Game Info

Title  Monster's Handbook
Author  Michael Mearls
Book Type  Other Rules
Rank: [ 1237 / 2673 ]
Genre  Fantasy
Setting  Generic
Series 
Awards 
ENnie (Honourable Mention for Best Adversary or Monster Product, 2003)
ENnie (Nominee for Best Free Product, 2003)
Edition Info  Fantasy Flight Games (2002 Hardcover)
Stock: 32
ISBN: 1-58994-076-8
System  d20 3
Parent: [ Dungeons & Dragons ]

Game Summary

Monster's Handbook: A Sourcebook for Creating and Customizing d20 System Monstersis a d20 system supplement with additional rules for creating new monsters.

From the back cover:
The definitive d20 System resource for enhancing and modifying the monsters in your game.
  • More than 60 new feats for monsters of all types.
  • More than a dozen new prestige classes, including the thunder hammer giant and draconic tyrant.
  • Dozens of new special attacks, special qualities, and traits conveniently broken down by creature type.
  • New templates such as the chaos dragon and relentless undead that can be applied to a variety of creatures to create devastating and interesting new breeds of enemy.
  • Detailed guidelines on adding abilities to monsters and adjusting their CRs to reflect the new challenge for PCs.
  • A comprehensive discussion on using monsters effectively in your game, and suggestions on how to modify existing monsters to present exciting and mysterious new challenges to your plaers at every session.
  • In-depth suggestions for combing core feats, skills, classes, and magic items with different types of monsters.
  • Sample creatures in each section showcase the new rules and make suggestions on how to effectively integrate them into your campaign.

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Notes on This Edition
A 176-page hardcover book, including 5 pages of ads. Cover design by Brian Schomburg. Retail price USD$24.95.

Game Editions

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# Title System Publisher Released Stock Status
1 Monster's Handbook HCd20 3Fantasy Flight Games 2002 32 ---

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