D&D 5E Monster Manual Expanded II Second Edition News and Updates

[FitzTheRuke]

Yeah, I didn't do many changes except a bit in the descriptive texts mentioning the deep dragon and the dracohydra. I updated a few statblocks to make them a bit more aligned with the new changes in certain abilities (change shape, legendary actions, etc.).

Funny thing about the Aspect of Bahamut. It has a mythic ability called "Celestial Shield (Costs 2 Actions). The aspect manifests seven spectral ancient gold dragons around himself that protect him; he gains 77 temporary hit points until the start of his next turn." But no spectral dragons in Fizban's. Probably a typo they should have said ghost dragons? That or they missed referencing MME3.

And yes, it's possible the gem dragons (in MME age categories) will appear in MME4. We'll see.

I think the Spectral Gold Dragons are fluff that do nothing but give him 77 THP. They don't need stat-blocks.

 

[Nixlord]

I think the Spectral Gold Dragons are fluff that do nothing but give him 77 THP. They don't need stat-blocks.

Oh you’re right my bad. Lol why did I assume they would stay until the end of start of its next turn. I think I got carried away with it being a mythic action and the specific number of dragons.

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #6. Since it's 11-11, it's single ladies night! Previewing the Greater Banshee, Green Hag Elder, and the Lamia Noble!

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #7. Today I'm sharing the new cover for MME 2e. Of course, it features the Ultimate Tyrant/Hive Mother! Like MME3, it's a battle scene as the beholder fends off a party of adventurers I once DM'ed 17 years ago! This beautiful piece was crafted once again by the amazing Ruben de Vela!

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #8. It's nearly Thanksgiving so let's have some family group photos of some Owlbears (Ironfeather, Dire, and Winterclaw) and Umber Hulks (Tiger, Horrid, and Rhinoceros)!

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #9. The two sphinxes, the criosphinx and the hieracosphinx, finally get their own art pieces!

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #10. Skipped last week due to MMEIII's hardcover release announcement but we're back today with a pair of great stoners, err... I mean petrifiers: The Greater Medusa and the Greater Cockatrice!

 

[Scottius]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #10. Skipped last week due to MMEIII's hardcover release announcement but we're back today with a pair of great stoners, err... I mean petrifiers: The Greater Medusa and the Greater Cockatrice!

All the art is looking amazing. I can't wait to (re)buy these books.

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded 2nd Edition Art Previews #11. It's nearly Christmas Eve so sharing an Eye of Flame roasting chestnuts and an Ice Devil Overlord nipping at your nose. Merry Christmas!

 

[Weiley31]

I can't wait to get the second editions of these since I never got em before..............yet.