D&D (2024) Monster Manual 2025 Stat Block Compilation

This thread contains a compilation of the Monster Manual 2025 stat blocks which have been previewed publicly so far.

 

[Reynard]

One result is intended, the other one is dissatisfying . I’d go for the first.

Yeah, the intent is obviously that you can't kill them without their Anathema. So you could trap one, but they are going to be REAL mad about it.

 

[TravDoc42]

The performer!

 

[Reynard]

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The performer!

Did we need a statblock for this?

I don't mean "do we need performer NPCs in D&D?" Of course we do.

But do we need a statblock for them?

 

[dave2008]

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The performer!

Is this the first NPC statblock we have seen?

So it doesn't look like there is anything in the stat block's themselves that keys to different species. So it looks like the conversion guide chapter or somewhere they may have templates or tables about making a performer an orc performer? We will see I guess.

 

[Reynard]

Also, those performers are obviously doing a cool magically enhanced performance. Given the art, if there had to be a statblock, they couldn't give them a minor illusion type action/cantrip/whatever?

 

[Charlaquin]

Did we need a statblock for this?

I don't mean "do we need performer NPCs in D&D?" Of course we do.

But do we need a statblock for them?

Depends who “we” is. Do you and I need a stat block for this? Probably not. Does the first-time DM running a game for their friends in their after-school club or whatever need a stat block for this? I certainly think they would benefit from it.

 

[Chaltab]

One thing I'm iffy on about the Arch-Hag is that 333 average HP seems pretty low. My level 12 party can tear through that much HP in a couple rounds.

 

[Reynard]

Does the first-time DM running a game for their friends during in their after-school club or whatever need a stat block for this? I certainly think they would benefit from it.

Maybe. It would be more economical to have a "commoner" statblock and then a little chart with professions and the skills those folks likely have.

I mean, are newbies going to be slaughtering performers in the street? What is the purpose of a statblock other than to put the creature or NPC in a fight?

 

[MonsterEnvy]

Also, those performers are obviously doing a cool magically enhanced performance. Given the art, if there had to be a statblock, they couldn't give them a minor illusion type action/cantrip/whatever?

There maybe a mage performer who does the enchantments to bolster the performance.

 

[Charlaquin]

There maybe a mage performer who does the enchantments to bolster the performance.

Probably the violinist, who is an elf.