Some monsters, despite their deep lore and unique abilities, remain absent from Fifth Edition.

Wondering whether to go for size or speed?

Here’s a breakdown of the largest and smallest species in Dungeons & Dragons.

Dungeons & Dragons, Giff by Ralph Horsley and Sprite Guardian by Annie Stegg.

From fearsome lycanthropes to eldritch titans, these monsters deserve a revival.

Updating them with the refined mechanics of the 2025 Monster Manual would introduce exciting new threats to adventurers everywhere.

Unlike traditional werewolves, weresharks thrive in aquatic environments, making them formidable foes in naval or coastal campaigns.

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They are often found in pirate fleets, cursed island civilizations, or deep-sea trenches.

6Ferrous Dragons

Metallic Beasts Of War

Not all dragons fit intothe chromatic or metallic categories.

These creatures are powerful evolutions of their lesser kin, embodying pure chaos and unpredictability.

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They are nearly unstoppable forces of destruction, capable of warping their surroundings and summoning unpredictable magical effects.

Demodands come in various forms, from tar-like shapes to shaggy and brutish-looking, each with unique abilities.

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Art by David Auden Nash

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Art by Wayne England

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Art by Caio Monteiro

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Art by Nestor Ossandon Leal

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Art by Taras Susak

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Art by Lucio Parrillo

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Art by Wayne Reynolds

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Art by Johan Grenier

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