It’s a giant, subterranean monster with a poisonous tail and a big bite. This wild predator is completely unaligned and is simply out for a decent meal.

Good luck with that.Ī purple worm is neither evil nor good, just a pure force of destructive nature. The aboleth can also charm creatures, making slaves out of its victims until the aboleth either dies or the target somehow escapes to another plane of existence. Its poisoned tentacles can leave a target with slimy, translucent flesh. This genuinely unpleasant creature leaves a diseased cloud of mucus in its wake and can telepathically learn the desires of any creature it can see. The aboleth stirs up all of my fears of swimming in a dark, murky lake. Your best bet here is to somehow rid this tyrant of these massive shields.īe careful taking a dip in the lake with this guy. The two shields are included in the giant’s AC and act as both offensive and defensive equipment. The Fire Giant Dreadnought is essentially a steam roller that plows over its enemies with two giant shields loaded with hot coals. The DM rolls a d10 then refers to a list of four possible outcomes, making combat unpredictable and often hilarious.Ĭontinuing on with giant variants, we have the tankiest of all tanks. What’s coolest about this creature is that its attacks are completely random. Because hill giants eat everything they can fit in their mouths, Mouth of Grolantor is a hill giant that’s consumed something poisonous or diseased and is now insane.

This one is a fun hill giant variant from Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and the origin of this nasty beast is really creative. Every player remembers their first encounter with a dragon, and they will forever remain in the foundation of our imaginations. They are a unique blend of physical strength, magical power, sharp intellect, and colorful personalities.

But as cliché as they might seem, dragons are at the heart of DnD, literally in the name of the game, and always make for a fun encounter. If you’re new to DnD, you may think dragons are cliché and overused, especially with how often we see them in pop culture nowadays, from Game of Thrones to Harry Potter to The Hobbit. Initially, I wanted to avoid building a list of the typical foes, but I couldn’t leave out these mystical creatures. A good battle is unique and memorable, so let’s take a look at the top 15 legendary creatures for awesome boss fights. What’s DnD without a good boss fight? And I’m not just talking about challenging fights, I’m talking about fun fights.

15 Legendary D&D Creatures Every Dungeon Master Should Use

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