Forgotten Realms: Monsters of Faerûn
Forgotten Realms: Monsters of Faerûn is a major 5.5e bestiary expansion by John Silman and Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood.
- Game system
- 5.5e
- Product type
- Races & Cultures
- Language
- English
Product overview
Designed for 5.5e (with guidelines for 2014 5e), this tome delivers over 200 new and classic monsters from across Toril's biomes, an appendix of 30+ beasts suitable for Polymorph spells, and 10 monstrous playable species including gnolls, malenti, and yuan-ti malisons. Featuring full-color artwork for every entry, it provides up-to-date lore circa 1501 DR and creature designs contributed directly by Ed Greenwood.
200+ Monsters and Classic Realms Lore
The bestiary features more than 200 creature stat blocks updated for D&D 5.5e, including brand-new beasts created by Ed Greenwood, updated classic monsters from prior editions, and creatures from wider lore. Entries reflect contemporary Realms continuity circa 1501 DR across all major Toril environments.
Monstrous Species and Polymorph Appendix
Players gain 10 monstrous character species—such as gnolls, malenti, and yuan-ti malisons—complete with traits and lore. An appendix provides 30+ beasts tailored for Polymorph and Wild Shape abilities, all accompanied by dedicated artwork for every creature entry.
Questions & answers
Can these monsters be used with the 2014 5e rules?
Yes, while designed primarily for D&D 5.5e, the book includes explicit conversion guidelines for use with 2014 5e.
Where can the PDF and hardcover editions be purchased?
GMCraft features editorial summaries, while digital PDF downloads and print-on-demand books are available through Dungeon Masters Guild and DriveThruRPG.