New D&D Monster Manual: First Update in Decade!

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Sharpen Your Swords: D&D’s Monster Manual Gets a Massive 2024 Update

Calling all adventurers and Dungeon Masters Get ready to face a whole new breed of beast, because the first new Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual in a decade has arrived. This is a major update, and one of the most important source books for Dungeons and Dragons. This book joins the recently released 2024 Player’s Handbook and 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide as part of the revamped D&D 2024 Edition Core Collection (also known as 5.5E).

What’s New in the 2024 Monster Manual?

The 2024 Monster Manual is brimming with over 500 unique monsters to challenge your players, including 75 brand-new creatures. You’ll find everything you need to run epic encounters, including:

5E Compatibility: Your Old Adventures Aren’t Obsolete

One of the best features is backward compatibility. The new Monster Manual, is fully compatible with all existing D&D 5E books and materials. That includes rulebooks, adventure modules, expansions, and even third-party supplements. Your existing 5E characters will fit right in with the new 5.5E rulebooks.

Building Your 2024 D&D Collection

If you’re looking to fully embrace the updated edition, here’s a quick guide to the other core releases:

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