Since Wizards of the Coast’s first preview stream about the upcoming DnD Monster Manual on Wednesday, YouTubers have been releasing sneak peaks of some of the monster stat blocks fans should expect in ...

The 2025 Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual is going to significantly weaken the well-known spell Hold Person – along with Charm Person, Dominate Person, and any other magic that only targets ...

While the Monster Manual no doubt contains plenty ... easier to keep track of what it means to become a werebear in Dungeons & Dragons. This change is intended to make the DMs life easier, with ...

The final piece of the core rules update for D&D 5e is finally here, and it's got more monsters than your players will ever ...

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

Dungeons & Dragons' 2025 Monster Manual will feature artwork depicting several classic monsters like Hags and Medusas as being either male or female. Next month, Wizards of the Coast will release ...

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 10-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. Several elements ...

Fans of Dungeons And Dragons know that there are three core books vital to everyone’s library: Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual. The first release for D&D in 2025 ...

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 ...