Him Monsters of monsters of Dungoons and Dragons reviewed in its new version arrives in Spanish with the style of the hand of Wizards of the Coast, Be faithful to its origins and the essence of role -playing games. That Dungeon and Draghi (D&D) It is more alive that it is never a proof and to give continuity to the immense library of adventures that have been attended, a review of the basic gaming books, which are the player’s manual, the guidance of Maestro Dungoons and the Monsters of monsters . Gradually, the versions translated into Spanish are coming and maintain the quality of the Saxon version. Not only is it the same in its invoice, but all the details of the book have been adapted perfectly. An essential manual for all role players.

The new Monsters of monsters From Dungeons & Dragons (2024/2025, sometimes called “Monster Manual 5.5e”) is an important step in the evolution of the classic bestiary, both mechanical and artistic. So I will make a deep analysis as a role player (and DM) expert, focused on what art contributes, on the presentation of the monsters, the quality or statistical tables and what clear differences are there with the previous editions.

Dungeons and Dungeons is celebrated, with the manuals reviewed and ready to guide the adventurers in epic games full of challenges and … monsters. There is no adventure that boasts without the presence of creatures that put the future of history into trouble, and in this monstrous manual we have to choose, with great details.

Dungoons and Dragons Innova and updates its manual manual, with a Spanish version up to par

The new edition of Manual of underground monsters and dragons It maintains the level of the other two manuals already published, in its magazine version. As in them, the game tables, creatures and other entities have been revised and updated, as well as their art. In this way all that was released in 2014 is updated, with revision of the rules and more than a surprise. This update has been respected in all languages ​​and would not have been less in the Spanish Spanish version. What they didn’t tell you is that these books are not just to play, since they have a quantity of data and arts in the same way.

The first great surprise is the inclusion of a maximum of 500 creatures, 85 of their new ones. Everyone has their classic table and description rules and statistics, but this time an element has been added that will make the stories more complex: the background and the origin. This gives monsters a personality that enriches the stories, taking on a challenge for the masters when performing the descriptions of creatures and surroundings. Not everything is “ugly bug to defeat”. In the version of the fifth edition that the depth was missed in the characters of the creatures, which made them seem simple only creatures to overcome. Now, all this background can be used to interact with them in deeper ways, and this is always an advantage for the players and RPG players.

It is not the only added in this edition, since the table levels have been revised, so the difficulty in front of them will be clearer, being able to expand the strategies of the equipment and this is not only a “race and killing”, as was some of the classic creatures. Without a doubt, an incentive for both masters and players. Each group that undertakes an adventure must have different profiles in their ranks, something that is holy and the sign of the game game. RPG in its purest state, applied once again in a book that is not only rules, but of spirit.

Monsters of land, sea and air together in an essential book

Him Monsters of monsters It is a basic element in each game, since it helps to interpret the threat that can be the presence of one or another creature, as well as the level of treasures and involvement in the story in which the “research” takes place. The edition of the 50th anniversary is wonderful and is the perfect book to create authentic challenges in games full of dynamism and entertainment. There are creatures of all types, dragons, giants, Melfolk, zombies, walnut skeletons, harpie, rank and contemplators, among many others. They will all be ordered so that it is almost intuitive to select them for our adventure and mix them with those present in the various adventure books, such as the neighborhood.

One of the first things that are distinguished when the new monstrous manual is the quantity and quality of art. There are more than 300 new illustrations For almost all monsters, including iconic creatures such as chromatic and metallic dragons, observers, Azé and a long list of creatures for all types of scenarios. These illustrations not only serve to show the monster, but frame it in a context: they usually present it in their habitat, with environmental lighting, with a composition that helps to give personality to the monster. It is no longer simply “the creature floating on a neutral background with its name -Statistics – special action”, but art works to visually immerse the DM/player in which that monster is, how can it move, what is its relative dimension, which sensations transmits. This makes the role sessions win in the atmosphere: when a player sees the dragon in illustration, it is not so much a set of numbers, but a presence.

In addition, there are redesign: some classic monsters have been visually revised (variations of popular creatures, monsters variants, high levels with a more elaborate air) to give freshness.

In addition to the new monsters themselves, many of these reflect the general changes of the manual that have a direct impact on how you will use them:

• Legendary actions and lary built and refined actions: Some of these monsters no longer depend on the DM to improvise a lot or neglect the rules; Their legendary actions are better balanced and the actions of the den (“actions of the den”) are more clearly defined, are often part of the blocking of the statistics or description of the monster.
• Adjustment of the type of crying: In many cases the “types” of creature have been modified (for example, goblins can now be Fey, the demons of the gnolls, etc.). This can influence immunity, skills and synergy with other monsters or encounters.
• Plus NPC and different CR variants: Gaps were affected that previously existed for the NPCs (classes, intermediate ranges) to be able to use them as a bosses or secondary with weight, without having to invent so much. Examples: vampire variants, classic monsters creatures but with stronger versions or different skills.
• Environmental integration / scenario: Many new monsters have skills that interact with their environment, not only basic damage or actions, but area effects, soil manipulation, “environmental” magic, areas that limit the spells or alter the conditions. This makes them more interesting for thematic encounters. Eg: revenant haunting.

Some clear examples of how the new update positively affects every level of adventure:

For example, with low number creatures: He MILION GOBLIN (CR 1/8) It serves very well for learning meetings or as initial hordes in slight horror campaigns. Another is the Artists (NPC CR 1/2), useful for social scenes, ambushes or cities meetings. There are demonic creatures like MANES VAPORSPAWN (CR 1), useful as a omens of something worse or to generate tension in corrupt areas. Swarm of larvae (CR 1) gives a grotesque sensation and can work in wet underground, catacombs, etc.

When you climb something at medium level: Bugbear Stalker (CR 3) or Witches Goblin (CR 3) offer variety between humanoid monsters: not only strength but different spells or tactics. Swarm of crawling claws (CR 3) Perfect for pure terror or as living traps. Brazen Gorgon (CR 9) As an extraordinary guardian in ancient temples or ruins, combines the body and magic. Oracle cyclope (CR 10) mixes the brute force and magical control, ideal for the basement of basements that not only affected, but also progosis, etc. Obsessing Revenant (CR 10) as an antagonist in countryside with horror, mystery, infested areas or with supernatural background.

For slightly more advanced levels: Umbrian ladies Vampire (CR 15) is a powerful variant of vampires, ideal for the central bad guys in the dark or Gothic countryside. Master of Salamandra Inferno (CR 15) For elementary campaigns, with fires, fire -fighting plans or volcanic environments. Arch -and (CR 21) By the end of the campaign in which heroes must face old beings, magical conspiracies or Quasidivine opponents. Elementary cataclysm (CR 22) as an epic/peak monster for the final meetings: its environmental effects can redefine the fighting ground. Animal Lord (CR 20) can act as a guardian of ancient forests or personified natural forces, excellent for campaigns with a strong component of nature, plans or spirituality. Blob of annihilation It is another of those absolute creatures that places not only a struggle, but cosmological consequences or level changes if it is not fought with an adequate strategy.

These are just a few examples, the book is full of options.

New tables of skills and statistics with important renovations

The basic D&D books have a very technical component, but which is necessary for the future of the articles, therefore the importance of the improvements introduced in this monstrous manual. These are some of the most relevant improvements that we have seen throughout the book:

1. Greater quantity of monsters and novelty: In this edition there are more than 500 creaturesincluding some 85 completely new creatures Never published, in addition to over 40 blocks of versatile humanoids for PNJ.
2. Improved organization: The bestiary is organized in alphabetical order to facilitate the search for monsters. There are classification tables by type of creature, for CR (evaluation of the challenge) and by habitat. This allows a quick mental filter: if I want CR 5–7 monsters or Fel forest creatures, etc. In addition, the statistics blocks have been redesigned to be clearer to use.
3. New elements in statistical blocks
   Statistics blocks have improved more data to facilitate the choice of monsters based on the time of adventure. Some of the most important improvements:

• Habitat and treasure: Now each monster includes information on the environments in which he lives and on the treasure he could leave when he was defeated. This is the key to planning meetings with plausible logic.

• Gear (team): What transport monsters, not only abstract statistics, but weapons, armor, objects that can be precious or useful such as booty are included.

• Clear response to legendary actions/actions of the den: In powerful monsters, these types of actions are now designed so that your CR does not depend excessively on the “optimization” of legendary actions by the DM, that is, that the challenge is more consistent.

• Versatile humanoid blocks: The monsters of the “humanoid” type now have blocks that reflect professions or roles, with mechanics aligned with those roles; which provides more varied and personalized pnj ideas.

4. Language readability and adjustment

• The language of the Stat block has been simplified. Examples mentioned show that skills like breathing attacks are expressed more condensed, clearly integrating what is launched by salvation, damage, interval, etc.

• The areas are also consolidated that were previously separated, such as immunity (give VS. Conditions), modifiers of salvation, etc.

The new versions of The Player, Master and Monsters are a breath of fresh air for Dungoons & Dragons.

From the point of view of a player / dm of role he has been using for years Dungeons & Dragonsthe new Monsters of monsters Represents a necessary evolution. It is not a total revolution (follow the basis of current editions), but a very well done renewal. Alta art, the blocks of the most functional statistics, the inclusion of “habitat / treasure / equipment”, best organizational tools, newer monsters (and variants) make this manual a precious tool.

If I had to say if someone who already has the 2014 edition, I would say yes: for those who manage long campaigns, they want variety, they want epic encounters with well -balanced powerful monsters or simply appreciate art and visual environment, this new manual provides sufficient value for the update. For those who play from time to time with minor campaigns, the old version could already cover the necessary, even if you will lose many of the new advantages.

Another incentive for those and those who still do not have books, which makes other editions that, other editions. The revision cycle of the basic manuals of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and we could not wait to have it in the hand is completed in this way.