Companion (1984)

The Dungeon Master's Companion divides creatures into two groups: those from the Prime Plane and those from Other Planes. These are listed separately below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 28–42 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Notably, the first list of creatures is not presented in alphabetical order. Neither the Companion Set nor its individual books (Player's and Dungeon Master's Companions) have an ISBN.

<i>Dungeons & Dragons Companion Set</i> book by Frank Mentzer

The Dungeons & Dragons Companion Set is an expansion boxed set for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game. It was first published in 1984 as an expansion to the Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set.

Creature (Prime Plane)PageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Beholder28Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Blast Spore29Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dolphin29D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dragon29–31D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Large and huge variants of the Red, Blue, Green, Black, White and Gold dragons 
Dragon Turtle31D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Drolem31Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gargantua32Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and TrollNot to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) 
Gremlin32D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Haunt32Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Banshee, Ghost and PoltergeistNot to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Golem, Mud33D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Golem, Obsidian33–34D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Grab Grass34D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Malfera34D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Manscorpion34Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Manta Ray34D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Mujina34D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Phantom35Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Apparition, Shade and Vision 
Toad, Rock or Cave36D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Shark36D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Bull, Mako and Great White sharks 
Snow Ape36D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Spectral Hound36D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Spirit37–38Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Druj, Odic and Revenant 
Weasel, Giant38D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Whale38D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal)Killer whale, Sperm whale and Narwhal 
Creature (Other Planes)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Aerial Servant39Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Basilisk39D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Cockatrice39D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Djinni, Lesser39D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Djinni, Greater39Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Efreeti, Lesser39D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Efreeti, Greater39–40Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Elemental40D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional statistics and abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Gorgon40D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Helion40Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Horde41Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Hydrax41Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Invisible Stalker41D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Kryst42Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Medusa42D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Plasm42Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
Salamander42D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. 
Undine42Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 1021 – Dungeons & Dragons – Master Rules, Master DM's Book (1985)

The Master DM's Book divides creatures into two groups: again, those from the Prime Plane and those from Other Planes. These are listed separately below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 24–41 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Neither the Master Set nor its individual books (Master Player's and Master DM's Books) have an ISBN.

Creature (Prime Plane)PageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Actaeon24Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Adaptor24Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Athach25 Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), [1] under the "giant" entry in the Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), [2] third edition Monster Manual (2000), [3] 3.5 Monster Manual, as a player character race and class in Savage Species (2003) [4]  
Beholder, Undead25 
Devilfish26Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dinosaur, Aquatic26Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Small, Large and Armoured 
Dinosaur, Land Carnivore27Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Small, Large and Flying 
Dinosaur, Land Herbivore27Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Small, Medium/Armoured and Large 
Dragon27–28Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Dragon, gemstone; excepting Brown)Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Brown 
Dragon Ruler28–29Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Pearl, Opal, Diamond and The Great Dragon 
Drake29–30Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Mandrake, Woodrake, Colddrake and Elemental 
Faerie30Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Giant30–31Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Mountain and Sea 
Hag31Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Black and Sea 
Hsaio31Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Human31–33Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Headsman, Thug and MysticHuman variants. 
Lich33–34Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Lycanthrope34–35Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Werebat, Werefox and Wereseal 
Mek35Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Metamorph35Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Nekrozon35–36D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Nightshade36–37Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing 
Nuckalavee37Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Ooze, Lava37Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Revener37–38Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Sasquatch38Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Slug, Giant38Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Sphinx39Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Sporacle39Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Creature (Prime Plane)PageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Archon40Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Blackball (Deadly Sphere)40D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Elemental Ruler40–41Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Phoenix41Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Lesser and Greater 
Spider, Planar41Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 1017 – Dungeons & Dragons – Immortals Rules (1986)

The Immortals DM's Book provides a single section containing new or previously published creatures, listed below. The creature descriptions are found on pages 28–50 of the book; again, most descriptions do not include illustrations. Neither the Immortals Set nor its individual books (Immortals Player's and Immortals DM's Books) have an ISBN.

Creature (Prime Plane)PageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Baak28–29 
Demon29–36Screaming demon, croaking demon, howling demon, groaning demon, hissing demon, roaring demon, whispering demon, Orcus, Demogorgon 
Diabolus37 
Draeden38–39Draedens are massive, ancient beings that predate the multiverse. A draeden's rarely seen true appearance is a cluster of about forty tubular strands, all symmetrically attached at a central node. Each strand has a mouth at its end, and opens upon a digestive passage that leads to the central node. The node is spherical and ridged, resembling a human brain, and is the creature's equivalent of a stomach. It contains several boulders to aid digestion. A draeden's nervous system spans its entire body. The creatures's total length varies from 19 to 38 miles, tip to tip. The central node usually comprises one-tenth of the creature's total diameter. Draeden usually appear to other creatures as the most deadly thing imaginable to those creatures. The 92nd layer of the Abyss, known as Ulgurshek, is actually a draeden who lay dormant while the Abyss formed around it. [5]  
Elemaster40 
Flicker40–41 
Immortals41 
Jumper42 
Megalith42–43 
Nipper44 
Notion44–45 
Protean46–47 
Repeater (or Ditto)47–48 
Soo48 
Titan48–49 
Tonal49Breve, semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver, semiquaver 
Vortex creatures50D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Blackball 

B Series Modules

TSR 9044 – D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981)

The Palace of the Silver Princess was the only D&D module ever published by TSR to be recalled immediately after distribution, ostensibly for editorial issues and questionable artwork. Two versions of the module exist: the extremely rare orange-cover original printing (available for download as a PDF from Wizards of the Coast), and the more common green-cover revised edition. [6] The original version added 13 new creatures; two of these survived in the revised edition, but the majority were removed. The original version of the module was issued as ISBN   0-935696-31-8. (Page numbers provided below are from the Wizards of the Coast PDF download; page numbers in parentheses refer to the revised edition.) The updated green-cover version of the module contained only 3 new creatures, and was issued with the same ISBN. [7]

The Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format developed by Adobe in the 1990s to present documents, including text formatting and images, in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. Based on the PostScript language, each PDF file encapsulates a complete description of a fixed-layout flat document, including the text, fonts, vector graphics, raster images and other information needed to display it. PDF was standardized as ISO 32000 in 2008, and no longer requires any royalties for its implementation.

Wizards of the Coast American publisher of games

Wizards of the Coast LLC is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, the company popularized the collectible card game genre with Magic: The Gathering in the mid-1990s, acquired the popular Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game by purchasing the failing company TSR, and further increased its success by publishing the licensed Pokémon Trading Card Game. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Renton, Washington in the United States.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Archer Bushes26 (32)Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)Retained in revised edition. 
Baric26Removed from revised edition. 
Bubbles26Removed from revised edition. 
Decapus26–27 (32)Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)Retained in revised edition. 
Diger27Removed from revised edition. 
Ghost27Removed from revised edition. 
Giant Marble Snake27Removed from revised edition. 
Jupiter Bloodsucker28Removed from revised edition. 
Monkey, Giant Marmoset28Removed from revised edition. 
Poltergeist28Removed from revised edition. 
Protectors28Removed from revised edition. 
Purple Moss28Removed from revised edition. 
Ubue29Removed from revised edition. 
Vampire Rose(32)D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)Present in revised edition only. 

TSR 9049 – D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982)

The Lost City module, published in 1982, adds 4 new creatures, on pages 25–27 of the module booklet, with limited illustrations and short descriptions.

ISBN   0-935696-55-5

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Banshee25Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) 
Cynidicean26–27Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)Human variant. 
Lycanthrope, Werefox27D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Polymar27Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 

TSR 9078 – D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983)

Horror on the Hill, published in 1983, added three new creatures, on pages 31 and 32 of the module booklet. The descriptions included illustrations of all three new monsters.

ISBN   0-88038-046-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Piranha Bird31D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) , D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Steam Weevil31Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Lava Lizard32Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 

TSR 9078 – D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984)

The Veiled Society module, published in 1984, added a single new creature, with illustration.

ISBN   0-88038-085-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Sirenflower16Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 

TSR 9115 – D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984)

Rahasia, published in 1984, added three new or previously published creatures on page 28, and three additional NPC characters on page 29. The three additional creatures are listed below.

ISBN   0-88038-113-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Haunt28D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Water Weird28D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Bone Golem28D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 9106 – D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984)

Journey to the Rock, published in 1984, added seven new or previously published creatures on pages 31 and 32.

ISBN   0-88038-158-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Chameleon Man31D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Winged Warrior31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Rock Man31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Sand Spider31–32 
Water Weird32D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Ghostly Horde32Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Crone of Chaos32D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9149 – D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986)

Night's Dark Terror, published in 1986, was billed as a special Basic/Expert transition module from the United Kingdom. It added nine new or previously published creatures, with illustrations, on pages 54–56.

ISBN   0-88038-269-4

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Chevall54Creature Catalogue (1986)Horse and Centaur forms 
Ice Wolf54Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Kartoeba55 
Living Statue55Creature Catalogue (1986)Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade, Steel 
Rock Rattler55Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Lizard, Giant Foot-pad56Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Wyrd56Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Piranha (Cold-water)56Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Shroud Spider56 

TSR 9190 – D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987)

In Search of Adventure, published in 1987, was an abridged 160-page compilation module containing the majority of elements from modules B1 through B9. "New" monsters, previously published in modules B1 through B9 or in the D&D Expert Rules, were included in a section on pages 124–128.

ISBN   0-88038-388-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Archer Bush124D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Chameleon Man124D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Crone of Chaos124D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Cynidicean124–125D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Decapus125D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Fey, Wailing125D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982) (as Banshee) 
Bone Golem126D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) 
Haunt126D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984)Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Lava Lizard126D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Lycanthrope, Werefox126D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Piranha Bird126D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Polymar127D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Sirenflower127D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Steam Weevil127D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Vampire Roses127D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) , Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Water Weird127–128D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) 

TSR 9260 – D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989)

King's Festival, published in 1989, was billed as an introductory module specifically designed for inexperienced and new players. It incorporated two previously published creatures on page 31.

ISBN   0-88038-746-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Red Worm31D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Giant Hunting Spider31D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9261 – D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989)

Queen's Harvest, published in 1989, was billed as an introductory module specifically designed for inexperienced and new players. It incorporated three new or previously published creatures on page 32.

ISBN   0-88038-768-8

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Wood Golem32D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Caldron Magen32D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Phase Stinger32 

X Series Modules

TSR 9043 – D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983)

The Isle of Dread was the first module published for use with the D&D Expert Rules, in 1981. It contained a New Monsters section on pages 28–30, containing 15 previously unpublished creatures. This module was included in the Expert Rules boxed set. It was reprinted in 1983, and issued in the boxed set with the 1983 version of the Expert Rules. The 1983 version included all the creatures from the original 1981 edition (on pages 30–32), and added one more. The creatures from both versions are listed in the table below. Page numbers in () are those for the 1983 edition.

ISBN   0-935696-30-X. (1981 edition)

ISBN   0-88038-053-5. (1983 edition)

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Allosaurus28 (30)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Ankylosaurus28 (30)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Aranea28 (30)D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) 
Brontosaurus28 (30)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Dimetrodon29 (30)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Elk, Giant29 (30)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Grangeri29 (31)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Kopru29 (31) Creature Catalogue (1986), [8] Creature Catalog (1993), [9] as a player character class in The Sea People (1990), [10] Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), [2] third edition Monster Manual II (2002), [11] Dragon #354 (April 2007), which also featured the amphibious kopru. [12]  
Megatherium29 (31)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Native29 (31)Creature Catalogue (1986)NPC variant. 
Oyster, Giantn/a (31)Creature Catalogue (1986)Present in the 1983 edition only. 
Phanaton30 (31–32)Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) 
Phororhacos ("Sword Beak")30 (32)Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Plesiosaurus30 (32) 
Rakasta30 (32)D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Trachodon30 (32) 

TSR 9051 – D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981)

Castle Amber was the second module published for use with the D&D Expert Rules, in 1981. It contained a New Monsters section on pages 24–27, adding 17 new monsters either previously unseen or published in D&D Expert Module X1. ISBN   0-935696-51-2.

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Amber Lotus Flowers24D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Amoeba, Giant24D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Aranea24D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) 
Brain Collector24Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Death Demon25Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Golem, Mud25D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Grab Grass25D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Gremlin25D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Killer Trees25D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Lupin25–26D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Magen26Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron)Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan magen 
Pagan26D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985)NPC variant. 
Phantoms26 
Rakasta26D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Slime Worm27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Sun Brother27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Vampire Roses27D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 

TSR 9056 – D&D Expert Module X3 Curse of Xanathon (1982)

Curse of Xanathon, published in 1982, added a single new creature on page 30.

ISBN   0-935696-56-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Hypnosnake30Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9056 – D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983)

The first of a two-part series, Master of the Desert Nomads, was published in 1983 and included a New Monsters section on pages 29–31 of the module, containing five new creature descriptions with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-016-0

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Bhut29Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Juggernaut30D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986)Wood and Stone 
Nagpa 30Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Soul Eater31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Tabi31D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9069 – D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983)

The conclusion to the series started with module X4, Temple of Death was published in 1983 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–29, containing five previously unpublished creatures, with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-017-9

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Dusanu27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Geonid28Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Malfera28D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Mujina29D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Spectral Hound29D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 9081 – D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984)

Quagmire!, published in 1984, added six new or previously published creatures on page 29.

ISBN   0-88038-112-4

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Fish, Giant29D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986)Giant Piranha and Giant Catfish 
Grab Grass29D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Killer Trees29D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Piranha Bird29D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Pocket Dragon29D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Spider, Giant Hunting29D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) 

TSR 9079 – D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984)

The War Rafts of Kron was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 29–31, containing 14 new or previously published creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-114-0

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Dolphin29D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Dragon Turtle29D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Eel29Creature Catalogue (1986)Electric and Giant 
Gargantua29Creature Catalogue (1986)A giant fish; not to be confused with D&D Companion Rules (1984) Gargantua 
Sea Horse29Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Giant Jellyfish29–30Creature Catalogue (1986)Marauder and Man-o-War 
Manta Ray30D&D Companion Rules (1984) (normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Normal and giant 
Giant Octopus30D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Sea Serpent30D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Lesser), Creature Catalogue (1986)Lesser and greater 
Shark30D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991)Bull, Mako and Great White 
Squid, Giant30–31D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) 
Triton31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Velya31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Whale31D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) (Sperm Whale), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Killer, Narwhal)Killer, Narwhal and Sperm 

TSR 9127 – D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984)

Drums on Fire Mountain was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28, containing 5 previously unpublished creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-181-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Kara-Kara27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Fundamental27Creature Catalogue (1986)Earth, Air, Water, Fire 
Topi28Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Kal-Muru (Ship-bane)28Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Agarat28Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9129 – D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985)

The Savage Coast was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–29, containing 13 new or previously published creatures, with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-197-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Amber Lotus Flower27D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Amoeba, Giant27D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Cay-man27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Decapus27Creature Catalogue (1986)Marine 
Dog27Creature Catalogue (1986)Normal 
Dragonne27D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Giant River Serpentweed28Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Giant Serpentweed) 
Lupin28D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Pagan28D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981)Human variant. 
Sacrol28D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Tortle28–29Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Snapper29Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Strangle Vine29Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9160 – D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985)

Red Arrow, Black Shield was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 40, containing 2 previously published creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-245-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Juggernaut40D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986)Wood and Stone 
Tabi40D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9165 – D&D Expert Module X11 Saga of the Shadow Lord (1986)

Saga of the Shadow Lord was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 61, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-311-9

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Skeletal Beast61Unique. 
Undead Chimera61Unique. 
Wraith Lord61Unique. 

TSR 9188 – D&D Expert Module X12 Skarda's Mirror (1987)

Skarda's Mirror was published in 1987 and included a single previously unpublished creature on page 44.

ISBN   0-88038-385-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Mirror Fiend44Unique. 

TSR 9218 – D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987)

Crown of Ancient Glory was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 62-63, containing 5 new or previously published creatures.

ISBN   978-0-88038-495-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Lochnar62Unique. 
Maramet (Undead King)62Unique. 
Crab, Giant62D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Squid, Giant62D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Whale, Sperm63D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 

TSR 9114 – D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984)

Quest for the Heartstone was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 31–32, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures, with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-311-9

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Dragonne31D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Roper31Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Hook Horror32Creature Catalogue (1986) (under Hook beast) 
Dragonfly32Creature Catalogue (1986)White, Black, Green, Blue and Red 

TSR 9157 – D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985)

Thunderdelve Mountain was a solo adventure published in 1985; it included a New Monsters section on page 38, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-242-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Red Worm38Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) 
Fyrsnaca38Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Vapour Ghoul38Creature Catalogue (1986) 

MSolo Series Modules

TSR 9067 – D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983)

Blizzard Pass was a Basic Set solo D&D module published in 1983 which included a New Monsters section on page 31, containing two previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-004-7

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Toad, Rock or Cave31D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
Snow Ape31D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

TSR 9060 – D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983)

Maze of the Riddling Minotaur was an Expert Set solo D&D module published in 1983 which included a New Monsters section on the interior cover, containing 5 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0935696-73-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Golem, ObsidianD&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 
SacrolD&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Zombie Minotaur 
Spider, Giant HuntingD&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) 
Pocket DragonD&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

O Series Modules

TSR 9157 – D&D Expert Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1985)

Blade of Vengeance was a one-on-one adventure published in 1984; it included a New Monsters section on pages 27 and 28, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-190-6

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Shargugh27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Flitterling27Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Faedorne28Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Silver Warrior28Creature Catalogue (1986) 

CM Series Modules

TSR 9118 – D&D Companion Module CM2 Death's Ride (1984)

Death's Ride was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 26-27, containing one previously unpublished creature with illustration.

ISBN   0-88038-117-5

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Death Leech26–27Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9119 – D&D Companion Module CM3 Sabre River (1984)

Sabre River was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 32, containing one previously unpublished creature.

ISBN   0-88038-118-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Sabreclaw32Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9154 – D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985)

Mystery of the Snow Pearls was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 32, containing two previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-239-2

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Ash Crawler32Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Gyerian32Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9158 – D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985)

Where Chaos Reigns was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on a removable sheet, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-243-0

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
OardVIICreature Catalogue (1986) 
Garl (Caveman)VIICreature Catalogue (1986) 
HephaestonVIICreature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9192 – D&D Companion Module CM8 The Endless Stair (1987)

The Endless Stair was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 28–30, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-390-9

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Prying Eyes28Unique. 
Guardian Hand28Unique. 
Skullwraith29Unique. 
Eater-of-Magic30Unique. 

TSR 9210 – D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987)

Legacy of Blood was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28 containing 5 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-487-5

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Giant Swamp Eel27 
Giant Freshwater Slug27 
Swamp Velya27 
Giant Swamp Snapping Turtle28 
Nekrozon28D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) 

M Series Modules

TSR 9159 – D&D Master's Module M1 Into the Maelstrom (1985)

Into the Maelstrom was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 29, containing one previously unpublished creature.

ISBN   0-88038-244-9

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Roaring Demon29Unique. 

TSR 9148 – D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986)

Vengeance of Alphaks was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 30, containing two previously unpublished creatures.

ISBN   0-88038-271-6

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Beetle, Earthquake30Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Pegataur30Creature Catalogue (1986) 

TSR 9214 – D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987)

Talons of Night was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 42–44 containing 5 new or previously published creatures with illustrations.

ISBN   0-88038-491-3

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsNotes
Aketheti42Unique. 
Aranea42D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) 
Dusker42 
Night Spider43 
Phanaton43–44D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) 

Later Publications

TSR 9173 – AC9 – Creature Catalogue (1986)

Creature Catalogue was the first full book of monsters for the basic edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game, published in 1986 after the Basic, Expert, Companion, and Master sets. In this book is collected all the creatures first presented in the official Dungeons & Dragons adventure modules to that time, plus many new creatures. Pages 3–7 contain an Introduction, pages 8–10 contains a comprehensive index of all D&D monsters found in this book, and the Basic, Expert, Companion and Master rule sets, pages 11–89 contain the monster descriptions, pages 90–91 contain a creature "type" index, and pages 92–96 contain an index to creatures by habitat. The monsters are divided into six sections, arranged by creature type: Animals (pages 11–21), Conjurations (pages 22–31), Humanoids (pages 32–48), Lowlifes (pages 49–58), Monsters (pages 59–81), and Undead (pages 82–87).

ISBN   0-88038-315-1

Creature (Animal)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Cat, great12Bekkah, Cheetah, Jaguar, Lynx, Spotted Lion and Wildcat 
Dinosaur13D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Titanothere), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus)Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus, Titanothere and Tylosaurus 
Dog13–14D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (Normal)Normal and War 
Eagle14Normal and great 
Eel14–15D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) (Electric, Giant)Electric, Giant and Weed 
Elk, giant15D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) 
Fish, giant15D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984)Giant Catfish and Giant Piranha 
Frog, giant poisonous15–16 
Gargantua16D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Hawk16D&D Expert Rules (1981)Normal and giant 
Lizard, giant foot-pad16–17D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) 
Magpie17Normal and giant 
Megatherium17D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) 
Octopus, giant18D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Owl, giant18 
Oyster, giant18D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1983 only) 
Piranha (cold-water)18–19D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) 
Porcupine, giant19 
Raven & crow19–20Normal and large Raven and Crow 
Rhinoceros20D&D Expert Rules (1981)Normal and Wooly 
Shark, Vamora20 
Skunk20–21Normal and giant 
Snake21D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986)Normal and giant Rock Rattler 
Squid, giant21D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) 
Creature (Conjuration)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Desert ghost23 
Faedorne23–24D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) 
Fundamental24D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984)Air, Earth, Fire and Water 
Gargoyle, iron24–25 
Golem25Rock and Silver 
Guardian warrior & horse25–26 
Homunculus26–27Ulzaq, Gretch and Fylgar 
Huptzeen27 
Juggernaut27–28D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985)Stone and Wood 
Kal-muru (ship bane)28D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) 
Living statue28–29D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986)Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade and Steel 
Magen29D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron)Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan 
Nightmare29–30 
Reflecter30 
Silver warrior30–31D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) 
Soul eater31D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) 
Winged warrior31D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) 
Creature (Humanoid)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Bhut33D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) 
Cay-man33D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Chameleon man33–34D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Crone of chaos34D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Cryion34–35 
Dark wing35 
Elf, aquatic35–36 
Flitterling36D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) 
Garl36–37D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) 
Gator man37 
Hephaeston37D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) 
Hutaakan38Priest, Warrior and Other 
Kara-kara38–39D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) 
Kna39 
Lupin39–40D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Man, isolated40–41D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982) (Cynidicean), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (Cynidicean) (1987)Cynidiceans, Quariks and Traldar (Warrior, Vocal and Other) 
Man, primitive41–42D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Native)Native, Wild Man and Barbarian 
Oard42–43D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) 
Pachydermion43 
Phanaton43D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) 
Rakasta44D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) 
Rock man44D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) 
Shark-kin44–45 
Shargugh45D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) 
Sis'thik (desert scourge)45–46 
Snapper46D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Sollux (sun brother)46–47D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) 
Stalwart47 
Tortle47D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Triton48D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Wood imp48 
Creature (Lowlife)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Amber lotus flower50D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Amoeba, giant50D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Archer bush50D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) 
Fyrsnaca50–51D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) 
Herex51Larval and Adult 
Jellyfish, giant52D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984)Marauder and Man-O-War 
Killer tree52D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) 
Leviathan52–53Desert and Marine 
Masher53 
Red worm53–54D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) 
Scorpion54 
Serpentweed, giant54D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (as Giant River Serpentweed) 
Sirenflower54–55D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984) 
Slime worm55D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) 
Spider, giant55–57D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983) (Giant Hunting Spider), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (Giant Hunting Spider), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) (Giant Hunting Spider)Giant Hunting, Giant Sand, Giant Shroud and Huge Wood Spider 
Steam weevil57D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) 
Strangle vine57D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Strangleweed57–58 
Vampire rose58D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) (revised edition), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Whipweed58 
Creature (Monster)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Aranea60D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) 
Ash crawler60D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) 
Baldandar60–61 
Banshee, lesser61D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) 
Bargda61 
Beetle, earthquake62D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) 
Beholder, aquatic62 
Brain collector62–63D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) 
Chevall63D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) 
Death demon63–64D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) 
Decapus (land and marine)64D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) (land), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (marine), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (land) 
Dragon, sea64D&D Expert Rules (1981) 
Dragonfly64–65D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984)White, Black, Green, Blue and Red Dragonfly 
Dragonne65D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Dusanu65–66D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983) 
Fungoid66 
Gakarak66–67 
Geonid67D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983) 
Ghostly horde67D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) 
Grangeri67–68D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) 
Gyerian68D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) 
The Hivebrood68–70Broodling, Hivebrood, Hiveleader, Broodmother, and Hivemind 
Hook beast70D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) (Hook Horror)Hook Horror and Hulker 
Hypnosnake70–71D&D Expert Module X3 Curse of Xanathon (1982) 
Ice wolf71D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) 
Kopru71D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) 
Kraken72 
Lamara72 
Lava lizard72–73D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) 
Leveller (bodendruker)73 
Nagpa73D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) 
Pegataur74D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) 
Phantom, lesser74 
Phororhacos ("sword beak")75D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) 
Piranha bird (lesser and greater)75D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) (lesser), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) (lesser), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (lesser) 
Pocket dragon75–76D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) 
Polymar76D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) 
Randara76 
Roper76–77D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) 
Sabreclaw77D&D Companion Module CM3 Sabre River (1984) 
Scamille77–78 
Sea horse78D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Sea serpent78D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Surtaki78 
Tabi79D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985) 
Thunderhead79 
Water weird 79–80 
White-fang80 
Wychglow80–81 
Xytar81 
Yowler81 
Creature (Undead)PageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Agarat83D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) 
Dark-hood (rorphyr)83–84 
Death leech84D&D Companion Module CM2 Death's Ride (1984) 
Dragon, undead84–85 
Elder ghoul85 
Grey philosopher85Grey Philosopher and Malice 
Haunt, lesser86 
Mesmer86 
Phygorax86–87 
Possession87 
Sacrol87–88D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) 
Topi88D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) 
Vapour ghoul88D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) 
Velya88–89D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Wyrd89D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986)Normal and greater 

TSR 1071 – Rules Cyclopedia (1991)

The Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia was published in 1991. It was intended as an encyclopedia of all the major rules for the basic Dungeons & Dragons game up to that point, including most of the information appearing in the previous boxed set. Chapter 14 of the book, pages 152–218, presents most of the monsters used in the basic D&D game once again. Several pages of that chapter describe how to use the statistics, as well as providing suggestions on how to use the monsters. The actual monster descriptions are found on pages 156–213 of the book.

ISBN   1-56076-085-0

CreaturePageOther AppearancesVariantsDescription
Actaeon (elk centaur)156D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Adaptor157D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Aerial servant (haoou)157D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Animal herd157D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Ant, giant157D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Ape, snow157–158D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Ape, white158D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Archon158D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Athach158D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Baboon, rock158D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Bandit158D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)NPC Variant. 
Basilisk159D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Bat159D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Normal and giant 
Bear159D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave 
Bee, giant160D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Beetle, giant160D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Fire, Oil and Tiger 
Beholder160–161D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Berserker161D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Human variant. 
Black pudding161D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Blackball (deadly sphere)162D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Immortals Rules (1986) 
Blast spore162D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Blink dog162D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Boar162D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Normal and giant 
Bugbear162D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Caecilia162D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Camel163D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Carrion crawler163D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Cat, great163D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger 
Centaur163D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Centipede, giant163D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Chimera164D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Cockatrice164D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Crocodile164D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983)Normal, large and giant 
Crab, giant164D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) 
Cyclops164D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) 
Devilfish165D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Dinosaur, aquatic165D&D Master Rules (1985)Small, large and armoured 
Dinosaur, land carnivore165–166D&D Master Rules (1985)Small, large and flying 
Dinosaur, land herbivore166D&D Master Rules (1985)Small, medium and large 
Displacer beast166 
Djinni (lesser)166–167D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Djinni (greater; pasha)167D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Dolphin167D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Doppleganger167D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Dragon168–171D&D Basic Rules (1981) (small), D&D Basic Rules (1983) (small), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (large and huge)White, Blue, Black, Red, Green and Gold, in small, large and huge varieties 
Dragon, gemstone171D&D Master Rules (1985) (excluding Amber)Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Amber 
Dragon ruler172D&D Master Rules (1985)Pearl (the Moon Dragon), Ruler of all Chaotic Dragons; Diamond (the Star Dragon), Ruler of all Lawful Dragons; Opal (the Sun Dragon), Ruler of all Neutral Dragons; and the Great One, Ruler of All Dragonkind 
Dragon turtle173D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) 
Drake173D&D Master Rules (1985)Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake 
Drolem173D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Dryad174 
Dwarf174D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Efreeti, lesser174D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Efreeti (greater; amir)174D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Elemental175–176D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984)Air, Earth, Water and Fire 
Elemental ruler176D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Elephant176Normal and prehistoric 
Elf177D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Faerie177D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Ferret, giant177D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Fish, giant177Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon 
Gargantua177–178D&D Companion Rules (1984)Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and TrollNot to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) 
Gargoyle178D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Gelatinous cube178D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Ghoul178D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Giant179D&D Master Rules (1985) (Mountain and Sea)Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud, Storm, Mountain and Sea 
Gnoll180D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Gnome180D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Goblin180D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Golem180D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Wood, Bone, Amber, Bronze), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Mud), D&D Expert Rules (1983) (Wood, Bone, Amber, Bronze), D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983) (Obsidian), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Mud, Obsidian), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Wood Golem)Wood, Bone, Obsidian, Mud, Amber and Bronze 
Gorgon181D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Grab grass181D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) 
Gray ooze181D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Green slime181D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Gremlin181D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Griffon181 
Hag182D&D Master Rules (1985)Black and Sea 
Halfling182D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Harpy182D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Haunt182–183D&D Companion Rules (1984)Banshee, Ghost and Poltergeist 
Headsman (and thug)184D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Headsman and Thug)Human variant. 
Helion184D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Hellhound184 
Hippogriff184–185 
Hobgoblin185D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Horde185D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Horse185Riding, War, and Draft Horses, and Pony 
Hsiao (guardian owl)186D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Hydra186 
Hydrax187D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Insect swarm187 
Invisible stalker (sshai)187D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Kobold187D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Kryst187–188D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Lava ooze188D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Leech, giant188 
Lich188D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Lizard, giant189D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara 
Lizard man189D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Locust, giant189D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Lycanthrope190–191D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Devil Swine), D&D Basic Rules (1983) Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear), D&D Expert Rules (1983) (Devil Swine), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat, Werefox and Wereseal)Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger, Werebear, Werebat, Werefox, Wereshark, Wereseal and Devil Swine 
Malfera191D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Manscorpion191D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Manta ray192D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Normal), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984)Normal and giant 
Manticore192 
Medusa192D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Mek192D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Men193–194D&D Basic Rules (1981) (Trader, Noble), D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish and Nomad), D&D Expert Rules (1983)Brigand, Buccaneer/Pirate, Dervish, Noble, Nomad and TraderHuman variant 
Merman194 
Metamorph194–195D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Minotaur195D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Mujina195D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Mule195D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Mummy195 
Mystic195–196D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Mystic)Human variant. 
Neanderthal (caveman)196D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Nekrozon196D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987) 
Nightshade196–197D&D Master Rules (1985)Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing 
Nixie197 
Normal human197–198D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Nuckalavee198D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Ochre jelly198D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Ogre198D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Orc199D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Owl bear199D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Pegasus199 
Phantom199–200D&D Companion Rules (1984)Apparition, Shade and Vision 
Phoenix200D&D Master Rules (1985)Lesser and greater 
Pixie200D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Plasm200–201D&D Companion Rules (1984)Normal and giant 
Plesiosaurus201 
Pterosaur201Small (Pterodactyl), medium (Pteranodon) and large 
Purple worm201 
Rat201D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Normal and giant 
Revener202D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Rhagodessa202 
Robber fly202D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Roc202Small, large and giant 
Rust monster202D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Salamander202–203D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984)Flame and Frost 
Sasquatch203D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Scorpion, giant203 
Shadow203D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Shark203D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984)Bull, Mako and Great White 
Shrew, giant203D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Shrieker203D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Skeleton204D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Slug, giant204D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Snake204D&D Basic Rules (1981) (excepting Giant Racer), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Spitting Cobra, Giant Racer, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python 
Spectral hound205D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Spectre205 
Sphinx205D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Spider, giant206D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella 
Spider, planar206D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Spirit207D&D Companion Rules (1984)Druj, Odic and Revenant 
Sporacle208D&D Master Rules (1985) 
Sprite208D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Statue, living208D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Crystal, Iron and Rock 
Stirge208D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Termite, water209Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite 
Thoul209D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Toad209D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983) (Rock or Cave), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Rock or Cave)Giant and Rock/Cave Toad 
Treant209 
Triceratops209 
Troglodyte210D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Troll210 
Tyrannosaurus rex210 
Undine210D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Unicorn211 
Vampire211–212 
Weasel, giant212D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) 
Wight212D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Whales212D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Killer, Narwhal), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Killer, Narwhal), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) (Killer, Narwhal)Killer whale, Great whale and Narwhal 
Wolf212D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983)Normal and dire 
Wraith212 
Wyvern213 
Yellow mold213D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 
Zombie213D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) 

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