Welcome to the Support Thread for the Monster Manual!
If you find any issues with the content from the sourcebook, or using it on a D&D Beyond character, please search the thread (Search form) before posting in this thread.
Please note that this thread is for the Early Access digital release of the Monster Manual, available for Master Tier subscribers. This book will be available for Hero Tier subscribers on February 11th at 7AM PT/10AM ET, and for all users on February 18th at 7AM PT/10AM ET.
RELEASE NOTES
In this new and improved 2024 Monster Manual, meet a monstrous menagerie of creatures for fifth edition! Populate your worlds and adventures with the monsters provided, and let their stories, illustrations, and easy-to-use stat blocks fuel your D&D adventures for years to come.
Syncing Entitlements
If you don’t see any of the content from the book (preorder bonuses or otherwise), please be sure to resync your entitlements. You can do so by following these steps:
Once completed, your content should appear (if you’re a Master tier subscriber)! If you experience any issues with accessing your content please reach out to our Support Team.
FREE RULES UPDATE
As part of the Early Access release of the Monster Manual, we’ve also updated the 2024 Free Rules with it! You can access it via the Free RulesTable of Contents.
Hold Back the Dead
To celebrate the release of the Monster Manual you can claim Hold Back the Dead, a single-session adventure that is compatible with the 2024 Core Rulebooks.
NEW STAT BLOCKS FOR LISTINGS
To accommodate the visual changes to stat blocks featured in the Monster Manual, stat block listings have been updated for 2024 monsters as pictured below. All monsters from the 2014 rules will retain the same.
Monsters now include treasure tables to help dungeon masters randomly determine the treasures a monster might be hiding. These treasure tables featured in the Dungeon Master's Guide are fully supported.
HABITATS
The term Environment has now been updated to Habitat on stat block listing pages.
SPLIT STAT BLOCKS
Several creatures where split into multiple stat blocks in order to best support players on D&D Beyond. The following monsters have a singular stat block within the Monster Manual but have split stat blocks on D&D Beyond.
Please note that there is an errata with the release of the Monster Manual. These changes have been implemented in the game data listings and the compendium. You can find all the changes below:
Ancient Red Dragon (p. 256). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Ancient White Dragon (p. 330). The ancient white dragon's Charisma score has changed to 18.
Arcanaloth (p. 19). The arcanaloth’s AC is now 18.
Balor (p. 26). The balor’s HP is now 287 (23d12 + 138).
Cloaker (p. 73). In the Attach action, in the sentence that begins with “While the cloaker is attached…”, “Bite attacks” is now “Attach attacks”.
Cyclops Sentry (p. 88). Both instances of “Greatclub” have changed to “Stone Club”.
Death Knight (p. 92). In the Spellcasting action, “2/Day” has changed to “2/Day Each”.
Death Knight Aspirant (p. 93). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Fomorian (p. 123). Both instances of “Greatclub” have changed to “Stone Club”.
Galeb Duhr (p. 127). The Initiative entry has changed to “+2 (12)”.
Giant Frog (p. 357). In the Bite action, the Melee Attack Roll modifier has changed to “+3”.
Githyanki Warrior (p. 134). In the Spellcasting action, “2/Day Each” has changed to “2/Day”.
Goblin Boss (p. 143). The range for the Shortbow action is now “80/320 ft.”
Green Slaad (p. 286). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Ice Devil (p. 176). In the Senses entry, “Blindsight 60 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness), Darkvision 120 ft.” has changed to “Blindsight 120 ft.”
Kraken (p. 187). In the Fling action, “Large” has changed to “Large or smaller”.
Performer Legend (p. 237). The Initiative entry has changed to “+9 (19)”.
Performer Maestro (p. 237). The Initiative entry has changed to “+7 (17)”.
Swarm of Lemures (p. 194). The swarm’s Dexterity score is now 7. In the Swarm trait, “Small” has changed to “Medium”.
Violet Fungus (p. 126). The Initiative entry has changed to “–5 (5)”.
I cannot access any monsters on the Maps function. I cannot add any new tokens to the map, despite a pop up saying "You can now use Monster Manual 2024 monsters". Is this issue just me, or is the whole thing down?
not finding any monsters in the encounter builder or tokens in maps for any creatures. this was working this morning before the MM released but is not working now
Every time I try to access the digital book (the source compendium) I get redirected to the marketplace and get logged out, only to immediately get logged back in. This is preventing me from accessing the content completely, even in my devices through the Beyond app. Trying to download it returns a "Download Failed" message. Any ideas of what is going on? I have purchased the book and I am a Master tier subscriber...
Edit: Forgot to mention that it was working fine moments ago, and all my entitlements are properly synced.
Same for me, was working moments ago and able to open the book in sources and view the content, but not working now. I have already synced my entitlements, Monster Manual 2024 is listed there as in library, same as in the sources page, but when I try to view the content it directs me to the store to purchase it again.
I finally got the tokens working on Maps, but now I'm being overwhelmed by the volume of stuff to search through. Is there a plan to implement a filter so I can turn off legacy monsters in Maps?
I don't have access to the monster manual even though I pre-ordered and have a master tier subscription. I have checked my account and it says everything is synced.
I suppose this may technically be a feature request, but it makes Maps almost unable, so I'm going to call it a bug. There is no way to tell if most monsters are the 2014 or 2024 version (unless one is super familiar with the art). A filter would be lovely--I personally have no need of the 2014 version of anything that has bee updated--but at least some indication of what's Legacy and what's current is basically necessary to consider Maps viable.
Every time I try to access the digital book (the source compendium) I get redirected to the marketplace and get logged out, only to immediately get logged back in. This is preventing me from accessing the content completely, even in my devices through the Beyond app. Trying to download it returns a "Download Failed" message. Any ideas of what is going on? I have purchased the book and I am a Master tier subscriber...
Edit: Forgot to mention that it was working fine moments ago, and all my entitlements are properly synced.
I'm in this boat, and I put in a support ticket for it as well.
I am not able to access the Monster Manual 2024. I have a Master Subscription and one of my players is sharing it in my campaign. My titles are synced and everything else is working fine.
Welcome to the Support Thread for the Monster Manual!
If you find any issues with the content from the sourcebook, or using it on a D&D Beyond character, please search the thread (Search form) before posting in this thread.
Please note that this thread is for the Early Access digital release of the Monster Manual, available for Master Tier subscribers. This book will be available for Hero Tier subscribers on February 11th at 7AM PT/10AM ET, and for all users on February 18th at 7AM PT/10AM ET.
RELEASE NOTES
In this new and improved 2024 Monster Manual, meet a monstrous menagerie of creatures for fifth edition! Populate your worlds and adventures with the monsters provided, and let their stories, illustrations, and easy-to-use stat blocks fuel your D&D adventures for years to come.
Syncing Entitlements
If you don’t see any of the content from the book (preorder bonuses or otherwise), please be sure to resync your entitlements. You can do so by following these steps:
Once completed, your content should appear (if you’re a Master tier subscriber)! If you experience any issues with accessing your content please reach out to our Support Team.
FREE RULES UPDATE
As part of the Early Access release of the Monster Manual, we’ve also updated the 2024 Free Rules with it! You can access it via the Free Rules Table of Contents.
Hold Back the Dead
To celebrate the release of the Monster Manual you can claim Hold Back the Dead, a single-session adventure that is compatible with the 2024 Core Rulebooks.
NEW STAT BLOCKS FOR LISTINGS
To accommodate the visual changes to stat blocks featured in the Monster Manual, stat block listings have been updated for 2024 monsters as pictured below. All monsters from the 2014 rules will retain the same.
UPDATED STAT BLOCKS
In addition to the visual changes listed above, some of the stat blocks included in the Player's Handbook, Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn, and Scions and the Elemental Evil have been updated to align with the Monster Manual. The following stat blocks have mechanical changes:
TREASURE TABLES
Monsters now include treasure tables to help dungeon masters randomly determine the treasures a monster might be hiding. These treasure tables featured in the Dungeon Master's Guide are fully supported.
HABITATS
The term Environment has now been updated to Habitat on stat block listing pages.
SPLIT STAT BLOCKS
Several creatures where split into multiple stat blocks in order to best support players on D&D Beyond. The following monsters have a singular stat block within the Monster Manual but have split stat blocks on D&D Beyond.
Monster Manual Errata
Please note that there is an errata with the release of the Monster Manual. These changes have been implemented in the game data listings and the compendium. You can find all the changes below:
Ancient Red Dragon (p. 256). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Ancient White Dragon (p. 330). The ancient white dragon's Charisma score has changed to 18.
Arcanaloth (p. 19). The arcanaloth’s AC is now 18.
Balor (p. 26). The balor’s HP is now 287 (23d12 + 138).
Cloaker (p. 73). In the Attach action, in the sentence that begins with “While the cloaker is attached…”, “Bite attacks” is now “Attach attacks”.
Cyclops Sentry (p. 88). Both instances of “Greatclub” have changed to “Stone Club”.
Death Knight (p. 92). In the Spellcasting action, “2/Day” has changed to “2/Day Each”.
Death Knight Aspirant (p. 93). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Fomorian (p. 123). Both instances of “Greatclub” have changed to “Stone Club”.
Galeb Duhr (p. 127). The Initiative entry has changed to “+2 (12)”.
Giant Frog (p. 357). In the Bite action, the Melee Attack Roll modifier has changed to “+3”.
Githyanki Warrior (p. 134). In the Spellcasting action, “2/Day Each” has changed to “2/Day”.
Goblin Boss (p. 143). The range for the Shortbow action is now “80/320 ft.”
Green Slaad (p. 286). In the Spellcasting action, “1/Day” has changed to “1/Day Each”.
Ice Devil (p. 176). In the Senses entry, “Blindsight 60 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness), Darkvision 120 ft.” has changed to “Blindsight 120 ft.”
Kraken (p. 187). In the Fling action, “Large” has changed to “Large or smaller”.
Performer Legend (p. 237). The Initiative entry has changed to “+9 (19)”.
Performer Maestro (p. 237). The Initiative entry has changed to “+7 (17)”.
Swarm of Lemures (p. 194). The swarm’s Dexterity score is now 7. In the Swarm trait, “Small” has changed to “Medium”.
Violet Fungus (p. 126). The Initiative entry has changed to “–5 (5)”.
Page for Hold Back the Dead not found.
I cannot access any monsters on the Maps function. I cannot add any new tokens to the map, despite a pop up saying "You can now use Monster Manual 2024 monsters". Is this issue just me, or is the whole thing down?
not finding any monsters in the encounter builder or tokens in maps for any creatures. this was working this morning before the MM released but is not working now
It worked about fifteen minute ago, but I just lost access to all monsters, both legacy and new in the Encounter builder and in Maps.
There are a couple links to the Treasure missing.
ex: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/mm-2024/monsters-e#Efreeti
There are a couple of links to the detail page missing.
ex: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/mm-2024/monsters-e#EmpyreanIota
Every time I try to access the digital book (the source compendium) I get redirected to the marketplace and get logged out, only to immediately get logged back in. This is preventing me from accessing the content completely, even in my devices through the Beyond app. Trying to download it returns a "Download Failed" message. Any ideas of what is going on? I have purchased the book and I am a Master tier subscriber...
Edit: Forgot to mention that it was working fine moments ago, and all my entitlements are properly synced.
Same for me, was working moments ago and able to open the book in sources and view the content, but not working now. I have already synced my entitlements, Monster Manual 2024 is listed there as in library, same as in the sources page, but when I try to view the content it directs me to the store to purchase it again.
I finally got the tokens working on Maps, but now I'm being overwhelmed by the volume of stuff to search through. Is there a plan to implement a filter so I can turn off legacy monsters in Maps?
I don't have access to the monster manual even though I pre-ordered and have a master tier subscription. I have checked my account and it says everything is synced.
When searching Monsters by Habitat, in the Any Habitat Monsters section, the Empyrean links to the Legacy monster
I suppose this may technically be a feature request, but it makes Maps almost unable, so I'm going to call it a bug. There is no way to tell if most monsters are the 2014 or 2024 version (unless one is super familiar with the art). A filter would be lovely--I personally have no need of the 2014 version of anything that has bee updated--but at least some indication of what's Legacy and what's current is basically necessary to consider Maps viable.
I'm in this boat, and I put in a support ticket for it as well.
And now I have access. Weird. Didn't change anything.
Why aren't Owlbears reclassified as Beasts so druids can wildshape into them? This seems like an unforced error given the movie.
The Bone Naga links to the 2014 version
Like the PF2e Intellect Devour?
I am not able to access the Monster Manual 2024. I have a Master Subscription and one of my players is sharing it in my campaign. My titles are synced and everything else is working fine.
Not sure where you got that link, but this is the correct one:
https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/DB0000157
Per the first post, that monster was split into two variants: Empyrean Iota (Celestial) and Empyrean Iota (Fiend).