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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Bandit | 22 | ||||
Basilisk | 22 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Berserker | 23 | ||||
Black pudding | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Blink dogs | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Bugbear | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Carrion crawler | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Chimera | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Cockatrice | 23 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Displacer beast | 24 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Djinni | 24 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Doppleganger | 24 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Dragon | 24–25 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (white, black, and red dragons), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (brass dragon) | White, Black, Red and Brass dragons | ||
Dwarf | 25 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Elf | 25 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Gargoyle | 26 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Gelatinous cube | 26 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Giant | 26–27 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (all but storm giant), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (storm giant) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm giants | ||
Giant tick | 27 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Gnome | 27 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Goblin | 27 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Gray ooze | 27 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Green slime | 27 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Griffon | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Harpy | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Hell hound | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Hippogriff | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Hobgoblin | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Horse | 28 | ||||
Hydra | 28 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Kobold | 28–29 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Lizard man | 29 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Lycanthrope | 29 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" (wereboar, werebear, weretiger, and werewolf), Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk (wererat) | Wereboar, Wererat, Werebear, Weretiger and Werewolf | ||
Manticore | 29 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Medusa | 29 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Mummy | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Nixie | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Ochre jelly | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Ogre | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Orc | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Owl bear | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Pegasi | 30 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Pixie | 30–31 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Purple worm | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Rust monster | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Shadow | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Skeleton | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Spectre | 31 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Stirge | 31–32 | Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk | |||
Troll | 32 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Unicorn | 32 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Vampire | 32 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Wight | 32 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Wraith | 32 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Yellow mold | 33 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" | |||
Zombie | 33 | Dungeons & Dragons "white box" |
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).
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acolyte | B30 | Non-player character (NPC) variant. | |||
Ape, White | B30 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Bandit | B30 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Bat | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Bear | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | ||
Beetle, Giant | B31 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Fire, Oil and Tiger | ||
Berserker | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variant. | ||
Boar | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Bugbear | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Carrion Crawler | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Cat, Great | B32 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth tiger | ||
Cave Locust | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Locust) | |||
Centipede, Giant | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Doppleganger | B33 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dragon | B33-B34 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | White, Black, Red, Green, Blue and Gold dragon | ||
Driver Ant | B34 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Ant) | |||
Dwarf | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Elf | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Ferret, Giant | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gargoyle | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gelatinous Cube | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ghoul | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gnoll | B35 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gnome | B35-B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Goblin | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gray Ooze | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Green Slime | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Halfling | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Harpy | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hobgoblin | B36 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Insect Swarm | B37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Killer Bee | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983) (as Giant Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Giant Bee) | |||
Kobold | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Living Statue | B37 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | ||
Lizard, Giant | B38 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | ||
Lizard Man | B38 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Lycanthrope | B38-B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger and Werebear | ||
Medium | B39 | NPC variant. | |||
Medusa | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Minotaur | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mule | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Neanderthal (Caveman) | B39 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Noble | B39-B40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Noble), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Noble) | Human variant. | ||
Normal Human | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variants. | ||
NPC Party | B40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | NPC variants. | ||
Ochre Jelly | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ogre | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Orc | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Owl Bear | B40 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Pixie | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rat | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Robber Fly | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rock Baboon | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rust Monster | B41 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shadow | B41-B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shrew, Giant | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shrieker | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Skeleton | B42 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Snake | B42-B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Spitting Cobra, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python | ||
Spider, Giant | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crab spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | ||
Sprite | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Stirge | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Thoul | B43 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Trader | B43 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Men – Trader), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Men – Trader) | NPC variant. | ||
Troglodyte | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Veteran | B44 | NPC variant. | |||
Wight | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wolf | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and dire | ||
Yellow Mold | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Zombie | B44 | D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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).
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.
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Antelope (Herd Animals) | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Basilisk | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Black Pudding | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Blink Dog | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Caecilia | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Camel | X28 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Centaur | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Chimera | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Cockatrice | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Crab, Giant | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Crocodile | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal, large and giant | ||
Cyclops | X29 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Devil Swine | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) | |||
Displacer Beast | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Djinni (Lesser) | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dragon Turtle | X30 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dryad | X30 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Efreeti (Lesser) | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Elemental | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | ||
Elephant | X31 | D&D Expert Rules (1983) (as Elephant – Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Elephant – Normal) | |||
Fish, Giant | X31-X32 | D&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 | ||
Giant | X32 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm | ||
Golem | X33 | D&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 | ||
Gorgon | X33 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Griffon | X33 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hawk | X33 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal and giant | ||
Hellhound | X33-X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hippogriff | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Horse | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Riding, War and Draft | ||
Hydra | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Invisible Stalker | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Leech, Giant | X34 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Manticore | X35 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mastodon | X35 | ||||
Men | X35-X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (excepting Merchant) | Brigand, Buccaneer (pirate), Dervish, Merchant and Nomad | Human variants. | |
Mermen | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mummy | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Nixies | X36 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
NPC Party | X37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Adventurers, Cleric, Fighter and Wizard parties | NPC variants. | |
Octopus, Giant | X37 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Pegasus | X37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Pterodactyl | X37 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur) | Pterodactyl and Pteranodon | ||
Purple Worm | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rhinoceros | X38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal and Woolly | ||
Rhagodessa | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Roc | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, large and giant | ||
Salamander | X38 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Flame and Frost | ||
Scorpion, Giant | X39 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Sea Dragons | X39 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Sea Serpent (Lesser) | X39 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Shark | X39 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Bull, Mako and Great White | ||
Spectre | X39 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Squid, Giant | X40 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | |||
Stegosaurus | X40 | ||||
Termite, Water | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | ||
Titanothere | X40 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Dinosaur – Titanothere) | |||
Toad, Giant | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Giant) | |||
Treant | X40 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Triceratops | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Troll | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Tyrannosaurus Rex | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Unicorn | X41 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Vampire | X41-X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Weasel, Giant | X42 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Whale | X42 | D&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 | ||
Wraith | X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wyvern | X42 | D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
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Ant, Giant | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ape, White | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Baboon, Rock | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Bandit | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Bat | 25 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Bear | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | ||
Bee, Giant | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Beetle, Giant | 26 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Fire, Tiger and Oil | ||
Berserker | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variant. | ||
Boar | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Bugbear | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Carrion Crawler | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Cat, Great | 27 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain Lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger | ||
Centipede, Giant | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Doppelganger | 28 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dragon | 28–29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | White, Black, Green, Blue, Red and Gold | ||
Dwarf | 29 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Elf | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Ferret, Giant | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gargoyle | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gelatinous Cube | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ghoul | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gnoll | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gnome | 30 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Goblin | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gray Ooze | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Green Slime | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Halfling | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | NPC variant. | ||
Harpy | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hobgoblin | 31 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Kobold | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Living Statue | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | ||
Lizard, Giant | 32 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | ||
Lizard Man | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Locust, Giant | 33 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Lycanthrope | 33–34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Wererat, Werewolf, Wereboar, Weretiger and Werebear | ||
Medusa | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Minotaur | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mule | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Neanderthal (Caveman) | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Normal Human | 34 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Human variants. | ||
NPC Party | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1981) | NPC variants. | ||
Ochre Jelly | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ogre | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Orc | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Owl Bear | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Pixie | 35 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rat | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Robber Fly | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rust Monster | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shadow | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shrew, Giant | 36 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shrieker | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Skeleton | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Snake | 37 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (excepting Giant Racer), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Spitting Cobra, Giant Racer, Pit Viper, Sea Snake, Giant Rattler and Rock Python | ||
Spider, Giant | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | ||
Sprite | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Stirge | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Thoul | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Troglodyte | 38 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wight | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wolf | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and dire | ||
Yellow Mold | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Zombie | 39 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal Herd | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Basilisk | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Black Pudding | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Blink Dog | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Caecilia | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Camel | 46 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Centaur | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Chimera | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Cockatrice | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Crab, Giant | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Crocodile | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal, large and giant | ||
Cyclops | 47 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Devil Swine | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Lycanthrope – Devil Swine) | |||
Displacer Beast | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Djinni (Lesser) | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dryad | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Efreeti (Lesser) | 48 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Elemental | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Air, Earth, Water and Fire | ||
Elephant | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and prehistoric | ||
Fish, Giant | 49 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon | ||
Giant | 50 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud and Storm | ||
Golem | 50 | D&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 | ||
Gorgon | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Griffon | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hellhound | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hippogriff | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Horse | 51 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Riding, War and Draft | ||
Hydra | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Insect Swarm | 52 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Invisible Stalker | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Leech, Giant | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Manticore | 52 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Men | 53–54 | D&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 Noble | Human variants. | |
Merman | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mummy | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Nixie | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Pegasus | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Pterodactyl | 54 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Pterosaur) | Normal and Pteranodon | ||
Purple Worm | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Rhagodessa | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Roc | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small. large and giant | ||
Salamander | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Frost and Flame | ||
Scorpion, Giant | 55 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Spectre | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Termite, Water | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | ||
Toad, Giant | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Treant | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Triceratops | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Troll | 56 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Tyrannosaurus Rex | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Unicorn | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Vampire | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wraith | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Wyvern | 57 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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.
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) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beholder | 28 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Blast Spore | 29 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dolphin | 29 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dragon | 29–31 | D&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 Turtle | 31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Drolem | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gargantua | 32 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and Troll | Not to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) | |
Gremlin | 32 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Haunt | 32 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Banshee, Ghost and Poltergeist | Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |
Golem, Mud | 33 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Golem, Obsidian | 33–34 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Grab Grass | 34 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Malfera | 34 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Manscorpion | 34 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Manta Ray | 34 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mujina | 34 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Phantom | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Apparition, Shade and Vision | ||
Toad, Rock or Cave | 36 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Shark | 36 | D&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 Ape | 36 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Spectral Hound | 36 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Spirit | 37–38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Druj, Odic and Revenant | ||
Weasel, Giant | 38 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Whale | 38 | D&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) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aerial Servant | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Basilisk | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Cockatrice | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Djinni, Lesser | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Djinni, Greater | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Efreeti, Lesser | 39 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Efreeti, Greater | 39–40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Elemental | 40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional statistics and abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Gorgon | 40 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Helion | 40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Horde | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Hydrax | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Invisible Stalker | 41 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Kryst | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Medusa | 42 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Plasm | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Salamander | 42 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Describes additional abilities/penalties applicable to native plane of existence. | ||
Undine | 42 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Actaeon | 24 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Adaptor | 24 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Athach | 25 | 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, Undead | 25 | ||||
Devilfish | 26 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dinosaur, Aquatic | 26 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Large and Armoured | ||
Dinosaur, Land Carnivore | 27 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Large and Flying | ||
Dinosaur, Land Herbivore | 27 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Small, Medium/Armoured and Large | ||
Dragon | 27–28 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (as Dragon, gemstone; excepting Brown) | Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Brown | ||
Dragon Ruler | 28–29 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Pearl, Opal, Diamond and The Great Dragon | ||
Drake | 29–30 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mandrake, Woodrake, Colddrake and Elemental | ||
Faerie | 30 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Giant | 30–31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Mountain and Sea | ||
Hag | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Black and Sea | ||
Hsaio | 31 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Human | 31–33 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Headsman, Thug and Mystic | Human variants. | |
Lich | 33–34 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Lycanthrope | 34–35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Werebat, Werefox and Wereseal | ||
Mek | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Metamorph | 35 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Nekrozon | 35–36 | D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Nightshade | 36–37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing | ||
Nuckalavee | 37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Ooze, Lava | 37 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Revener | 37–38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Sasquatch | 38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Slug, Giant | 38 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Sphinx | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Sporacle | 39 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
Creature (Prime Plane) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archon | 40 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Blackball (Deadly Sphere) | 40 | D&D Immortals Rules (1986), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Elemental Ruler | 40–41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Phoenix | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Lesser and Greater | ||
Spider, Planar | 41 | Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baak | 28–29 | ||||
Demon | 29–36 | Screaming demon, croaking demon, howling demon, groaning demon, hissing demon, roaring demon, whispering demon, Orcus, Demogorgon | |||
Diabolus | 37 | ||||
Draeden | 38–39 | Draedens 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] | |||
Elemaster | 40 | ||||
Flicker | 40–41 | ||||
Immortals | 41 | ||||
Jumper | 42 | ||||
Megalith | 42–43 | ||||
Nipper | 44 | ||||
Notion | 44–45 | ||||
Protean | 46–47 | ||||
Repeater (or Ditto) | 47–48 | ||||
Soo | 48 | ||||
Titan | 48–49 | ||||
Tonal | 49 | Breve, semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver, semiquaver | |||
Vortex creatures | 50 | D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Blackball |
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]
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Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archer Bushes | 26 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Retained in revised edition. | ||
Baric | 26 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Bubbles | 26 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Decapus | 26–27 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Retained in revised edition. | ||
Diger | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Ghost | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Giant Marble Snake | 27 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Jupiter Bloodsucker | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Monkey, Giant Marmoset | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Poltergeist | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Protectors | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Purple Moss | 28 | Removed from revised edition. | |||
Ubue | 29 | Removed 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. |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banshee | 25 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) | |||
Cynidicean | 26–27 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | Human variant. | ||
Lycanthrope, Werefox | 27 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Polymar | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Piranha Bird | 31 | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) , D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Steam Weevil | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Lava Lizard | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
The Veiled Society module, published in 1984, added a single new creature, with illustration.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sirenflower | 16 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haunt | 28 | D&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 Weird | 28 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Bone Golem | 28 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
Journey to the Rock, published in 1984, added seven new or previously published creatures on pages 31 and 32.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chameleon Man | 31 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Winged Warrior | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Rock Man | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Sand Spider | 31–32 | ||||
Water Weird | 32 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Ghostly Horde | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Crone of Chaos | 32 | D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987), Creature Catalogue (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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevall | 54 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Horse and Centaur forms | ||
Ice Wolf | 54 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Kartoeba | 55 | ||||
Living Statue | 55 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade, Steel | ||
Rock Rattler | 55 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Lizard, Giant Foot-pad | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Wyrd | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Piranha (Cold-water) | 56 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Shroud Spider | 56 |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Archer Bush | 124 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Chameleon Man | 124 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Crone of Chaos | 124 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Cynidicean | 124–125 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Decapus | 125 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Fey, Wailing | 125 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982) (as Banshee) | |||
Bone Golem | 126 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) | |||
Haunt | 126 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984) | Not to be confused with Haunt as referenced in D&D Companion Rules (1984) | ||
Lava Lizard | 126 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Lycanthrope, Werefox | 126 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Piranha Bird | 126 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Polymar | 127 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Sirenflower | 127 | D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Steam Weevil | 127 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Vampire Roses | 127 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) , Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Water Weird | 127–128 | D&D Basic Module B7 Rahasia (1984), D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Worm | 31 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Giant Hunting Spider | 31 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wood Golem | 32 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Caldron Magen | 32 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Phase Stinger | 32 |
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)
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Allosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Ankylosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Aranea | 28 (30) | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | |||
Brontosaurus | 28 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Dimetrodon | 29 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Elk, Giant | 29 (30) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Grangeri | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Kopru | 29 (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] | |||
Megatherium | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Native | 29 (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | NPC variant. | ||
Oyster, Giant | n/a (31) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Present in the 1983 edition only. | ||
Phanaton | 30 (31–32) | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | |||
Phororhacos ("Sword Beak") | 30 (32) | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Plesiosaurus | 30 (32) | ||||
Rakasta | 30 (32) | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Trachodon | 30 (32) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
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Amber Lotus Flowers | 24 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Amoeba, Giant | 24 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Aranea | 24 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | |||
Brain Collector | 24 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Death Demon | 25 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Golem, Mud | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Grab Grass | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Gremlin | 25 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Killer Trees | 25 | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Lupin | 25–26 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Magen | 26 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron) | Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan magen | ||
Pagan | 26 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | NPC variant. | ||
Phantoms | 26 | ||||
Rakasta | 26 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Slime Worm | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Sun Brother | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Vampire Roses | 27 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) |
Curse of Xanathon, published in 1982, added a single new creature on page 30.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hypnosnake | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bhut | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Juggernaut | 30 | D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Wood and Stone | ||
Nagpa | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Soul Eater | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Tabi | 31 | D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dusanu | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Geonid | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Malfera | 28 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Mujina | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Spectral Hound | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
Quagmire!, published in 1984, added six new or previously published creatures on page 29.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fish, Giant | 29 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Giant Piranha and Giant Catfish | ||
Grab Grass | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Killer Trees | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Piranha Bird | 29 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Pocket Dragon | 29 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Spider, Giant Hunting | 29 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphin | 29 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Dragon Turtle | 29 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Eel | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Electric and Giant | ||
Gargantua | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | A giant fish; not to be confused with D&D Companion Rules (1984) Gargantua | ||
Sea Horse | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Giant Jellyfish | 29–30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Marauder and Man-o-War | ||
Manta Ray | 30 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (normal), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Normal and giant | ||
Giant Octopus | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Sea Serpent | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Lesser), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Lesser and greater | ||
Shark | 30 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | Bull, Mako and Great White | ||
Squid, Giant | 30–31 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | |||
Triton | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Velya | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Whale | 31 | D&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 |
Drums on Fire Mountain was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28, containing 5 previously unpublished creatures.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kara-Kara | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Fundamental | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Earth, Air, Water, Fire | ||
Topi | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Kal-Muru (Ship-bane) | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Agarat | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amber Lotus Flower | 27 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Amoeba, Giant | 27 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Cay-man | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Decapus | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Marine | ||
Dog | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | Normal | ||
Dragonne | 27 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Giant River Serpentweed | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (as Giant Serpentweed) | |||
Lupin | 28 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Pagan | 28 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | Human variant. | ||
Sacrol | 28 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Tortle | 28–29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Snapper | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Strangle Vine | 29 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Red Arrow, Black Shield was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 40, containing 2 previously published creatures with illustrations.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Juggernaut | 40 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) | Wood and Stone | ||
Tabi | 40 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Saga of the Shadow Lord was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 61, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skeletal Beast | 61 | Unique. | |||
Undead Chimera | 61 | Unique. | |||
Wraith Lord | 61 | Unique. |
Skarda's Mirror was published in 1987 and included a single previously unpublished creature on page 44.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mirror Fiend | 44 | Unique. |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lochnar | 62 | Unique. | |||
Maramet (Undead King) | 62 | Unique. | |||
Crab, Giant | 62 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Squid, Giant | 62 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Whale, Sperm | 63 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragonne | 31 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Roper | 31 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Hook Horror | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) (under Hook beast) | |||
Dragonfly | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | White, Black, Green, Blue and Red |
Thunderdelve Mountain was a solo adventure published in 1985; it included a New Monsters section on page 38, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Worm | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | |||
Fyrsnaca | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Vapour Ghoul | 38 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toad, Rock or Cave | 31 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | |||
Snow Ape | 31 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Golem, Obsidian | D&D Companion Rules (1984), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) | ||||
Sacrol | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986) | ||||
Zombie Minotaur | |||||
Spider, Giant Hunting | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | ||||
Pocket Dragon | D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shargugh | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Flitterling | 27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Faedorne | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Silver Warrior | 28 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Death's Ride was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 26-27, containing one previously unpublished creature with illustration.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Death Leech | 26–27 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Sabre River was published in 1984 and included a New Monsters section on page 32, containing one previously unpublished creature.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sabreclaw | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ash Crawler | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Gyerian | 32 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
Where Chaos Reigns was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on a removable sheet, containing 3 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oard | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Garl (Caveman) | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Hephaeston | VII | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
The Endless Stair was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 28–30, containing 4 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prying Eyes | 28 | Unique. | |||
Guardian Hand | 28 | Unique. | |||
Skullwraith | 29 | Unique. | |||
Eater-of-Magic | 30 | Unique. |
Legacy of Blood was published in 1987 and included a New Monsters section on pages 27–28 containing 5 previously unpublished creatures with illustrations.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giant Swamp Eel | 27 | ||||
Giant Freshwater Slug | 27 | ||||
Swamp Velya | 27 | ||||
Giant Swamp Snapping Turtle | 28 | ||||
Nekrozon | 28 | D&D Master Rules (1985), Rules Cyclopedia (1991) |
Into the Maelstrom was published in 1985 and included a New Monsters section on page 29, containing one previously unpublished creature.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roaring Demon | 29 | Unique. |
Vengeance of Alphaks was published in 1986 and included a New Monsters section on page 30, containing two previously unpublished creatures.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beetle, Earthquake | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Pegataur | 30 | Creature Catalogue (1986) |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aketheti | 42 | Unique. | |||
Aranea | 42 | D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986) | |||
Dusker | 42 | ||||
Night Spider | 43 | ||||
Phanaton | 43–44 | D&D Expert Module X1 The Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), 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).
Creature (Animal) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cat, great | 12 | Bekkah, Cheetah, Jaguar, Lynx, Spotted Lion and Wildcat | |||
Dinosaur | 13 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) (Titanothere), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus) | Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Brontosaurus, Titanothere and Tylosaurus | ||
Dog | 13–14 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (Normal) | Normal and War | ||
Eagle | 14 | Normal and great | |||
Eel | 14–15 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) (Electric, Giant) | Electric, Giant and Weed | ||
Elk, giant | 15 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | |||
Fish, giant | 15 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | Giant Catfish and Giant Piranha | ||
Frog, giant poisonous | 15–16 | ||||
Gargantua | 16 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Hawk | 16 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | Normal and giant | ||
Lizard, giant foot-pad | 16–17 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | |||
Magpie | 17 | Normal and giant | |||
Megatherium | 17 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | |||
Octopus, giant | 18 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Owl, giant | 18 | ||||
Oyster, giant | 18 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1983 only) | |||
Piranha (cold-water) | 18–19 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | |||
Porcupine, giant | 19 | ||||
Raven & crow | 19–20 | Normal and large Raven and Crow | |||
Rhinoceros | 20 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | Normal and Wooly | ||
Shark, Vamora | 20 | ||||
Skunk | 20–21 | Normal and giant | |||
Snake | 21 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Normal and giant Rock Rattler | ||
Squid, giant | 21 | D&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) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Desert ghost | 23 | ||||
Faedorne | 23–24 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | |||
Fundamental | 24 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | Air, Earth, Fire and Water | ||
Gargoyle, iron | 24–25 | ||||
Golem | 25 | Rock and Silver | |||
Guardian warrior & horse | 25–26 | ||||
Homunculus | 26–27 | Ulzaq, Gretch and Fylgar | |||
Huptzeen | 27 | ||||
Juggernaut | 27–28 | D&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) | 28 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | |||
Living statue | 28–29 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Silver, Rock/Ooze, Jade and Steel | ||
Magen | 29 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Basic Module B12 Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron) | Hypnos, Demos, Caldron and Galvan | ||
Nightmare | 29–30 | ||||
Reflecter | 30 | ||||
Silver warrior | 30–31 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | |||
Soul eater | 31 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) | |||
Winged warrior | 31 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) |
Creature (Humanoid) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bhut | 33 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) | |||
Cay-man | 33 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Chameleon man | 33–34 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Crone of chaos | 34 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Cryion | 34–35 | ||||
Dark wing | 35 | ||||
Elf, aquatic | 35–36 | ||||
Flitterling | 36 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | |||
Garl | 36–37 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) | |||
Gator man | 37 | ||||
Hephaeston | 37 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) | |||
Hutaakan | 38 | Priest, Warrior and Other | |||
Kara-kara | 38–39 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | |||
Kna | 39 | ||||
Lupin | 39–40 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Man, isolated | 40–41 | D&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, primitive | 41–42 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) (Native) | Native, Wild Man and Barbarian | ||
Oard | 42–43 | D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985) | |||
Pachydermion | 43 | ||||
Phanaton | 43 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Master's Module M5 Talons of Night (1987) | |||
Rakasta | 44 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | |||
Rock man | 44 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) | |||
Shark-kin | 44–45 | ||||
Shargugh | 45 | D&D Expert One-on-one Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984) | |||
Sis'thik (desert scourge) | 45–46 | ||||
Snapper | 46 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Sollux (sun brother) | 46–47 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | |||
Stalwart | 47 | ||||
Tortle | 47 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Triton | 48 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Wood imp | 48 |
Creature (Lowlife) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amber lotus flower | 50 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Amoeba, giant | 50 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Archer bush | 50 | D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981) | |||
Fyrsnaca | 50–51 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) | |||
Herex | 51 | Larval and Adult | |||
Jellyfish, giant | 52 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | Marauder and Man-O-War | ||
Killer tree | 52 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | |||
Leviathan | 52–53 | Desert and Marine | |||
Masher | 53 | ||||
Red worm | 53–54 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985), D&D Basic Module B11 King's Festival (1989) | |||
Scorpion | 54 | ||||
Serpentweed, giant | 54 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) (as Giant River Serpentweed) | |||
Sirenflower | 54–55 | D&D Basic Module B6 The Veiled Society (1984) | |||
Slime worm | 55 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | |||
Spider, giant | 55–57 | D&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 weevil | 57 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) | |||
Strangle vine | 57 | D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Strangleweed | 57–58 | ||||
Vampire rose | 58 | D&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) | |||
Whipweed | 58 |
Creature (Monster) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
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Aranea | 60 | D&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 crawler | 60 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) | |||
Baldandar | 60–61 | ||||
Banshee, lesser | 61 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) (as Wailing Fey) | |||
Bargda | 61 | ||||
Beetle, earthquake | 62 | D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) | |||
Beholder, aquatic | 62 | ||||
Brain collector | 62–63 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | |||
Chevall | 63 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | |||
Death demon | 63–64 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) | |||
Decapus (land and marine) | 64 | D&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, sea | 64 | D&D Expert Rules (1981) | |||
Dragonfly | 64–65 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) | White, Black, Green, Blue and Red Dragonfly | ||
Dragonne | 65 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Dusanu | 65–66 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983) | |||
Fungoid | 66 | ||||
Gakarak | 66–67 | ||||
Geonid | 67 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983) | |||
Ghostly horde | 67 | D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) | |||
Grangeri | 67–68 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | |||
Gyerian | 68 | D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985) | |||
The Hivebrood | 68–70 | Broodling, Hivebrood, Hiveleader, Broodmother, and Hivemind | |||
Hook beast | 70 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) (Hook Horror) | Hook Horror and Hulker | ||
Hypnosnake | 70–71 | D&D Expert Module X3 Curse of Xanathon (1982) | |||
Ice wolf | 71 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | |||
Kopru | 71 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | |||
Kraken | 72 | ||||
Lamara | 72 | ||||
Lava lizard | 72–73 | D&D Basic Module B5 Horror on the Hill (1983) | |||
Leveller (bodendruker) | 73 | ||||
Nagpa | 73 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983) | |||
Pegataur | 74 | D&D Master's Module M2 Vengeance of Alphaks (1986) | |||
Phantom, lesser | 74 | ||||
Phororhacos ("sword beak") | 75 | D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981, 1983) | |||
Piranha bird (lesser and greater) | 75 | D&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 dragon | 75–76 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | |||
Polymar | 76 | D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (1982), D&D Basic Module B1-9 In Search of Adventure (1987) | |||
Randara | 76 | ||||
Roper | 76–77 | D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984) | |||
Sabreclaw | 77 | D&D Companion Module CM3 Sabre River (1984) | |||
Scamille | 77–78 | ||||
Sea horse | 78 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Sea serpent | 78 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Surtaki | 78 | ||||
Tabi | 79 | D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985) | |||
Thunderhead | 79 | ||||
Water weird | 79–80 | ||||
White-fang | 80 | ||||
Wychglow | 80–81 | ||||
Xytar | 81 | ||||
Yowler | 81 |
Creature (Undead) | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
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Agarat | 83 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | |||
Dark-hood (rorphyr) | 83–84 | ||||
Death leech | 84 | D&D Companion Module CM2 Death's Ride (1984) | |||
Dragon, undead | 84–85 | ||||
Elder ghoul | 85 | ||||
Grey philosopher | 85 | Grey Philosopher and Malice | |||
Haunt, lesser | 86 | ||||
Mesmer | 86 | ||||
Phygorax | 86–87 | ||||
Possession | 87 | ||||
Sacrol | 87–88 | D&D Module MSolo2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X9 The Savage Coast (1985) | |||
Topi | 88 | D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984) | |||
Vapour ghoul | 88 | D&D Expert Module XS2 Thunderdelve Mountain (1985) | |||
Velya | 88–89 | D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Wyrd | 89 | D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986) | Normal and greater |
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.
Creature | Page | Other Appearances | Variants | Description | |
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Actaeon (elk centaur) | 156 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Adaptor | 157 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Aerial servant (haoou) | 157 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Animal herd | 157 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Ant, giant | 157 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Driver Ant), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Ape, snow | 157–158 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Ape, white | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Archon | 158 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Athach | 158 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Baboon, rock | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Bandit | 158 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | NPC Variant. | ||
Basilisk | 159 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Bat | 159 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Normal and giant | ||
Bear | 159 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Black, Grizzly, Polar and Cave | ||
Bee, giant | 160 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Killer Bee), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Beetle, giant | 160 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Fire, Oil and Tiger | ||
Beholder | 160–161 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Berserker | 161 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Human variant. | ||
Black pudding | 161 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Blackball (deadly sphere) | 162 | D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Immortals Rules (1986) | |||
Blast spore | 162 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Blink dog | 162 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Boar | 162 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Normal and giant | ||
Bugbear | 162 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Caecilia | 162 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Camel | 163 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Carrion crawler | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Cat, great | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Mountain lion, Panther, Lion, Tiger and Sabre-tooth Tiger | ||
Centaur | 163 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Centipede, giant | 163 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Chimera | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Cockatrice | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Crocodile | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | Normal, large and giant | ||
Crab, giant | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Expert Module X13 Crown of Ancient Glory (1987) | |||
Cyclops | 164 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983) | |||
Devilfish | 165 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Dinosaur, aquatic | 165 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, large and armoured | ||
Dinosaur, land carnivore | 165–166 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, large and flying | ||
Dinosaur, land herbivore | 166 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Small, medium and large | ||
Displacer beast | 166 | ||||
Djinni (lesser) | 166–167 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Djinni (greater; pasha) | 167 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Dolphin | 167 | D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Doppleganger | 167 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Dragon | 168–171 | D&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, gemstone | 171 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (excluding Amber) | Crystal, Onyx, Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Amber | ||
Dragon ruler | 172 | D&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 turtle | 173 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | |||
Drake | 173 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake | ||
Drolem | 173 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Dryad | 174 | ||||
Dwarf | 174 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Efreeti, lesser | 174 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Efreeti (greater; amir) | 174 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Elemental | 175–176 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Air, Earth, Water and Fire | ||
Elemental ruler | 176 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Elephant | 176 | Normal and prehistoric | |||
Elf | 177 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Faerie | 177 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Ferret, giant | 177 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Fish, giant | 177 | Giant Bass, Giant Rockfish and Giant Sturgeon | |||
Gargantua | 177–178 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Gargantuan Carrion Crawler, Gargoyle and Troll | Not to be confused with Creature Catalogue (1986) Gargantua (a giant fish) | |
Gargoyle | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Gelatinous cube | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Ghoul | 178 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Giant | 179 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (Mountain and Sea) | Hill, Stone, Frost, Fire, Cloud, Storm, Mountain and Sea | ||
Gnoll | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Gnome | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Goblin | 180 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Golem | 180 | D&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 | ||
Gorgon | 181 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Grab grass | 181 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (1984) | |||
Gray ooze | 181 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Green slime | 181 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Gremlin | 181 | D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Griffon | 181 | ||||
Hag | 182 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Black and Sea | ||
Halfling | 182 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Harpy | 182 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Haunt | 182–183 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Banshee, Ghost and Poltergeist | ||
Headsman (and thug) | 184 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Headsman and Thug) | Human variant. | ||
Helion | 184 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Hellhound | 184 | ||||
Hippogriff | 184–185 | ||||
Hobgoblin | 185 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Horde | 185 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Horse | 185 | Riding, War, and Draft Horses, and Pony | |||
Hsiao (guardian owl) | 186 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Hydra | 186 | ||||
Hydrax | 187 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Insect swarm | 187 | ||||
Invisible stalker (sshai) | 187 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Kobold | 187 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Kryst | 187–188 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Lava ooze | 188 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Leech, giant | 188 | ||||
Lich | 188 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Lizard, giant | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Gecko, Draco, Horned Chameleon and Tuatara | ||
Lizard man | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Locust, giant | 189 | D&D Basic Rules (1981) (as Cave Locust), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Lycanthrope | 190–191 | D&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 | ||
Malfera | 191 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Manscorpion | 191 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Manta ray | 192 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Normal), D&D Expert Module X7 The War Rafts of Kron (1984) | Normal and giant | ||
Manticore | 192 | ||||
Medusa | 192 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Mek | 192 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Men | 193–194 | D&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 Trader | Human variant | |
Merman | 194 | ||||
Metamorph | 194–195 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Minotaur | 195 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Mujina | 195 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Mule | 195 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Mummy | 195 | ||||
Mystic | 195–196 | D&D Master Rules (1985) (as Human: Mystic) | Human variant. | ||
Neanderthal (caveman) | 196 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Nekrozon | 196 | D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987) | |||
Nightshade | 196–197 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing | ||
Nixie | 197 | ||||
Normal human | 197–198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Nuckalavee | 198 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Ochre jelly | 198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Ogre | 198 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Orc | 199 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Owl bear | 199 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Pegasus | 199 | ||||
Phantom | 199–200 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Apparition, Shade and Vision | ||
Phoenix | 200 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | Lesser and greater | ||
Pixie | 200 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Plasm | 200–201 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Normal and giant | ||
Plesiosaurus | 201 | ||||
Pterosaur | 201 | Small (Pterodactyl), medium (Pteranodon) and large | |||
Purple worm | 201 | ||||
Rat | 201 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Normal and giant | ||
Revener | 202 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Rhagodessa | 202 | ||||
Robber fly | 202 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Roc | 202 | Small, large and giant | |||
Rust monster | 202 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Salamander | 202–203 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Expert Rules (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Flame and Frost | ||
Sasquatch | 203 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Scorpion, giant | 203 | ||||
Shadow | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Shark | 203 | D&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, giant | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Shrieker | 203 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Skeleton | 204 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Slug, giant | 204 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Snake | 204 | D&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 hound | 205 | D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Spectre | 205 | ||||
Sphinx | 205 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Spider, giant | 206 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Crab Spider, Black Widow and Tarantella | ||
Spider, planar | 206 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Spirit | 207 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | Druj, Odic and Revenant | ||
Sporacle | 208 | D&D Master Rules (1985) | |||
Sprite | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Statue, living | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Crystal, Iron and Rock | ||
Stirge | 208 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Termite, water | 209 | Swamp, Fresh and Salt Water Termite | |||
Thoul | 209 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Toad | 209 | D&D Module MSolo1 Blizzard Pass (1983) (Rock or Cave), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Rock or Cave) | Giant and Rock/Cave Toad | ||
Treant | 209 | ||||
Triceratops | 209 | ||||
Troglodyte | 210 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Troll | 210 | ||||
Tyrannosaurus rex | 210 | ||||
Undine | 210 | D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Unicorn | 211 | ||||
Vampire | 211–212 | ||||
Weasel, giant | 212 | D&D Expert Rules (1981), D&D Companion Rules (1984) | |||
Wight | 212 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Whales | 212 | D&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 | ||
Wolf | 212 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | Normal and dire | ||
Wraith | 212 | ||||
Wyvern | 213 | ||||
Yellow mold | 213 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) | |||
Zombie | 213 | D&D Basic Rules (1981), D&D Basic Rules (1983) |
Deities & Demigods, alternatively known as Legends & Lore ,) is a reference book for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game (D&D). The book provides descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction, and allows dungeon masters to incorporate aspects of religions and mythos into their D&D campaigns.
Expedition to the Barrier Peaks is a 1980 adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game written by Gary Gygax. While Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is typically a fantasy game, the adventure includes elements of science fiction, and thus belongs to the science fantasy genre. It takes place on a downed spaceship; the ship's crew has died of an unspecified disease, but functioning robots and strange creatures still inhabit the ship. The player characters fight monsters and robots, and gather the futuristic weapons and colored access cards that are necessary for advancing the story.
Tomb of Horrors is an adventure module written by Gary Gygax for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) role-playing game. It was originally written for and used at the 1975 Origins 1 convention. Gygax designed the adventure both to challenge the skill of expert players in his own campaign, and to test players who boasted of having mighty player characters able to best any challenge. The module, coded S1, was the first in the S-series, or special series of modules. Several versions of the adventure have been published, the first in 1978, and the most recent, for the fifth edition of D&D, in 2017 as one of the included adventures in Tales from the Yawning Portal. The module also served as the basis for a novel published in 2002.
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Scourge of the Slave Lords (A1–4) is an adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, published by TSR, Inc. in 1986. It combines the contents of four earlier modules, all set in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting and intended for use with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons first edition rules.
Creature Catalogue is a supplement for Basic Dungeons & Dragons first released in 1986, and updated in 1993.
The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth is an adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It was written by Gary Gygax and published by TSR in 1982 for the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) rules. The 64-page adventure bears the code "S4" and is set in the Greyhawk campaign setting. It is divided into two parts, a 32-page adventure, and a 32-page booklet of monsters and magic items. The plot involves the player characters investigating rumors of lost treasure. After traversing a wilderness and two levels of dungeons, the players face Drelnza, the vampiric daughter of long-deceased archmage Iggwilv.
The Isle of Dread is an adventure for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. The adventure, module code X1, was originally published in 1981. Written by David "Zeb" Cook and Tom Moldvay, it is among the most widely circulated of all Dungeons & Dragons adventures due to its inclusion as part of the D&D Expert Set. In the adventure, the player characters search for a lost treasure, journey to the prehistoric Isle of Dread, and there meet new nonhuman races.
The DL series is a series of adventures and some supplementary material for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role playing game. These modules along with the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy of novels, which follow one possible adventure series through the modules, were the first published items that established the Dragonlance fictional universe. The original DL series was released from 1984 to 1986, with the final two modules added to it in 1988. In the 1990s these roleplaying adventures from the original series were collected and revised for 2nd Edition AD&D as the three DLC Dragonlance Classics modules. There were also versions of the module series released in 1999, 2000 and 2006.
This is intended to be a comprehensive list of creatures that have appeared in various Dungeons & Dragons works. Each individual list covers a span of years by edition of the game, with monsters being listed chronologically by book in which they appeared.
Tale of the Outer Planes is an adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, set in that game's Outer Planes. TSR, Inc. published the module in 1988 for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules. The module is a collection of adventures designed by Deborah A. Christian, Vince Garcia, Thomas M. Kane, David and Martha Ladyman, Christopher Mortika, John Nephew, Bruce Nesmith, Bill Slavicsek, Rick Swan, John Terra, and Ray Winninger. Its cover art is by Jeff Easley. Its interior art is by Chris Miller and Jeff Easley, and cartography by Dave LaForce.
This is the Index of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game. This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third party products such as video games or unlicensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition manuals.