

It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits- information that isn't repeated here.Īs with the monsters in the Monster Manual, I've tried to capture the essence of each creature and focus on those traits that make it unique or that encourage DMs to use it.
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If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further.

This chapter is an addition to the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. Or, if you're interested in exploring the vast number of planes throughout the universe, you'll be excited to find a new list of Planar dragons, with at least one for each plane. Including the neutral aligned Gem dragons the eastern themed Lung dragons, or the norse themed Linnorm. Speaking of Drakes, you'll find their ranks have swelled with a new addition of 22 new Drakes that have been published throughout the previous editions.Įntire new ranks of dragons have also been updated into fifth edition. Still other dragonkin, namely Drakes and Dragonets are ideal for use in earlier stages of the campaign and make for interesting encounters and easy boss fights. Other dragons, such as Pink and Paper dragons, are ideal for use in the mid parts of campaigns and can be used to throw a wrench in the players plans or cause a little extra bit of chaos and fun when you feel it is needed. For instance, Epic dragons are dragons that surpass a challenge rating of 30 and become vastly more powerful than gods themselves. Many of these Dragons, especially the true dragons, are ideal for use near the end of campaigns. Also included in this bestiary is a new variant for Tiamat that has not appeared in any previous publication.

Among these dragons and dragonkin include the Rainbow Dragon, Planar Dragons, the Cryoserpent, Epic Dragons, and a plethora of drakes. This bestiary contains the meat of the book and provides the lore and game statistics for more than two hundred dragons and lesser dragonkin all of which have been previously published for D&D by either Wizards or TSR with many tracing their lineage back to the Dragon Magazines. Checklist ✅ (Total: 211) Arcane Dragons 2
