Don’t just create monsters, think about their story and how that influences their design.
All tagged monster design
Action Points - Homebrew
A new system for creating more dynamic encounters and elite monsters!
Monster Roles in an Encounter
We learn how to create monsters based on their roles on the battlefield, as well as tips to avoid as Game Masters.
Don't Give Your Monsters Class Levels
Why you should never build monsters with class levels, as it only destroys the flavor and mechanics of the game.
Designing an Encounter - Monsters
Encounters are often focused on fighting monsters, but how can you turn slogfests into interesting encounters?