Monster Manual is here at last. And with it, the next few years of D&D kick off. Here are our first impressions.

Dungeons and Dragons revealed its cover artwork. The illustration confirms the game's inclusion of several classic DnD monsters, including the Displacer Beast, Mimic, and Red Dragon. Horrified: ...

Between high challenge rating blights and dastardly fungi, these plants from the 2025 Monster Manual are sure to pack a punch.

The latest D&D core rulebook resurrects a few ideas from a much-maligned version of the game, but that's a good thing ...

D&D's newest Monster Manual just added a brand-new, downright terrifying spin on a fan-favorite creature to prey on high ...

These monsters are perfect for a D&D one-shot. Whatever the location, you're going to need to fill it with your selection of ...

In the whole Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual, just six creatures are vulnerable to a key Assassin ability, and two of ...

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. Several elements ...

For now, here’s the release schedule for new Dungeons & Dragons products this year. The Arch Hag from the 2024 Monster Manual This updated rulebook features 500+ monsters, including many revised ...