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  • Preview 3 Fearsome Frost Giants From Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants!
    Aug 1, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    Get a sneak peek at three new giants available in Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants: the frost giant ice shaper, frost giant of Evil Water, and the frostmourn!

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  • A Love Letter to Goblinoids in Baldur's Gate 3 and in D&D
    Jul 31, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    Goblins and their cousins are iconic enemies and beloved allies in Dungeons & Dragons. To celebrate the release of Baldur's Gate 3, let's talk about why we love goblinoids, how to play them, and more!

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  • The Ettin Ceremorph, Or What Happens When a Giant Undergoes Ceremorphosis
    Jul 17, 2023 by Kyle Shire

    What happens when you implant an ettin with two illithid tadpoles? You get an ettin ceremorph. Get a sneak peek at this aberration from Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants!

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  • Take Your Game to New Heights With Giant Adventures
    Jul 14, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    From beanstalks that reach up into the clouds to kaiju rampaging through a city, there are plenty of ways to bring giants into your game!

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  • Displacer Beasts: 6 Ways to Add These Tricky Predators to Your D&D Game
    Jul 10, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    Slinking silently in shadows, displacer beasts are fearsome hunters in the world of D&D. Come find out more about this famously deadly predator!

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  • 6 D&D Monster Tactics to Take Your Encounters to the Next Level
    Jun 26, 2023 by Kyle Shire

    From devious devils to exhausting encounters, we're breaking down some monster tactics to keep combat in D&D fresh!

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  • Who Are the Red Wizards of Thay and How Can You Use Them in Your Game?
    Apr 10, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Learn more about the Red Wizards of Thay, a powerful and ruthless organization of spellcasters, feared and respected throughout the Forgotten Realms.

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  • Playing As a Vampire in D&D
    Mar 20, 2023 by Kyle Shire

    Ever want to be a vampire? Here's what it takes to become one, the obstacles you'll face, and more!

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  • Owlbears: A Look At These Adorable Monstrosities in D&D
    Dec 2, 2022 by Mikeykarp

    The owlbear is a classic D&D monster. Let's take a look at its lore, how to use them in combat, and whether your druid can Wild Shape into them!

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  • Red Ruin: Face Off Against the Dragon Army's Ace Dragonnel Rider
    Nov 18, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    Led by the deadly Red Ruin, the Red Dragon Army's dragonnel riders control the skies in combat. Can your party rise to the occasion and take down their elite commander?

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  • Monster Mash: Combine These Monsters to Horrify Your Players!
    Oct 20, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    What's worse than a gelatinous cube? A gelatinous cube with tentacles that pulls characters into itself. Click here to see how we'd upgrade your favorite D&D monsters!

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  • Preview the Swashbuckling Vampirates From Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
    Aug 4, 2022 by Davyd Barker

    Cross cutlass with the deadliest bloodsuckers to sail the Astral Sea as we gaze through our spyglass at this upcoming monster from Spelljammer: Adventures in Space.

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  • Space Hamsters and Other Curious Creatures You'll Find in Spelljammer
    Aug 2, 2022 by Davyd Barker

    Wildspace is full of all manner of alien creatures, from flying pigs to miniature giant space hamsters. Get a glimpse at a select few creatures in this article!

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  • Preview the Fiendish Tlacatecolo From Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel
    Jul 19, 2022 by Cameron Powell

    Catch wind of the bone-chilling tlacatecolo in this sneak peek at the new monster in Journeys through the Radiant Citadel!

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  • Devour Everything in Your Path With the Astral Dreadnought
    Jul 1, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    The apex predators of the Astral Plane, astral dreadnoughts have an insatiable appetite for just about anything...including your party!

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  • How to Make Vecna the Big Bad of Your D&D Campaign
    Jun 10, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    You've got your copy of the Vecna Dossier, now it's time to bring the archlich to your campaign. Here's how to set up Vecna as the Big Bad!

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  • How to Play the Classic Lich Like a Dark Overlord
    Jun 8, 2022 by James Haeck

    Vecna. Acererak. Szass Tam. Learn how to play a lich like an invincible tyrant who commands the forces of darkness.

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  • Lich, Please! How to Level Up the Eldritch Lich for an Epic Boss Encounter
    May 10, 2022 by Michael Galvis

    In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about the eldritch lich, and how you can upgrade it into an endgame-level boss, complete with legendary actions, lair actions, and minions!

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  • Monster Preview: Illuminate the Mysteries of Ruidus With the Consortium of the Vermilion Dream
    Mar 11, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    Call of the Netherdeep introduces the Consortium of the Vermilion Dream, a mysterious faction obsessed with alien matters. Learn about them here. Players beware, spoilers lie ahead!

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  • Monster Spotlight: Lay Siege to Your Enemies With the Horizonback Tortoise!
    Jan 8, 2022 by Michael Galvis

    The horizonback tortoise towers over most dragons and is used to build mobile villages and military fortresses. Learn about these monstrosities and how to bring them to your table! 

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