List of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monsters

This is a list of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd-edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game.^[1][2][3] This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third-party products such as video games or unlicensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition manuals.

The second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game featured both a higher number of books of monsters^[4] – "many tied to their growing stable of campaign worlds"^[5]: 221 - and more extensive monster descriptions than both earlier^[1] and later editions, with usually one page in length.^{[6][7][8][9][10]: 106–107} Next to a description, monster entries in this edition contained standardized sections covering combat, their habit and society, and their role in the eco-system.^[6][7][11] While later editions gave the various creatures all the attributes which player characters had,^[9][12] 2nd edition only listed intelligence^[6][7] as a characteristic important for creating challenging encounters in the game.^[13]

The 2nd edition also used a unique format in the form of Monstrous Compendiums of loose sheets that could be collected in a folder, and allowed the combination of monster books together with individual monster pages from boxed sets.^{[6][10]: 106–107 [1]} This "unruly" format was abandoned again in 1993 in favor of bound books.^{[5]: 247 [7][14]: 83} In parallel with this change, the 2nd edition introduced colored images for each monster, which became standard in later editions of the game.^{[15]: 24 [7][9][16]} Referencing Wizards of the Coast art director Dawn Murin, GameSpy author Allan Rausch found that until the 2nd edition the artwork depicting monsters was influenced by the popular culture of the late 1970s. As a result, creatures that were fearsome by description were not taken seriously due to ill-suited visuals. Likewise, humanoid monsters too closely resembled humans to be compelling. In the view of Rausch as well as Backstab reviewer Michaël Croitoriu, the Planescape setting marked a turning point for these shortcomings, which also had a significant impact on the presentation of the 3rd edition.^[17][18]

The second edition's monsters were based on original inventions, fantasy literature, and mythologies from various cultures.^{[1][14]: 27, 29} Many monsters were updated from earlier editions, but the 2nd edition also introduced a great number of new creatures.^[7][8]

Some types, such as devils and demons, were initially removed by TSR in response to a moral panic promoted by Patricia Pulling's advocacy group Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons (BADD).^{[19]: 129–130 [20][5]: 223} These were later reintroduced, sometimes with different names to avoid complaints.^{[14]: 83–84 [21]}

TSR 2102 – MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-738-6
This was the initial volume in the Monstrous Compendium series, for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game, published in 1989. Most of the monsters for Volume One were taken from previous first edition AD&D books; the monster entries were greatly expanded and in most cases each monster now filled an entire page and had an all-new illustration. The Monstrous Compendium series consisted of a pack of 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages rather than an actual book, designed to be arranged to the player's preference. Volume One of the Monstrous Compendium was packaged in a box, which contained the pack of monster sheets as well as a binder intended to store the sheets for Volumes One, Two, and Three. The pack consisted of 144 pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page, with an alphabetical index to Volume One on the back, four pages of monster summoning and random encounter charts, and a blank monster sheet to be photocopied, with the remainder consisting of the monster descriptions. Also included were eight full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. Note: All monsters from MC1 appeared in the Monstrous Manual (1993), though some had slightly altered headings.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aerial servant	Monster Manual (1977), Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998)		A form of invisible air kin elemental that can be summoned by a cleric; it is very strong and usually attacks by strangling an opponent
Animal, herd		Camel, Cattle, Buffalo, Antelope, and Sheep
Bat		Common, Large (Giant), and Huge Bat (mobat)	The giant bat is exactly what its name would suggest—a giant form of bat with a 6' wingspan. White Dwarf reviewer Jamie Thomson commented on the giant bat, noting that it "seems an obvious choice for D&D".[22]
Bear	Monster Manual (1977) (Black, brown, cave bear), Monster Manual II (1983) (Polar bear as Northern bear)	Black, Brown, Cave and Polar
Behir	The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), Monster Manual II (1983), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)		A snake-like reptilian monster which can move quickly and climb thanks to its dozen legs; it can discharge a stroke of lightning, squeeze opponents with its long body, and swallow creatures whole
Beholder	Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008)		A large orb protected by chitinous plates,[23]: 137  dominated by a central eye and a large toothy maw, with 10 smaller eyes on stalks sprouting from the top of the orb; the large eye negates all magic and the smaller eyes cause a variety of magical effects. A "creature that looks at you and is destroying you by the power of its magical eyes".[24] A terrible beast, but depicted as "a cuddly rosy ball with too many eyes".[25] Designed to counter magic-using characters while being a formidable opponent for a whole party due to its versatility.[1] Considered one of "the game's signature monsters" by Philip J. Clements.[26]: 133  A "classic"[27] "iconic", as well as "one of the most feared and fearsome monsters of the game", present through all editions.[5]: 5, 40–41, 65
Boar		Wild Boar, Giant Boar (Elothere) and Warthog
Bookworm	Monster Manual II (1983)		A worm that inhabits libraries and eats books, it can change its normal gray color to match its surroundings
Brownie	Monster Manual (1977)		A 2-foot-tall (0.61 m), benign humanoid relative of the halfling that is difficult to surprise, and can blend into its surroundings. The brownie was written up as a player character race in White Dwarf No. 29 (Feb. 1982) for AD&D 1st Edition by Bob Lock in 1982.[28]
Bugbear	Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008)		A 7-foot-tall (2.1 m), hairy cousin of the goblin,[29] with a nose like that of a bear, which prefer to attack foes by ambush
Carrion crawler	Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008)		A worm-like cephalopod that scavenges subterranean areas, feeding primarily upon carrion, whose tentacles paralyze creatures
Catoblepas	Strategic Review v2 No. 2 (1976),[14]: 22  Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual II (2002)		A bizarre creature that inhabits swamps, the large bloodshot eyes of its unusually heavy head emanate a ray that causes other creatures to simply die. David M. Ewalt described it as "an overweight buffalo with stumpy legs, a giraffe-like neck, and a warthog's head".[23]: 138  An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer,[30] Black Gate editor Howard Andrew Jones remarked on their presence throughout the game's history.[31]
Cats, great	Monster Manual (1977) (Giant Lynx)[5]: 93	Cheetah, Jaguar, Leopard, Common Lion, Mountain Lion, Spotted Lion, Giant Lynx, Wild Tiger and Smilodon
Cave fisher	In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords (1981), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 355 (May 2007)		A large insectoid with characteristics of a spider and lobster, it catches foes with its sticky filament by firing it from a distance
Centaur, sylvan	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)		A woodland being with the upper half of a human and the lower body of a large powerful horse, it is a sociable tribal creature. Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[1][3][32]
Centipede		Giant centipede, Huge centipede and Megalocentipede	Giant centipedes are "low-level monsters", one-foot long red many-legged creatures.[23]: 212–213
Chimera	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual (2014)	Chimera and Gorgimera	The chimera is based on the chimera of Greek mythology as found in the Iliad by Homer,[33][34] "stronger than a centaur but weaker than a sphinx".[32] Present in the game since the earliest edition.[5]: 45
Cockatrice	Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)	Cockatrice and Pyrolisk	Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1]
Couatl	Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry (1976), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)		A 12-foot-long (3.7 m) feathered serpent native to jungle regions, of lawful good alignment, with great magical and psionic power. Based on the creature from Mesoamerican religion.[35]
Displacer beast	Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008)		A magical creature resembling a puma with a tentacle growing from each shoulder, it hates all forms of life, and always appears 3 feet from its actual position. Based on the alien Coeurl from the short story Black Destroyer by A. E. van Vogt.[1][5]: 71  David M. Ewalt, in his book Of Dice and Men, discussed several monsters appearing in the original Monster Manual, describing displacer beasts as looking like "pumas with thorn-covered tentacles growing out of their shoulders".[23]: 138  Rob Bricken from io9 named the displacer beast as the 2nd most memorable D&D monster.[36]
Dogs		Wild, War, Blink and Death Dogs	White Dwarf reviewer Jamie Thomson commented on the death dog, which is "rumored to be a descendant of Cerberus".[22]
Dragons			Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.[37] The different subraces, distinguished by their colouring, vary in power.[38] The dragon has been referred to as the "iconic creature for D&D adventurers to conquer".[39]: 34 [40]
-- Dragon, Black	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #44 (2004), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon (2006), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #55 (2007)		Evil[41] chaotic-aligned dragons that spit acid.[37] They have horns projecting forward, a long body and thin tail.[25]
-- Dragon, Blue	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #38 (2005), D&D Icons: Gargantuan Blue Dragon (2007)		Evil[41] lawful-aligned dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning.[37] They have a distinctive horn on their snout.[25]
-- Dragon, Brass	Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1997), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #14 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #19 (2007)		Benevolent and talkative good-aligned[41] desert-dwelling dragons that can breathe sleep gas[37] or fear-causing gas. An example of content misrepresented by the game's detractors.[19]: xii
-- Dragon, Bronze	Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006)		Good[41] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud.[37]
-- Dragon, Copper	Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #21 (2005), D&D Miniatures: Desert of Desolation #23 (2007)		Good[41] and chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures.[37]
-- Dragon, Gold	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #61 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Deathknell set #7 (2005)		Good[41] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe fire[37] or chlorine gas.
-- Dragon, Green	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003). D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #38 (2005)		Evil[41] lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous[37] chlorine gas.[42]
-- Dragon, Red	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dragon No. 134 "The Ecology of the Red Dragon" (1988), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #55 (2004), D&D Miniatures: Giants of Legend set #71 (2004), D&D Icons: Colossal Red Dragon (2006)		Evil[41] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of fire.[37] According to Dant et al. "one of the most fearsome and classic monsters" in role-playing games.[43]
-- Dragon, Silver	Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004)		Good[41] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas.[37]
-- Dragon, White	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #58 (2007), D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack (2007) ("Icingdeath, Gargantuan White Dragon")		Evil[41] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of cold.[37]
Dragon turtle			Present in the game since its inception.[5]: 26
Dragonfish
Elemental		Air, Earth, Fire and Water Elementals	Powerful creatures in the game;[44] a characteristic of the air elemental is the ability of rapid movement.[23]: 141
Elephant		African elephant, Mammoth, Mastodon and Oliphant
Elf		High elf, Grey elf (Faerie), Wood elf, Half-elf	Based on Tolkien's version of the elf,[3] "quick but fragile", with senses surpassing a human's, often depicted as "effeminate" and "predisposed towards a "good" moral alignment".[26]: 14, 26, 68  {{D&DCreatList	N=Genie	A=Al-Qadim – Land of Fate	V=Djinn, Dao and Efreeti	D=Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture,[2][5]: 244  genies in the game are powerful elemental spirits from the Inner Planes, each of the four classical elements having its own subspecies of genie: djinn for air, dao for earth, efreet for fire. The djinn and efreet have namesakes from Arabic folklore also associated with air and fire, respectively. The dao were newly invented for the game altogether to fill the gap for the remaining element.[45]: 485–493  A depiction of an "evil [...] efreet" already appeared in the original Dungeons & Dragons (1974) edition, another "enormous, devilish red" one was the main feature of the cover of the 1st edition Dungeon Master's Guide. Within the game's cosmology they were based on the Plane of Fire, centered around the "fabled City of Brass". They feature especially in the Al-Qadim setting.[5]: 20–21, 85, 87, 244–245
Ghost			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Ghoul		Ghoul, Lacedon and Ghast	Undead with "terrible claws".[23]: 175
Giant		Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone and Storm Giant	Overlarge powerful humanoids with a self-involved social focus,[45]: 8  usually presented as the "bad guys".[46] Based on mythological figures and Tolkien, their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming.[33][1]
Gnoll		Gnoll and Flind	Vicious humanoids with hyena-like heads. Richard W. Forest assumed them to be inspired from but not resembling the gnoles conceived by Lord Dunsany,[1] while Gary Gygax himself stated that although Dunsany's "gnole" is close", he came up with the name as "a cross between a gnome and a troll", and the description was his original creation. He wanted to create a humanoid opponent in the game to fit in between the hobgoblin and bugbear in power.[47] Gnolls were considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[10]: 92
Gnome			Player character race "often stereotyped as buffoons, illusionists, mad inventors, and many characters play them as intentionally "wacky" or anachronistic"; often conforms to the trickster archetype. "predisposed towards a "good" moral alignment".[26]: 23, 31, 67
Goblin			Based primarily on the goblins portrayed in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth.[48] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[10]: 92  Presented as "evil" and "predisposed towards a society of brutal regimes where the strongest rule" in the game.[26]: 48, 66, 134  Suitable opponent for characters of lowest level.[49]
Golem, lesser	Strategic Review No. 4[14]: 22  (Clay)	Flesh and Clay	The clay golem is based on the golem of Medieval Jewish folklore, though changed from "a cherished defender to an unthinking hulk"[50][33] while the flesh golem is related to Frankenstein's monster as Universal's 1931 film, seen in e.g. being empowered by electricity,[1] as well as Gothic fiction more generally; a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting,[35] and "classic" monster of the game.[27] The influence of Dungeons & Dragons has led to the inclusion of golems in other tabletop role-playing as well as in video games.[51]
Golem, greater		Stone and Iron	Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting,[35] and "classic" monster of the game.[27]
Halfling		Hairfoot, Tallfellow and Stout	Based on the hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.[1][14]: 27  The hobbit first appeared as a player character class in the original 1974 edition of Dungeons & Dragons.[52]: 62  Later the game began using the name "halfling" as an alternative to "hobbit" for legal reasons.[5]: 71 [53] The "halfling" appeared as a player character race in the original Player's Handbook (1978).[10]: 84–85
Harpy			Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[3]
Hobgoblin		Koalinth	Muscular humanoids somewhat taller than humans with reddish skin and canine teeth.[23]: 215  Koalinth are an undersea variation.[54] Reviewer Declan Lowthian included them among the "15 Best Monsters For Coastal D&D Adventures", because the provide a more organized and tactical opponent than most other coastal creatures of the game, and also could be negotiated with rather than providing purely combat encounters.[55]
Homonculous
Hornet, giant		Hornet and Wasp
Horse		Draft horse, Heavy Warhorse, Medium Warhorse, Light Warhorse, Pony, Wild horse, Riding horse and Mule
Hydra		Hydra, Lernaean Hydra, Pyrohydra and Cryohydra	Based on the creature from classical sources,[1][34] with Heracles' famed method of slaying it adapted into a vulnerability against fire, but not with the less well-known venomous bite, showing how the game mostly focuses on the well-known traits of mythological creatures.[32] Present in the game since its inception.[5]: 26
Hyena		Hyena and Hyaenodon
Imp	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix	Imp and Quasit	Minor fiends which could be created from larvae.[56] Reviewer Philippe Tessier found the quasit "very nice" and interesting when made available as a familiar.[27][5]: 4
Invisible stalker
Jackal
Jackalwere			An intelligent jackal with the ability to assume human and jackal-human-hybrid form and a sleep-inducing gaze.[45]: 66–67 [5]: 133
Kobold			"[S]hort subterranean lizard-men",[23]: 66  considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick,[10]: 92  and ranked among the weakest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant.[57]
Korred			Based on the korred from Breton mythology.[58]
Lich	Demilich: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Monster Manual II (1983), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Monster Manual (2014)	Lich and Demilich	Lich: Emaciated[27] undead spellcaster,[59] a "classic" monster of the game.[27] Demilich: Evolved beyond status as a lich. Creature of enormous powers, where only the skull remains.[60] Tyler Linn of Cracked.com identified the demi-lich as one of "15 Idiotic Dungeons and Dragons Monsters" in 2009, stating: "Besides looking like a Pirates of the Caribbean alarm clock, the Demi-lich seems to possess no tactical advantages of any kind. It just kind of floats around, waiting for a party of heroes to smack it out of the air like a pinata. We suppose it could try to bite you, but the illustration above kind of makes it look like the jaw is fused in place. Man, now we just feel sorry for it."[61] Ranked among the strongest in Screen Rant's "10 Most Powerful (And 10 Weakest) Monsters, Ranked", saying "You might think that a floating skull would be easy to smash to pieces, but you would be wrong, as demiliches are some of the most resilient creatures in the game."[57]
Lizard		Fire, Giant, Minotaur and Subterranean lizards
Lizard man	Greyhawk, Monster Manual (1977), Fiend Folio (1981), Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set, Dungeons & Dragons Game, Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game (1994), Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game (1999), Hollow World Campaign Set, Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium, The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook, The Complete Book of Humanoids, Player's Option: Skills & Powers, Mind Lords of the Last Sea, Polyhedron No. 121 (1996), Monster Manual (2000) (from here on as lizardfolk), Races of Faerûn, Monster Manual (2003), Dragon No. 318 (2004), Serpent Kingdoms, Eberron Campaign Setting, Monster Manual III (2004), Dragon No. 335 (2005), Monster Manual IV (2006), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale, Monster Manual (2014), Volo's Guide to Monsters	Lizard Man, Lizard King	Lizardfolk are primitive reptilian humanoids typically standing from six to seven feet tall. A player character race in some settings.[62][63] Reviewer Chris Gigoux described them by saying "Lizard Men aren't bad, [...] they're just a simple folks, struggling to survive."[64] In 2020, Comic Book Resources counted the lizardfolk as # 1 on the list of "10 Powerful Monster Species That You Should Play As", stating that "Along with the ability to manufacture their own weapons from the natural environment around them, they provide an excellent role-playing experience and have some pretty awesome tricks up their sleeve."[65] An image of a lizard man by Greg Bell functioned as the logo in the early phase of TSR Hobbies,[5]: 42–43, 47, 81  while "the bloodied bodies of lizard men" overcome by a group of adventurers featured on the cover of the 1st edition Player's Handbook, considered "arguably the most iconic piece of art in all of RPGdom" by Reactor magazine commentator Saladin Ahmed.[66]
Lycanthrope	Werewolf: Dungeons & Dragons "white box" set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Dragon, Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Night Howlers (1992), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Dragon No. 313, Monster Manual (2008)	Werebear, Wererat, Lesser and greater Seawolf, Weretiger and Werewolf	Afflicted shapechangers, whose condition could be transmitted like a disease;[67] some available as player character races. Depiction of the werewolf is related to those in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood movies like The Wolf Man.[1] Ranked sixth among the ten best low-level monsters by the authors of Dungeons & Dragons For Dummies: "a classic monster", interesting due to shapechanging because "players can never be entirely sure whether that surly villager might indeed be the great black wolf who attacked their characters out in the forest."[68]: 373  The presence of lycanthropes in the gaming system is one of the elements that has led Christian fundamentalists to condemn Dungeons & Dragons and to associate it with the occult.[69] Screen Rant has described the operation of lycanthropy in the game as an aspect that "makes no sense" because it is often a positive development for a character. "It is possible for a character to be infected with lycanthropy in Dungeons & Dragons and it comes highly recommended, as the benefits outweigh the negatives". It notes that "[i]n exchange for learning how to control your condition, you gain Damage Reduction, +2 to your Wisdom stat, the Scent ability, Low-Light Vision, a new Hit Dice, the Iron Will feat, and the ability to transform into a more powerful form".[70] An illustration in one edition of the Monster Manual implied that the beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast was a lycanthrope, with a creature having a resemblance to the Beast attacking a human resembling that film's antagonist, Gaston.[71] Present in the game since its inception, an image of a werewolf's face by Gygax' childhood friend Tom Keogh was "[a]lmost certainly the oldest piece of art" in the original D&D.[5]: 26–27
Manticore			Based on its mythological counterpart, including the barbed tail, the manticore appeared in the game from its earliest edition.[72]: 44 [73]: 268
Medusa		Normal and Greater	Based on the creature from classical sources[1][3][34] but translated into species of monsters[29][34] originated from "humans seeking eternal youth".[32] Reviewer Allan Rausch found their portrayal as "a woman with snakes for hair" up to 2nd edition less compelling than their less human-like depiction in 3rd edition.[17] Part of the game from its very beginning, a medusa was already depicted in the playtest material from 1973 for the original edition.[5]: 21
Men		Aborigines/Cavemen, Adventurers, Bandits/Brigands, Barbarians/Nomads, Berserkers/Dervishes, Farmers/Herders, Gentry, Knights, Mercenary Soldiers, Merchant Sailors/Fishermen, Merchants/Traders, Middle Class, Peasantry (serfs), Pilgrims, Pirates/Buccaneers, Police/Constabulary, Priests, Sailors, Slavers, Soldiers, Thieves/Thugs, Tradesmen/Craftsmen, Tribesmen, and Wizards	Human variants. The game aims to present humans with the same diversity found in the real world and more, but in most cases they are statistically comparatively homogeneous, and depictions have often suffered from Eurocentrism. As the players are humans, in the game humans are the standard against which other playable races are compared,[12] and often promoted "as the best or most versatile characters".[74] Berserkers are based on the berserkir, "men of Odin, whom the god made strong like wild beasts", from Icelandic sagas and Snorri Sturluson's history of the kings of Norway.[75]
Mind flayer	Strategic Review No. 1[14]: 22		Also known as illithids, these "Squid-headed humanoids" were considered one of "the game's signature monsters" by Philip J. Clements.[26]: 133  Reviewer Julien Blondel described them as vile brain-eating creatures full of psionic energy. He found them delightful creatures for a sadistic Dungeon Master to use, and a useful bridge between classic game worlds and the planes, as illithids abound in both.[76]
Minotaur	Dungeons & Dragons (1974)[77]		Based on the creature from Greek mythology,[1][3][32][78] but translated from a singular creature into a species.[34] In 2021, Comic Book Resources counted the minotaur as one of the "7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons", stating that "far from just brutal monsters. Many are lawful by nature, which means, surprisingly, Minotaurs make for some good Paladins. They also, obviously, make for some good Barbarians, Monks and Fighters. There's a lot of potential with Minotaurs. People hate and fear them, but you might be able to play that to your advantage...or fight against the stereotypes."[79] The minotaur was among the monsters featured as trading cards on the back of Amurol Products candy figure boxes.[5]: 161, 163
Mud-man			Screen Rant compiled a list of the game's "10 Most Powerful (And 10 Weakest) Monsters, Ranked" in 2018, calling this one of the weakest, saying "The mudmen are magically bound to their pool of mud, which means that the only way they can defeat an enemy is if they walk right into the middle of a dirty puddle. They will then have to score numerous hits in order to prevent the enemy from running away."[57]
Mummy			Powerful undead usually from desert areas, wrapped in bandages. Based on the creature from Gothic fiction and appearances in more contemporary entertainment, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35][80] In his review of the Monster Manual in the British magazine White Dwarf No. 8 (August/September 1978), Don Turnbull noted that the mummy was revised from its previous statistics, and could now cause paralysis on sight (as a result of fear).[81]
Nixie
Nymph			Based on the nymph from Greek mythology,[1][3] also an instance of the sexist tropes the game draws on which presented female sexuality as inherently dangerous.[26]: 94  Appeared in the movie Futurama: Bender's Game.[82]
Ogre		Ogre, Ogre mage and Merrow	Large, powerful humanoid creatures, with slightly below average intelligence.[45]: 249, 257 [83] Typical bad guys in the game,[46] who can be used to teach "players about fighting big, powerful, stupid monsters, which is an iconic D&D experience".[68]: 356
Oozes/slimes/jellies		Ochre Jelly, Gray Ooze, Crystal Ooze, Gelatinous cube and Green Slime	"D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration from Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie. In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, they function as a "clean up crew". The gelatinous cube, "a living mound of gelatinous jelly",[23]: 138  was considered especially suited for that role, as it fit exactly in the standard grid for tactical combat. Considered an "iconic monster".[1] SyFy Wire contributor Lisa Granshaw counted oozes among "The 9 Scariest, Most Unforgettable Monsters From Dungeons & Dragons" and found them "extremely disturbing because everything may seem fine one minute and then the next you're on the way to death."[84] D&D's slimes have served as inspiration for appearances of this kind of monster in many video games.[85]
Orc		Orc and Orog	Directly adapted from the orc in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.[1] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[10]: 92  Presented as "evil" and "savage raiders" in the game.[26]: 48, 95
Owl		Normal, Giant and Talking
Owlbear			Newly created for the game early on inspired by a Hong Kong–made plastic toy,[86][5]: 66  the owlbear was well-received as a useful and memorable monster.[36][87][88]
Pegasus			Winged horse. Taken from greek mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[32][89] Part of the game from its very beginning, a pegasus was already depicted in the playtest material from 1973 for the original edition.[5]: 21
Piercer	Strategic Review No. 3[14]: 22
Pseudodragon			"a miniature dragon that also has a tail stinger"[37] Reviewer Philippe Tessier found it "very nice" and interesting when made available as a familiar.[27]
Puddings, deadly		Black, White, Dun and Brown	"D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration from Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie.[1]
Rakshasa	Strategic Review No. 3[14]: 22	Normal and Greater	Based on the creature from Hindu mythology.[35] Humanoid fiends with tigerlike-features, Reactor magazine commentator Saladin Ahmed rated them as "ultimate badass monsters". He found a depiction sitting with pipe and smoking-jacket fitting on second thought, as the creature is so powerful it has no need to prove its dangerousness.[66]
Rat		Common and Giant	Example of a monster posing little threat to the characters in the game,[23]: 22  suitable for play at lowest level.[49]
Ray		Manta, Pungi and Sting Rays, Ixitxachitl
Remorhaz
Satyr			Based on the satyr from classical sources.[1]
Scorpion		Large, Huge and Giant	Scorpions have the distinction of having been the very first combat encounter in the first playtest, run by Gary Gygax, of the original version of the game.[23]: 65–66  Giant: Scorpion the size of a horse, its stinger carries a deadly poison.[39]: 148–149
Selkie
Shadow			In his review of the Monster Manual in the British magazine White Dwarf No. 8 (August/September 1978), Don Turnbull noted his disappointment that the shadow is of the undead class and thus subject to a cleric's turn undead ability. Turnbull commented, "I used to enjoy seeing clerics vainly trying to turn what wouldn't turn, when Shadows were first met".[81] Rob Bricken of io9 identified the shadow as one of "The 12 Most Obnoxious Dungeons & Dragons Monsters".[90]
Skeleton	Dungeons & Dragons "white box" set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Dragon No. 66, Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 138, Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Dungeons & Dragons Game set (1991), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game (1999), Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead, Monster Manual (2008)	Normal, Animal skeleton and Monster skeleton	Skeleton of a deceased creature animated as an undead. The skeleton was ranked second among the ten best low-level monsters by the authors of Dungeons & Dragons For Dummies: "introduces players to the special advantages and weaknesses of undead monsters". They also thank Ray Harryhausen for people knowing what fighting skeletons ought to look like.[68] Screen Rant ranked the tiny skeleton one of the weakest D&D creatures, saying "[skeletons] go all the way down to Tiny-sized creatures, which means that it is possible for your party of adventurers to fight a group of skeletons that are the same size as action figures."[57]
Skunk		Normal and Giant
Snake		Constrictor (Normal and Giant), Poisonous (Normal and Giant), Giant Sea and Giant Spitting Snakes
Spectre			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Spider		Large, Huge, Giant, Giant Water, Giant Marine and Phase Spiders	Phase spider: Arachnid as big as a medium-large dog that can shift between dimensions and bite with fangs of deadly poison.[39]: 148–149
Sprite
Toad, giant		Giant, Fire, Ice and Poisonous Toads
Treant			Based on the Ent by J. R. R. Tolkien[1][14]: 27  and renamed due to copyright reasons.[5]: 71
Troll		Troll, Two-Headed Troll, Freshwater and Saltwater Scrag	Tall green-skinned[43] evil gaunt humanoids. A characteristic denizen of AD&D worlds.[2] Their appearance and powerful regenerative ability is taken from Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson rather than from their mythological or Tolkienesque counterparts.[1][33][75] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[10]: 92
Umber hulk		Umber Hulk and Vodyanoi	They are a type of humanoid insect. They have long mandible arms with powerful claws. Anyone looking into their eyes can be driven mad. Present in the game since the earliest edition.[5]: 45
Unicorn			Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1][35] The Dungeons & Dragons animated series featured Uni the unicorn as well-received "mascot" and "cute animal sidekick".[91]
Vampire			Depiction is related to those in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood Dracula movies,[1] as well as folklore[80] and Gothic fiction; a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting[35][2] and "classic" monster of the game.[27]
Wight			Thin humanoid undead.[92] Directly adapted from the barrow-wight in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings,[1][14]: 27  while the concept is inspired by Icelandic sagas.[75] Rob Bricken of io9 identified the wight as one of "The 12 Most Obnoxious Dungeons & Dragons Monsters".[90]
Will o'wisp
Wolf		Wolf, Dire Wolf, Worg, Winter wolf	Worgs are giant wolves inspired by the wargs in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien; the name was changed for legal reasons, while both the word and concept ultimately go back to Old Norse idea of varg, which can refer to wolves in their violent aspect.[75]
Wolfwere			A reverse of a werewolf, that transforms from a wolf to either a humanoid or an humanoid-wolf hybrid instead of from a human to a humanoid wolf.
Wraith			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Wyvern			Dragon-like in overall appearance, the wyvern features a serpentine head, wings, scales, but only two legs and no breath weapon. Its tail is equipped with a poisonous tail stinger.[37]
Yeti
Yuan-ti			A species of "cult-like snake people"[93] and among "D&D's most popular and iconic monsters".[94] The original yuan-ti castes were the abominations, the halfbreeds, and the purebloods, which first appeared in the module Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981),[95][96][97] In the adventure, the characters are hired to find an object taken to a lost oriental-style city, which has been taken over by a cult of snake-worshipers, the yuan-ti, and their servants, the mongrelmen and tasloi.[10]: 101  The types have been summarized by A.V. Club as "a human-eating snake, or human-snake hybrid eater of humans and snakes, or other human-snake hybrids."[98] Snakes and snake-worship used in fiction have been criticized as characteristic of Orientalism.[99] The publication history, digital and print, of yuan-ti falls into this pattern as they serve as uncomplicated antagonists in "exotic" settings.[45][100][101] Graeme Barber, a game designer noted for his critique of racism in Dungeons & Dragons,[102] used yuan-ti in his contribution to the book Candlekeep Mysteries. Controversy arose after Wizards of the Coast, according to Barber, altered his depiction of yuan-ti.[103] Summarizing his critique of the simplistic portrayal, Barber wrote, "Yuan-ti are evil because evil."[104] Keith Ammann, in his 2019 book The Monsters Know What They're Doing, commented of the yuan-ti purebloods that "Yuan-ti have had hundreds of generations to live and adapt on their own, so they'll have the same self-preservation instinct as any evolved species."[45] TheGamer.com in April 2021 listed the yuan-ti pureblood as No. 2 on their list of "10 Most Underrated Races That Are Better Than You Think".[105] CBR.com listed the yuan-ti pure blood as No. 5 on their list of "Top 10 Playable Species In D&D".[106]
Zombie		Common, Monster and Ju-Ju Zombie	Based on the zombie from folklore as well as more contemporary entertainment.[80]

TSR 2103 – MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-753-X
This was the second volume in the Monstrous Compendium series, for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1989. As with Volume One, most of the monsters for Volume Two were taken from previous first edition AD&D books, with greatly expanded entries that now filled an entire page and had an all-new illustration. Volume Two was packaged in a wraparound cover, and the pages were designed to fit in the binder that came with Volume One of the Monstrous Compendium. The pack consisted of 144 pages, unnumbered, and included a 2-page alphabetical index to Volume One and Volume Two, 10 pages of monster summoning and random encounter charts, and a blank monster sheet to be photocopied with a sheet of instructions for the blank monster form, with the remainder consisting of the monster descriptions. Also included were 8 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. Note: All monsters from MC2 appeared in the Monstrous Manual (1993), though some had slightly altered headings.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aarakocra			In 2020, Comic Book Resources counted the aarakocra as # 9 on the list of "10 Powerful Monster Species That You Should Play As", stating that "As long as they're not wearing heavy or medium armor you have a flying sniper, essentially."[65]
Aboleth
Ankheg
Ant		Giant ant and Ant Swarm
Ant lion, giant
Ape, carnivorous
Baboon		Wild Baboon and Banderlog
Badger		Common and giant
Barracuda
Basilisk		Lesser, greater and Dracolisk	Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1] In the original Monster Manual it is described as a reptilian monster whose gaze can turn creatures to stone.[107]
Beetle		Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water
Bulette			Also called land shark, inspired by a plastic toy from Hong Kong.[1] In his 2019 book The Monsters Know What They're Doing, author Keith Ammann called bulettes "brutes tailor-made to give your players jump scares" and found its preferences and aversions for the meat of different humanoid races "ludicrous".[45]: 157–158
Bullywug
Crocodile		Normal and giant
Crustacean, giant		Giant Crab and Giant Crayfish
Dolphin
Doppleganger
Dragonne	Monster Manual (1977)[5]: 164–165		Lion-headed dragon-like creature, it was "Originally described as 'a weird cross between a brass dragon and a giant lion'". Present "in every edition of the game", James Wyatt stated it was "probably the oldest manifestation in the game of the idea of a half-dragon". Renamed to liondrake in 5th edition.[108][5]: 164–165
Dryad			Based on the dryad from classical sources.[1] The dryad appears as a player character class in Tall Tales of the Wee Folk in the "DM's booklet" (1989).[10]: 146
Dwarf		Hill and Mountain	Based on Tolkien's version of the dwarf.[3][26]: 78  Often depicted as "short, stout, and fond of ale", "bearded masters of metalworking" and "predisposed towards a "good" moral alignment", "tend to embody an extreme vision of masculinity".[26]: 58, 67, 78, 165
Dwarf, duergar		Duergar and Steeder (Giant Spider)	"the infamous dark dwarves",[109] an "evil and avaricious" dwarven subrace[110]: 152  with psionic powers. ComicBook.com contributor Christian Hoffer considered the struggle of the duergar with their dwarven cousins one "of the great conflicts that make up the D&D multiverse".[111] Backstab reviewer Michaël Croitoriu found the duergar interesting as a player character option.[46]
Eagle		Wild and giant
Eel		Electric, Giant, Marine and Weed
Elf, Drow		Drow and Drider	Made famous by R. A. Salvatore's Drizzt novels, these dark elves from the game influenced subsequent works of fantasy.[1] Drow have a gender-based caste system that says "a great deal about attitudes towards gender roles in the real world".[26]: 34  A drider is a "monster that looks like a centaur only with the bottom half of a spider instead of a horse."[112]
Ettercap
Ettin
Fish, giant		Giant Catfish, Giant Gar and Giant Pike
Frog		Giant, killer and poisonous
Fungus	Strategic Review No. 3[14]: 22  (Shrieker)	Violet Fungus, Shrieker, Phycomid, Ascomoid and Gas Spore	Author Ben Woodard called D&D's fungi horrific in their variety, not only due to their poisonous nature but their creepy ability to move.[113] Scott Baird from Screen Rant ranked the man-sized shrieker among the weakest monsters in the game, at "the bottom of the mushroom monster food chain": They "can be used as cheap alarm systems for Underdark societies, but they possess no combat abilities of their own. The only thing a shrieker can do is shriek".[57]
Galeb duhr
Gargoyle		Gargoyle and Margoyle
Genie	Al-Qadim – Land of Fate	Jann and Marid	Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture,[2] genies in the game are powerful elemental spirits from the Inner Planes, each of the four classical elements having its own subspecies of genie. Marids were largely changed from their mythological namesakes to fit to the element of water. Keith Ammann assumes the game's creators were inspired by the syllable mar- meaning "sea" in Latin, even though there is no such connection in Arabic.[45]: 485–493
Giant-kin, Cyclops	Dungeons & Dragons "white box" set (1974), Gods, Demi-gods & Heroes (1976)m Deities & Demigods Cyclopedia (1980) (Greater and lesser), Legends & Lore (1985), Monster Manual II (1983) (Cyclopskin), Dungeons & Dragons Expert Set (1981 & 1983), Dungeons & Dragons Game, Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game (1994), Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game (1999), Legends & Lore (1990), Deities and Demigods (2002), Shining South (2004), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual 2 (2009) Monster Manual (2014)		One-eyed giants[114] based on Greek mythology.[33] Ranked tenth among the ten best mid-level 4th Edition monsters by the authors of Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies.[114]
Giant-kin, firbolg			Bleeding Cool found the firbolg one "of the more distinctive race options in the D&D multiverse".[94] Comic Book Resources counted them as one of the "7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons", stating that "Firbolgs are a blend of strength and magic, making them useful for classes that blend the two. Firbolgs work well as Clerics and Druids, but they can also make for a good Ranger. Your harmony with nature will leave you definitely wanting to have a nature focus, but you'll also stand out in a crowd. As a naturally shy race, be sure to consider that when playing your character. Typically speaking, Firbolgs aren't aggressive."[79]
Giant-kin, fomorian
Giant-kin, verbeeg
Gorgon			"iron plated bull", based on early modern bestiaries, with only the name being derived from the Classical counterpart.[32][33]
Griffon			Originally based on the creature from Persian mythology.[35]
Groaning spirit (banshee)			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Guardian daemon		Least, lesser and greater
Hag		Annis, Greenhag and Sea Hag	Immortal wicked and ugly powerful females with magical abilities for deception. Based on the pervasive figure from folklore, with "different interpretations of the monster around the world" being worked into different variants in the game, allowing each "a little more personality".[80] In the view of Stang and Trammel, hags in D&D represent misogynistic and ageist tendencies in their authors.[56][115] SyFy Wire in 2018 called it one of "The 9 Scariest, Most Unforgettable Monsters From Dungeons & Dragons", saying that "There are endless horrific possibilities when it comes to hags."[84]
Haunt
Hawk		Large (hawk), Small (falcon) and Blood Hawk
Hell hound			In his review of the Monster Manual, Don Turnbull noted in the British magazine White Dwarf No. 8 (August/September 1978) that the breath weapon of the "much-feared" hell hound had been altered from its previous appearance.[81]
Heucuva	as Huecuva: Fiend Folio (1981), Dungeon No. 86, Dungeon No. 94, Fiend Folio (2003), Dragon No. 364		Undead created from divine or oathbound creatures who have failed in their vows.
Hippocampus			Based on medieval bestiaries. "Depicted as the front half of a horse and the rear half of a fish or sea-serpent."[33] Tyler Linn of Cracked.com listed it among the "15 Most Idiotic Monsters In Dungeons & Dragons History". He did not think " it would pose much of a threat" "and was intended to be one of the good guys", but found the depiction "douchey".[61]
Hippogriff			Originally based on the creature from Persian mythology[35] the adapted hippogriff "was among the earliest fantasy beasts introduced into the Dungeons & Dragons universe":[72] An artistic representation drawing inspiration from real eagles and horses was used for the cover of the third booklet of the original Dungeons & Dragons (1974) edition and became one of "the game's earlies ambassadors" through use of that cover in advertisements.[5]: 20–21, 27, 39  Gary Gygax used a story in which he received a letter asking how many eggs a Hippogriff could lay as an example of the encyclopedic knowledge which fans expected him to have over every detail of gameplay.[116]
Jermlaine
Kelpie
Kenku			Crow-like humanoids with a tendency for thievery, loosely based on the Japanese tengu.[117][45]: 56–58
Ki-rin			Golden-scaled flying equine exemplar of good with one horn. Based on the kirin from Japanese mythology,[3] an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[89] Black Gate reviewer Howard Andrew Jones called them "old stalwarts" of the game.[31]
Killmoulis
Kuo-toa			"evil fish-men"[10]: 89
Lamia		Lamia and Lamia Noble
Lammasu		Lesser and greater
Lamprey		Normal, giant and land
Leech		Leech Swarm, Giant Leech and Throat leech
Leprechaun
Leucrotta
Locathah
Lurker above	Strategic Review No. 3 (lurker), Strategic Review No. 5 (trapper)[14]: 22	Lurker, Trapper, and Forest Trapper (Miner)	An original creation for the game's artificial underground environment, this monster was designed as a trap for unwary player characters; the trapper camouflages as a piece of floor, engulfing a victim stepping on it.[1] Rob Bricken of io9 identified the lurker and the trapper as two of "The 12 Most Obnoxious Dungeons & Dragons Monsters".[90]
Lycanthrope		Wereboar and Werefox (Foxwoman)
Mammal, minimal			The minimal (a contraction of "miniature animal") is a magically reduced version of a normal animal.
Mammal, small		Beaver, Cat (house), Chipmunk, Ermine, Ferret, Fox, Gopher, Hedgehog, Mink, Mole, Monkey, Mouse, Muskrat, Opossum, Otter, Otter (sea), Otter (giant), Pig (domestic), Pig (wild), Rabbit, Raccoon, Squirrel (flying), Squirrel (giant black) and Woodchuck	Reviewer Philippe Tessier described the rabbit, when made available as a familiar, as little and "doesn't look like much", but valued it as cute, interesting and useful for detecting traps.[27]
Merman
Mimic		Common, Killer	An original creation for the game's artificial underground environment, this "iconic monster" looks like a treasure chest and is designed as a trap for unwary player characters.[1]
Mold		Brown, Russet and Yellow	In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, molds function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Mongrelman
Morkoth			Paste magazine reviewer Cameron Kunzelmann found the morkoth an inventive and "super weird" monster beyond the game's staples.[118]
Muckdweller
Myconid (fungus man)			A "race of [man-sized] sentient fungus creatures", "some of which pack a mean punch", and which have the "ability to spray poisons that can disable their foes".[57]
Naga	Strategic Review No. 3[14]: 22	Guardian, Spirit and Water	Snake-like magical creatures with humanoid head. Based on the nāga from Indian mythology.[3]
Nereid			A water kin elemental
Obliviax (memory moss)			A black moss that steals memories and forms a tiny version of the robbed person which can use the memories to fight. The obliviax appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons", because ingesting the moss can transfer the memories, an "interesting" concept which lends itself to "Christopher Nolan-esque adventures that will be both universally applauded and terribly confusing at the same time.".[119]
Octopus, giant
Osquip
Otyugh		Otyugh and Neo-otyugh	Also known as gulguthra.[120] Game designer Don Turnbull rated the otyugh as a "most interesting creation".[81]
Piranha		Normal and giant
Pixie			The pixie appeared as a player character class in Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1989).[10]: 146
Plant, carnivorous		Choke Creeper, Hangman tree, Mantrap, Strangleweed, Giant Sundew and Tri-flower Frond	Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[121]
Poltergeist
Porcupine		Black, brown and giant
Roc	Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual (2014)		An enormous bird, based on a mythological creature probably of Persian origin, known from Sindbad the Sailor.[33]
Roper	Strategic Review No. 2[14]: 22		A dangerous inhabitant of the Underdark[122] with "murderous behavior".[123] One of the original creations for the game, Witwer et al. rated them among the "iconic D&D monsters".[5]: 39, 45
Rot grub			An original creation for the game's artificial underground environment, this monster was designed as a trap for unwary player characters: living in corpses, they infect those who disturb these dead searching for riches.[1]
Rust monster			Large armored tick-like monster which devours metals. An original invention for the game and its artificial underground world, the appearance of the rust monster was inspired by a plastic toy from Hong Kong.[124] It was ranked among the most memorable as well as obnoxious creatures in the game, terrifying to certain characters and their players not due to their ability to fight but to destroy their items.[1][36][90][5]: 91, 93 [23]: 138  Chris Sims of the on-line magazine Comics Alliance referred to the rust monster as "the most feared D&D monster".[125]
Sahuagin			Also called 'Sea Devils', these fishperson eschewers of magic with two or four arms domesticate sharks and are in frequent conflict and intrigue with sea-elves.
Salamander		Salamander and Fire Snake	Fire-kin elementals
Sandling			An earth kin elemental
Sea horse, giant
Sea lion	Monster Manual (1977), Monster Manual (2000) and Monster Manual (2003) (as Sea cat)
Shambling mound	Strategic Review No. 3[14]: 22		Plant-like creature resembling a heap of rotting vegetation. Ben Woodard considered its ability to move "the base creepiness of the creep".[113]
Shark		Common and giant (megalodon)
Slithering tracker			Intelligent stealthy jelly creature. Either evolved from simpler relatives, or persons magically transfigured[7] "by hags and liches into a blobby puddle of remains" motivated by revenge. Reviewer Zack Furniss saw the monster on the "more horrific side of D&D" and observed: "even once they've found their vengeance, they're still a nasty blob and often go insane because they can't find satiation or communicate. Grim stuff."[126]
Slug, giant
Sphinx		Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx and Hieracosphinx	Based on Egyptian and Classical mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[32][89]
Squid, giant		Giant squid and Kraken
Stirge			Flying and blood-sucking[29] bird-like creatures. "[P]esky" because while small they are dangerous to characters as a swarm. Present in the game since its earliest edition.[5]: 44
Swanmay		Swanmay and Swan	Inspired by a character from Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson rather than their mythological counterparts.[1][33]
Sylph			A air kin elemental
Tarrasque			Ranked among the strongest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant, "the ultimate challenge for many players".[57] Rob Bricken from io9 named the tarrasque as the 10th most memorable D&D monster.[36] The tarrasque appeared on the 2018 Screen Rant top list at No. 5 on " Dungeons & Dragons: The 20 Most Powerful Creatures, Ranked", and Scott Baird highlighted that "The tarrasque is currently the most powerful creature in the 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons, where it is matched only by Tiamat in terms of its combat prowess."[127]
Tasloi
Triton			An aquatic race[126] based on the merman in Greek mythology.[33]
Troglodyte			Based on the stock character of the primitive caveman, Gary Gygax portrayed the troglodyte in the game as more monstrous, with chaotic and evil behaviour, offensive smell and lizard-like characteristics.[128] The troglodyte was among the monsters featured as trading cards on the back of Amurol Products candy figure boxes.[5]: 161, 163
Urchin		Black, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow and Land	First published in White Dwarf No. 9 (October/November 1978), submitted by Nick Louth.[129] It was voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column and reprinted in Best of White Dwarf Articles (1980).[130][131][132]
Urd
Water weird			A water kin elemental, an "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[30]
Weasel		Wild and giant
Whale		Common, Giant, Leviathan, Killer and Narwhal	The leviathan is based on the creature from Hebrew mythology.[35]
Wolverine		Normal and giant
Worm		Purple worm, Tenebrous worm and Tunnel worm	The "dread purple worm" attacks with both ends,[73]: 268  maw and stinger. This "iconic monster" and original creation of Dungeons & Dragons is present all editions of the game.[5]: 26, 28–29
Xorn
Yellow musk creeper & zombie			Creeping plant that drains the intelligence of its victims, possibly turning them into "zombies" under the plant's control. Ben Woodard found it an expression of the "seemingly endless morphology of fungal creep and toxicological capacity" within the game.[113]

TSR 2104 – MC3 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) – ISBN 0-88038-769-6
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched unnumbered loose-leaf pages.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Ascallion	Dragon No. 89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Ascallion)	Adult Female, Young, Adult Male
Asperii	Dragon No. 89 (1984), 1991 Trading Card No. 622, Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Monster Manual II (2002)
Beholder-kin	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Spectator, Gauth
Belabra (Tangler)
Berbalang
Bhaergala	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Bichir (Lungfish, Giant)
Bunyip	Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Burbur	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Claw, Crawling	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Screen Rant ranked the crawling claw among the 10 weakest monsters in 2018: "At best, you can use a bunch of them to act as a distraction or as a screen while another villain prepares a spell or trap."[57]
Cloaker	Monstrous Manual (1993)		An original creation for the game's artificial underground environment, this monster was designed as a trap for unwary player characters; it looks like a living cloak with teeth.[1]
Darkenbeast
Death, Crimson	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mist, Crimson Death)
Dinosaur	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Lambeosaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (Allosaurus, Brontosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Compsognathus, Dimetrodon, Euparkeria, Gorgosaurus, Iguanodon, Monoclonius, Plateosaurus, Struthiomimus, Tanystropheus, Teratosaurus, Trachodon; under Dinosaur, Aquatic: Archelon, Dinichthys, Mosasaurus, Nothosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Temnodontosaurus)	Allosaurus, Anchisaurus, Ankylosaurus, Paleocinthus, Archelon, Brachiosaurus, Brontosaurus, Camarasaurus, Camptosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Cetiosaurus, Compsognathus, Deinonychus, Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Dinichthys, Temnodontosaurus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Euparkeria, Gorgosaurus, Iguanodon, Lambeosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Massospondylus, Megalosaurus, Monoclonius, Mosasaurus, Nothosaurus, Ornitholestes, Pentaceratops, Plateosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Podokesaurus, Pteranodon, Pterosaurus, Stegosaurus, Dacentrurus, Kentrosaurus, Struthiomimus, Styracosaurus, Tanystropheus, Teratosaurus, Trachodon, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex	Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"",[3] and among the 12 most underrated monsters, "a creature as large and fearsome as a dragon but without all the hype".[119]
Dracolich	Monstrous Manual (1993)		A dragon made even more powerful by transforming into an undead version of itself, which can only be destroyed if "its phylactery is taken to another dimension". Ranked among the strongest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant.[57] It was also one of the first new creatures introduced for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.[41]
Dragon, Faerie	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dragonet, Faerie Dragon)
Oriental Dragons (General)
Lung Wang (Sea Dragon)
Pan Lung (Coiled Dragon)
Shen Lung (Spirit Dragon)
T'ien Lung (Celestial Dragon)
Tun Mi Lung (Typhoon Dragon)
Yu Lung (Carp Dragon)
Chiang Ling (River Dragon)
Li Lung (Earth Dragon)
Firenewt	Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Firestar	Dragon No. 94 (1985), 1991 Trading Card No. 686, Sword of the Dales (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Maedar	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Medusa, Maedar)	Maedar, Glyptar	Male version of the medusa, a consequence of turning the singular monster from classic mythology into a species in the game.[29][34]
Meazel	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Pleistocene Animals	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (White Rhinoceros as Wooly Rhinoceros)	Axebeak, Baluchitherium, Megatherium, Phororacos, White Rhinoceros, Titanothere
Revenant	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Rhaumbusun
Strider, Giant	Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Sull
Svirfneblin (Deep Gnome)	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gnome)
Thessalmonster	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Thessalhydra, Thessalmera, Thessalgorgon, Thessaltrice
Thri-kreen (Mantis Warrior)	Monstrous Manual (1993)		"Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite,[133] "invented by Paul Reiche III for the AD&D Monster Cards Set 2 (1982)",[134] reviewer Mark Theurer considered them an "old personal favorite".[30] With their additional limbs and specialized chatkcha and gythka weapons, thri-kreen were infamous as player characters optimized to do extreme amounts of damage. J.R. Zambrano found them "an interesting race" and preferred their "2nd Edition aesthetic" to others.[135]
Thylacine
Vulture	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird)	Common, Giant, Condor
Vurgens	Dragon No. 89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Vurgens (Giant Gulper Eel))
Web, Living	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Living, Memory
Wemic	Monstrous Manual (1993)

TSR 2105 – MC4 – Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-822-6
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Dragonlance campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 96 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page, a page with alphabetical index, 4 pages of random encounter charts, and 2 pages with the compiled game statistics, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Anemone, Giant	Dragon No. 116 (1986), Tales of the Lance (1992) Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Anemone, Giant Sea), Dungeon No. 79 (2000)
Avian	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird)	Emre, Kingfisher, Skyfisher and 'wari
Bear, Ice
Beast, Undead		Stahnk and Gholor
Centaur, Abanasinian
Centaur, Crystalmir
Centaur, Endscape
Centaur, Wendle
Disir	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Draconian (proto-), Traag	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Draconians			A "dragon-like humanoid species",[136]: 167  born from embryos of good dragons corrupted by evil magic, are "cast as beings of pure horror",[137] and "abominations"; "added to further support the world's foundational themes."[5]: 173
-- Draconian, Aurak
-- Draconian, Baaz
-- Draconian, Bozak			Barton and Stacks described this draconian as the "ever-popular bozak whose bones explode upon death".[136]: 166
-- Draconian, Kapak
-- Draconian, Sivak
Dragons of Krynn			Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
-- Dragon, Amphi
-- Dragon, Astral		Unmated Astral Dragon and Mated Pair
-- Dragon, Kodragon	Dragon Magic (1989)
-- Dragon, Othlorx	Time of the Dragon (1989)	Black, Blue, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Green, Red, Silver and White Othlorx
-- Dragon, Sea
Dreamshadow
Dreamwraith
Dwarf, Daergar
Dwarf, Gully			A "tiny, dirty, unorganized folk", but having heart;[138] known for their limited ability to count.[139] Gully dwarves could be used as player characters in the D&D game. They were by design weaker than other character options, and so only appealing to few players who "enjoy the underdog status" they provided.[140]
Dwarf, Hill (Neidar)
Dwarf, Mountain (Hylar)
Dwarf, Theiwar
Dwarf, Zakhar
Elf, High – Qualinesti
Elf, High – Silvanesti
Elf, Wild – Kagonesti
Elf, Half
Elf, Sea – Dargonesti
Elf, Sea – Dimernesti
Eyewing	Dragon Magic (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Fetch			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Fire Minion	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Fireshadow
Gnome, Tinker (Minoi)	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Gurik Cha'ahl	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Hatori	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Lesser and Greater
Haunt, Knight
Horax	Time of the Dragon (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Imp, Blood Sea
Insect swarm	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Velvet ants, Grasshoppers and Locusts
Kalothagh (Prickleback)
Kani Doll	Dragon Magic (1989)
Kender			A "diminutive and highly playful race that resembles Tolkien's hobbit", with the ability to drive enemies into a rage by taunting them.[136]: 166  Witwer et al. considered kender "lovable" characters "added to further support the world's foundational themes."[5]: 173
Knight, Death	Monstrous Manual (1993)		A death knight is a "powerful undead warrior",[136]: 167  Shannon Applecline considered this creature created by Charles Stross one of the game's especially notable monsters.[14]: 38
Kyrie
Lizard man (of Krynn)		Jarak-sinn and Bakali
Man (of Krynn)		Ice Folk, Knights of Solamnia, Plainsmen and Rebels
Minotaur (of Krynn)		Blood Sea Minotaur
Ogre (of Krynn)		Ogre and Orughi
Ogre, High (Irda)
Phaethon		Phaethon and Elder Phaethon
Shadowperson		Shadowperson and Revered Ancient One
Shimmerweed
Skrit	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Slig
Spectral Minion			"nasties" also appearing the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Lance computer game.[141]
Spider (of Krynn)		Whisper Spider and Giant Trap Door Spider
Stag		Wild Stag, Giant Stag and the White Stag
Tayling		Tayling and Tayland
Thanoi (Walrus Man)
Tylor
Warrior, Skeleton	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Reviewer Jamie Thomson found the skeleton warriors "beings similar to Tolkien's ringwraiths".[22]
Wichtlin
Wyndlass
Yaggol	Time of the Dragon (1989)
Yeti-kin, Saqualaminoi	Time of the Dragon (1989)

TSR 2107 – MC5 – Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-836-6
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Greyhawk campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index, 4 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aspis	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Insect)	Drone, Larva and Cow
Beastman
Beetle	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Death watch beetle and Slicer Beetle
Bonesnapper
Booka
Brownie, Buckawn
Brownie, Quickling	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)		Small, intelligent, chaotic and speedy, it appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".[119]
Crypt thing	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Crystalmist
Dragons			Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
-- Dragon, Cloud	Monstrous Manual (1993)
-- Dragon, Greyhawk
-- Dragon, Mist	Monstrous Manual (1993)
-- Dragon, Shadow	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Reviewer Philippe Tessier found the shadow dragon a very dangerous foe in frontal assault.[27]
Dragonfly, Giant	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Insect)	Adult and Larva (Nymph)
Dragonnel
Elf, Grugach
Elf, Valley
Giant-kin, Voadkyn	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Giant, Wood)
Giant-kin, Spriggan	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Gnome, Spriggan)
Grell	Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) (as Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Soldier/Worker)		"terrifying beaked, tentacled monsters that populate the realm of Underdark".[59] Tyler Linn of Cracked.com listed the grell among the "15 Most Idiotic Monsters In Dungeons & Dragons History" and found that it's movement by floating contributed to it looking ridiculous.[61]
Gremlin	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Gremlin, Fremlin and Galltrit
Grippli	Monstrous Manual (1993)		"humanoid tree-frogs" forming "a society of "uncommonly intelligent" humanoid amphibians who were quick to adapt and acquire new skills"; J.R. Zambrano thought of them as a good choice to create a player character race.[142]
Grung			"selfish, simple-minded frog people"[93] based on poisonous frogs[142]
Hobgoblin, Norker
Hook horror	Monstrous Manual (1993)		A bipedal, subterranean monster that looks like a vulture-like humanoid with bony hooks in place of hands. The hook horror was first published in White Dwarf No. 12 (April–May 1979), and was originally submitted by Ian Livingstone.[143] It was voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column and reprinted in Best of White Dwarf Articles (1980).[130][131][132] Ed Greenwood, in his review of the Fiend Folio for Dragon magazine, considered the hook horror as one of the creatures with "strange appearances and little else; there is no depth to their listings" and that it was one of the creatures which "seem incomplete".[144]
Horgar
Hound, Yeth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Iguana, Giant
Ingundi
Kech
Kyuss, Son of	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Mist, Vampiric	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Mite	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Gremlin)	Mite and Snyad (Pestie)
Necrophidius	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Golem, Necrophidius)		Undead consisting of a humanoid skull and giant snake vertebrae, "looks like the skeleton of a Guardian Naga", with venomous bite and mesmerizing powers; first published in White Dwarf No. 7 (June/July 1978), submitted by Simon Tilbrook.[145] In 1980 it was voted the best monster from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column.[130]
Needleman	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)		First published in White Dwarf No. 6 (April 1978), submitted by Trevor Graver.[146] It was voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column and reprinted in Best of White Dwarf Articles (1980).[130][131][132]
Plant, Carnivorous		Vampire Cactus, Kampfult and Giant Polyp	Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[121]
Rat		Camprat and Vapor Rat
Raven (Crow)	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird; Raven variants only)	Ordinary, Huge and Giant Raven and Crow
Scarecrow	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Golem, Scarecrow)
Shadow, Slow	Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure (1984), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Dungeon No. 112 (2004)
Skulk
Snail		Flail and Sea Snail	Shannon Applecline considered the flail snail one of the "silly monsters" of the game.[14]: 38  CJ Miozzi included the flail snail on The Escapist's list of "The Dumbest Dungeons & Dragons Monsters Ever (And How To Use Them)".[147] Cameron Kunzelmann found it an inventive and "super weird" monster beyond the game's staples.[118]
Sprite	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Atomie, Grig and Sea Sprite
Taer	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Tentamort
Turtle	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (as Turtle, Giant)	Giant Sea and Giant Snapping Turtle
Tyrg	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Wolf, Mist
Wraith		Swordwraith and Soul Beckoner
Zombie, Sea	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Zygom

TSR 2116 – MC6 – Monstrous Compendium – Kara-Tur Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-851-X
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Oriental Adventures campaign setting called Kara-Tur for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index and 4 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Bajang
Bakemono
Bisan			Fey connected to a tree that can transform into flying insects, such as honey bees or fruit flies.
Buso		Tigbanua Buso and Tagamaling Buso
Carp, Giant	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Fish)
Centipede, Spirit		Greater, Lesser and Least
Chu-u			Legless ghosts deemed neither good or evil enough to enter the afterlife.
Con-tinh			Ghosts of women who died young. Their laugh could drive listeners to insanity.
Doc cu'o'c			Axe-wielding spirits that hunt evil ghosts. They have the appearance of a man cut perfectly in half.
Duruch'i-lin		Ch'i-lin and Duru
Flame Spirit		Greater, Lesser and Least
Foo Creature	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Foo Dog and Foo Lion
Gaki		Jiki-ketsu-gaki, Jiki-niku-gaki, Shikki-gaki and Shinen-gaki
Gargantua	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Reptilian, Humanoid and Insectoid Gargantua
Goblin Rat			Goblinoid wererats unable to transmit lycanthropy.
Goblin Spider			Giant spider that can mimic voices.
Hai Nu			Sentient aquatic humanoids.
Hannya
Hengeyokai			Race of sentient shapeshifting animals able to adopt humanoid, beast, and hybrid forms.
Hsing-sing			Ape-like creatures naturally peaceful outside of "war-season", during which they become more aggressive.
Hu Hsien			Appears to be an oriental female human with long fox tail. These are magically enchanted, evil women with spell-abilities and an endless hunger for human life energy. They are type vampire capable of shapeshifting.
Ikiryo
Jishin Mushi			Giant beetles able to create earthquakes.
Kala		Cave and Earth Kala	Primitive, cone-headed humanoids. Cave kala could inject paralyzing venom by biting enemies and Earth kala could infect creatures with diseases through their breath.
Kaluk			Humanoid elephants with an insatiable greed for wealth.
Kappa		Common Kappa, Kappa-ti and Vampiric Kappa
Korobokuru		Common Korobokuru and Ishikorobokuru	Dwarf-like race.
Krakentua			Kraken-headed humanoids that wielded weapons in their tentacles. Reviewer Michael Mullen described the krakentua as "a really nasty new monster" in its first appearance in Night of the Seven Swords.[148]
Kuei			Ghosts of those killed before fulfilling a goal or purpose, similar to a revenant.
Memedi		Gendruwo and Common Memedi	Incorporeal spirits.
Men		Wako (sea pirate) and Frost Barbarians
Men-shen
Nat		Einsaung Nat, Hkum Yeng Nat and Lu Nat	Malicious, brightly colored fey.
Ningyo
Oni		Common Oni, Go-zu-oni and Me-zu-oni
P'oh		Gohei P'oh	Small bronze humanoids capable of causing harm with their touch.
Shan Sao			Short humanoids that live in bamboo huts and can summon tigers.
Shirokinukatsukami
Spirit, Nature		Least, Lesser and Greater
Spirit, Stone		Small, Medium and Large
Spirit Folk		Bamboo, River and Sea Spirit Folk
Tako	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Male and Female	A race of sentient, intelligent octopus. The name comes from the Japanese word for octopus.
Tengu		Crow and Humanoid Tengu
Wang-Liang
Yuan-ti, Histachii	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Yuki-on-na

TSR 2109 – MC7 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) – ISBN 0-88038-871-4
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Spelljammer campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aartuk
Albari
Ancient Mariner
Argos	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Astereater	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Beholder; reference only)
Beholder-kin	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Director, Examiner, Overseer, Lensman and Watcher	Reviewer Alex Lucard counted the beholder-kin among the "cool monsters" in MC7.[149]
Blazozoid
Chattur	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Clockwork Horror	1993 Trading Card No. 222, Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Monster Manual II (2002) (Adamantine, Electrum, Gold, Platinum), Dragon No. 350 "The Ecology of the Clockwork Horror" (2006) (Copper)	Copper, Silver, Electrum, Gold, Platinum and Adamantite
Colossus
Delphinid
Dizantar
Esthetic
Focoid
Fractine
Giant, Spacesea
Golem, Furnace			Reviewer Alex Lucard considered the furnace golem one of the "cool monsters" in MC7.[149]
Golem, Radiant
Gravislayer
Grommam
Hadozee			Critically described by Aaron Trammell as "a simian race of humanoids reminiscent of old minstrel shows", subject of criticism when translated into 5th edition.[74][150]
Hamster, Giant Space		Subterranean, Sabre-Toothed, Rather Wild, Invisible, Sylvan, Jungle, Miniature, Armor-Plated, Yellow Musk, Ethereal, Carnivorous Flying, Two-Headed Lernaean Bombardier, Fire-Breathing Phase Doppelganger, Great Horned, Abominable, Tyrannohamsterus Rex, and Giant Space Hamster of Ill-Omen	Reviewer Alex Lucard considered the various giant space hamsters "the most infamous race of creatures TSR ever put out" and "enough to make the curious pick this [the Spelljammer Monstrous Compendium MC7] up". He found the concept of a tyrannohamsterus rex laughable – until one had to fight one.[149]
Jammer Leech
Lakshu
Lumineaux
Lutum (Mud-Woman)
Mimic, Space
Misi
Moon, Rogue
Mortiss
Murderoid
Nay-Churr
Phlog-Crawler
Pirate of Gith	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Gith, Pirate)
Plasman
Plasmoid, General
Plasmoid, DeGleash
Plasmoid, DelNoric
Plasmoid, Ontalak
Puffer
Q'nidar
Rastipede			Reviewer Alex Lucard liked the rastipede and considered it awesome that it later became a player character race.[149]
Reigar
Rock Hopper
Slinker
Spider, Asteroid
Spiritjam
Survivor
Syllix
Symbiont
Vine, Infinity			Reviewer Alex Lucard considered the infinity vine one of the "cool monsters" in MC7.[149]
Wiggle (Hurwaet)		Hurwaet, Swamp Wiggle, Salt Wiggle
Wizshade	Volo's Guide to All Things Magical (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Wryback
Zard
Zodar			The zodar appeared on the 2018 Screen Rant top list at No. 13 on " Dungeons & Dragons: The 20 Most Powerful Creatures, Ranked", and Scott Baird highlighted that "One of the most mysterious and powerful creatures in the Spelljammer universe are the Zodar, who resemble giant suits of armor. In their Advanced Dungeons & Dragons appearance, they had the maximum Strength score that was allowed in the game and they were immune to almost all forms of damage."[127]

TSR 2118 – MC8 – Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-055-9
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game added additional creatures from the Outer Planes. The pack consisted of 96 double-sided, 5-hole-punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters, as well as a 2-page "How to use this book" section, and a 4-page section providing background information on the Outer Planes.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aasimon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Celestials from the Outer Planes, "charming creatures protecting the universe against evil".[151]
Aasimon, Agathinon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Aasimon, Deva	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Astral, Monadic and Movanic
Aasimon, Light	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Aasimon, Planetar	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Aasimon, Solar	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Very powerful winged angelic humanoids. Backstab reviewer Michaël Croitoriu thought them truly interesting for powergamers when made available as player characters.[46]
Air Sentinel
Animal Lord	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Cat Lord, Wolf Lord and Hawk Lord
Archon	Planes of Law (1995)	Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword and Tome
Baatezu	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Don Turnbull considered the devils the most prominent among the new monsters introduced in the Monster Manual: "they are all pretty strong and compare not unfavourably in this respect with the Demons we already know".[81] Renamed from devils in response to moral panic.[14]: 83–84 [21] Many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[152]
Baatezu – Lemure	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Among lowest of fiends, these "living piles of rotting flesh that look like puddles of pink skin" are one initial incarnation of evil souls when arriving at the lower planes. Screen Rant reviewer Scott Baird ranked them among the weakest monsters in the game.[57]
Baatezu, Greater – Amnizu	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Greater – Cornugon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Greater – Gelugon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Greater – Pit Fiend	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Least – Nupperibo	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Least – Spinagon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Lesser – Abishai	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Black, Green and Red
Baatezu, Lesser – Barbazu	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Lesser – Erinyes	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Based on the figures from Greek mythology.[3]
Baatezu, Lesser – Hamatula	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Baatezu, Lesser – Osyluth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Balaena	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Bariaur	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Centaur-like creature, a player character race in the Planescape setting, where reviewer Johnny L. Wilson found they fill a similar niche than dwarves. They are "fierce fighters and congenial sojourners – as long as you don't serve meat or befriend any giants".[153]
Bebilith	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Bodak	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Celestial Lammasu
Dragon, Adamantite
Einheriar	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Based on the "Einheriar" of Norse mythology but expanded from their cultural background to mean "any humanoid spirit employed by the powers or deities of the outer planes as servants, warriors, patrollers or guards", not only by the fictionalized version of the Norse pantheon; thus an example how "game authors and designers transform and adapt references from various sources, not hesitating to articulate or even merge them into new forms."[75]
Gehreleth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Farastu, Kelubar and Shator
Githyanki	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Xenophobic humanoids[26]: 20–21  with gaunt stature, leathery yellow skin and fangs. Inhabitants of the Astral Plane, and ancient enemies of the githzerai, githyanki are considered to "boast some excellent twists" as non-player characters, but "little more than dextrous, not to mention ugly, egg layers" as PCs by reviewer Trenton Webb[154][153][155] Introduced by Charles Stross[152][14]: 38  in White Dwarf No. 12, and officially included in the game in Fiend Folio (1981) and featured on its cover.[5]: 127–129  The name was borrowed the name from a fictional race in George R. R. Martin's Dying of the Light. The githyanki/illithid relationship was inspired by Larry Niven's World of Ptavvs.[156][143] The githyanki were voted among the top ten best monsters from that White Dwarf's "Fiend Factory" column.[130] Shannon Applecline considered the githyanki one of the game's especially notable monsters.[14]: 38  Scott Baird of the website TheGamer commented on the nature of the relationship of the githyanki to the mind flayers, to whom they were formerly enslaved: "Despite their wicked reputation, the Githyanki have an important role to play in protecting the Prime Material Plane. The Githyanki despise Mind Flayers and their armies might be the only thing holding them back. The trailer for Baldur's Gate 3 shows just how scary a single Mind Flayer ship can be, and that could happen a thousand times over if the Githyanki aren't around."[157][155] ComicBook.com contributor Christian Hoffer considered "the conflict between the otherworldly githzerai and githyanki" one "of the great conflicts that make up the D&D multiverse".[111]
Githzerai	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Zerth, Rrakkma band	Designed by Charles Stross,[152][14]: 38  these humanoids are the ancient and fervent enemies of mind flayers, to whom they were formerly enslaved, and the githyanki; they are based on the plane of Limbo. A playable species in the Planescape campaign setting, reviewer Johnny L. Wilson found them a new take on the niche usually occupied by elves.[153][158][155] Shannon Applecline considered the githzerai one of the game's especially notable monsters,[14]: 38  while ComicBook.com contributor Christian Hoffer counted "the conflict between the otherworldly githzerai and githyanki" among "the great conflicts that make up the D&D multiverse".[111]
Hordling	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Larva	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Evil mortal transformed into comparatively harmless larva-like creature by a night hag and used as a currency on the lower planes.[56][26]: 69
Maelephant	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Marut	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Mediator	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Moon Dog	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dog, Moon), Monster Manual II (1983)		Also called black hound or night crawler
Mortai	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Night Hag	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (as Nighthag)		Powerful hag from Hades, propagating evil by creating larvae.[56] Don Turnbull referred to the night hag as "splendid" and notes that the illustration of the night hag is the best drawing in the book.[81] It has been described as comparable to the Alp of folklore, although "considered a more Judeo-Christian demonic influence".[52]: 33
Nightmare	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Noctral	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Per	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Phoenix	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Slaad	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gray and Death by reference only), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)	Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Death	Ed Greenwood considered the slaadi "worthy additions to any campaign".[144] GameSpy author Allan Rausch described the slaadi as "remorseless reptilian killing machines", but "For many years, slaad were a joke – because of their artwork", which showed them as "six-foot tall carnivorous frogs". With the Planescape setting they "were reinterpreted artistically to be less frog-like and much more fearsome".[17] Shannon Applecline considered the slaad one of the game's especially notable monsters.[14]: 38
Tanar'ri	Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Renamed from demons in response to moral panic,[14]: 83–84 [21] many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[152] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3] In a review of Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II for Arcane magazine, the reviewer cites the culture of the tanar'ri as helping "give the Planes a solid base of peoples".[159]
Tanar'ri, Greater – Babau	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Chasme	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Nabassu	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Guardian – Molydeus	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Least – Dretch	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Least – Manes	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Least – Rutterkin	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Alu-Fiend	Monster Manual II (1983, as alu-demon), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Bar-Lgura	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Cambion	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Succubus	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Typical example of a demon, belonging to the "standard repertoire of "Monsters""[3] and one of those contributing to the moral panic;[23]: 106 [14]: 83–84  also an instance of the sexist tropes the game draws on which presented female sexuality as inherently dangerous.[26]: 17, 94  Rob Bricken of io9 identified the succubus as one of "The 12 Most Obnoxious Dungeons & Dragons Monsters".[90]
Tanar'ri, True – Balor	Monster Manual (1977),[5]: 223  Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Featuring a highly-muscled man-like body and bat wings, whip and jagged sword,[5]: 53  it is based on and renamed from the Balrog from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium due to copyright reasons,[1][5]: 71  also called type VI demon.[73]: 271
Tanar'ri, True – Glabrezu	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Has a composite appearance, broad and strong-looking, with a head like a goat-horned dog, pincers instead of hands, and human arms protruding from its chest.[5]: 53  Called type III demon in earlier editions.
Tanar'ri, True – Hezrou	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Looks like a gross toad with human arms in place of forelegs.[5]: 53  Called type II demon in earlier editions
Tanar'ri, True – Marilith	Monster Manual (1977),[5]: 223  Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Called type V demon in earlier editions
Tanar'ri, True – Nalfeshnee	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Combines features of ape and boar.[5]: 53  Called type IV demon in earlier editions
Tanar'ri, True – Vrock	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		Resembles a cross between human and vulture.[5]: 53  Called type I demon in earlier editions.
Titan	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Based on the powerful beings from Greek mythology.[3] Ranked among the strongest creatures in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant, as they "stand above giants and possess even more power in terms of their physical and magical capabilities".[57] Backstab reviewer Michaël Croitoriu thought them truly interesting for powergamers when made available as player characters.[46]
Translator	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (under Mediator)
T'uen-rin	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Vaporighu	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Warden Beast	Planes of Conflict (1995)
Yugoloth	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Yugoloth, Guardian), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)		"fiend for hire native to the plane of Gehenna"[23]: 213
Yugoloth, Greater – Arcanaloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Greater – Nycaloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Greater – Ultroloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Dergholoth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Hydroloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Mezzoloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Piscoloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Yagnoloth	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Zoveri	Planes of Law (1995)

TSR 2119 – MC9 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-071-0
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Spelljammer campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, providing the descriptions of the fictional monsters, and a single-page index of the creatures in the Spelljammer campaign setting (including sources).
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Alchemy Plant
Allura
Aperusa
Autognome
Bionoid
Bloodsac
Buzzjewel
Constellate
Contemplator
Dohwar
Dragon, Moon
Dragon, Sun
Dragon, Stellar
Dreamslayer
Dweomerborn
Fal
Feesu
Firebird
Firelich
Flowfiend
Gadabout
Gammaroid
Gonn
Gossamer
Grav
Great Dreamer
Greatswan
Grell, Colonial	Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Grell)	Soldier/Worker, philosopher, Patriarch	"terrifying beaked, tentacled monsters that populate the realm of Underdark".[59] Tyler Linn of Cracked.com listed the grell among the "15 Most Idiotic Monsters In Dungeons & Dragons History" and found that it's movement by floating contributed to it looking ridiculous.[61]
Gullion
Insectare
Lhee		Common, Lesser, Greater
Mercurial Slime
Meteorspawn
Monitor
Owl, Space
Pristatic
Scro
Selkie, Star
Silatic		Platinum, Gold, Iron
Skullbird
Sleek	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Sluk
Space Swine
Spirit Warrior		Spirit Warrior, Zwarth
Sphinx, Astro
Starfly Plant
Stargazer
Undead, Stellar
Witchlight Marauders		Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Space and Remote
Xixchil	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Thri-Kreen variant)		Intelligent insectoid creatures, xixchil are a variant of thri-kreen for the Spelljammer setting. "They are spacefarers and innovaters and masterful surgeons" willing to "upgrade" individuals by modification of body-parts. For J.R. Zambrano they have a cyberpunk feel to them: "So, cybernetically augmented insectmen. In space."[135]
Yitsan
Zurchin

TSR 2122 – MC10 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-108-3
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 1-page "How To Use This Book" section, a 1-page set of tables for Ravenloft random encounters, and a 2-page section on developing and describing encounters to fit the Ravenloft genre, with the remainder of the set consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. The contents were republished in 1996 in paperback format within the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II. Luis Javier Flores Arvizu named the continuous presence of supernatural beings as one of the factors that made Ravenloft a very well received role-playing game setting during the 33 years of its existence.[35]
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Bastellus			Also called a nightmare or a dream stalker, but not identical to either of the other creatures with those names.
Bat, Ravenloft		Sentinel and Skeletal Bat
Bowlyn
Broken Ones	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Common and Greater
Bussengeist
Darkling
Doom Guard
Doppelganger Plant		Doppelganger Plant and Podling
Elemental, Ravenloft		Blood, Grave, Mist and Pyre
Ermordenung
Ghoul Lord
Goblyn
Golem, Ravenloft	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Bone, Doll, Gargoyle, Glass, Mechanical and Zombie
Grim Reaper
Imp, Assassin
Impersonator
Lycanthrope, Werebat	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Lycanthrope, Wereraven	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Men (Abber Nomads)	The Nightmare Lands
Men (Lost Ones, Madmen)		Lost Ones and Madmen
Mist Horror		Common, Wandering and Pseudo
Mummy, Greater	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Mummy with additional priestly powers. Based on the creature from Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Quevari
Quickwood (Spy Tree)
Ravenkin
Reaver
Scarecrow
Shadow Fiend	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix
Skeleton, Giant	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Strahd's Skeletal Steeds
Treant, Evil
Treant, Undead
Valpurgeist
Vampire, General Information			Powerful and subtle undead sustained by drinking blood or draining life force. Inspired by Bram Stoker, as well as Gothic fiction more generally, a typical monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[2][35]
-- Vampire, Dwarf
-- Vampire, Elf
-- Vampire, Gnome
-- Vampire, Halfling
-- Vampire, Kender
Vampyre
Widow, Red
Wolfwere, Greater
Zombie Lord	Monstrous Manual (1993)

TSR 2125 – MC11 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) – ISBN 1-56076-111-3
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched unnumbered loose-leaf pages, and 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. It included a single-page table of contents but did not incorporate the usual "How to Use this Book" section or random encounter charts. Page numbers below are taken from the table of contents.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Alaghi	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Normal, Sedentary and Hermetic
Alguduir
Avian	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Flightless, Boobrie and Eblis
Bat, Deep	Dragon No. 90 (1984), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991) (Werebat), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Werebat), Drow of the Underdark (1991), 1991 Trading Cards Set No. 383 (Werebat), Night Howlers (1992) (Werebat), Monstrous Manual (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) (Werebat), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Night Hunter, Sinister)	Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister and Werebat
Beguiler
Cantobele
Cat	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Domestic, Wild, Elven)	Domestic, Wild, Elven, Luck Eater and Change Cat
Chitine	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Dragon No. 223 "The Ecology of the Chitine" (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Underdark (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #47 (2004)
Cildabrin	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Dimensional Warper
Dragon, Deep	Drow of the Underdark (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #52 (2005), Drow of the Underdark (2007), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Purple Dragon")
Elf, Aquatic	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Malenti	Malenti are actually sahuaghin but through a mutation "born with the appearance of a Sea-Elf", their "ancient enemies"; while despised by their kin, they are "raised by the clan's leadership to serve as spies inside Sea-Elf society."[160]
Fachan	Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Feyr	Monstrous Manual (1993)	Normal and Great
Firetail	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Lesser and Tshala
Frost
Gaund		Frost Gaund
Giant, Mountain	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Gloomwing	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Golden Ammonite	Dragon No. 48 (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Golem, Lightning
Hamadryad	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Harrier		Harrier and Larvae
Harrla
Haun
Haundar
Hendar
Inquisitor	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Dragon No. 352 (2007)
Lhiannan Shee
Loxo	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), Savage Species (2003), Shining South (2004)
Manni	Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Mara ("Great Walker")
Morin	Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Naga, Dark	Dragon No. 89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon No. 261 "The Ecology of the Dark Naga: Fool Me Twice" (1999), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #33 (2005), Monster Manual (2008)
Orpsu	Anauroch (1991)
Peryton	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Phantom	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Plant, Carnivorous	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger)	Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger, Viper Vine, Whip-Weed, Wither-Weed and Black Willow	Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[121]
Ringworm
Rohch		Wood, Killer, Swamp and Dark
Sand Cat	Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Saurial	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)	Finhead, Bladeback, Flyer and Hornhead
Sha'az
Silver Dog
Simpathetic
Skuz
Spider, Monkey
Tempest	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Elemental, Composite)
Tlincalli	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Manscorpion)
Tren

TSR 2405 – MC12 – Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-272-1
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Dark Sun campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 96 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 4-page "How To Use This Book" section with random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Animal, Household		Hurrum, critic, Renk and Ock'n
Animal, Herd		Kip, Z'tal and Jankz
Antloid, Desert		Dynamis, soldier, Queen and Worker
B'rohg
Banshee, Dwarf
Beetle, Agony
Bog Wader
Brambleweed		Brambleweed and Bramble Tree
Burnflower
Cat, Psionic		Tagster and Tigone
Cha'thrang
Cistern Fiend
Cloud Ray
Drake, Athasian – General Information
-- Drake, Air
-- Drake, Earth
-- Drake, Fire
-- Drake, Water
Dune Runner
Dune Trapper
Elemental, Athasian – General Information
-- Elemental, Greater Air
-- Elemental, Greater Earth
-- Elemental, Greater Fire
-- Elemental, Greater Water
-- Elemental, Lesser Air/Earth		Leasser Air and Lesser Earth Elemental
-- Elemental, Lesser Fire/Water		Lesser Fire and Lesser Water Elemental
Erdland
Esperweed
Flailer
Floater
Giant, Athasian	Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995)	Desert, Plains and Beasthead Giant	Desert: 25ft-tall giant living on desert islands; 25ft-tall giant raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain; beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giant with an animal head
Golem, Athasian – General Information
-- Golem, Ash/Chitin		Ash and Chitin Golem
-- Golem, Obsidian/Rock		Obsidian and Rock Golem
-- Golem, Sand/Wood		Sand and Wood Golem
Halfling, Renegade
Hej-kin
Id Fiend
Insect Swarm, Athasian		Locusts and Mini-kanks
Kank, Wild
Kirre	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Megapede
Mul, Wild			Human-dwarf descended sterile warriors.[133]
Nightmare Beast
Plant, Carnivorous		Blossomkiller, Dew Fronds, Poisonweed and Strangling Vines	Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[121]
Pterran
Pterrax
Pulp Bee
Pyreen (Peace-bringers)
Rasclinn
Razorwing
Roc, Athasian
Sand Bride		Sand Bride and Sand Mother
Sand Cactus
Sand Vortex
Scrab
Silt Horror		White, Brown and Gray Horror
Silt Runner
Sink Worm
Sloth, Athasian
So-ut (Rampager)
Spider Cactus
Spider, Crystal
Spirit of the Land		Air, Earth, Fire and Water Spirits
T'Chowb
Thrax
Tohr-kreen (Mantis Noble)	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Thri-kreen)		"The tohr-kreen are larger, more cultured, civilized version of the thri-kreen", they are also "more intelligent and deadly" and "have a taste for the finer things in live". They "make excellent allies".[135]
Villichi
Zhackal
Zombie Plant

TSR 2129 – MC13 – Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-370-1
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Arabian Nights-themed Al-Qadim campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 64 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a "How To Use This Book" page with an alphabetical index, a one-page index of appropriate monsters for the Al-Qadim setting from other books of the Monstrous Compendium-series, 2 pages of random encounter charts, and a sheet with the compiled game statistics, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Ammut
Ashira
Asuras	Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995)
Black Cloud of Vengeance
Buraq	Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995)
Camel	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Mammal, herd)	Desert, Mountain, Racing and War camel
Camel of the Pearl
Centaur, Desert
Copper Automaton
Debbi
Elephant Bird
Gen		Air, Fire, Sand and Water Gen	Regularly summoned by sha'irs,[161] these minor elemental spirits were these wizards' main source of spells.
Genie, Noble Dao
Genie, Noble Djinni
Genie, Noble Efreeti	Al-Qadim – Caravans (1994)
Genie, Noble Marid
Genie, Tasked
-- Genie, Tasked, Architect/Builder
-- Genie, Tasked, artist
-- Genie, Tasked, Guardian
-- Genie, Tasked, Herdsman
-- Genie, Tasked, Slayer
-- Genie, Tasked, Warmonger
-- Genie, Tasked, Winemaker
Ghost Mount
Ghul, Great	Al-Qadim – Caravans (1994), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Giants, Zakharan
-- Giant, Desert
-- Giant, Jungle
-- Giant, Reef
Hama
Heway	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Snake)
Living Idol		Animal, Death, Elemental and Healing Living Idol
Lycanthrope, Werehyena
Lycanthrope, Werelion
Markeen
Maskhi
Mason-Wasp, Giant
Nasnas			Monster that appears like only one half (left or right) of a human; first published in White Dwarf No. 9 (October/November 1978), submitted by Roger Musson.[129] Already suggested to be used humorously by editor Don Turnbull then, it was voted as the worst of monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column.[130]
Pahari
Rom
Sabu Lords
Sakina
Serpent Lord
Serpent, Winged
Silats		Young, Adult and Matriarch
Simurgh
Stone Maidens
Vishap
Zaratan	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Zin

TSR 2132 – MC14 – Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) – ISBN 1-56076-428-7
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series updated and reprinted creatures from the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Fiend Folio published in 1981. It contained 64 unnumbered loose leaf pages and 4 pages of illustrations on heavier card stock.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aballin	Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Achaierai	Planes of Law (1995)		CJ Miozzi included the achaierai on The Escapist's list of "The Dumbest Dungeons & Dragons Monsters Ever (And How To Use Them)".[147]
Adherer
Algoid		Purple Algoid
Al-mi'raj			Based on Al-mi'raj "in Islamic poetry, a yellow hare with a single black horn on its head."[33] Counted among the saddest, lamest creatures in Fiend Folio by artist Sean McCarthy, a hybrid creature with physiology resulting from maladaptation rather than evil.[162]
Apparition
Caterwaul
Coffer Corpse	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Crabman	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dark Creeper
Dark Stalker
Darter
Denzelian
Dragon, Gem			Dragons of neutral alignment.[163] Reviewer Mark Theurer remarked that "They have some interesting breath weapons".[30]
Dragon, Amethyst	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dragon, Crystal	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dragon, Emerald	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dragon, Sapphire	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dragon, Topaz	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Dune Stalker
Falcon, Fire
Faux Faerie
Firedrake	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Dragonet, Firedrake)
Flawder
Fyrefly	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Insect)
Gambado	Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Garbug	Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)	Black, Violet
Giant, Fog	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Gibberling	Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon No. 265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)		Humanoid "hairy screaming monsters that attack in large groups and seek to devour everything in their path", "little more than mindless beasts". Screen Rant reviewer Scott Baird ranked them among the weakest monsters in the game, which have a scary description, but lack the stats to back up this impression.[57]
Gorbel	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Beholder; by reference only)
Grimlock	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Hellcat	Planes of Law (1995) (as Bezekira)
Ice Lizard
Iron Cobra
Khargra	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)
Mantari
Mephit	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Imp, Mephit), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (Lava as Magma)	Fire, Ice, Lava, Mist, Smoke and Steam	First published in White Dwarf No. 13 (June/July 1979) under the names of fire imp, molten imp, smoke imp and steam imp, respectively (not including ice and mist mephits), originally submitted by M. Stollery.[164] These "imps" were voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column in 1980.[130]
Penanggalan
Pernicon	Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Insect)
Phantom Stalker
Quaggoth	Fiend Folio (1981), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon No. 265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #57 (2006), Drow of the Underdark (2007)
Retriever	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)
Ruve
Scathe		Scathe and Larvae
Sheet Ghoul, Sheet Phantom
Shocker	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)
Spanner
Stwinger	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) (under Faerie, Petty), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) (under Na‰ruk)		As a fairy creature considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Sussurus
Symbiotic Jelly
Terithran	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)
Thunder Children
Troll, Ice	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Tween
Umpleby	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)		Trenton Webb, in his review of Monstrous Compendium Annual Two for British RPG magazine Arcane, called the shambling umpleby "without a shadow of a doubt" the star of the book: "Effectively a Bigfoot whose wooly hair generates shocking levels of static electricity, these hulking eccentric simpletons will test any parties patience and ability to save against cuteness." Webb also added that even without the umpleby the book "would be a necessary resource for all mainstream refs. With the shaggy-haired one, though, it rapidly approaches the essential."[165]
Urdunnir	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) (as Dwarf, Urdunnir)
Volt			First published in White Dwarf No. 7 (June/July 1978), originally submitted by Jonathan Jones.[145] The volt was voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column in 1980.[130]
Xill	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)
Xvart			Bald, blue-skinned humanoids with orange eyes that stand only 3 feet tall. First published in White Dwarf No. 9 (October/November 1978) under the name of "svart", submitted by Cricky Hitchcock and "taken from The Weirdstone of Brisingamon by Alan Garner",[129] who in turn took inspiration from the Norse myth of the svartálfar.[144] It was voted among the top ten monsters from the magazine's "Fiend Factory" column and reprinted in Best of White Dwarf Articles (1980).[130][131][132] Forgotten Realms author Ed Greenwood considered xvarts to be redundant creatures with no unique or interesting characteristics.[144]
Zygraat

TSR 2139 – MC15 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993) – ISBN 1-56076-586-0
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The pack consisted of 32 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages, unnumbered, and included a 2-page "How To Use This Book" section, a 1-page description of the purpose of the "Children of the Night" supplement, a 1-page set of tables for Ravenloft random encounters, and a 1-page section updating the tables for calculation of experience points awarded for defeating any given creature. The remainder of the set consisted of the descriptions of specific fictional monsters and personalities in the Ravenloft campaign setting. Also included were 4 full-page illustrations on heavier card stock. The contents were republished in 1996 in paperback format within the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II. Luis Javier Flores Arvizu named the continuous presence of supernatural beings as one of the factors that made Ravenloft a very well received role-playing game setting during the 33 years of its existence.[35]
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Brain, Living (Rudolph Von Aubrecker)			AD&D's version of a brain in a vat, a functioning and aware brain removed from its body. Tyler Linn of Cracked.com included the idea among the "15 Most Idiotic Monsters In Dungeons & Dragons History", humorously commenting: "just kick it over, who's going to know?"[61]
Ermordenung (Nostalia Romaine)
Ghoul, Ghast (Jugo Hesketh)
Golem, Half (Desmond LaRouce)			Inspired by Gothic fiction.[35]
Golem, Mechanical (Ahmi Vanjuko)			Inspired by Gothic fiction.[35]
Human, Cursed (Jacqueline Montarri)			Inspired by Gothic fiction, cursed creatures are a typical example for the denizens of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Human, Madman (The Midnight Slasher)
Human, Voodan (Chicken Bone)
Lich, Bardic (Andres Duvall)
Lycanthrope, Weretiger (Jahed)
Meazel (Salizarr)
Medusa (Althea)
Mummy, Greater (Senmet)
Night Hag (Styrix)
Spectre (Jezar Wagner, The Ice Queen)
Thrax (Palik)
Treant, Evil (Blackroot)
Vampire, Illithid (Athaekeetha)
Vampire, Eastern (Mayónaka)
Vampyre (Vladimir Ludzig)

TSR 2140 – Monstrous Manual (1993) – ISBN 1-56076-619-0
The Monstrous Manual was printed after the completion of the loose-leaf Monstrous Compendium series, in 1993. This book was "created in response to the many requests to gather monsters into a single, durable volume which would be convenient to carry." The Monstrous Manual compiled all of the monsters from Monstrous Compendium Volumes One and Two, as well as many creatures from subsequent volumes and other sources, and revised, updated, and in some cases condensed the entries; these are not duplicated here. The book is 384 pages.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Beholder and beholder-kin	Wildspace (1990) (Beholder Mage)	Eye of the deep; Beholder Mage by reference only
Brain mole
Brown dragon
Mercury dragon
Steel dragon
Yellow dragon
Dwarf		Derro
Elemental, earth kin		Pech	See Outsider
Elemental, composite		Skriaxit
Fish	Fiend Folio (1981)	Quipper
Gnome		Rock Gnome, Forest Gnome
Golem		Stone variants (caryatid column, juggernaut, and stone guardian)	Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35] The influence of Dungeons & Dragons has led to the inclusion of golems in other tabletop role-playing as well as in video games.[51]
Insect		Assassin bug, Worker bee, Soldier bee, Bumblebee, Cave cricket, Ear seeker, Firefriend (giant firefly), Giant bluebottle fly, Giant horsefly, Gargantuan praying mantis, Giant harvester termite (king, queen, soldier, worker), Giant tick	Giant-sized versions of insects
Intellect devourer		Adult (intellect devourer) and larva (ustilagor)	SyFy Wire in 2018 called it one of "The 9 Scariest, Most Unforgettable Monsters From Dungeons & Dragons", saying that "The idea of having your brain consumed and just becoming an evil puppet is truly terrible."[84]
Ixitxachitl			An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[30]
Living wall	Book of Crypts (1991), Dragon No. 343 (May 2006)		Created by a powerful wizard, a living wall is built from living beings, which are absorbed into the surface of the wall itself, helping to enhance its collective powers. The living wall appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".[119]
Mammal		Cooshee, Dakon, Goat, Gorilla, Losel, Stench Kow, Giant mammals	Lawrence Schick described the stench kow as "a monstrous bison that smells real bad".[10]: 106–107  CJ Miozzi included the stench kow on The Escapist's list of "The Dumbest Dungeons & Dragons Monsters Ever (And How To Use Them)".[147]
Mold man (vegepygmy)			CJ Miozzi included the vegepygmy on The Escapist's list of "The Dumbest Dungeons & Dragons Monsters Ever (And How To Use Them)".[147]
Mudman			Vaguely humanoid creature bound to and formed from a puddle of mud. Ranked among the weakest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant, as it can only attack by preventing a closeby creature from running away.[57]
Ogre, half-	Fiend Folio (1981) (Ogrillon)	Half-ogre and Ogrillon
Ooze/slime/jelly		Olive Slime, Olive Slime Creature, Mustard Jelly, Stunjelly	"D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration from Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie. In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, they function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Plant, intelligent		Thorny	Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[121]
Roper	Strategic Review No. 2[14]: 22	Storoper
Shedu	Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix	Lesser and Greater	Lawful good winged equine with human-like head. Based on a creature from Mesopotamian mythology.[3]
Snake		Amphisbaena, Boalisk
Snake, winged
Spider		Gargantuan
Su-monster
Swanmay		Bird Maiden
Thought-eater
Troll		Desert, Spectral (Troll Wraith), Giant, and Spirit Troll	Tall gaunt humanoids with powerful regenerative ability. A characteristic denizen of AD&D worlds.[2]
Worm		Mottled Worm, Thunderherder, Giant Bloodworm
Xorn		Xaren
Yugoloth, guardian		Least, Lesser and Greater

TSR 2602 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-862-2
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two pages of explanation about the various entries and a page with a list of monsters from this and other sources by plane, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Many of them were republished from Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix and other sources and are not repeated here.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Animal Lord		Lizard Lord
Baku
Incarnates
Mediator	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as Mediator)	Mechanus Mediator and translator
Mephit, Air/Smoke		Air
Mephit, Earth/Ooze		Earth and Ooze Mephit
Mephit, Fire/Radiant		Radiant Mephit
Mephit, Water/Ice		Water Mephit
Mephit, Dust/Salt		Dust and Salt Mephit
Mephit, Lightning/Mineral		Lightning and Mineral Mephit
Mephit, Magma/Ash		Ash Mephit
Tanar'ri, Greater – Wastrilith
Tiefling			Descendants of a union between a human and a demon or devil; popular as player characters, as they allow for "identity tourism" of a racial outsider.[26]: 35  Johnny L. Wilson called tieflings "the paranoid, loner obverse" of halflings, who "believe that life is out to get them". In the game they are "suited to be great thieves" and "point persons" due to favourable saving throw bonuses.[153]

TSR 2501 – Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-875-4
This appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Mystara campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-pages content list, a 4-pages "How To Use This Book" section and 5 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. The Mystara campaign setting began as the "Known World" in the D&D Basic and Expert rules, and as a result many of the entries below originated in the D&D Basic, Expert, Companion or Masters rulebooks, and the modules associated with them.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Actaeon	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Agarat	D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986)
Ash Crawler	D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Baldandar	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Bargda	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Bhut	D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Fiend Folio (2003)
Bird	Creature Catalogue (Magpie, Piranha Bird) (1986), Creature Catalog (Magpie, Piranha Bird) (1993), D&D Expert Module B5 Horror on the Hill (Piranha Bird) (1983), D&D Expert Module X6 Quagmire! (Piranha Bird) (1984), D&D Basic Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (Piranha Bird) (1987), Wrath of the Immortals (Sprackle) (1992)	Magpie (common and giant), Piranha Bird (lesser and greater), and Sprackle (lesser and greater)
Blackball	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Brain Collector	D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Dungeon No. 144 (2007)		Also known as the Neh-thalggu.
Chevall	Creature Catalogue (1986), GAZ1: Grand Duchy of Karameikos (1987), GAZ5: Elves of Alfheim (1988), PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993)
Choker	GAZ6: Dwarves of Rockholm(1988), Creature Catalog (1993), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)
Coltpixy	PC1: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1991), Creature Catalog (1993)
Crone of Chaos	D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
Darkhood	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Darkwing
Decapus	D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (1981), D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
Deep Glaurant	GAZ8: Five Shires (1988), Creature Catalog (1993)
Diabolus	D&D Immortals Set (1986), Wrath of the Immortals (1992), Terrors from Above (1998)
Dragon, General			Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
-- Dragon, Crystalline	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
-- Dragon, Jade	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)		Not to be confused with the Jade Dragon detailed in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994).
-- Dragon, Onyx	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
-- Dragon, Ruby	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Dragonfly	D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	White, Black, Green, Blue and Red
Drake, Mystaran		Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Dusanu	D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Elemental of Chaos, Air/Earth	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)	Eolian and Erdeen
Elemental of Chaos, Fire/Water	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)	Pyrophor and Undine
Elemental of Law, Air/Earth	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)	Anemo and Kryst
Elemental of Law, Fire/Water	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)	Helion and Hydrax
Familiar	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	Aryth, Bogan, Fylgar, Gretch and Ulzaq
Frost Salamander	D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998), Monster Manual II (2002)	Frost Salamander and Ice Crab
Fundamental, Air/Earth	D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)	Air and Earth Fundamentals
Fundamental, Fire/Water	Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Planescape – Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)	Fire and Water Fundamentals
Gargantua	D&D Companion Rules, D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)(carrion crawler and troll)	Gargantuan Carrion Crawler and Gargantuan Troll
Geonid	Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
Ghostly Horde	D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Giant, Athach	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)
Giant, Hephaeston	D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1986), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Golem, Amber/Skeletal	D&D Expert Rules (as Amber and Bone Golem) (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), D&D Game (1991), Classic D&D Game (1994)	Amber and Skeletal Golem
Golem, Drolem	D&D Companion Rules, D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Golem, Iron Gargoyle/Mud	D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Mud Golem), D&D Companion Rules (1984) (Mud Golem), Creature Catalogue (1986) (Iron Gargoyle), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)(Mud Golem), Creature Catalog (1993) (Iron Gargoyle), Monster Manual III (2004) (Mud Golem)	Iron Gargoyle and Mud Golem
Golem, Rock/Silver	Creature Catalogue (1986) (Rock, Silver Golem), Monstrous Compendium Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992), (Rock Golem) Creature Catalog (1993) (Rock, Silver Golem)	Rock and Silver Golem
Gray Philosopher	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	Gray Philosopher and Malice
Guardian Warrior	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	Guardian Warrior and Guardian Horse
Gyerian	D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Herex	Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)	Larval and Adult Herex
Hivebrood	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	Broodling, soldier, Lieutenant, Mother and Controller
Horde	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Hsiao	D&D Master Rules (1985)
Huptzeen	Creature Catalogue (1986)
Hutaakan	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)	Priest, Warrior and Other Hutaakan
Imp	Creature Catalogue (1986)(Wood Imp), PC1: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1991)(Wood Imp), Creature Catalog (1993)(Wood Imp)	Wood, Bog and Garden Imp
Jellyfish, Giant	Creature Catalogue (1986) (Marauder), Creature Catalog (1993) (Marauder)	Marauder, Death's Head and Galley
Kna	Creature Catalogue (1986), PC3: Sea Peoples (1990), Creature Catalog (1993)
Kopru	D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Monster Manual II (2002)
Lizard	D&D Basic Rules (Draco, Gecko, Horned Chameleon, Tuatara), Rules Companion (1991)	Draco Lizard, Footpad (giant), Gecko (giant), Horned Chameleon, Lava Lizard, Rockhome Lizard, Tuatara (giant) and Xytar
Lizard-kin	D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984) (Chamelon Man), Creature Catalogue (1986) (Chamelon Man, Gator Man, Sis'thik), DA4: Duchy of Ten (1987) (Gator Man), D&D Expert Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (1987) (Chamelon Man), Creature Catalog (1993) (Chamelon Man, Gator Man, Sis'thik), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) (Cayman)	Cayman, Chameleon Man, Gator Man and Sis'thik
Lupin	D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1982), D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993), Red Steel (1994), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996), Dragon No. 325 (2004)
Lycanthrope, Werejaguar	HWR1: Sons of Azca (1991), PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993)
Lycanthrope, Wereswine	D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)		Called "Devil Swine" in earlier appearances
Magen	D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Basic Adventure B12: Queen's Harvest (1989) (Caldron only), Creature Catalog (1993)	Demos, Caldron, Galvan and Hypnos
Manikin	GAZ3: Principalities of Glantri (1987)
Mek	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Mujina	D&D Companion Rules, D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Rokugan Campaign Setting (2001)
Nagpa	D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), PC2: Top Ballista (1989), Creature Catalog (1993)
Nightshade	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)	Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing
Nuckalavee	D&D Master Rules (1985), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dragon No. 343 (2006)
Pegataur	Creature Catalogue (1986), Dawn of the Emperors (1989), PC2: Top Ballista (1991), M2: Vengeance of Alphaks (1991), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual V3 (1996)
Phanaton	D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master Module M5 Talons of Night (1987), Creature Catalog (1993), Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Plant, Dangerous	D&D Basic Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess (Archer Bush), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981) (Amber Lotus, Grab Grass, Vampire Rose), D&D Companion Rules (Grab Grass)	Amber Lotus, Archer Bush, Grab Grass and Vampire Rose
Plasm	D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Rakasta	Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark (1993), Creature Catalog (1993), Rage of the Rakasta (1993), Red Steel (1994)
Rock Man	D&D Expert Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Saberclaw	D&D Companion Module C3 Sabre River (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Sacrol	D&D Master Module M2 Maze of the Riddling Minotaur (1983), D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Scamille	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Shapeshifter	D&D Basic Module B4 The Lost City (Polymar) (1982), D&D Master Rules (Adaptor, Metamorph) (1985), Creature Catalogue (Polymar, Randara) (1986), D&D Basic Module B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" (Polymar) (1987), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Adaptor, Metamorph) (1991), Creature Catalog (Polymar, Randara) (1993)	Adaptor, Metamorph, Polymar and Randara
Shargugh	D&D Expert Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Shark-kin	Creature Catalogue (1986), PC3: Sea Peoples (1990), Creature Catalog (1993)
Sollux	D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (as Sun Brother) (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), DA4: Duchy of Ten (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
Spectral Death
Spectral Hound	D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules, D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Spider-kin	D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (Aranea) (1981), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Aranea) (1981), D&D Expert Rules (Rhagodessa) (1981, 1983), D&D Master Rules (Planar Spider),(1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Master Module M5 Talons of Night (1987), Rules Cyclopedia (Planar Spider, Rhagodessa) (1991), Wrath of the Immortals (Ploppéd) (1992), Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark (Aranea) (1993), Red Steel (Aranea) (1994), Monster Manual (Aranea) (2003)	Aranea, Planar Spider, Ploppéd and Rhagodessa	Aranea not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Spirit	D&D Companion Rules (Druj and Odic) (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Druj and Odic) (1991)	Druj and Odic
Statue, Living	D&D Basic Rules (Crystal, Iron, Rock) (1981, 1983), D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (Jade, Ooze, Silver, Steel) (1986), Creature Catalogue (Jade, Ooze, Silver, Steel) (1986), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Crystal, Iron, Rock) (1991), Creature Catalog (Jade, Ooze, Silver, Steel) (1993)	Crystal, Iron, Jade, Rock, Ooze, Silver and Steel
Surtaki	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Tabi	D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1983), D&D Expert Module X10 Red Arrow, Black Shield (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), PC2: Top Ballista (1989), Creature Catalog (1993)
Thoul	D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), D&D Game (1991), Classic D&D Game (1993)		Cross between ghoul, troll and hobgoblin. Originally conceived by Gary Gygax, he thought it "a fun and nasty beastie".[47]
Thunderhead	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Tiger, Ebon	Rage of the Rakasta (1993)
Topi	D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986)
Tortle	D&D Expert Module X9 Savage Coast (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Red Steel (1994), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996), Dragon No. 315 (2004)	Tortle and Snapper
Vampire, Velya	D&D Expert Module X7 War Rafts of Kron (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986), D&D Companion Module CM9 Legacy of Blood (as Swamp Velya) (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
White Fang	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Worm	D&D Expert Rules (Caecilia) (1981,1983), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Slime Worm) (1981), Creature Catalogue (Fyrsnaca, Red Worm) (1986), D&D Expert Adventure XS2: Thunderdelve Mountain (Fyrsnaca, Red Worm) (1989), D&D Basic Adventure B11: King's Festival (Red Worm) (1989), HWA1: Nightwail (Great Annelid) (1990), HWA2: Nightrage (Great Annelid) (1990), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Caecilia) (1991), Creature Catalog (yrsnaca, Great Annelid, Red Worm) (1993)	Great Annelid, Caecilia, Fyrsnaca, Desert Leviathan, Marine Leviathan, Red Worm and Slime Worm
Wyrd	D&D Basic Module B10 Night's Dark Terror (1986), Creature Catalogue (Greater) (1986), GAZ5: Elves of Alfheim (Greater) (1988), Creature Catalog (Greater) (1993)	Lesser and Greater
Yowler	Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993)
Zombie, Lightning	Wrath of the Immortals (1992)	Lesser and Greater

TSR 2153 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-914-9
This 126-page soft-bound book contains additional creatures for the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The book also contains an introduction page, a 2-page "How to Use This Book" section, an updated table for the calculation of experience points awarded for new or modified creatures, and a single page listing of creatures from other sources appropriate to the Ravenloft setting. Luis Javier Flores Arvizu named the continuous presence of supernatural beings as one of the factors that made Ravenloft a very well received role-playing game setting during the 33 years of its existence.[35]
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Akikage		Akikage and Anasasshia
Animator, General Information
--Animator, Minor
--Animator, Common
--Animator, Greater
Bakhna Rakhna
Baobhan Sith
Beetle, Scarab		Grave, Giant and Monstrous
Boneless
Boowray
Bruja
Carrion Stalker
Carrionette	The Created (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Cat, Midnight
Cat, Skeletal
Cloaker, Shadow
Cloaker, Resplendent
Cloaker, Undead
Corpse Candle
Death's Head Tree	Castles Forlorn (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Dragon No. 292 (2002), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Doppleganger, Ravenloft
Furies		Alecto, Tisiphone and Megarea
Familiar, Pseudo-
Familiar, Undead
Feathered Serpent
Fenhound
Figurine, General Information
--Figurine, Ceramic
--Figurine, Crystal		Crystal and Diamond
--Figurine, Ivory
--Figurine, Obsidian		Smoothed
--Figurine, Porcelain
Flea of Madness
Geist			Intangible undead spirit of a person that died traumatically. Inspired by Gothic fiction, a fitting monster for the nightmarish domains of Ravenloft.[35][2]
Ghost, Animal		Bear, Wild Boar, Wild Horse, Mountain Lion, Stag and Wolf	Spirit of an animal turned to a malevolent undead. A characteristic monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[2]
Golem, Flesh	Monstrous Manual (1993)		More powerful version of the Monstrous Manual flesh golem. Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Golem, Mist			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Golem, Snow			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Golem, Wax			Inspired by Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Gremishka
Hag, Spectral
Head Hunter
Hebi-No-Onna
Hearth Fiend
Hound, Phantom
Hound, Skeletal
Imp, Wishing
Ivy, Crawling
Jack Frost
Jolly Roger
Kizoku
Lashweed
Leech, Magical
Leech, Psionic
Lich, Defiler
Lich, Drow		Drow and Drider
Lich, Elemental
Lich, Psionic	Dragon No. 174 (1991), Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume Two (1999), Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide (2003) (as "Psilich")
Living Tattoo		Dark Man, Living Spear, Panther, Raven and Winged Snake
Lycanthrope, Loup-Garou		Lowland and Mountain	An especially powerful version of a werewolf. The werewolf was considered a typical monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[2]
Lycanthrope, Werejackal
Lycanthrope, Werejaguar	Dragon No. 40 (1980), Dragon No. 70 (1983), Imagine No. 28 (1985), Sons of Azca (1991), Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993), Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (1993), Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004)
Lycanthrope, Wereleopard
Lycanthrope, Wereray
Mist Ferryman
Moor Man
Obedient
Odem
Paka
Plant, Bloodrose
Plant, Fearweed
Radiant Spirit
Recluse
Remnant, Aquatic
Rushlight
Sea Spawn, Master
Sea Spawn, Minion
Shadow Asp
Shattered Brethren
Skeleton, Archer
(Skeleton), Insectoid		Giant Ant, Giant Tick and Stag Beetle
Skeleton, Strahd
Skin Thieves
Spirit, Psionic
Unicorn, Shadow
Vampire, Drow
Vampire, Nosferatu
Vampire, Oriental
Virus, General Information
--Virus, Combustion and Crystal		Combustion and Crystal
--Virus, Petrification and Phobia		Petrification and Phobia
--Virus, Psionic and Shadow		Psionic and Shadow
Vorlog
Will O'Dawn
Will O'Deep
Will O'Mist
Will O'Sea
Zombie, Cannibal
Zombie, Desert
Zombie Fog		Zombie Fog and Cadaver
Zombie, Strahd
Zombie, Wolf	Castles Forlorn (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002), Libris Mortis (2004)

Monstrous Compendium Annuals collected and updated monsters published in a variety of sources. Creatures listed under the heading of earlier publications are not repeated here.

TSR 2145 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) – ISBN 1-56076-838-X
This 128-page unnumbered soft-bound book primarily contains monster descriptions published in TSR's products for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons second edition game in 1993, fictional monsters of the same year from magazines affiliated with the game, as well as creatures from earlier sources. The book also contains a two-page How to Use This Book section, a revised table for calculating experience points, and two pages of tips on how to use monsters in the game in the section Beyond Random Encounters.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Abyss Ants	Dragon No. 193 (1993), Fiend Folio (2003)
Banelar	Dragon No. 197 (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008)
Campestri	Dungeon No. 41 (1993)		A "singing mushroom", considered a fun and whimsy creature in the game by Chris Perkins.[166]
Dragon, Linnorm, Corpse Tearer	Dragon No. 183 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002)		Reviewer Mark Theurer remarked about Linnorm dragons that these giant "dragon-like beings that might best be described as feral dragons" really piqued his interest, and characterized the Corpse Tearer as "old, smart, and vicious".[30]
Dragon, Linnorm, Dread	Dragon No. 182 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002)		The "largest [of the Linnorms] and has two frickin' heads".[30]
Dragon, Linnorm, Flame	Dragon No. 183 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Forest	Dragon No. 182 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Frost	Dragon No. 182 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Gray	Dragon No. 183 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002)		"small [for a Linnorm dragon], that means HUGE, and very aggressive".[30]
Dragon, Linnorm, Land	Dragon No. 182 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Midgard	Dragon No. 183 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Rain	Dragon No. 183 (1992)
Dragon, Linnorm, Sea	Dragon No. 182 (1992), Dragon No. 356 (2007)
Dragon, Neutral, Jacinth	Dragon No. 158 (1990)
Dragon, Neutral, Jade	Dragon No. 158 (1990)		Note that this is not the same dragon as the Mystaran Jade Dragon.
Dragon, Neutral, Pearl	Dragon No. 158 (1990)
Dragon-kin	Dragon Mountain (1993), Cult of the Dragon (1998), Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003)
Elemental, Earth Weird	Dragon Mountain (1993), Monster Manual II (2002)
Faerie, Petty	Dragon Mountain (1993)	Squeaker	Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Flameskull	Dragon No. 197 (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2004), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #29 (2006), Monster Manual (2008)
Foulwing	Menzoberranzan (1992), Dragon No. 197 (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)	Foulwing and Foulvern
Genie, Tasked, General
Gnasher	Dragon Mountain (1993)	Normal and Winged Gnasher
Golem, Brain	Dragon No. 193 (1993), The Illithiad (1998), Fiend Folio (2003)
Golem, Hammer	Dragon No. 193 (1993)
Golem, Metagolem	Dragon No. 159 (1990), Dungeon No. 36 (1992)	Copper, Tin, Bronze, Iron, Steel, Silver, Electrum, Gold and Platinum Metagolem
Golem, Spiderstone	Dragon No. 193 (1993), City of the Spider Queen (2002)
Gorynych	Dragon No. 158 (1990), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Greelox	Dungeon No. 35 (1992)
Jarbo	Dungeon No. 35 (1992)
Laraken	Shining South (1993), Shining South (2004)
Living Steel	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Lycanthrope, Loup du Noir	Dark of the Moon (1993)
Lycanthrope, Werebadger	Dragon No. 40 (1980), Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (1993), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume One (1999), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004)
Mimic, House Hunter	Dungeon No. 19 (1989)	Young, Adult and Ancient House Hunter	Rob Bricken of io9 identified the house hunter as one of "The 12 Most Obnoxious Dungeons & Dragons Monsters".[90]
Nautilus, Giant	Dragon No. 193 (1993)
Nightshade	Doom of Daggerdale (1993)		Also called a wood wose; not to be confused with the various Nightshades from the Plane of Shadow.
Noran	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Ophidian	Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon Mountain (1993), Fiend Folio (2003), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Angelfire set #57 (2005)
Plant, Vampire Moss	Dungeon No. 41 (1993)
Pteraman	Jungles of Chult (1993), Villains' Lorebook (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (from here on as pterafolk), Serpent Kingdoms (2004)		A flying saurian folk[93]
Rautym	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Shadeling	Dungeon No. 35 (1992)
Snake, Stone	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Spectral Wizard	Wizard's Challenge (1992), Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1996)
Spell Weaver	Dragon No. 163 (1990), Monster Manual II (2002), Dragon No. 338 "The Ecology of the Spell Weaver" (2005), Dragon: Monster Ecologies (2007)
Spider, Brain	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Suwyze	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Tick, Heart	None
Tree, Dark	Shining South (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Shining South (2004)
Troll, Snow	Dungeon No. 43 (1993)
Tuyewera	Dungeon No. 22 (1990)
Ulitharid (Noble Illithid)	Dungeon No. 24 (1990), The Illithiad (1998), Lords of Madness (2005)
Undead Dwarf	Dragon Mountain (1993)
Undead Lake Monster	Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002)
Whipsting	Dragon No. 197 (1993)	Stingwings
Wolf, Dread	Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wolf, Stone	Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wolf, Vampiric	Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wraith, Shimmering	Dungeon No. 26 (1990)

TSR 2158 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0199-3
This 128-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.) in the year 1994. It contains a 2-page "How to Use This Book" section, and a 1-page section updating the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures (including tables updating those in the AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide). The final 10 pages of the book provide tables for generating random encounters, summoned creatures and NPC parties.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aboleth, Savant	Night Below (1995)
Arch-Shadow	The Secret of Spiderhaunt (1995), The Return of Randal Morn (1995)	Arch-Shadow and Demi-Shade
Automaton, Scaladar	Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Scaladar), Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Enhanced Scaladar) City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) (Scaladar)	Scaladar and Enhanced Scaladar
Automaton, Triobriand's	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)	Ferragam, Silversann and Thanatar
Bat, Sporebat
Bi-nou	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)	Bi-nou, Rockworm and Rocklord
Boggle
Brownie, Dobie	Dragon No. 206 (1994)
Cat, Great (Cath Shee)	Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Cat, Crypt	The Awakening (1994)	Normal and Large
Centaur-Kin, Dorvesh	Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Gnoat	Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Ha'pony	Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Zebranaur	Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Dog, Bog Hound	Howls in the Night (1994)
Dragon, Brine	Otherlands (1990)		Ocean-going dragon with plesiosaur-like body and corrosive alkaline breath weapon.
Dragon, Half-Dragon	Council of Wyrms (1994) (as race)
Dwarf, Wild	FR11: Dwarves Deep (1990)
Ekimmu	Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Elemental, Nature	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Elf, Winged (Avariel)	Dragon No. 51 (1981), Complete Elves Handbook (1992)
Fish	Flames of the Falcon (1990)	Floating Eye, Hetfish, Masher and Verme
Fish, Subterranean	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)	Wattley, Lemon Fish and Iridescent Plecoe
Flareater	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Flumph	Fiend Folio (1981)	Common and Monastic	"A flumph looks like a large jellyfish that propels itself through the air by sucking air into its body and expelling it." Ranked among the weakest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant: It only attacks with a stinking liquid, and helpless when turned on its back.[57] Shannon Applecline considered "the much-satirized flumph" one of the silly monsters introduced in Fiend Folio.[14]: 38
Froghemoth	Monster Manual II (1983), Dungeon No. 56 (1995), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016)[94]		Reviewer Cameron Kunzelmann found the froghemoth, a large amphibious predator, a straightforward monster without need for detailed background.[118]
Ghost, Casura	Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Ghost, Ker	Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Golem, Burning Man	Dragon No. 209 (1994)
Golem, Phantom Flyer	Dragon No. 209 (1994)
Horse, Moon-horse	Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Human, Dragon Slayer			NPC variant
Human, Vistana			A "group of strange, nomadic people with great mystical power, especially in the areas of curses and prophecy" from the Ravenloft setting, matching harmful stereotypes of Romani people in a problematic way.[26]: 103–104 [35]
Jellyfish, Giant (Portuguese Man-o-War)
Kholiathra	Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Laerti	Anauroch (1991)	Laerti and Stingtail
Lich, Suel	Polyhedron No. 101 (1994)
Lurker, Shadow	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Lycanthrope, Werepanther
Mammal, Giant		Badger, Beaver, Boar, Hyena (Hyenadon), Porcupine, Otter, Skunk, Weasel and Wolverine
Mammal, Herd		Bull (Wild Ox), Caribou, Giant Goat, Hippopotamus, Llama, Giant Ram, Rhinoceros, Wild Stag and Giant Stag
Marl
Meenlock	Fiend Folio (1981), Flames of the Falcon (1990)
Mimic, Greater	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Mold	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)	Deep, Gray and Death	In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, molds function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Mummy, Creature		Animal and Monster	Based on the creature from Gothic fiction, a typical denizen of the Ravenloft setting.[35]
Plant, Dangerous		Bloodthorn, Twilight Bloom and Boring Grass
Pleistocene Animal		Irish Deer
Pudding, Subterranean	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)	Stone, Gray and Dense
Snake, Serpent Vine	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Sphinx, Draco-	Old Empires (1990)
Sprite, Seelie Faerie	Spellbound (1995)		Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Sprite, Unseelie Faerie	Spellbound (1995)		Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Squealer	Monster Manual II (1983)
Webbird	Monster Manual II (1983)
Wraith-Spider	Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Zorbo	Monster Manual II (1983)

TSR 2166 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) – ISBN 0-7869-0449-6
This 128-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.) in the year 1995. It contains a 3-page "How to Use This Book" section, which includes an updated table for the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures. The final 8 pages of the book contain an index of the creatures presented in the Monstrous Manual and the first three Monstrous Compendium Annuals.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Banedead	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Banelich	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Beetle		Stink
Bvanen	The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)
Cat, Great, Snow Tiger	Spellbound (1995)
Chosen One	Spellbound (1995), Wizard's Spell Companion Volume I (1996)
Disenchanter	Fiend Folio (1981), Pages from the Mages (1995)
Dragon, Ghost Dragon	Polyhedron No. 76 (1992), Cult of the Dragon (1998)		A "dragon that lingers after its death because it has such a deep attachment to its hoard".[108]
Dragon, Neutral – Amber
Dread Warrior	Spellbound (1995)
Dream Spawn, General	The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dream Spawn, Greater – Ennui	The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dream Spawn, Lesser – Morph	The Nightmare Lands (1995)	Gray and Shadow
Dreamweaver	The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dwarf, Arctic – Inugaakalikurit	Great Glacier (1992)
Eel, Giant Moray	Night Below (1995)
Elemental Fire-Kin – Tome Guardian	Pages from the Mages (1995)
Elf, Rockseer	Night Below (1995)
Faerie, Faerie Fiddler	Dragon No. 206 (1994)		Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Faerie, Petty – Bramble	Dragon No. 206 (1994)		Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Faerie, Petty – Gorse	Dragon No. 180 (1992)		Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Gargoyle	Dragon No. 223 (1995)	Archer, Spouter, Stone Lion and Grandfather Plaque
Golem, Magic	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Golem, Shaboath	Night Below (1995)
Hag, Bheur	Spellbound (1995)
Head, Arcane	The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Hound of Ill-Omen	Fiend Folio (1981)
Human, Cerilian		Anurien (Knight), Brecht (Tradesman), Khinasi (Soldier), Rjurik (Berserker) and Vos (Mercenary)
Hybsil	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Ixitxachitl, Ixzan	Night Below (1995)
Jabberwock
Life-Shaped Creations: Guardians	The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)	Climbdog, Darkstrike, Protector, Shieldbug and Watcher
Life-Shaped Creations: Transport	The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)	Ber-ethern, Yihn-eflan, Gon-evauth and Dhev-sahr
Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile	Old Empires (1990)
Lycanthrope, Werespider
Magedoom	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Manotaur	Greyhawk Ruins (1990)
Mastiff, Shadow	Tales of the Lance (1992)
Mist, Scarlet Dancer	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Orc, Neo-orog	Spellbound (1995)	Red and Black
Orc, Ondonti	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Owlbear	Dragon No. 215 (1995)	Arctic and Winged
Phaerimm	Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996)
Reggelid	The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)
Render	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Scalamagdrion	Pages from the Mages (1995)
Snake, Messenger	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Spirit, Forest – Uthraki	Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Forest – Wood Man	Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Ice – Orglash	Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Rock – Thomil	Spellbound (1995)
Tomb Tapper – Thaalud	Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996)
Undead Dragon Slayer	Dragon No. 205 (1994)
Unicorn, Black	Spellbound (1995)
Weredragon
Zhentarim Spirit	Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)

TSR 2173 – Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) – ISBN 0-7869-1212-X
This 96-page soft-bound book contains creatures appearing in various TSR publications (magazines, game accessories, etc.). Unlike the previous annuals, the included monsters are not primarily drawn from the previous year's publications, but span a wide variety of years, possibly because TSR's financial woes resulted in very few products being produced in 1997. Also in a departure from the first three annuals, Volume Four includes a reference to the original appearance of the creature on each page. The Annual also contains a 3-page "How to Use This Book" section, which includes updated tables for the calculation of experience points awarded for defeating various creatures, and a 2-page index.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Bainligor	Dragon No. 227 (1996)	Young, Adult, Middle-aged, Elderly, Revered
Beast of Chaos	The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Blindheim	Fiend Folio (1981), Dragon No. 339 (2006)	Normal and Advanced
Bloodsipper (Far Realm)	The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996)
Carapace	Dragon No. 227 (1996)		An "aggressive, mobile fungus", reviewer Philippe Tessier counted the carapace among those critters which never stopped moving him.[167]
Clam, Giant	Dragon No. 116 (1986), Dragon No. 190 (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002)	Giant Clam (Oyster) and Carnivorous Scallop
Coral	Dragon No. 116 (1986) (Brain Coral), Nehwon (1990) (Death Coral and Giant Coral)	Brain Coral and Coral Worm
Darklore	Hellbound: The Blood War (1996)
Dharculus (Far Realm)	The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), A Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998), Planar Handbook (2004)
Dragon, Neutral – Moonstone	None
Dragon, Prismatic	Dungeon No. 51 (1995)		Ranked among the strongest monsters in the game by Scott Baird from Screen Rant: In its eldest version it "represents the ultimate challenge for any party of adventurers, though it would easily dispose of all but the most insanely overleveled groups."[57]
Dragon-Kin, Albino Wyrm	Dragon No. 227 (1996)
Dream Stalker	Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004)
Fish, Deep Ocean	Dragon No. 235 (1996)	Angler Fish, Death Minnow, Gulper and Viperfish
Fish, Tropical	Dragon No. 116 (1986)	Giant Grouper, Morena, Porcupine Fish and Electric Ray
Fogwarden	Dungeon No. 54 (1995), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Fraal	Alternity Player's Handbook (1998), Alien Compendium: Creatures of the Verge (1998), d20 Future (2004)
Giant – Fhoimorien	Warlock of the Stonecrowns (1995)
Gibberling, Brood (Far Realm)	The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996)
Golem, Brass Minotaur	Dragon No. 209 (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #2 (2007)
Golem, Gemstone	Spellbound (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)	Ruby, Emerald and Diamond
Golem, Maggot	Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #339 (2006)
Groundling	Polyhedron No. 93 (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Hound of Law	The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Human, Amazon	Dragon No. 43 (1980), Polyhedron No. 22 (1985)	Demihuman Amazons	NPC variant.
Human, Pygmy	Dungeon No. 56 (1995)		NPC variant.
Kercpa	Dragon No. 214 (1995)
Lycanthrope, Lythari	Elves of Evermeet (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Mercurial	Doors to the Unknown (1996)
Mold, Chromatic	Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996)	Chromatic and Sonic Mold	In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, molds function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Mummy, Bog	Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #238 (1997), Dragon #300 (2002), Dragon Compendium, Volume 1 (2005)
Nymph, Unseelie	None
Octopus, Octo-jelly	Dragon No. 235 (1996)	Octo-jelly and Octo-Hide
Sea Demon	Dragon No. 48 (1981)	Lesser and Greater
Shadowrath	City of Splendors (1994)	Lesser and Greater
Siren, Ravenloft	Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996)		A decomposed species of mermaid, reviewer Philippe Tessier counted the Ravenloft siren among those critters which never stopped moving him.[167]
Skeleton, Variant	Dragon No. 234 (1996)	Dust, Spike and Obsidian Skeletons
Snake – Mahogany Constrictor	The Sword of Roele (1996)
Spectral Scion	The Rjurik Highlands (1996)
Spyder-Fiend	The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)	Kakkuu, Spithriku, Phisarazu, Lycosidilith and Raklupis
Starfish, Giant – Giant Sunstar	Ship of Horror (1991)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Uridezu (Rat-Fiend)	Marco Volo: Departure (1994), Manual of the Planes (2001)
Troll Mutate (Far Realm)	The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996)	Troll Mutate and Matriarch Mutate
Vaati (Wind Duke)	Dragon No. 224 (1995), The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Vampire, Cerebral	Bleak House: The Death of Rudolph van Richten (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002)
Varkha	Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996)
Worm, Lukhorn	Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996)
Wyste (Far Realm)	The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), Speaker in Dreams (2001), Monster Manual II (2002)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Gacholoth	Dungeon No. 49 (1994)
Zombie, Mud	Death Ascendant (1996), Denizens of Dread (2004)

TSR 2433 – Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0097-0
This 128-page soft-bound book is the second appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Dark Sun campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. It contains a page with a table of content, a 2-pages "How To Use This Book" section and 3 pages of random encounter charts, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Some entries also contain the descriptions of individual members of these monster types.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aarakocra, Athasian
Animal, Domestic		Aprig, Carru, Mulworm and Sygra
Aviarag
Baazrag
Baazrag, Boneclaw
Bloodgrass
Cactus, Hunting
Cactus, Rock
Cilops
Crodlu	Dune Trader (1992)	Cordlu and Heavy Crodlu
Dagorran
Dhaot
Drake (Lesser), General
-- Drake, Magma
-- Drake, Rain
-- Drake, Silt
-- Drake, Sun
Dray	City by the Silt Sea (1994)	Dray, Kalin Riders and Kalin Mount	Race of tall, lean, draconic humanoids created from humans by Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King; kalin riders: elite templar troops of Dregoth; kalin mount: 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders
Drik		Drik and High Drik
Dune Reaper		Drone, Warrior and Matron
Dwarf, Athasian			After early plans to exclude traditional fantasy races like the dwarves from Dark Sun, they were included "with dramatic aesthetic facelifts to properly mesh them with the setting's uniquely tenebrous tone."[5]: 240
Elemental Beast, General
-- Elemental Beast, Air
-- Elemental Beast, Earth
-- Elemental Beast, Fire
-- Elemental Beast, Water
Elf		Elf and Half-Elf of Athas	In the post-apocalyptic setting of Athas, elves are nomadic desert runners rather than the more common image of forest-dwellers.[75]
Fael
Feylaar
Fordorran
Giant, Shadow
Golem, General
-- Golem, Magma
-- Golem, Salt
Gorak		Gorak and Giant Gorak
Half-giant	Monstrous Compendum Annual Volume Two (1995)
Halfling
Human		Ex-slaves, Herdsmen, Dune Traders, Ex-gladiators, Nobles and Templars
Jhakar
Kaisharga
Kes'trekel
Klar
Krag	City by the Silt Sea (1994)		Undead with special powers related to the element or paraelement that killed it
Kragling	City by the Silt Sea (1994)		Skeletal Undead created and controlled by a krag and associated with that krag's element
Lirr		Lirr and Mountain Lirr
Mastyrial		Desert and Black Mastyrial
Meorty
Mul			Human-dwarf descended sterile warriors.[133]
Nikal
Pakubrazi
Paraelemental Beast, General
-- Paraelemental Beast, Magma
-- Paraelemental Beast, Rain
-- Paraelemental Beast, Silt
-- Paraelemental Beast, Sun
Psionocus
Psurlon	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III	Psurlon, Psurlon Adept and Giant Psurlon
Raaig
Racked Spirit
Retriever, Obsidian
Ruktoi
Ruvkova	Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III	Brajeti, Ethilum, Kaltori, Zathosi
Sand Howler
Scorpion		Barbed and Gold Scorpion
Seed, Brain
Silt Horror, Black
Silt Horror, Magma
Silt Horror, Red
Silt Spawn	City by the Silt Sea (1994)		The young of a Silt Horror, this tentacled creature lives in groups in the shallows of the Sea of Silt
Slig
Spider		Dark, Mountain and Silt Spider
Spinewyrm
Ssurran
Stalking Horror
Tarek		Tarek and Tarek Shaman
Tari		Tari, Tari Warrior and Tari Chieftain
Thri-kreen			"Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite[133]
Tohr-kreen		J'ez, J'hol, T'keech and Tondi Tohr-kreen
Trin	Thri-Kreen of Athas (1995)		9-foot-long (2.7 m) moderately intelligent insectoid creatures with four legs and two clawed arms, primitive relatives to thri-kreen
Tul'k
T'liz
Undead
Wraith, Athasian
Xerichon
Zombie, Thinking

TSR 2613 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) – ISBN 0-7869-0173-X
This was the second appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-page "How to use this book" section, two pages of encounter tables for the different planes of the game and a one-page alphabetical for all monsters entries published for the setting, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aasimar			Humanoids "descended from ethereal beings"[98] from the Outer Planes, "charming creatures protecting the universe against evil".[151] A.V. Club reviewer Nick Wanserski found them an interesting player character race "for the chance to be unequivocally good in a way that's difficult to embody in real life".[98]
Abrian
Arcane	Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Astral dreadnought	Manual of the Planes (1987), Manual of the Planes (2001), Manual of the Planes (2008), Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018)		Gargantuan creature with a single black eye, gaping maw, muscular forearms, which end in pincer-like claws and serpentine lower body. Arcane considered these monsters to "populate their periphery with true terror".[159] Originally called ethereal dreadnought.[5]: 198–199
Balaena	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Bloodthorn
Bonespear
Darkweaver
Demarax
Dhour
Eater of Knowledge
Eladrin			Celestials from the Outer Planes, "charming creatures protecting the universe against evil".[151]
Eladrin, Bralani (Lesser)
Eladring, Coure (Lesser)
Eladrin, Firre (Greater)
Eladrin, Ghaele (Greater)
Eladrin, Noviere (Lesser)
Eladrin, Shiere (Lesser)
Eladrin, Tulani (Greater)
Fhorge
Ghostlight
Guardinal			Powerful neutral good celestials[168] from Elysium, each a humanoid with some animalistic characteristics. Arcane magazine cites the culture of the guardinals as helping "give the Planes a solid base of peoples".[159]
Guardinal, Avoral	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual (2000), Savage Species (2003), Monster Manual (2003), Planar Handbook (2004)
Guardinal, Cervidal	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual II (2002)
Guardinal, Equinal	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Book of Exalted Deeds (2003)
Guardinal, Leonal	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Manual of the Planes (2001), Monster Manual (2003)
Guardinal, Lupinal	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual II (2002)
Guardinal, Ursinal	Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Book of Exalted Deeds (2003)
Hollyphant			In a review of Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II for Arcane magazine, the reviewer described hollyphants as "mutant killer elephants with wings" and felt that they were introduced to "ensure that the planes maintain their very necessary bizarre flavour".[159]
Incantifer (Sect)
Ironmaw
Keeper
Khaasta		Normal, Chieftain and Wise One
Leomarh
Merkhant (Sect)
Monster of Legend
Mortai	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Noctral	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Observer
Prolonger
Quill
Rager (Sect)
Razorvine
Reave
Retriever	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Rilmani
Rilmani, Abiorach
Rilmani, Argenach
Rilmani, Aurumach
Rilmani, Cuprilach
Rilmani, Ferrumach
Rilmani, Plumach
Shadowdrake
Sympathetic
Spellhaunt
Spider, Hook
Sunfly
Sword Spirit
T'uen-Rin	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Alkilith (True)
Tanar'ri, Bulezau (Lesser)
Tanar'ri, Maurezhi (Lesser)
Tanar'ri, Yochlol (Lesser)	The Drow of the Underdark (1991) (as Yochlol)
Terlen
Tso
Vaporighu	Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Vorr		Normal and Shaman
Wastrel
Wraithworm
Yugoloth, Canoloth			Fiend distinguished by its sticky barbed tongue.[153]

TSR 2162 – Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) – ISBN 0-7869-0392-9

This 128-page soft-bound book is a reprint of the loose-leaf Monstrous Compendium appendices MC10 and MC15 (Children of the Night), both designed for use with the Ravenloft campaign setting for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game with a new foreword. It also includes a two-page "How to use this book" section, revised rules for calculating experience points and two pages about encounters in Ravenloft. Appendix I consists of the descriptions of the fictional monsters. Appendix II varies the Monstrous Compendium format to describe individuals of already published monster races and includes a two-page introduction with a list of monsters from other sources suitable for the Ravenloft setting.

TSR 2524 – Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
This monstrous compendium was released as a fully online product as part of the revised Savage Coast campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. It was made freely available by Wizards of the Coast here[169] in two variants, as a rtf-file and a text file, with images presented as separate files. Several characters are misrepresented in these files, they are presented here as given. The monstrous compendium contains a table of contents, an introduction with explanations of the monster statistics and special rules and considerations for the Savage Coast setting.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Aranea	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)		Not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber
Arashaeem
Batracine
Caniquine
Cat, Marine
Cinnavixen
Critter, Temple
Cursed One
Deathmare
Dragon, Crimson
Dragon, Red Hawk
Echyan	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Sea Worm (Echyan))
Ee'aar
Enduk
Fachan
Feliquine
Fiend, Narvaezan
Frelôn
Ghriest
Glutton, Sea	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Sea Serpent (Sea Glutton))
Goatman
Golem		Aelder (lesser), Glassine Horror (lesser), Red (greater) and Hulean Juggernaut (greater)
Grudgling
Heraldic Servant		Aurochs, Bear, Bee, Dolphin, Dragon, Eagle, Griffon, Horse, Lion, Phoenix, Ram, Rooster, Sea Horse, Sea Lion, Stag, Black Swan, Talbot, Tyger, Unicorn and Wyvern
Hermit, Sea	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four		A giant hermit crab that has mage spells, reviewer Philippe Tessier counted this monster among those critters which never stopped moving him.[167]
Jorri
Juhrion
Kla'a-Tah		Kla'a-tah and clŠu-rin
Leech, Legacy
Lich, Inheritor
Lizard Kin		Cayma, Gurrash, Krolli and Shazak
Lupasus
Lupin	Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber
Lyra Bird, Sarag—n
Malfera
Manscorpion, Nimmurian
Mythu'nn Folk
Na‰ruk	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Stwinger), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) (as Faerie, Petty)	Squeaker and Stwinger	As a fairy creature considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Neshezu
Nikt'oo
Nosferatu
Omm-wa
Omshirim
Parasite		Inheritor Lice, Powder Moth, Jibarœ Pest, Lupin Plague, Cardinal Tick and Vermilia
Phanaton, Jibarœ
Plant	Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994) (Amber Lotus), D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (Amber Lotus)	Amber Lotus, Eyeweed, Vermeil Fungus, Scarlet Pimpernel and Gargo—an Rose
Pudding, Vermilion
Rakasta	Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994), D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber
Ray, Forest
Shedu, Greater	Monstrous Manual (1993)		Lawful good winged equine with human-like head. Based on a creature from Mesopotamian mythology.[3]
Shimmerfish
Skinwing
Spawn of Nimmur		Spawn of Nimmur and Ziggurat Horror
Spider-spy
Spirit, Heroic
Spirit, Wallaran		Kangaroo, Koala and Kookaburra
Succulus
Swampmare
Swordsman, Clockwork	Dungeon No. 62 (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)	Clockwork Swordsman and Rogue Automaton
Symbiont, Shadow
Tortle	Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)	Tortle and Snapper
Troll, Legacy
Trosip
Tyminid
Utukku
Voat
Voat, Herathian
Vulturehound
Wallara
Wurmling
Wynzet
Yeshom
Zombie, Red

TSR 2635 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998) – ISBN 0-7869-0751-7
The third appendix to the Monstrous Compendium series designed for use with the Planescape campaign setting for the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons focuses mainly on inhabitants of the inner planes in the game. The 128-page soft-bound book contains a two-page "How to use this book" section, ten pages about the fictional principles governing those planes and their ecology, a 3-page appendix about animal-like creatures there, a 3-page index with all second edition monsters suitable for the Planescape setting, with the remainder consisting of the descriptions of the fictional monsters.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Animental
Archomental (evil)		Imix, Ogremoch, Olhydra, Yan-C-Bin and Cryonax	Bosses on their respective planes,[170] Ed Greenwood considered the Elemental Princes of Evil "worthy additions to any campaign".[144]
Archomental (good)		Ben-Hadar, Chan, Sunnis and Zaaman Rul	Bosses on their respective planes.[170]
Belker
Bzastra
Chososion
Darklight
Devete
Devourer			A giant skeleton that is holding a small figure prisoner in their ribcage, this creature is highlighted by reviewer Kaneda for characters to steer away from.[170]
Dharum suhn
Egarus
Entrope			Monsters crazy enough to gradually destroy the borders between the different planes.[170]
Facet
Fire bat
Frost salamander	Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)
Fundamental	D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain, Creature Catalogue, Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)
Gamorm			Reviewer Kaneda called the gamorm a curiosity not to be disturbed under any circumstances, a "pretty little worm" [8' long] that lives in the Astral plane and feeds on the spirit of living beings it meets; a horror all the more dangerous because it can use the powers of the people it has devoured.[170]
Homunculous, elemental		Breather and Skin
Immoth
Khargra	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Klyndes
Magran
Menglis
Nathri
Ooze sprite
Opposition
Paraelemental		Ice, Magma, Ooze and Smoke
Phirblas
Quill
Primal
Psurlon	Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)	Normal, Adept and Giant
Quasielemental, negative		Ash, Dust, Salt and Vacuum
Quasielemental, positive		Lightning, Mineral, Radiance and Steam
Rast
Ravid
Ruvkova	Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)
Salamander noble		Lesser and Noble
Scile		Scile and Ravager of Colour
Shad
Shocker	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)	Contended One and Sojourner
Sislan
Suisseen
Terithran	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Thoqqua
Trilloch
Tsnng
Ungulosin
Vacuous
Wavefire
Xag-ya/xeg-yi
Xill	Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)

TSR 3140 – Birthright – Blood Spawn: Creatures of Light and Shadow (2000)
This bestiary was planned for use with the Birthright campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. The Birthright product line was suspended in 1998 before its completion, so Blood Spawn was later published as an 83-page PDF-file and made freely available here.[171] The supplement focused mainly on monsters of the Shadow World, the fictional dark twin dimension of the setting's world. It contained a table of contents, a 10-page introduction with an explanation of the monster statistics and special rules for the Shadow World, descriptions of the fictional monsters which included tips for their use in a roleplaying campaign, two roleplaying adventures and a 4-page appendix listing monsters from other sources fitting into the Shadow World.
Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Blood Hound
Changeling		Farie, Adult human and Child human changeling
Cwn Annwn
The Dispossessed
Faerie, Seelie		Seelie Faerie, Faerie Queen, Deceiver, Innocent, Helper, Protector and Trickster	Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Faerie, Unseelie		Dark Queen, Living Evil Faerie and Undead Faerie	Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Halfling, Shadow World		Domain Lord, Slave, and Freedom Fighter
Minion of the Lost		Halfling Spawn, Masetian Spawn and Orog Spawn
Seemer
Seeming Walker
Shade
Shadow Steed
Shadow Warrior
The Sluagh
Spectral Awnshegh
Waff
Wild Hunt
Will O'Shadow

This section lists fictional creatures for AD&D 2nd Edition from various sources not explicitly dedicated to presenting monsters. Primarily, these are the separate sourcebooks and expansions for the Forgotten Realms, Al-Qadim and other campaign settings produced by TSR.

The Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space Spelljammer campaign setting boxed set contained 11 new creatures in the standard Monstrous Compendium format, on pages 67–86 of the Lorebook of the Void.

ISBN 0-88038-762-9

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Arcane, The	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Arcane), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) (as Arcane)
Beholder	Monstrous Manual (1993) (Beholder and Hive Mother; Orbus by reference only)	Beholder, Orbus and Hive Mother	A large orb dominated by a central eye and a large toothy maw, with 10 smaller eyes on tops sprouting from the top of the orb; the large eye negates all magic and the smaller eyes cause a variety of magical effects. A "creature that looks at you and is destroying you by the power of its magical eyes".[24] A terrible beast, but depicted as "a cuddly rosy ball with too many eyes".[25]
Dracon
Dragon, Radiant (Celestial)
Elmarin
Ephemeral		Ephemeral Host
Giff	Monstrous Manual (1993)		"anthropomorphic hippo space mercenaries"[155]
Kindori (Space Whale)
Krajen		Immature and Adult
Neogi	Monstrous Manual (1993), Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016)[94]	Neogi, Great Old Master and Reaver	Large red spider-like carnivorous humanoids with reptilian heads.
Scavver		Gray, Brown, Night and Void

The Spelljammer game accessory Lost Ships, by Ed Greenwood, contained several new creatures on pages 84–96.

ISBN 0-88038-831-5

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Beholder, Undead "Death Tyrant"	Monstrous Manual (1993)
Beholder Eater, Thagar ("Grimmgobbler")
Flow Barnacle
Lich, Arch	Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Men: Wonderseeker
Neogi: Undead Old Master
Sarphardin ("Watcher")
Shadowsponge ("Air Stealer")
Spaceworm
Tinkerer ("Giant Bubble")

The Legend of Spelljammer boxed set added four new creatures on pages 60–64 of The Grand Tour sourcebook.

ISBN 1-56076-083-4

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Kasharin	Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Beholder – reference only)
K'r'r'r
Lich, Master
Shivak		Common and Guardian

The Spelljammer game accessory Krynnspace, by Jean Rabe, contained two new creatures.

ISBN 1-56076-560-7

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Giant, Bosk			Savage 19-foot-tall (5.8 m) giants native to the bogs of the fictional planet Chislev.
Giant, Swamp			16-foot-tall (4.9 m) giants living in hunter-gatherer villages in the swamps of Chislev.

The Forgotten Realms Ruins of Undermountain boxed set included 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.

ISBN 1-56076-061-3

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Beholder (Elder Orb)	Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Lords of Madness (2005)
Beholder-kin (Death Kiss)	Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lords of Madness (2005), Dragon Compendium, Volume 1 (2005)
Darktentacles	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), Monster Manual II (2002)
Ibrandlin	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Scaladar	Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005)
Sharn	Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Anauroch: The Empire of the Shade (2007), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008)		Also named blackclaws, fhaorn'quessir, shiftshades, simmershadows, or skulkingdeaths.
Slithermorph	None
Snakes, Flying	Races of Faerûn (2003)	Flying Fang and Deathfang
Steel Shadow	None
Watchghost	Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)

The Maztica Campaign Set boxed set contained 4 new creatures in the standard Monstrous Compendium format, on pages 59–62 of the Maztica Alive booklet.

ISBN 1-56076-084-2

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Chac
Jagre
Kamatlan	Fiend Folio (1981) (Kamadan)	Kamatlan and Kamadan
Plumazotl		Lesser and Greater

This 128-page softbound book provided additional details on the history, culture and society of the dark elves, and included 9 additional creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format on pages 113–127.

ISBN 1-56076-132-6

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Bat, Deep	Dragon No. 90 (1984), D&D Master Rules (1985) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991) (Werebat), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (1991) (Werebat), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), 1991 Trading Cards Set No. 383 (Werebat), Night Howlers (1992) (Werebat), Monstrous Manual (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996) (Werebat), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Night Hunter, Sinister)	Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister and Werebat
Dragon, Deep	Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #52 (2005), Drow of the Underdark (2007), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Purple Dragon")
Myrlochar	Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Pedipalp	Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002)	Large (Schizomida), Huge (Amblypygus) and Giant (Uropygi)
Rothé, Deep	Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Manual (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001)
Solifugid	Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002)	Large, Huge and Giant
Spider, Subterranean	Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Hunting as "Spider, Flying", Watch), Monstrous Manual (1993), City of Splendors (1994) (Watch), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) (Hairy, Sword), Faiths and Pantheons (2002) (Hairy), City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) (Watch)	Hairy, Hunting, Sword and Watch
Spitting Crawler	Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001)
Yochlol	Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995), Villains' Lorebook (1998), Dungeon No. 84 (2001), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Fiendish Codex I (2006), Demon Queen's Enclave (2008)		Also called handmaiden of Lolth

The Forgotten Realms adventure Fires of Zatal for the Maztica setting by Jeff Grubb and Tim Beach contained three new fictional creatures.

ISBN 1-56076-139-3

Creature	Other appearances	Variants	Description
Ahuizotl	Fiend Folio (2003)		Dangerous