Several elements of how the Monster Manual is organized put a low-magic setting easily within reach for Dungeon Masters ...

The first monsters a Dungeons & Dragons party faces must be selected carefully, as they can set the tone for everything to come. Water elementals aren't the most dangerous sea monsters in D&D 5e.

Helpful sections offer guidance on understanding and running monsters for all skill levels. Dungeons and Dragons will be changing a lot in 2025, but there's one optional feature from the past that ...