The DM has many options when it comes to obstructing the party, but what beats a classic trap?

These are the most devious ones to use in D&D.

Here are the best monsters from the 2025 Monster Manual to use in grasslands and hills.

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Wyverns fill the niche of being fierce, dragon-like monsters without being an overwhelming creature.

Their poisonous sting gives them enough of an edge to be an entertaining fight.

Thinking of using an aquatic setting in your next D&D campaign?

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These are the best monsters to use.

These monsters take toughness to a whole new level.

The biggest change in their arsenal is their ranged attack, Trash Lob.

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Art by Fury Galluzzi

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Art by Daarken

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Art by Daren Bader

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Art by Alejandro Pacheco

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Art by Eric Belisle

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Art by Johan Grenier

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Art by Olivier Bernard

Ancient Copper Dragon from Dungeons & Dragons.

Art by Svetlin Velinov

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