D&D 5E (2024) Alternate 2024 DMG Cover features Lolth!

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I mean, she's a chaotic shapechanger. Why should she have a consistent skin tone? Talk like that gets you thrown in a demonweb pit, folks.

 

[John R Davis]

I really love the Vecna alternate, and am now two for two in my dislike on the rulebook alternates. Really not a fan of the style

 

[Chaltab]

Oh wow this one is gorgeous.

 

[Clint_L]

“Cuddly” is not how I would describe this Lolth at all. Like, she has a pretty face, I guess? What else is new though.

That is so species-ist! I bet to other weird elf-arachnid fusion people, she's totes adorable!

 

[Charlaquin]

That is so species-ist! I bet to other weird elf-arachnid fusion people, she's totes adorable!

Oh, don’t get me wrong, I totally would. But, uh, “cuddly” is not really what I go in for lol.

 

[Vaalingrade]

Too sexy. She is showing WAY too much leg!

 

[Zardnaar]

Two brown recluse bites! Yuck. I've had one, and it was more than enough.

Although in my case, the experience didn't put me off spiders. Instead, it convinced me I've conquered spiders. "Is that the best you've got, spiders? You tried, and you failed!"

Visit Australia.

 

[dave2008]

Ugh - I may have to get both now?! I'm planning to buy the boxed set from @FitzTheRuke when it is available in 2025. If it comes in an alt-cover version I think I will do that. Might pick up the regular covers in Beyond only. But nostalgia is pulling me strongly to standard DMG cover. I do wonder what the MM will look now.

 

[Chaosmancer]

This cover is absolutely gorgeous. the quiet menace as her victim is drowned in webs, just pitch-perfect.

I have no idea how people see this as "static" or "nothing happening" she is mid-weaving this dude.

Also, cool detail I haven't seen people mention yet, to the left of the dude, she is pulling something that looks like a magical sword out of the web. My first thought was Holy Avenger, due to the golden radiance, but either way, it is clearly the unfortunate soul's weapon, which now belongs to Lolth.

 

[Zardnaar]

This cover is absolutely gorgeous. the quiet menace as her victim is drowned in webs, just pitch-perfect.

I have no idea how people see this as "static" or "nothing happening" she is mid-weaving this dude.

Also, cool detail I haven't seen people mention yet, to the left of the dude, she is pulling something that looks like a magical sword out of the web. My first thought was Holy Avenger, due to the golden radiance, but either way, it is clearly the unfortunate soul's weapon, which now belongs to Lolth.

Some people like action scenes a lot. I do not at least in the cover with stupid looking posing.

Lolth is also fairly iconic vs generic dragon and adventurers.

I would be fine with a group sitting around a campfire fire.