List of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monsters

This is the 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.

Monsters in the 2nd edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

The second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game featured both a higher number of books of monsters[4] and more extensive monster descriptions than earlier[1] and later editions, with usually one page in length.[5][6][7][8][9]:106107 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.[5][6]

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.[5][9]:106–107[1] This format was abandoned again in 1993 in favor of bound books.[6][10] In parallel with this change, 2nd edition introduced colored images for each monster, which became standard in later editions of the game.[6][8][11]

Monsters created for the 2nd edition were based on mythologies of various cultures, fantasy literature, and original inventions.[1] They were often updated from earlier editions. 2nd edition also introduced a great number of new creatures.[6][7]

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).[12][13][14] These were later reintroduced, sometimes with different names, to avoid complaints.[15]

TSR 2102 – MC1 – Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aerial servant Monster Manual (1977), Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998) A form of invisible air 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)
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), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Monster Manual (2008) A large orb 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".[16] A terrible beast, but depicted as "a cuddly rosy ball with too many eyes".[17] Designed to counter magic-using characters while being a formidable opponent for a whole party due to its versatility.[1]
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
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, 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 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. An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[18]
Cats, great 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][19]
Centipede Giant centipede, Huge centipede and Megalocentipede
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,[20] "stronger than a centaur but weaker than a sphinx".[19]
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
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]
Dogs Wild, War, Blink and Death Dogs
Dragons Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon. The different subraces, distinguished by their colouring, vary in power.[21] The dragon has been referred to as the "iconic creature for D&D adventurers to conquer".[22]:34[23]
-- 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that spit acid. They have horns projecting forward, a long body and thin tail.[17]
-- 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[24] lawful-aligned dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning. They have a distinctive horn on their snout.[17]
-- 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[24] desert-dwelling dragons that can breathe sleep gas or fear-causing gas. An example of content misrepresented by the game's detractors.[25]
-- 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[24] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud
-- 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[24] and chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures
-- 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[24] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe fire 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[24] lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas
-- 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of fire. According to Dant et al. "one of the most fearsome and classic monsters" in role-playing games.[26]
-- 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[24] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas
-- 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of cold
Dragon turtle
Dragonfish
Elemental Air, Earth, Fire and Water Elementals
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,[27] "quick but fragile", with senses surpassing a human's, often depicted as "effeminate" and "predisposed towards a "good" moral alignment".[28]:14, 26, 68
Genie Al-Qadim – Land of Fate Djinn, Dao and Efreeti Powerful humanoid elemental spirits. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[2]
Ghost
Ghoul Ghoul, Lacedon and Ghast
Giant Cloud, Fire, Frost, Hill, Stone and Storm Giant Overlarge powerful humanoids with a self-involved social focus.[29] Based on mythological figures and Tolkien, their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming.[20][1]
Gnoll Gnoll and Flind Vicious humanoids with hyena-like heads. Inspired from but not resembling the gnoles conceived by Lord Dunsany.[1] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[9]: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".[28]:23, 31, 67
Goblin Based primarily on the goblins portrayed in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth.[30] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[9]:92 Presented as "evil" and "predisposed towards a society of brutal regimes where the strongest rule" in the game.[28]:48, 66
Golem, lesser Flesh and Clay The clay golem is based on the golem of Medieval Jewish folklore,[20] while the flesh golem is related to Frankenstein's monster as Universal's 1931 film, seen in e.g. being empowered by electricity.[1]
Golem, greater Stone and Iron
Halfling Hairfoot, Tallfellow and Stout Based on and renamed from the hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.[1]
Harpy Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[3]
Hobgoblin
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] with Heracles' famed method of slaying it adapted into a vulnerability against fire, but not with the less well-known poisonous bite.[19]
Hyena Hyena and Hyaenodon
Imp Imp and Quasit Minor fiends which could be created from larvae.[31]
Invisible stalker
Jackal
Jackalwere
Kobold Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[9]:92
Korred
Lich Demilich: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Monster Manual II (1983), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Monster Manual (2014) Lich and Demilich Lich: Undead spellcaster[32] Demilich: Evolved beyond status as a lich. Creature of enormous powers, where only the skull remains.[33] Ranked strongest among 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."[34]
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, Monstrous Manual, 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), 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.[35][36] Reviewer Chris Gigoux described them by saying "Lizard Men aren't bad, [...] they're just a simple folks, struggling to survive."[37]
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), Monstrous Manual, Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003), Dragon No. 313, Monster Manual (2008) Werebear, Wererat, Lesser and greater Seawolf, Weretiger and Werewolf Afflicted shapechangers, 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."[38]
Manticore
Medusa Normal and Greater Based on the creature from classical sources[1][3] but translated into race of monsters originated from "humans seeking eternal youth".[19]
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
Mind flayer
Minotaur Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[1][3][19][39]
Mud-man
Mummy
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.[28]:94 Appeared in the movie Futurama: Bender's Game.[40]
Ogre Ogre, Ogre mage and Merrow Large, powerful humanoid creatures with slightly below average intelligence.
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 form 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 was considered especially suited for that role, fitting exactly in the standard grid for tactical combat, and called an "iconic monster".[1]
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.[9]:92 Presented as "evil" and "savage raiders" in the game.[28]:48, 95
Owl Normal, Giant and Talking
Owlbear
Pegasus Winged horse. Taken from greek mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[19][41]
Piercer
Pseudodragon
Puddings, deadly Black, White, Dun and Brown "D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration form Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie.[1]
Rakshasa Normal and Greater
Rat Common and Giant
Ray Manta, Pungi and Sting Rays, Ixitxachitl
Remorhaz
Satyr Based on the satyr from classical sources.[1]
Scorpion Large, Huge and Giant Giant: Scorpion the size of a horse, its stinger carries a deadly poison.[22]:148–149
Selkie
Shadow
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, Monstrous Manual, 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 and Monster 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.[38] 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."[34]
Skunk Normal and Giant
Snake Constrictor (Normal and Giant), Poisonous (Normal and Giant), Giant Sea and Giant Spitting Snakes
Spectre
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.[22]:148–149
Sprite
Toad, giant Giant, Fire, Ice and Poisonous Toads
Treant Based on the Ent by J. R. R. Tolkien.[1]
Troll Troll, Two-Headed Troll, Freshwater and Saltwater Scrag Tall green-skinned[26] 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][20] Considered one of the "five main "humanoid" races" in AD&D by Paul Karczag and Lawrence Schick.[9]: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.
Unicorn Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1]
Vampire Depiction is related to those in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood Dracula movies.[1]
Wight Directly adapted from the creature of the same name in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.[1]
Will o'wisp
Wolf Wolf, Dire Wolf (Worg), Winter wolf
Wolfwere
Wraith
Wyvern
Yeti
Yuan-ti
Zombie Common, Monster and Ju-Ju Zombie

TSR 2103 – MC2 – Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aarakocra
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]
Beetle Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water
Bulette Also called land shark, inspired by a plastic toy from Hong Kong.[1]
Bullywug
Crocodile Normal and giant
Crustacean, giant Giant Crab and Giant Crayfish
Dolphin
Doppleganger
Dragonne
Dryad Based on the dryad from classical sources.[1]
Dwarf Hill and Mountain Based on Tolkien's version of the dwarf.[27][28]:78 Often depicted as "short, stout, and fond of ale", "bearded masters of metalworking" and "predisposed towards a "good" moral alignment".[28]:58, 67, 78
Dwarf, duergar Duergar and Steeder (Giant Spider)
Eagle Wild and giant
Eel Electric, Giant, Marine and Weed
Elf, Drow Drow and Drider Made famous 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 attitures towards gender roles in the real world".[28]:34
Ettercap
Ettin
Fish, giant Giant Catfish, Giant Gar and Giant Pike
Frog Giant, killer and poisonous
Fungus 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.[42]
Galeb duhr
Gargoyle Gargoyle and Margoyle
Genie Al-Qadim – Land of Fate Jann and Marid
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), Monstrous Manual (1993), Legends & Lore (1990), Deities and Demigods (2002), Shining South (2004), Monster Manual (2008), Monster Manual 2 (2009) Monster Manual (2014) One-eyed giants[43] based on Greek mythology.[20] Ranked tenth among the ten best mid-level 4th Edition monsters by the authors of Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies.[43]
Giant-kin, firbolg
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.[19][20]
Griffin
Groaning spirit (banshee)
Guardian daemon Least, lesser and greater
Hag Annis, Greenhag and Sea Hag Immortal wicked and ugly powerful females with magical abilities for deception. In the view of Stag and Trammel, hags in D&D represent misogynistic and ageist tendencies in their authors.[31]
Haunt
Hawk Large (hawk), Small (falcon) and Blood Hawk
Hell hound
Heucuva Monstrous Manual; 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
Hippogriff
Jermlaine
Kelpie
Kenku
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.[41]
Killmoulis
Kuo-toa "evil fish-men"[9]: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 Lurker, Trapper, and Forest Trapper 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]
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
Merman
Mimic 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
Muckdweller
Myconid (fungus man)
Naga Guardian, Spirit and Water Snake-like magical creatures with humanoid head. Based on the nāga from Indian mythology.[3]
Nereid
Obliviax (memory moss)
Octopus, giant
Osquip
Otyugh Otyugh and Neo-otyugh
Piranha Normal and giant
Pixie
Plant, carnivorous Choke Creeper, Hangman tree, Mantrap, Strangleweed, Giant Sundew and Tri-flower Frond
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.[20]
Roper A dangerous inhabitant of the Underdark[44] with "murderous behavior".[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. 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][46][47][48][49]
Sahuagin
Salamander Salamander and Fire Snake
Sandling
Sea horse, giant
Sea lion
Shambling mound Plant-like creature resembling a heap of rotting vegetation. Ben Woodard considered its ability to move "the base creepiness of the creep".[42]
Shark Common and giant (megalodon)
Slithering tracker
Slug, giant
Sphinx Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx and Hieracosphinx Based on Egyptian and Classical mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[19][41]
Squid, giant Giant squid and Kraken
Stirge
Swanmay Swanmay and Swan Inspired by a character from Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson rather than their mythological counterparts.[1][20]
Sylph
Tarrasque
Tasloi
Triton
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.[50]
Urchin Black, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow and Land
Urd
Water weird An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[18]
Weasel Wild and giant
Whale Common, Giant, Leviathan, Killer and Narwhal
Wolverine Normal and giant
Worm Purple worm, Tenebrous worm and Tunnel worm
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.[42]

TSR 2104 – MC3 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Ascallion Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Ascallion) Adult Female, Young, Adult Male
Asperii Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Beholder-kin Monstrous Manual (1993) Spectator, Gauth
Belabra (Tangler)
Berbalang
Bhaergala Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Mammal)
Bichir (Lungfish, Giant)
Bunyip 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."[34]
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) 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".[51]
Dracolich Monstrous Manual (1993)
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 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Firestar Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Maedar Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Medusa, Maedar) Maedar, Glyptar
Meazel Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Pleistocene Animals Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) (as Pleistocene Animal; all; White Rhinoceros as Wooly Rhinoceros) Axebeak, Baluchitherium, Megatherium, Phororacos, White Rhinoceros, Titanothere
Revenant Monstrous Manual (1993)
Rhaumbusun
Strider, Giant 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[52]
Thylacine
Vulture Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Bird) Common, Giant, Condor
Vurgens Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Fish, Vurgens)
Web, Living Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Living, Memory
Wemic Monstrous Manual (1993)

TSR 2105 – MC4 – Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Anemone, Giant Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Anemone, Giant Sea)
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",[53]:167 born from embryos of good dragons corrupted by evil magic, are "cast as beings of pure horror".[54]
-- Draconian, Aurak
-- Draconian, Baaz
-- Draconian, Bozak Barton and Stacks described this draconian as the "ever-popular bozak whose bones explode upon death".[53]: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;[55] known for their limited ability to count.[56]
Dwarf, Hill (Neidar)
Dwarf, Mountain (Hylar)
Dwarf, Theiwar
Dwarf, Zakhar
Elf, HighQualinesti
Elf, High – Silvanesti
Elf, Wild – Kagonesti
Elf, Half
Elf, Sea – Dargonesti
Elf, Sea – Dimernesti
Eyewing Dragon Magic (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Fetch
Fire Minion Time of the Dragon (1989)
Fireshadow
Gnome, Tinker (Minoi)
Gurik Cha'ahl Time of the Dragon (1989)
Hatori Monstrous Manual (1993) Lesser and Greater
Haunt, Knight
Horax Time of the Dragon (1989)
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 be taunting them.[53]:166
Knight, Death Monstrous Manual (1993) A "powerful undead warrior"[53]:167
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
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)
Wichtlin
Wyndlass
Yaggol Time of the Dragon (1989)
Yeti-kin, Saqualaminoi Time of the Dragon (1989)

TSR 2107 – MC5 – Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aspis Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Insect) Drone, Larva and Cow
Beastman
Beetle Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Death Watch 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".[51]
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)
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"[32]
Gremlin Monstrous Manual (1993) Gremlin, Fremlin and Galltrit
Grippli Monstrous Manual (1993)
Grung
Hobgoblin, Norker
Hook horror Monstrous Manual (1993)
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) Mite and Snyad (Pestie)
Necrophidius Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Golem, Necrophidius)
Needleman Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Plant, Carnivorous Vampire Cactus, Kampfult and Giant Polyp
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
Skulk
Snail Flail and Sea Snail
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)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Bajang
Bakemono
Bisan
Buso Tigbanua Buso and Tagamaling Buso
Carp, Giant Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Fish)
Centipede, Spirit Greater, Lesser and Least
Chu-u
Con-tinh
Doc cu'o'c
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
Goblin Spider
Hai Nu
Hannya
Hengeyokai
Hsing-sing
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
Kala Cave and Earth Kala
Kaluk
Kappa Common Kappa, Kappa-ti and Vampiric Kappa
Korobokuru Common Korobokuru and Ishikorobokuru
Krakentua Reviewer Michael Mullen described the krakentua as "a really nasty new monster" in its first appearance in Night of the Seven Swords.[57]
Kuei
Memedi Gendruwo and Common Memedi
Men Wako (sea pirate) and Frost Barbarians
Men-shen
Nat Einsaung Nat, Hkum Yeng Nat and Lu Nat
Ningyo
Oni Common Oni, Go-zu-oni and Me-zu-oni
P'oh
P'oh, Gohei
Shan Sao
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
Tengu Crow and Humanoid Tengu
Wang-Liang
Yuan-ti, Histachii Monstrous Manual (1993)
Yuki-on-na

TSR 2109 – MC7 – Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990)

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.

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
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.[58]
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.[58]
Golem, Radiant
Gravislayer
Grommam
Hadozee
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.[58]
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 awsome that it later became a player character race.[58]
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.[58]
Wiggle (Hurwaet) Hurwaet, Swamp Wiggle, Salt Wiggle
Wizshade Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Wryback
Zard
Zodar

TSR 2118 – MC8 – Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aasimon Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
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)
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) Renamed from devils in response to moral panic.[15] Many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[59]
Baatezu – Lemure Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
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)
Bebilith Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Bodak Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Celestial Lammasu
Dragon, Adamantite
Einheriar Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Gehreleth Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) Farastu, Kelubar and Shator
Githyanki Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) Xenophobic humanoids[28]:20–21 with gaunt stature and yellow skin. Inhabitants of the Astral Plane, 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[60] Introduced by Charles Stross[59] in White Dwarf No. 12, who 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.[61][62]
Githzerai Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) Designed by Charles Stross[59]
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.[31][28]: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)
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.[31]
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
Tanar'ri Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) Renamed from demons in response to moral panic,[15] many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[59] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
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 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] also an instance of the sexist tropes the game draws on which presented female sexuality as inherently dangerous.[28]:17, 94
Tanar'ri, True – Balor Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) Based on and renamed from the Balrog from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.[1]
Tanar'ri, True – Glabrezu Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, True – Hezrou Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, True – Marilith Monstrous Manual (1993), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, True – Nalfeshnee Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Tanar'ri, True – Vrock Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Titan Monstrous Manual (1993) Based on the powerful beings from Greek mythology.[3]
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)
Yugoloth, Greater – Arcanoloth 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)

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).
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
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
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)
Yitsan
Zurchin

TSR 2122 – MC10 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)

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.

All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II section, below, and are not reproduced here.

TSR 2125 – MC11 – Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Alaghi 3 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Alguduir 4
Avian 5-6 Monstrous Manual (1993) Flightless, Boobrie and Eblis
Bat, Deep 7 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 8
Cantobele 9
Cat 10-11 Monstrous Manual (1993) (Domestic, Wild, Elven) Domestic, Wild, Elven, Luck Eater and Change Cat
Chitine 12 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 13 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Dimensional Warper 14
Dragon, Deep 15-16 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 17-18 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Fachan 19 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Feyr 20 Monstrous Manual (1993) Normal and Great
Firetail 21 Lesser and Tshala
Frost 22
Gaund 23 Frost Gaund
Giant, Mountain 24 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Gloomwing 25-26 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Golden Ammonite 27 Dragon No. 48 (1981), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
Golem, Lightning 28
Hamadryad 29 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Harrier 30 Harrier and Larvae
Harrla 31-32
Haun 33
Haundar 34
Hendar 35
Inquisitor 36 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Dragon No. 352 (2007)
Lhiannan Shee 37-38
Loxo 39 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), Savage Species (2003), Shining South (2004)
Manni 40 Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Mara ("Great Walker") 41
Morin 42 Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Naga, Dark 43 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 44 Anauroch (1991)
Peryton 45 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Phantom 46 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Plant, Carnivorous 47-49 Monstrous Manual (1993) (Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger) Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger, Viper Vine, Whip-Weed, Wither-Weed and Black Willow
Ringworm 50
Rohch 51 Wood, Killer, Swamp and Dark
Sand Cat 52 Dragon No. 163 (1990)
Saurial 53-54 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Finhead, Bladeback, Flyer and Hornhead
Sha'az 55
Silver Dog 56
Simpathetic 57-58
Skuz 59
Spider, Monkey 60
Tempest 61-62 Monstrous Manual (1993) (under Elemental, Composite)
Tlincalli 63 Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Manscorpion)
Tren 64

TSR 2405 – MC12 – Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
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.[52]
Nightmare Beast
Plant, Carnivorous Blossomkiller, Dew Fronds, Poisonweed and Strangling Vines
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)
Villichi
Zhackal
Zombie Plant

TSR 2129 – MC13 – Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992)

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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Ammut
Ashira
Asuras Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995)
Black Cloud of Vengeance
Buraq Planescape – Planes of Conflict (1995)
Camel Desert, Mountain, Racing and War camel
Camel of the Pearl
Centaur, Desert
Copper Automaton
Debbi
Elephant Bird
Gen Air, Fire, Sand and Water Gen
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)
Giants, Zakharan
-- Giant, Desert
-- Giant, Jungle
-- Giant, Reef
Hama
Heway
Living Idol Animal, Death, Elemental and Healing Living Idol
Lycanthrope, Werehyena
Lycanthrope, Werelion
Markeen
Maskhi
Mason-Wasp, Giant
Nasnas
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)

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.

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aballin Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Achaierai Planes of Law (1995)
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."[20] Counted among the saddest, lamest creatures in Fiend Folio by artist Sean McCarthy, a hybrid creature with physiology resulting from maladaptation rather than evil.[63]
Apparition
Caterwaul
Crabman Monstrous Manual (1993)
Coffer Corpse Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Dark Creeper
Dark Stalker
Darter
Denzelian
Dragon, Gem Reviewer Mark Theurer remarked that "They have some interesting breath weapons".[18]
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)
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)
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), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994) (Lava as Magma) Fire, Ice, Lava, Mist, Smoke and Steam
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)
Urdunnir Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) (as Dwarf, Urdunnir)
Volt
Xill Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998)
Xvart
Zygraat

TSR 2139 – MC15 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)

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.

All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II section, below, and are not reproduced here.

TSR 2140 – Monstrous Manual (1993)

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 revised and updated the entries; however, some entries were condensed from previous Monstrous Compendium entries. The book is 384 pages.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aarakocra 5 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)
Aboleth 6 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)
Ankheg 7 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)
Arcane 8 Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989)
Argos 9 Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990)
Aurumvorax 10
Baatezu 11-12 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Pit Fiend and Black, Green and Red Abishai
Banshee 13
Basilisk 14 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) Lesser and Greater Basilisk and Dracolisk Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1]
Bat 15-16 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Common, Large and Huge), Drow of the Underdark (1991) (Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Azmyth, Night Hunter, Sinister) Common, Large, Huge (Mobat), Azmyth, Night Hunter and Sinister
Bear 17 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Black, Brown, Cave and Polar Bear
Beetle 18-19 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) Bombardier, Boring, Fire, Rhinoceros, Stag and Water Beetle
Behir 20 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Beholder and beholder-kin 21-26 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Beholder), Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) (Beholder, Hive Mother and Orbus), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) (Astereater, Director, Examiner, Overseer, Lensman and Watcher), Lost Ships (1990) (Undead Beholder), The Legend of Spelljammer (1991) (Kasharin), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Death Kiss, Elder Orb), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Gorbel), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993) (Doomsphere) Beholder, Death Kiss, Eye of the deep, Gauth, Spectator, Undead Beholder, Hive Mother, director, Examiner, Lensman, Overseer and Watcher; also Beholder Mage, Elder Orb, Orbus, Doomsphere, Kasharin, Astereater and Gorbel by reference only
Bird 27-28 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Normal, Huge and Giant Raven), Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1990) (Emre, Kingfisher, Skyfisher and 'Wari), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Flightless, Boobrie, Eblis) Blood Hawk, Boobrie, Condor, Giant Eagle, Wild Eagle, Eblis, Emre, Falcon, Flightless Bird, Large Hawk, Kingfisher, Owl, Giant Owl, Talking Owl, Raven, Huge Raven, Giant Raven, Skyfisher, Swan, Vulture, Giant Vulture and 'Wari
Brain mole 29
Broken one 30 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix Common and Greater
Brownie 31 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Brownie) Brownie and Killmoulis
Bugbear 32 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Bulette 33 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)
Bullywug 34 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989)
Carrion crawler 35 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Cat, great 36-37 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Cheetah, Jaguar, Leopard, Common Lion, Mountain Lion, Spotted Lion, Giant Lynx, Wild Tiger, Smilodon
Cat, small 38 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Domestic, Wild, Elven) Domestic, Wild and Elven
Catoblepas 39 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Cave fisher 40 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Centaur 41 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Based on the creature from classical sources.[1]
Centipede 42 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Giant, Huge and Megalocentipede), Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Tunnel Worm) Giant Centipede, Huge Centipede, Megalocentipede, and Tunnel Worm
Chimera 43 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Chimera and Gorgimera The chimera is based on the chimera of Greek mythology as found in the Iliad by Homer.[19][20]
Cloaker 44
Cockatrice 45 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Cockatrice and Pyrolisk Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1]
Couatl 46 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Crabman 47
Crawling claw 48 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."[34]
Crocodile 49 Normal and Giant
Crustacean, giant 50 Giant Crab and Giant Crayfish
Crypt thing 51 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Death knight 52 Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) A "powerful undead warrior"[53]:167
Deepspawn 53 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
Dinosaur 54-55 Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Lambeosaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus 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".[51]
Displacer beast 56 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Dog 57 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Wild, War, Blink and Death Dog
Dog, moon 58
Dolphin 59
Doppleganger 60
Dracolich 61-62 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
Dragon 63-87 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
Dragon, chromatic: black dragon 65 Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that spit acid. They have horns projecting forward, a long body and thin tail.[17]
Dragon, chromatic: blue dragon 66 Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] lawful-aligned dragons that discharge a bolt of lightning. They have a distinctive horn on their snout.[17]
Dragon, chromatic: green dragon 67 Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas
Dragon, chromatic: red dragon 68 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), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of fire
Dragon, chromatic: white dragon 69 Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), D&D Basic Set (1977, 1981, 1983), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of cold
Dragon, gem: amethyst dragon 70
Dragon, gem: crystal dragon 71
Dragon, gem: emerald dragon 72
Dragon, gem: sapphire dragon 73
Dragon, gem: topaz dragon 74
Dragon, metallic: brass dragon 75 Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] desert-dwelling dragons that can breathe sleep gas or fear-causing gas. An example of content misrepresented by the game's detractors.[25]
Dragon, metallic: bronze dragon 76 Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #7 (2006) Good[24] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a bolt of lightning or a repulsion gas cloud
Dragon, metallic: copper dragon 77 Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] and chaotic-aligned dragons that breathe a discharge of acid or a cloud of gas that slows creatures
Dragon, metallic: gold dragon 78 Dungeons & Dragons set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), D&D Basic Set (1981, 1983), D&D Companion Rules (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), 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[24] and lawful aligned dragons that breathe fire or chlorine gas
Dragon, metallic: silver dragon 79 Greyhawk set (1974), Monster Manual (1977), Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual v.3.5 (2003), D&D Miniatures: Archfiends set #5 (2004) Good[24] and lawful-aligned dragons that breathe a cone of frost or a cloud of paralyzing gas
Brown dragon 80
Cloud dragon 81 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Deep dragon 82 Drow of the Underdark
Mercury dragon 83
Mist dragon 84 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Shadow dragon 85 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Steel dragon 86
Yellow dragon 87
Dragon turtle 88 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Dragonet, faerie dragon 89
Dragonet, firedrake 90
Dragonet, pseudodragon 91
Dragonne 92
Dryad 93 Based on the dryad from classical sources.[1]
Dwarf 94-95 Hill and Mountain
Dwarf 96-97 Derro and Duergar
Elemental 98-100 Air, Earth, Water and Fire
Elemental, air kin 101 Sylph and Aerial Servant
Elemental, earth kin 102 Pech and Sandling See Outsider
Elemental, fire-kin 103 Salamander and Fire Snake
Elemental, water kin 104 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Water Weird) Nereid and Water Weird
Elemental, composite 105-106 Tempest and Skriaxit
Elephant 107 African Elephant, Mammoth, Mastodon and Oliphant
Elf 108-109
Elf, aquatic 110-111 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991)
Elf, drow 112-113
Ettercap 114
Eyewing 115 Dragon Magic (1989), Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990)
Feyr 116 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) Normal and Great
Fish 117-118 Barracuda, Giant Carp, Giant Catfish, Dragonfish, Electric Eel, Giant Eel, Marine Eel, Weed Eel, Giant Gar, Ixitxachitl, Lamprey, Giant Lamprey, Land Lamprey, Manta Ray, Giant Pike, Piranha, Giant Piranha, Pungi Ray, Quipper, Giant Sea Horse, Shark, Giant Shark and Sting Ray
Frog 119 Giant, Killer and Poisonous
Fungus 120-121 Violet Fungus, Shrieker, Phycomid, Ascomoid, and Gas Spore
Galeb duhr 122
Gargantua 123-124 Reptilian, Humanoid and Insectoid
Gargoyle 125 Gargoyle and Margoyle
Genie 126-129 Al-Qadim – Land of Fate Djinni, Dao, Efreeti, Marid and Jann Powerful humanoid elemental spirits. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[2]
Ghost 130
Ghoul 131 Ghoul, Lacedon and Ghast
Giant, cloud 132
Giant, cyclops 133
Giant, desert 134
Giant, ettin 135
Giant, firbolg 136
Giant, fire 137
Giant, fog 138
Giant, formorian 139
Giant, frost 140
Giant, hill 141
Giant, jungle 142
Giant, mountain 143 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991)
Giant, reef 144
Giant, stone 145 Based on mythological figures and Tolkien, their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming.[20][1]
Giant, storm 146
Giant, verbeeg 147
Giant, wood 148
Gibberling 149 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
Giff 150 Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989)
Gith 151
Gith, Pirate 152 Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990)
Githyanki 153-154 Xenophobic humanoids[28]:20–21 with gaunt stature and yellow skin. Inhabitants of the Astral Plane, 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[60] Introduced by Charles Stross[59] in White Dwarf No. 12, who 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.[61][62]
Githzerai 155-156 Designed by Charles Stross[59]
Gloomwing 157 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Tenebrous Worm), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) Gloomwing Moth and Tenebrous Worm
Gnoll 158 Gnoll and Flind
Gnome 159-161 Rock Gnome, Svirfneblin, Thinker Gnome and Forest Gnome
Gnome, spriggan 162 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Goblin 163
Golem 164-171 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix Greater Golem (stone, iron), Lesser Golem (flesh, clay), Bone golem, Doll golem, Gargoyle golem, Glass golem, Necrophidus, Scarecrow and Stone variants (caryatid column, juggernaut, and stone guardian) The clay golem is based on the golem of Medieval Jewish folklore,[20] while the flesh golem is related to Frankenstein's monster as Universal's 1931 film, seen in e.g. being empowered by electricity.[1] The influence of Dungeons & Dragons has led to the inclusion of golems in other tabletop role-playing as well as in video games.[64]
Gorgon 172 "iron plated bull", based on early modern bestiaries, with only the name being derived from the Classical counterpart.[19][20]
Grell 173 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Soldier/Worker), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) Worker, Philosopher and Patriarch
Gremlin 174-175 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) Gremlin, Fremlin, Galltrit, Mite and Snyad
Gremlin, jermlaine 176-177
Griffon 178
Grimlock 179
Grippli 180 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Hag 181-182 Annis, Green Hag and Sea Hag
Halfling 183 Hairfoot, Tallfellow and Stout Based on and renamed from the hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.[1]
Harpy 184
Hatori 185 Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) Lesser and greater
Haunt 186
Hell hound 187
Heucuva 188 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two; 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 189
Hippogriff 190
Hobgoblin 191
Homonculus 192
Hook horror 193 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Horses 194-195 Draft, Heavy, Medium, Light, Wild and Riding Horses, Pony and Mule
Human 196-199 Aborigine/caveman, Adventurer, Bandit/brigand, Barbarian/nomad, Berserker/dervish, Farmer/herder, Gentry, Knight, Mercenary, Merchant sailor/fisherman, Merchant/trader, Middle class, Peasant/serf, Pilgrim, Pirate/buccaneer, Police/constabulary, priest, sailor, Slaver, soldier, Thief/thug, Tradesman/craftsman, Tribesman and Wizard Human variants.
Hydra 200 Hydra, Lernaean Hydra, Pyrohydra and Cryohydra Based on the creature from classical sources,[1] adapted to be vulnerable to fire-damage, but with no poisonous bite.[19]
Imp 201 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Imp and Quasit
Imp, mephit 202-203 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Fire, Ice, Lava, Mist, Smoke and Steam Mephit
Insect 204-205 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Aspis Cow, Drone and Larva; Giant Dragonfly and larva), Forgotten Realms – Ruins of Myth Drannor (Aratha) Giant ant, Giant ant lion, Aratha, Aspis cow, Aspis drone, Aspis larva, Assassin bug, Worker bee, Soldier bee, Bumblebee, Cave cricket, Giant dragonfly, Dragonfly larva, Ear seeker, Firefriend (giant firefly), Giant bluebottle fly, Giant horsefly, Fyrefly, Horax, Giant hornet, Pernicon, Gargantuan praying mantis, Giant harvester termite (king, queen, soldier, worker), Giant tick and Giant wasp
Insect swarm 206 Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990) Velvet ants, Grasshoppers and Locust swarms
Intellect devourer 207 Adult (intellect devourer) and larva (ustilagor)
Invisible stalker 208
Ixitxachitl 209 An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[18]
Jackalwere 210
Kenku 211
Ki-rin 212 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.[41]
Kirre 213 Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert
Kobold 214 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Urd) Kobold and Urd
Kuo-toa 215-216 "evil fish-men"[9]:89
Lamia 217 Lamia and Lamia Noble
Lammasu 218 Lesser and greater
Leech 219 Giant Leech, Throat Leech and Leech swarm
Leprechaun 220
Leucrotta 221
Lich 222-223 Lich and Demilich
Living wall 224-225 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.
Lizard 226 Fire, Giant, Minotaur and Subterranean lizard
Lizard man 227 Lizard man and Lizard king
Locathah 228
Lurker 229 Lurker, Trapper and Forest trapper (miner)
Lycanthrope 231-240
Lycanthrope, seawolf 232 Lesser and Greater
Lycanthrope, werebat 233 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix, Drow of the Underdark
Lycanthrope, werebear 234
Lycanthrope, wereboar 235
Lycanthrope, werefox 236
Lycanthrope, wererat 237
Lycanthrope, wereraven 238 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix
Lycanthrope, weretiger 239
Lycanthrope, werewolf 240 Depiction of the werewolf is related to those in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood movies.[1]
Mammal 241-242 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Weasel, Wolverine), Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1990) (Chattur) Carnivorous Ape, Wild Baboon, Badger, Banderlog, Bhaergala, Wild Boar, Chattur, Cooshee, Dakon, Debbi, Goat, Gorilla, Hsing-sing, Hyena, Jackal, Losel, Monkey Spider, Osquip, Black Porcupine, Brown Porcupine, Rothe, Skunk, Sleek, Wild Stag, Stench Kow, Taer, Tyrg, Warthog, Weasel, Wolverine, Minimal mammals and Giant mammals
Mammal, herd 243 Camel, Cattle, Buffalo, Antelope and Sheep
Mammal, small 244 Beaver, 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
Manscorpion 245 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (as Tlincalli)
Manticore 246
Medusa 247 Normal and Greater Based on the creature from classical sources[1][3] but translated into race of monsters originated from "humans seeking eternal youth".[19]
Medusa, maedar 248 Maedar and Glyptar
Merman 249
Mimic 250 Common and Killer
Mind flayer (illithid) 251
Minotaur 252 Based on the creature from Greek mythology.[1][3]
Mist, crimson death 253
Mist, vampiric 254 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Mold 255 Brown, Russet and Yellow In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, molds function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Mold man (vegepygmy) 256
Mongrelman 257
Morkoth 258
Muckdweller 259
Mudman 260
Mummy 261
Mummy, greater 262-263 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix
Myconid (fungus man) 264-265
Naga 266 Guardian, Spirit and Water Snake-like magical creatures with humanoid head. Based on the nāga from Indian mythology.[3]
Naga, dark 267 Dragon No. 89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (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)
Neogi 268 Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989) Neogi and Great Old Master Large red spider-like carnivorous humanoids with reptilian heads.
Nightmare 269 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix
Nymph 270 Based on the nymph from Greek mythology.[1][3] Appeared in the movie Futurama: Bender's Game.[40]
Octopus, giant 271
Ogre 272-273 Ogre, Ogre Mage and Merrow
Ogre, half- 274-275 Half-ogre and Ogrillion
Ooze/slime/jelly 276-280 Olive Slime, Olive Slime Creature, Mustard Jelly, Stunjelly, Ochre Jelly, Gray Ooze, Crystal Ooze, Gelatinous Cube, Green Slime and Slithering Tracker "D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration form Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie. In the artificial dungeon environment of the game, they function as a "clean up crew".[1]
Orc 281-282 Orc and Orog Directly adapted from the orc in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.[1]
Otyugh 283 Otyugh and Neo-Otyugh
Owlbear 284
Pegasus 285 Winged horse. Taken from greek mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[41]
Peryton 286 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991)
Phantom 287 Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991)
Phoenix 288-289
Piercer 290
Plant, dangerous 291-292 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Yellow Musk Creeper and Zombie), Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1991) (Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw and Thornslinger) Choke Creeper, Mantrap, Retch Plant, Snapper-Saw, Thornslinger, Tri-Flower Frond, Yellow musk creeper and Yellow Musk Zombie Author and gardener Charles Elliott considered D&D's plant species numerous but "not-very-ingenious".[65]
Plant, intelligent 293-295 Hangman Tree, Kelpie, Obliviax, Quickwood, Shambling mound, Strangleweed, Giant Sundew and Thorny
Poltergeist 296
Pudding, deadly 297 Black, White, Brown and Dun
Quaggoth 298 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
Rakshasa 299 Normal and Greater
Rat 300 Giant Rat and Osquip
Remorhaz 301
Revenant 302
Roc 303 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 stories.[20]
Roper 304
Rust monster 305
Sahuagin 306-307
Satyr 308 Satyr and Korred Based on the satyr from classical[1] and the korred from Breton mythology.[66]
Scorpion 309 Large, Huge and Giant
Sea lion 310
Selkie 311
Shadow 312
Shedu 313 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix Lesser and Greater Lawful good winged equine with human-like head. Based on a creature from Mesopotamian mythology.[3]
Sirine 314 Al-Qadim – City of Delights Based on the mythological Siren, the Sirine is a type of Fey.
Skeleton 315 Skeleton, Animal and Monster Skeleton
Skeleton, giant 316 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix
Skeleton warrior 317 Monstrous Compendium – Dragonlance Appendix (1990)
Slaad 318 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Red and Blue
Slug, giant 319
Snake 320-321 Amphisbaena, Boalisk, Constrictor and Giant Constrictor Snake, Heway, Normal and Giant Poisonous Snake, Giant Sea Snake and Spitting Snake
Snake, winged 322
Spectre 323
Sphinx 324-325 Androsphinx, Criosphinx, Gynosphinx, and Hieracosphinx Based on Egyptian and Classical mythology, an example of the diverse cultures amalgamated into D&D.[19][41]
Spider 326-327 Hairy, Large, Huge, Giant, Phase, Sword and Gargantuan
Sprite 328-330 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) Sprite, Sea Sprite, Pixie, Nixie, Atomie, and Grig
Squid, giant 331 Giant Squid and Kraken
Stirge 332
Su-monster 333
Swanmay 334 Swanmay and Bird Maiden
Tabaxi 335 Tabaxi and Tabaxi Lord
Tako 336 Male and Female
Tanar'ri 337-338 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Balor and Marilith Renamed from demons in response to moral panic.[15] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3] The balor is based on and renamed from the Balrog from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.[1]
Tarrasque 339
Tasloi 340
Thought-eater 341
Thri-kreen 342 Monstrous Compendium – Spelljammer Appendix (1991) (Xixchil), Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) (Tohr-kreen) Thri-kreen, Tohr-kreen and Xixchil "Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite.[52] An "old personal favorite" of reviewer Mark Theurer.[18]
Titan 343-344 Based on the powerful beings from Greek mythology.[3]
Toad 345 Giant, Fire, Ice and Poisonous
Treant 346
Triton 347
Troglodyte 348
Troll 349-351 Normal, Two-Headed, Freshwater (Scrag), Saltwater (Marine Scrag), Desert, Spectral (Troll Wraith), Giant, Ice and Spirit Troll Tall gaunt humanoids with powerful regenerative ability. A characteristic denizen of AD&D worlds.[2]
Umber hulk 352 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Umber Hulk and Vodyanoi
Unicorn 353 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Based on the creature from medieval bestiaries.[1]
Urchin 354 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) Black, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow, and Land
Vampire 355-356 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Depiction is related to those in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood Dracula movies.[1]
Wemic 357
Whale 358-359 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) Common Whale, Giant Whale, Leviathan, Killer Whale and Narwhal
Wight 360 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Directly adapted from the creature of the same name in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.[1]
Will o'wisp 361 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Wolf 362 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) Wolf, Worg, Dire Wolf and Winter Wolf
Wolfwere 363 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Worm 364 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Purple Worm) Purple Worm, Giant Bloodworm, Bookworm, and Rot Grub
Wraith 365 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Wyvern 366 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Xorn 367 Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989) (Xorn) Xorn and Xaren
Yeti 368 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Yuan-ti 369 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989)
Yuan-ti, histachii 370
Yugoloth, guardian 371 Least, Lesser and Greater
Zaratan 372 Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992)
Zombie 373-374 Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1989) (Common, Monster and Ju-ju Zombie) Common, Monster, Ju-ju and Sea Zombie, and Zombie Lord

TSR 2602 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aasimon 4 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Aasimon – Agathinon 5 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Aasimon – Deva 6-7 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) Astral, Monadic and Movanic Deva
Aasimon – Light 8 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Aasimon – Planetar 9 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Aasimon – Solar 10-11 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Animal Lord 12-15 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (Cat Lord, Hawk Lord and Wolf Lord) Cat Lord, Hawk Lord, Lizard Lord and Wolf Lord
Baatezu 16 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Renamed from devils in response to moral panic.[15] Many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[59]
Baatezu, Lesser – Abishai 18 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Black, Green and Red Abishai
Baatezu, Greater – Amnizu 19 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Lesser – Barbazu 20 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Greater – Cornugon 21 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Lesser – Erinyes 22 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) Based on the figures from Greek mythology.[3]
Baatezu, Greater – Gelugon 23 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Lesser – Hamatula 24 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu – Lemure 25 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Least – Nupperibo 26 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Lesser – Osyluth 27 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baatezu, Greater – Pit Fiend 28 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Baatezu, Least – Spinagon 29 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Baku 30-31
Bariaur 32-33 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Bebilith 34-35 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Bodak 36-37 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Einheriar 38-39 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Foo Creature 40-41 Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix (1990) Foo Dog and Foo Lion
Gehreleth 42-45 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) Farastu, Kelubar and Shator
Githyanki 46-47 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Xenophobic humanoids[28]:20–21 with gaunt stature and yellow skin. Inhabitants of the Astral Plane, 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[60] Introduced by Charles Stross[59] in White Dwarf No. 12, who 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.[61][62]
Githzerai 48-49 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Designed by Charles Stross[59]
Grue – Earth/Fire 50-51 Al-Qadim – Secrets of the Lamp (1993) Chaggrin and Harginn
Grue – Air/Water 52-53 Al-Qadim – Secrets of the Lamp (1993) Ildriss and Varrdig
Hordling 54-55 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Imp 56-57 Monstrous Manual (1993) Imp and Quasit
Incarnates 58-61
Larva 62-63 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Maelephant 64-65 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Marut 66-67 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Mediator 68-69 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as Mediator and Translator) Mechanus Mediator and translator
Mephit 70 Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Imp, Mephit)
Mephit, Air/Smoke 71 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Smoke Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Smoke Mephit) Air and Smoke Mephit
Mephit, Earth/Ooze 72 Earth and Ooze Mephit
Mephit, Fire/Radiant 73 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Fire Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Fire Mephit) Fire and Radiant Mephit
Mephit, Water/Ice 74 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Ice Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ice Mephit) Water and Ice Mephit
Mephit, Dust/Salt 75 Dust and Salt Mephit
Mephit, Lightning/Mineral 76 Lightning and Mineral Mephit
Mephit, Magma/Ash 77 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (Magma as Lava Mephit), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Magma as Lava Mephit) Magma and Ash Mephit
Mephit, Mist/Steam 78 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Imp, Mephit) Mist and Steam Mephit
Nighthag 80-81 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (as Night Hag)
Nightmare 82-83 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Per 84 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Shadow Fiend 86 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix I (1991), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996)
Slaad 88-91 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Gray and Death by reference only) Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Death Slaad
Tanar'ri 92-93 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Renamed from demons in response to moral panic,[15] many were based on figures from Christian demonology.[59] Considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Alu-Fiend 94 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Babau 95 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, True – Balor 96 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Based on and renamed from the Balrog from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.[1]
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Bar-Lgura 97 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Cambion 98 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Chasme 99 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Least – Dretch 100 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, True – Glabrezu 101 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, True – Hezrou 102 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Least – Manes 103 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, True – Marilith 104 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Tanar'ri, Guardian – Molydeus 105 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Nabassu 106 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, True – Nalfeshnee 107 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Least – Rutterkin 108 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Succubus 109 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) Typical example of a demon, belonging to the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"",[3] also an instance of the sexist tropes the game draws on which presented female sexuality as inherently dangerous.[28]:17, 94
Tanar'ri, True – Vrock 110 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Wastrilith 111
Tiefling 112-113 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.[28]:35
Vargouille 114-115 Al-Qadim – City of Delights (1993)
Yeth hound 116-117 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (as Hound, Yeth)
Yugoloth 118 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Yugoloth, Guardian)
Yugoloth, Greater – Arcanaloth 120 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Dergholoth 121 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Hydroloth 122 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Mezzoloth 123 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Greater – Nycaloth 124 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Piscoloth 125 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Greater – Ultroloth 126 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Yagnoloth 127 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)

TSR 2501 – Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)

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.

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Actaeon 8 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Agarat 9 D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986)
Ash Crawler 10 D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Baldandar 11 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Bargda 12 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Bhut 13 D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Fiend Folio (2003)
Bird 14-15 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 16 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Brain Collector 17 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-Thallgu in later sources.
Chevall 18 Creature Catalogue (1986),GAZ1: Grand Duchy of Karameikos (1987),GAZ5: Elves of Alfheim (1988), PC4: Night Howlers (1992),Creature Catalog (1993)
Choker 19 GAZ6: Dwarves of Rockholm(1988),Creature Catalog (1993),Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)
Coltpixy 20 PC1: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk (1991),Creature Catalog (1993)
Crone of Chaos 21 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 22 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Darkwing 23
Decapus 24 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 25 GAZ8: Five Shires (1988),Creature Catalog (1993)
Diabolus 26 D&D Immortals Set (1986),Wrath of the Immortals (1992),Terrors from Above (1998)
Dragon, General 27 Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
-- Dragon, Crystalline 28 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
-- Dragon, Jade 29 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 30 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
-- Dragon, Ruby 31 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Dragonfly 32-33 D&D Expert Module XL1 Quest for the Heartstone (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) White, Black, Green, Blue and Red
Drake, Mystaran 34-35 Mandrake, Wooddrake, Colddrake and Elemental Drake D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Dusanu 36 D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Elemental of Chaos, Air/Earth 37 D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) Eolian and Erdeen
Elemental of Chaos, Fire/Water 38 D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) Pyrophor and Undine
Elemental of Law, Air/Earth 39 D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) Anemo and Kryst
Elemental of Law, Fire/Water 40 D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) Helion and Hydrax
Familiar 41-42 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) Aryth, Bogan, Fylgar, Gretch and Ulzaq
Frost Salamander 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 D&D Companion Rules,D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)(carrion crawler and troll) Gargantuan Carrion Crawler and Gargantuan Troll
Geonid 47 Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993)
Ghostly Horde 48 D&D Basic Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Giant, Athach 49 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991),Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003)
Giant, Hephaeston 50 D&D Companion Module CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1986), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Golem, Amber/Skeletal 51 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 52 D&D Companion Rules, D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Golem, Iron Gargoyle/Mud 53 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 54 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 55 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) Gray Philosopher and Malice
Guardian Warrior 56 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) Guardian Warrior and Guardian Horse
Gyerian 57 D&D Companion Module CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Herex 58 Creature Catalogue (1986), DA3: City of the Gods (1987), Creature Catalog (1993) Larval and Adult Herex
Hivebrood 59-60 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) Broodling, soldier, Lieutenant, Mother and Controller
Horde 61 D&D Companion Rules (1984), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Hsiao 62 D&D Master Rules (1985)
Huptzeen 63 Creature Catalogue (1986)
Hutaakan 64 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993) Priest, Warrior and Other Hutaakan
Imp 65-66 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 67 Creature Catalogue (1986) (Marauder),Creature Catalog (1993) (Marauder) Marauder, Death's Head and Galley
Kna 68 Creature Catalogue (1986),PC3: Sea Peoples (1990),Creature Catalog (1993)
Kopru 69 D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993),Monster Manual II (2002)
Lizard 70-71 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 72-73 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 74 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 75 HWR1: Sons of Azca (1991), PC4: Night Howlers (1992), Creature Catalog (1993)
Lycanthrope, Wereswine 76 D&D Expert Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991) Called "Devil Swine" in earlier appearances
Magen 77-78 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 79 GAZ3: Principalities of Glantri (1987)
Mek 80 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Mujina 81 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 82 D&D Expert Module X4 Master of the Desert Nomads (1985),Creature Catalogue (1986),PC2: Top Ballista (1989), Creature Catalog (1993)
Nightshade 83-84 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Monster Manual (2000), Monster Manual (2003) Nightcrawler, Nightwalker and Nightwing
Nuckalavee 85 D&D Master Rules (1985),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), Dragon No. 343 (2006)
Pegataur 86 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 87 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 88-89 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 90 D&D Companion Rules (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Rakasta 91 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 92 D&D Expert Module B8 Journey to the Rock (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Saberclaw 93 D&D Companion Module C3 Sabre River (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Sacrol 94 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 95 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Shapeshifter 96-97 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 98 D&D Expert Module O2 Blade of Vengeance (1984),Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Shark-kin 99 Creature Catalogue (1986),PC3: Sea Peoples (1990),Creature Catalog (1993)
Sollux 100 D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber (as Sun Brother) (1981),Creature Catalogue (1986),DA4: Duchy of Ten (1987),Creature Catalog (1993)
Spectral Death 101
Spectral Hound 102 D&D Expert Module X5 Temple of Death (1983), D&D Companion Rules,D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991)
Spider-kin 103-104 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 105-106 D&D Companion Rules (Druj and Odic) (1984),D&D Rules Cyclopedia (Druj and Odic) (1991) Druj and Odic
Statue, Living 107-108 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 109 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Tabi 110 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 111 D&D Basic Rules (1981, 1983), D&D Rules Cyclopedia (1991), D&D Game (1991), Classic D&D Game (1993)
Thunderhead 112 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Tiger, Ebon 113 Rage of the Rakasta (1993)
Topi 114 D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain (1984), Creature Catalogue (1986)
Tortle 115 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 116 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 117 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Worm 118-119 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 120 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 121 Creature Catalogue (1986),Creature Catalog (1993)
Zombie, Lightning 122 Wrath of the Immortals (1992) Lesser and Greater

TSR 2153 – Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Akikage 9 Akikage and Anasasshia
Animator, General Information 10
--Animator, Minor 11
--Animator, Common 12
--Animator, Greater 13
Bakhna Rakhna 14
Baobhan Sith 15
Beetle, Scarab 16 Grave, Giant and Monstrous
Boneless 17
Boowray 18
Bruja 19
Carrion Stalker 20
Carrionette 21 The Created (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon No. 339 (2006)
Cat, Midnight 22
Cat, Skeletal 23
Cloaker, Shadow 24
Cloaker, Resplendent 25
Cloaker, Undead 26
Corpse Candle 27
Death's Head Tree 28-29 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 30-31
Furies 32-33 Alecto, Tisiphone and Megarea
Familiar, Pseudo- 34
Familiar, Undead 35
Feathered Serpent 36
Fenhound 37
Figurine, General Information 38
--Figurine, Ceramic 39
--Figurine, Crystal 40 Crystal and Diamond
--Figurine, Ivory 41
--Figurine, Obsidian 42 Smoothed
--Figurine, Porcelain 43
Flea of Madness 44
Geist 45 Intangible undead spirit of a person that died traumatically. A fitting monster for the nightmarish domains of Ravenloft.[2]
Ghost, Animal 46 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 47 Monstrous Manual (1993) More powerful version of the Monstrous Manual flesh golem.
Golem, Mist 48-49
Golem, Snow 50
Golem, Wax 51
Gremishka 52
Hag, Spectral 53
Head Hunter 54
Hebi-No-Onna 55-56
Hearth Fiend 57-58
Hound, Phantom 59
Hound, Skeletal 60
Imp, Wishing 61
Ivy, Crawling 62
Jack Frost 63
Jolly Roger 64
Kizoku 65
Lashweed 66
Leech, Magical 67
Leech, Psionic 68
Lich, Defiler 69-70
Lich, Drow 71-72 Drow and Drider
Lich, Elemental 73-74
Lich, Psionic 75-76 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 77-78 Dark Man, Living Spear, Panther, Raven and Winged Snake
Lycanthrope, Loup-Garou 79 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 80
Lycanthrope, Werejaguar 81 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 82
Lycanthrope, Wereray 83
Mist Ferryman 84
Moor Man 85
Obedient 86
Odem 87
Paka 88-89
Plant, Bloodrose 90
Plant, Fearweed 91
Radiant Spirit 92
Recluse 93
Remnant, Aquatic 94
Rushlight 95
Sea Spawn, Master 96
Sea Spawn, Minion 97
Shadow Asp 98
Shattered Brethren 99
Skeleton, Archer 100
(Skeleton), Insectoid 101 Giant Ant, Giant Tick and Stag Beetle
Skeleton, Strahd 102
Skin Thieves 103
Spirit, Psionic 104
Unicorn, Shadow 105-106
Vampire, Drow 107-108
Vampire, Nosferatu 109
Vampire, Oriental 110-111
Virus, General Information 112
--Virus, Combustion and Crystal 113 Combustion and Crystal
--Virus, Petrification and Phobia 114 Petrification and Phobia
--Virus, Psionic and Shadow 115 Psionic and Shadow
Vorlog 116-117
Will O'Dawn 118
Will O'Deep 119
Will O'Mist 120
Will O'Sea 121
Zombie, Cannibal 122
Zombie, Desert 123
Zombie Fog 124 Zombie Fog and Cadaver
Zombie, Strahd 125
Zombie, Wolf 126 Castles Forlorn (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002), Libris Mortis (2004)

Monstrous Compendium Annuals

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, as well as fictional monsters of the same year from magazines affiliated with the game. There are also a number of creatures from earlier sources included. 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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aballin Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Abyss Ants Dragon No. 193 (1993), Fiend Folio (2003)
Afanc Monster Manual II (1983), City of Delights (1993) Young afanc
Al-Jahar (Dazzle) City of Delights (1993)
Baelnorn Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Baneguard Shadowdale (1989), Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) Direguard
Banelar Dragon No. 197 (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008)
Bird, Talking City of Delights (1993)
Blazing Bones Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
Campestri Dungeon No. 41 (1993)
Carrionette The Created (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006)
Cat, Winged Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992) (Tressym), City of Delights (1993) (Greater and Lesser), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993) (Tressym), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001) (Tressym), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) (Tressym) Lesser and Greater Winged Cats and Tressym
Chitine Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Dragon No. 223 "The Ecology of the Chitine" (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Underdark (2003), D&D Miniatures: Dragoneye set #47 (2004)
Crypt Servant City of Delights (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume One (1999)
Dog, Saluqi Assassin Mountain (1993)
Dragon, Fang (Draco Dentus Terribilus) Dragon No. 134 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #48 (2006), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Gray Dragon")
Dragon, Electrum Dragon No. 74 (1983), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
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".[18]
Dragon, Linnorm, Dread Dragon No. 182 (1992), Monster Manual II (2002) The "largest [of the Linnorms] and has two frickin’ heads".[18]
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".[18]
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)
Dread Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) Vampiric Dread
Elemental, Earth Weird Dragon Mountain (1993), Monster Manual II (2002)
Elemental, Sandman White Dwarf No. 10 (1978), Fiend Folio (1981), Assassin Mountain (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Elemental, Wind Walker Strategic Review No. 3 (1975), Monster Manual (1977), Monster Cards, Set 4 (1982), Assassin Mountain (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Elemental Kin, Earth, Crysmal Monster Manual II (1983), Secrets of the Lamp (1993), Psionics Handbook (2001), Expanded Psionics Handbook (2004)
Elemental Kin, Fire, Azer Monster Manual II (1983), Practical Planetology (1991), Secrets of the Lamp (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), Savage Species (2003), D&D Miniatures: Harbinger set #32 (2003) ("Azer Raider"), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #19 (2006) ("Azer Fighter"), Monster Manual (2008), Draconomicon (2008) ("Azer Beastmaster") Amaimon, Nobles
Elemental Vermin City of Delights (1993) Air (duster), Earth (crawler), Fire (flameling) and Water (spitter)
Faerie, Petty Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Dragon Mountain (1993) (Squeaker) Squeaker and Stwinger Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Feystag Dragon No. 89 (1989) (as "Calygraunt"), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
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
Gambado Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Garbug Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) Black and Violet Garbug
Genie, Tasked, General
-- Genie, Tasked, Administrator City of Delights (1993)
-- Genie, Tasked, Deceiver Assassin Mountain (1993)
-- Genie, Tasked, Harim Servant City of Delights (1993)
-- Genie, Tasked, Messenger Secrets of the Lamp (1993)
-- Genie, Tasked, Miner Secrets of the Lamp (1993)
-- Genie, Tasked, Oathbinder Assassin Mountain (1993)
Gibbering mouther Lost Tamoachan (1979), Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 160 "The Ecology of the Gibbering Mouther" (1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #50 (2004), Lords of Madness (2005), Monster Manual (2008)
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)
Helmed horror Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Dragon No. 302 (2002), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #37 (2005), Monster Manual (2008)
Jarbo Dungeon No. 35 (1992)
Laraken Shining South (1993), Shining South (2004)
Lich, Psionic Dragon No. 174 (1991), Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium, Volume Two (1999), Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide (2003) (as "Psilich")
Living Steel Dragon Mountain (1993)
Lock Lurker Dragon No. 139 (1988), Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000)
Loxo Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Monster Manual II (2002), Savage Species (2003), Shining South (2004)
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)
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), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004)
Lythlyx Dragon No. 43 (1980), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
Magebane Dragon No. 140 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
Marrashi Assassin Mountain (1993)
Metalmaster (Sword Slug) Dragon No. 139 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Mimic, House Hunter Dungeon No. 19 (1989) Young, Adult and Ancient House Hunter
Naga, Bone Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #34, Monster Manual (2008)
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.
Nishruu Halls of the High King (1990), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
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)
Opinicus Monster Manual II (1983), City of Delights (1993)
Ormyrr Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002)
Parasite Monster Manual (1977) (Ear Seeker), Fiend Folio (1981) (Goldbug), City of Delights (1993), Monstrous Manual (1993) (Ear Seeker) Bloodring, Ear Seeker, Goldbug, Wizard Lice and Vilirij
Pasari-Niml City of Delights (1993) Warrior, Noble and Calipha Pasari-Niml
Plant, Vampire Moss Dungeon No. 41 (1993)
Pteraman Jungles of Chult (1993), Villains' Lorebook (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Serpent Kingdoms (2004)
Rautym Dragon Mountain (1993)
Shadeling Dungeon No. 35 (1992)
Skum Polyhedron No. 67 (1992), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993), Monster Manual (2000, 2003)
Snake, Giant Cobra Assassin Mountain (1993) Elder Giant Cobra
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)
Tatalla City of Delights (1993)
Tick, Heart None
Tree, Dark Shining South (1993), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Shining South (2004)
Tree, Death's Head Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Dragon #292 (2002), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004), Dragon #339 (2006)
Tree, Singing City of Delights (1993)
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
Windghost Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993), Monster Manual II (2002)
Wolf, Dread Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wolf, Stone Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wolf, Vampiric Dragon No. 174 (1991)
Wolf, Zombie Castles Forlorn (1993), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness (1994), Ravenloft Gazetteer: Volume I (2002), Libris Mortis (2004)
Wraith, Shimmering Dungeon No. 26 (1990)
Xantravar (Stinging Horror) Dragon No. 140 (1988), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
Xaver Dragon No. 94 (1985), Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)
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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aboleth, Savant 6-7 Night Below (1995)
Addazahr 8 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) (as Addazhar (Backbiter)) Thin, blood-drinking flying insect that can cause disease.
Amiq Rasol 9 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) Energy-draining undead corsairs.
Arch-Shadow 10-11 The Secret of Spiderhaunt (1995), The Return of Randal Morn (1995) Arch-Shadow and Demi-Shade
Automaton, Scaladar 12-13 Ruins of Undermountain (1991) (Scaladar),Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Enhanced Scaladr) City of Splendors: Waterdeep (2005) (Scaladar) Scaladar and Enhanced Scaladar
Automaton, Triobriand's 14-17 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Ferragam, Silversann and Thanatar
Bat, Sporebat 18
Beetle, Dragon 19 City by the Silt Sea (1994) 1-foot-long (0.30 m) horned beetle living in groups with a poison dangerous to drakes, dragons and dray
Bi-nou 20-21 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Bi-nou, Rockworm and Rocklord
Boggle 22
Brownie, Dobie 23 Dragon No. 206 (1994)
Brownie, Quickling 24 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) Small, intelligent, chaotic and speedy, it appeared on Geek.com's list of "The most underrated monsters of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons".[51]
Cat, Great (Cath Shee) 25 Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Cat, Crypt 26 The Awakening (1994) Normal and Large
Centaur-Kin, Dorvesh 27 Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Gnoat 28 Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Ha'pony 29 Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Centaur-Kin, Zebranaur 30 Polyhedron No. 95 (1994)
Chronolily 31 Dragon's Rest (1990) Immense sentient flower whose nectar reveals images of the past, present and future.
Curst 32 City of Splendors (1994)
Darktentacles 33-34 Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Monster Manual II (2002)
Dinosaur 35-39 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) Allosaurus, Brontosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Compsognathus, Dimetrodon, Euparkeria, Gorgosaurus, Iguanodon, Monoclonius, Plateosaurus, Struthiomimus, Tanystropheus, Teratosaurus and Trachodon 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".[51]
Dinosaur, Aquatic 40-41 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) (as Dinosaur) Archelon, Dinichthys, Mosasaurus, Nothosaurus, Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus
Dog, Bog Hound 42 Howls in the Night (1994)
Doppelganger, Greater 43 City of Splendors (1994)
Dragon, Brine 44 Otherlands (1990) Ocean-going dragon with plesiosaur-like body and corrosive alkaline breath weapon.
Dragon, Half-Dragon 45 Council of Wyrms (1994) (as race)
Dragon-kin, Sea Wyrm 46 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) Large, usually non-aggressive sea serpent with sleep gas as a breath weapon.
Dwarf, Wild 47 FR11: Dwarves Deep (1990)
Ekimmu 48 Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Elemental, Nature 49 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Elf, Winged (Avariel) 50-51 Dragon No. 51 (1981), Complete Elves Handbook (1992)
Fish 52-54 Flames of the Falcon (1990) Floating Eye, Hetfish, Masher and Verme
Fish, Subterranean 55-56 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Wattley, Lemon Fish and Iridescent Plecoe
Flareater 57 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Flumph 58 Fiend Folio (1981) Common and Monastic
Froghemoth 59 Monster Manual II (1983), Dungeon No. 56 (1995)
Ghost, Casura 60 Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Ghost, Ker 61 Dragon No. 210 (1994)
Ghul, Great 62 Caravans (1994)
Ghul-Kin 63-64 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) Soultaker and Witherer Evil undead jann with shapechanging powers.
Giant, Half-giant (Athasian) 65 Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)
Golem, Burning Man 66 Dragon No. 209 (1994)
Golem, Phantom Flyer 67 Dragon No. 209 (1994)
Gulguthhydra 68 City of Splendors (1994)
Hakeashar 69 City of Splendors (1994)
Horse, Moon-horse 70 Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Human, Dragon Slayer 71 NPC variant
Human, Vistana 72-73 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.[28]:103104
Jellyfish, Giant (Portuguese Man-o-War) 74
Kalin 75 City by the Silt Sea (1994) 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders.
Kholiathra 76 Elves of Evermeet (1994)
Laerti 77 Anauroch (1991) Laerti and Stingtail
Leucrotta, Greater 78 City of Splendors (1994)
Lich, Suel 79 Polyhedron No. 101 (1994)
Lurker, Shadow 80 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Lycanthrope, Werepanther 81
Lycanthrope, Wereshark 82 City of Splendors (1994)
Mammal, Giant 83 City of Splendors (1994) Badger, Beaver, Boar, Hyena (Hyenadon), Porcupine, Otter, Skunk, Weasel and Wolverine
Mammal, Herd 84 Bull (Wild Ox), Caribou, Giant Goat, Hippopotamus, Llama, Giant Ram, Rhinoceros, Wild Stag and Giant Stag
Marl 85
Meenlock 86 Fiend Folio (1981), Flames of the Falcon (1990)
Mimic, Greater 87 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Mold 88 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 89-90 Animal and Monster
Nyth 91 City of Splendors (1994)
Ooze, Slime, Jelly – Ghaunadan 92 City of Splendors (1994) "D&D's large variety of monstrous oozes and slimes took their original inspiration form Irvin S. Yeathworth Jr's The Blob" movie.[1]
Palimpsest 93 City of Splendors (1994)
Peltast 94 City of Splendors (1994) Normal and Greater
Plant, Dangerous 95 Bloodthorn, Twilight Bloom and Boring Grass
Plant, Dangerous – Firethorn 96 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) (as Firethorn (Sea Rose)) Poisonous rose-like plant that emits heat a night.
Pleistocene Animal 97-98 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) (as Pleistocene Animals; all except Irish Deer; Wooly Rhinoceros as White Rhinoceros) Axebeak, Balucitherium, Irish Deer, Megatherium, Phororacos, Wooly Rhino and Titanothere
Pudding, Subterranean 99 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994) Stone, Gray and Dense
Raggamoffyn 100-101 City of Splendors (1994) Tatterdemanimal, Common Raggomoffyn, Gutterspite and Shrapnyl
Snake, Serpent 102 Ruined Kingdoms (1994) Herald and Teak
Snake, Serpent Vine 103 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Sphinx, Draco- 104 Old Empires (1990)
Sprite, Seelie Faerie 105 Spellbound (1995) Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Sprite, Unseelie Faerie 106 Spellbound (1995) Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Squealer 107 Monster Manual II (1983)
Turtle, Giant 108 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (as Turtle) Sea and Snapping
Umpleby 109 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Vizier's Turban 110-111 Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994) Symbiotic creature that looks like a turban and draws hit points while enhancing magical abilities of a spellcaster.
Wall-Walker 112 City by the Silt Sea (1994) 5-foot-long (1.5 m), scaled, spider-like subterranean creature using chameleon-like powers and paralytic poison to torment its victims
Webbird 113 Monster Manual II (1983)
Wraith-Spider 114 Ruins of Undermountain 2 (1994)
Yak-Man (Yikaria) 115-116 Land of Fate (1992)
Zorbo 117 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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Alaghi 6 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) Normal, Sedentary and Hermetic
Alhoon (Illithilich) 7 Menzoberranzan (1992)
Aranea 8 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) Not to be confused with similar creature defined in Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix, D&D Expert Module X1 Isle of Dread, D&D Expert Module X2 Castle Amber
Banedead 9 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Banelich 10 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Bat, Bonebat 11 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993)
Beetle 12 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990) (Deathwatch and Slicer) Deathwatch, Slicer and Stink
Belgoi 13 Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991)
Bladeling 14 Planes of Law (1995)
Braxat 15 Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991)
Bunyip 16 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Burbur 17 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Bvanen 18 The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)
Cat, Great, Snow Tiger 19 Spellbound (1995)
Chosen One 20 Spellbound (1995), Wizard's Spell Companion Volume I (1996)
Chronovoid 21 Chronomancer (1995) Communal organism that looks like an ovoid blob of gelatinous matter.
Cildabrin 22 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991)
Coffer Corpse 23 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Disenchanter 24 Fiend Folio (1981), Pages from the Mages (1995)
Dog, Temporal 25 Chronomancer (1995) Intelligent dogs with the ability to slip between Temporal Prime and other planes.
Dragon, Cerilian 26 Birthright Campaign Setting (1995)
Dragon, Ghost Dragon 27 Polyhedron No. 76 (1992), Cult of the Dragon (1998)
Dragon, Neutral – Amber 28
Dread Warrior 29 Spellbound (1995)
Dream Spawn, General 30 The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dream Spawn, Greater – Ennui 31 The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dream Spawn, Lesser – Morph 32 The Nightmare Lands (1995) Gray and Shadow
Dreamweaver 33 The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Dryad, Hamadryad 34 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991)
Dwarf, Arctic – Inugaakalikurit 35 Great Glacier (1992)
Dwarf, Urdunnir 36 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) (as Urdunnir)
Eel, Giant Moray 37 Night Below (1995)
Elemental Fire-Kin – Tome Guardian 38-39 Pages from the Mages (1995)
Elf, Rockseer 40-41 Night Below (1995)
Ethyk 42 Planes of Conflict (1995)
Faerie, Faerie Fiddler 43 Dragon No. 206 (1994) Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Faerie, Petty – Bramble 44 Dragon No. 206 (1994) Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Faerie, Petty – Gorse 45 Dragon No. 180 (1992) Fairy creatures were considered among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" by Fabian Perlini-Pfister.[3]
Firenewt 46 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Firetail 47 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) Lesser and Tshaia
Formian 48 Planes of Law (1995) Worker, Warrior, Myrmarch and Queen
Gargoyle 49-50 Dragon No. 223 (1995) Archer, Spouter, Stone Lion and Grandfather Plaque
Giant, Cerilian 51 Birthright Campaign Setting (1995) Forest and Ice
Goblin, Cerilian 52 Birthright Campaign Setting (1995)
Golem, Magic 53 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Golem, Shaboath 54 Night Below (1995)
Hag, Bheur 55 Spellbound (1995)
Head, Arcane 56 The Nightmare Lands (1995)
Hound of Ill-Omen 57 Fiend Folio (1981)
Human, Cerilian 58-59 Anurien (Knight), Brecht (Tradesman), Khinasi (Soldier), Rjurik (Berserker) and Vos (Mercenary)
Hybsil 60 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Ibrandlin 61-62 Ruins of Undermountain (1991)
Imp, Chaos 63 Planes of Chaos (1994)
Ixitxachitl, Ixzan 64-65 Night Below (1995)
Jabberwock 66-67
Kyton 68 Planes of Law (1995)
Kyuss, Son of 69 Monstrous Compendium – Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Life-Shaped Creations: Guardians 70-71 The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) Climbdog, Darkstrike, Protector, Shieldbug and Watcher
Life-Shaped Creations: Transport 71-72 The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995) Ber-ethern, Yihn-eflan, Gon-evauth and Dhev-sahr
Lillend 73-74 Planes of Chaos (1994)
Lycanthrope, Werecrocodile 75 Old Empires (1990)
Lycanthrope, Werespider 76
Magedoom 77 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Manotaur 78 Greyhawk Ruins (1990)
Mastiff, Shadow 79 Tales of the Lance (1992)
Meazel 80 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Mist, Scarlet Dancer 81 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Needleman 82 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990)
Orc, Neo-orog 83 Spellbound (1995) Red and Black
Orc, Ondonti 84 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Owlbear 85 Dragon No. 215 (1995) Arctic and Winged
Pegataur 86 Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Phaerimm 87 Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996)
Reggelid 88 The Wanderer's Chronicle: Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs (1995)
Render 89 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Saurial 90-92 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix II (1991) Finhead, Bladeback, Flyer and Hornhead
Scalamagdrion 93 Pages from the Mages (1995)
Sharn 94 Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996)
Snake, Messenger 95 Ruins of Zhentil Keep (1995)
Spirit, Forest – Uthraki 96 Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Forest – Wood Man 97 Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Ice – Orglash 98 Spellbound (1995)
Spirit, Rock – Thomil 99 Spellbound (1995)
Strider, Giant 100 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Goristo 101-102 Planes of Chaos (1994)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Armanite 103-104 Planes of Chaos (1994)
Tembo 105 Dark Sun Boxed Set (1991)
Temporal Glider 106 Chronomancer (1995) Ray-like creature that glides freely on Temporal Prime.
Temporal Stalker 107 Chronomancer (1995) Undead trying to destroy creatures not native to Temporal Prime.
Tether Beast 108 Chronomancer (1995) Fierce, intelligent and evil predator that resembles a behir.
Thessalmonster 109-110 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) Thessalhydra, Thessalmera, Thessalgorgon and Thessaltrice
Time Dimensional 111 Monster Manual II (1983) (as Time elemental), Chronomancer (1995) Common, Noble and Royal Highly intelligent being composed of the essence of time and appearing as a sphere of silver light.
Tomb Tapper – Thaalud 112 Anauroch (1991), Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996)
Undead Dragon Slayer 113 Dragon No. 205 (1994)
Unicorn, Black 114 Spellbound (1995)
Vaath 115 Planes of Conflict (1995)
Vortex Spider 116 Chronomancer (1995) 12-feet long spider spinning invisible webs of temporal energy.
Web, Living 117 Monstrous Compendium – Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) Living and Memory
Weredragon 118
Zhentarim Spirit 119 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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Ammonite, Golden 6 Dragon No. 48 (1981), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991)
Anemone, Giant Sea 7 Dragon No. 116 (1986), Monstrous Compendium Dragonlance Appendix (1990), Tales of the Lance (1992), Dungeon No. 79 (2000)
Asperii 8 Dragon No. 89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Card #622, Monster Manual II (2002)
Bainligor 9 Dragon No. 227 (1996) Young, Adult, Middle-aged, Elderly, Revered
Beast of Chaos 10 The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Blindheim 11 Fiend Folio (1981), Dragon No. 339 (2006) Normal and Advanced
Bloodsipper (Far Realm) 12 The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996)
Bulette, Gohlbrorn 13 Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996), The Illithiad (1998) Subterranean predator, a smaller, more intelligent relative of the bulette.
Carapace 14 Dragon No. 227 (1996)
Children of the Sea 15 Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991), Bestiary of Krynn (2004), Bestiary of Krynn, Revised (2007) Child of the Sea and Accantus Human-like aquatic race that reproduces with humans. Accanta are wild and aggressive versions of the children of the sea that possess additional powers.
Clam, Giant 16 Dragon No. 116 (1986), Dragon No. 190 (1993), Tome of Horrors (2002) Giant Clam (Oyster) and Carnivorous Scallop
Clockwork Horror 17-18 Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix (1990), 1993 Trading Card No. 222, 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
Clockwork Swordsman 19-20 Dungeon No. 62 (1996), Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996) Clockwork Swordsman and Rogue Automaton
Coral 21 Dragon No. 116 (1986) (Brain Coral), Nehwon (1990) (Death Coral and Giant Coral) Brain Coral and Coral Worm
Darklore 22 Hellbound: The Blood War (1996)
Dharculus (Far Realm) 23 The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), A Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998), Planar Handbook (2004)
Dolphin, Athasian 24 Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996)
Dragon, Neutral – Moonstone 25 None
Dragon, Prismatic 26-27 Dungeon No. 51 (1995)
Dragon-Kin, Albino Wyrm 28 Dragon No. 227 (1996)
Dream Stalker 29 Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (1996), Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002), Denizens of Dread (2004)
Firestar 30 Dragon No. 94 (1985), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Card #686, Sword of the Dales (1995)
Fish, Ascallion 31 Dragon No. 89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989) Young, Adult Female and Adult Male (Shadow)
Fish, Athasian 32-33 Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) Kreel, Puddingfish, Skyfish and Athasian Shark
Fish, Deep Ocean 34-35 Dragon No. 235 (1996) Angler Fish, Death Minnow, Gulper and Viperfish
Fish, Tropical 36 Dragon No. 116 (1986) Giant Grouper, Morena, Porcupine Fish and Electric Ray
Fish, Vurgens (Giant Gulper Eel) 37 Dragon No. 89 (1984), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989)
Fogwarden 38 Dungeon No. 54 (1995), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Fraal 39-40 Alternity Player's Handbook (1998), Alien Compendium: Creatures of the Verge (1998), d20 Future (2004)
Giant – Crag Giant, Fhoimorien 41 Warlock of the Stonecrowns (1995) (Fhoimorien), Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996) (Crag Giant) Crag Giant and Fhoimorien
Gibberling, Brood (Far Realm) 42 The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996)
Golem, Brass Minotaur 43 Dragon No. 209 (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #2 (2007)
Golem, Gemstone 44-45 Spellbound (1995), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) Ruby, Emerald and Diamond
Golem, Maggot 46 Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #339 (2006)
Groundling 47 Polyhedron No. 93 (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Hound of Law 48 The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Human, Amazon 49 Dragon No. 43 (1980), Polyhedron No. 22 (1985) Demihuman Amazons NPC variant.
Human, Pygmy 50 Dungeon No. 56 (1995) NPC variant.
Inquisitor 51 Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), Dragon No. 352 (2007)
Kercpa 52-53 Dragon No. 214 (1995)
Lycanthrope, Lythari 54 Elves of Evermeet (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Mercurial 55 Doors to the Unknown (1996)
Mold, Chromatic 56 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 57 Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996), Dragon #238 (1997), Dragon #300 (2002), Dragon Compendium, Volume 1 (2005)
Neh-thalggu (Brain Collector – Far Realm) 58 Castle Amber (1981), Creature Catalogue (1986), Creature Catalog (1993), Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix (1994), Epic Level Handbook (2002), Dungeon No. 144 (2007)
Nymph, Grain 59 Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991) Cultivated relatives of the nymph associated with farmland
Nymph, Unseelie 60 None
Octopus, Octo-jelly 61 Dragon No. 235 (1996) Octo-jelly and Octo-Hide
Sea Demon 62 Dragon No. 48 (1981) Lesser and Greater
Sea Hermit 63-64 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Sea Serpent (Sea Glutton) 65 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Sea Worm (Echyan) 66 Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)
Shade 67-68 Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 126 "The Ecology of the Shade" (1987), Dragon No. 213 (1995), Powers & Pantheons (1997), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Races of Faerûn (2003), Dragon No. 307 (2003), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) Humans or demihumans imbued with the essence of the Plane of Shadow
Shadow, Slow 69 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure (1984), Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Dungeon No. 112 (2004)
Shadowrath 70-71 City of Splendors (1994) Lesser and Greater
Siren, Ravenloft 72 Requiem: The Grim Harvest (1996)
Skeleton, Variant 73 Dragon No. 234 (1996) Dust, Spike and Obsidian Skeletons
Snake – Sewerm, Mahogany Constrictor 74 City of Splendors (1994) (Sewerm), The Sword of Roele (1996) (Mahogany Constrictor), Serpent Kingdoms (2004) (Sewerm) Sewerm and Mahogany Constrictor
Spectral Scion 75 The Rjurik Highlands (1996)
Spyder-Fiend 76-80 The Rod of Seven Parts (1996) Kakkuu, Spithriku, Phisarazu, Lycosidilith and Raklupis
Squid, Shark 81 Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996)
Starfish, Giant – Giant Sunstar 82 Ship of Horror (1991)
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Uridezu (Rat-Fiend) 83 Marco Volo: Departure (1994), Manual of the Planes (2001)
Troll Mutate (Far Realm) 84 The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996) Troll Mutate and Matriarch Mutate
Vaati (Wind Duke) 85-87 Dragon No. 224 (1995), The Rod of Seven Parts (1996)
Vampire, Cerebral 88 Bleak House: The Death of Rudolph van Richten (1996), Denizens of Darkness (2002)
Varkha 89 Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996)
Wizshade 90 Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix (1990), Volo's Guide to All Things Magical (1996)
Worm, Lukhorn 91 Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996)
Wyste (Far Realm) 92 The Gates of Firestorm Peak (1996), Speaker in Dreams (2001), Monster Manual II (2002)
Yugoloth, Lesser – Gacholoth 93 Dungeon No. 49 (1994)
Zombie, Mud 94 Death Ascendant (1996), Denizens of Dread (2004)

TSR 2433 – Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aarakocra, Athasian 8-9
Animal, Domestic 10-12 Aprig, Carru, Mulworm and Sygra
Aviarag 13
Baazrag 14
Baazrag, Boneclaw 15
Bloodgrass 16
Cactus, Hunting 17
Cactus, Rock 18
Cilops 19
Crodlu 20 Dune Trader (1992) Cordlu and Heavy Crodlu
Dagorran 21
Dhaot 22
Drake (Lesser), General 23
-- Drake, Magma 24
-- Drake, Rain 25
-- Drake, Silt 26
-- Drake, Sun 27
Dray 28-29 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 30-31 Drik and High Drik
Dune Reaper 32-33 Drone, Warrior and Matron
Dwarf, Athasian 34-35
Elemental Beast, General 36-37
-- Elemental Beast, Air 38
-- Elemental Beast, Earth 39
-- Elemental Beast, Fire 40
-- Elemental Beast, Water 41
Elf 42-43 Elf and Half-Elf of Athas
Fael 44
Feylaar 45
Fordorran 46
Giant, Shadow 47
Golem, General 48
-- Golem, Magma 49
-- Golem, Salt 50
Gorak 51 Gorak and Giant Gorak
Half-giant 52
Halfling 53
Human 54-58 Ex-slaves, Herdsmen, Dune Traders, Ex-gladiators, Nobles and Templars
Jhakar 59
Kaisharga 60-61
Kes'trekel 62
Klar 63
Krag 64-65 City by the Silt Sea (1994) Undead with special powers related to the element or paraelement that killed it
Kragling 66 City by the Silt Sea (1994) Skeletal Undead created and controlled by a krag and associated with that krag's element
Lirr 67 Lirr and Mountain Lirr
Mastyrial 68-69 Desert and Black Mastyrial
Meorty 70-71
Mul 72-73 Human-dwarf descended sterile warriors.[52]
Nikal 74
Pakubrazi 75
Paraelemental Beast, General 76
-- Paraelemental Beast, Magma 77
-- Paraelemental Beast, Rain 78
-- Paraelemental Beast, Silt 79
-- Paraelemental Beast, Sun 80
Psionocus 81
Psurlon 82-83 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III Psurlon, Psurlon Adept and Giant Psurlon
Raaig 84-85
Racked Spirit 86
Retriever, Obsidian 87
Ruktoi 88
Ruvkova 89 Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III Brajeti, Ethilum, Kaltori, Zathosi
Sand Howler 90
Scorpion 91 Barbed and Gold Scorpion
Seed, Brain 92
Silt Horror, Black 93
Silt Horror, Magma 94
Silt Horror, Red 95
Silt Spawn 96-97 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 98-99
Spider 100-101 Dark, Mountain and Silt Spider
Spinewyrm 102
Ssurran 103
Stalking Horror 104
Tarek 105-106 Tarek and Tarek Shaman
Tari 107-108 Tari, Tari Warrior and Tari Chieftain
Thri-kreen 109-110 "Praying mantis man" with four arms and a poisonous bite[52]
Tohr-kreen 111-115 J'ez, J'hol, T'keech and Tondi Tohr-kreen
Trin 116 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 117
T'liz 118-119
Undead 120-123
Wraith, Athasian 124-125
Xerichon 126
Zombie, Thinking 127-128

TSR 2613 – Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aasimar 6-7
Abrian 8-9
Arcane 10-11 Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Astral dreadnought 12-13 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".[67]
Balaena 14-15 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Bloodthorn 16-17
Bonespear 18-19
Darkweaver 20-21
Demarax 22-23
Dhour 24-25
Eater of Knowledge 26-27
Eladrin 28-29
Eladrin, Bralani (Lesser) 30
Eladring, Coure (Lesser) 31
Eladrin, Firre (Greater) 32
Eladrin, Ghaele (Greater) 33
Eladrin, Noviere (Lesser) 34
Eladrin, Shiere (Lesser) 35
Eladrin, Tulani (Greater) 36-37
Fhorge 38-39
Ghostlight 40-41
Guardinal 42-43 Powerful neutral good celestials[68] 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".[67]
Guardinal, Avoral 44 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual (2000), Savage Species (2003), Monster Manual (2003), Planar Handbook (2004)
Guardinal, Cervidal 45 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual II (2002)
Guardinal, Equinal 46 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Book of Exalted Deeds (2003)
Guardinal, Leonal 47 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Manual of the Planes (2001), Monster Manual (2003)
Guardinal, Lupinal 48 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Monster Manual II (2002)
Guardinal, Ursinal 49 Blood Wars Card Game (1995), Warriors of Heaven (1999), Book of Exalted Deeds (2003)
Hollyphant 50-51
Incantifer (Sect) 52-53
Ironmaw 54-55
Keeper 56-57
Khaasta 58-59 Normal, Chieftain and Wise One
Leomarh 60-61
Merkhant (Sect) 62-63
Monster of Legend 64-65
Mortai 66-67 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Noctral 68-69 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Observer 70-71
Prolonger 72-73
Quill 74-75
Rager (Sect) 76-77
Razorvine 78-79
Reave 80-81
Retriever 82-83 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Rilmani 84-85
Rilmani, Abiorach 86
Rilmani, Argenach 87
Rilmani, Aurumach 88
Rilmani, Cuprilach 89
Rilmani, Ferrumach 90
Rilmani, Plumach 91
Shadowdrake 92-93
Sympathetic 94-95
Spellhaunt 96-97
Spider, Hook 98-99
Sunfly 100-101
Sword Spirit 102-103
T'uen-Rin 104-105 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Tanar'ri, Alkilith (True) 106-107
Tanar'ri, Bulezau (Lesser) 108-109
Tanar'ri, Maurezhi (Lesser) 110-111
Tanar'ri, Yochlol (Lesser) 112-113 The Drow of the Underdark (1991) (as Yochlol)
Terlen 114-115
Tso 116-117
Vaporighu 118-119 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Vorr 120-121 Normal and Shaman
Wastrel 122-123
Wraithworm 124-125
Yugoloth, Canoloth 126-127

TSR 2162 – Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I and II (1996)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Bastellus 10-11 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Bat, Ravenloft 12 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Sentinel and Skeletal Bat
Bowlyn 13 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Broken Ones 14 Monstrous Manual (1993), Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Common and Greater
Bussengeist 15 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Darkling 16 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Doom Guard 17 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Doppelganger Plant 18-19 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Doppelganger Plant and Podling
Elemental, Ravenloft 20-22 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Blood, Grave, Mist and Pyre
Ermordenung 23 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Ghoul Lord 24 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Goblyn 25 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Golem, Ravenloft 26-30 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993) Bone, Doll, Gargoyle, Glass, Mechanical and Zombie
Grim Reaper 31 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Imp, Assassin 32 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Impersonator 33 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Lycanthrope, Werebat 34 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Lycanthrope, Wereraven 35 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Men (Abber Nomads) 36 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Men (Lost Ones, Madmen) 37 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Lost Ones and Madmen
Mist Horror 38-39 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Common, Wandering and Pseudo
Mummy, Greater 40-41 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Quevari 42 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Quickwood (Spy Tree) 43 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Ravenkin 44 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Reaver 45 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Scarecrow 46 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Shadow Fiend 47 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix
Skeleton, Giant 48 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Strahd's Skeletal Steeds 49 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Treant, Evil 50 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Treant, Undead 51 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Valpurgeist 52 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Vampire, General Information 53 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991) Powerful and subtle undead sustained by drinking blood or draining life force. Inspired by Bram Stoker, a typical monster for the horror-setting of Ravenloft.[2]
-- Vampire, Dwarf 54-55 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
-- Vampire, Elf 56-57 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
-- Vampire, Gnome 58-59 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
-- Vampire, Halfling 60-61 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
-- Vampire, Kender 62-63 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Vampyre 64 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Widow, Red 65 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Wolfwere, Greater 66 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Zombie Lord 67 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix (1991)
Brain, Living (Rudolph Von Aubrecker) 72-75 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Ermordenung (Nostalia Romaine) 76-77 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Ghoul, Ghast (Jugo Hesketh) 78-79 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Golem, Half (Desmond LaRouce) 80-83 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Golem, Mechanical (Ahmi Vanjuko) 84-87 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Human, Cursed (Jacqueline Montarri) 88-91 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Human, Madman (The Midnight Slasher) 92-93 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Human, Voodan (Chicken Bone) 94-95 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Lich, Bardic (Andres Duvall) 96-97 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Lycanthrope, Weretiger (Jahed) 98-99 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Meazel (Salizarr) 100-101 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Medusa (Althea) 102-105 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Mummy, Greater (Senmet) 106-107 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Night Hag (Styrix) 108-111 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Spectre (Jezar Wagner, The Ice Queen) 112-115 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Thrax (Palik) 116-117 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Treant, Evil (Blackroot) 118-119 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Vampire, Illithid (Athaekeetha) 120-121 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Vampire, Eastern (Mayónaka) 122-125 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)
Vampyre (Vladimir Ludzig) 126-127 Monstrous Compendium – Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night (1993)

TSR 2524 – Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1996)

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[69] 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.
CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
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, Introduction Powerful and intelligent, usually winged reptiles with magical abilities and breath weapon.
-- Dragon, Crimson
-- Dragon, Red Hawk
Echyan
Ee'aar
Enduk
Fachan
Feliquine
Fiend, Narvaezan
Frelôn
Ghriest
Glutton, Sea
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
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 fairy creatures were 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 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998)
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)

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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Animental 14-15
Archomental (evil) 16-18 Imix, Ogremoch, Olhydra, Yan-C-Bin and Cryonax
Archomental (good) 20-21 Ben-Hadar, Chan, Sunnis and Zaaman Rul
Belker 22-23
Bzastra 24-25
Chososion 26-27
Darklight 28-29
Devete 30-31
Devourer 32-33
Dharum suhn 34-35
Egarus 36-37
Entrope 38-39
Facet 40-41
Fire bat 42-43
Frost salamander 44-45 Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)
Fundamental 46-47 D&D Expert Module X8 Drums on Fire Mountain, Creature Catalogue, Monstrous Compendium – Mystara Appendix (1994)
Gamorm 48-49
Homunculous, elemental 50-51 Breather and Skin
Immoth 52-53
Khargra 54-55 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Klyndes 56-57
Magran 58-59
Menglis 60-61
Nathri 62-63
Ooze sprite 64-65
Opposition 66-67
Paraelemental 68-71 Ice, Magma, Ooze and Smoke
Phirblas 72-73
Quill 74-75
Primal 74-75
Psurlon 76-77 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) Normal, Adept and Giant
Quasielemental, negative 78-81 Ash, Dust, Salt and Vacuum
Quasielemental, positive 82-85 Lightning, Mineral, Radiance and Steam
Rast 86-87
Ravid 88-89
Ruvkova 90-91 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995)
Salamander noble 92-93 Lesser and Noble
Scile 94-95 Scile and Ravager of Colour
Shad 96-97
Shocker 98-99 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992) Contended One and Sojourner
Sislan 100-101
Suisseen 102-103
Terithran 104-105 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Thoqqua 106-107
Trilloch 108-109
Tsnng 110-111
Ungulosin 112-113
Vacuous 114-115
Wavefire 116-117
Xag-ya/xeg-yi 118-119
Xill 120-121 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)

TSR 3140 – Birthright – Blood Spawn: Creatures of Light and Shadow (2000)

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.[70] 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.
CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Blood Hound 13-15
Changeling 16-18 Farie, Adult human and Child human changeling
Cwn Annwn 19-20
The Dispossessed 21-22
Faerie, Seelie 23-28 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 29-31 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 32-35 Domain Lord, Slave, and Freedom Fighter
Minion of the Lost 36-38 Halfling Spawn, Masetian Spawn and Orog Spawn
Seemer 39-40
Seeming Walker 41-42
Shade 43-46
Shadow Steed 47-48
Shadow Warrior 49-51
The Sluagh 52-53
Spectral Awnshegh 54-55
Waff 56-58
Wild Hunt 59-60
Will O'Shadow 61-63

Other sources

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.

Spelljammer

TSR1049 – Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures In Space (1989)
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

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Arcane, The 67-68 Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Arcane), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II (1995) (as Arcane)
Beholder 69-70 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".[16] A terrible beast, but depicted as "a cuddly rosy ball with too many eyes".[17]
Dracon 71-72
Dragon, Radiant (Celestial) 73-74
Elmarin 75
Ephemeral 76 Ephemeral Host
Giff 77-78 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Kindori (Space Whale) 79-80
Krajen 81-82 Immature and Adult
Neogi 83-84 Monstrous Manual (1993) Neogi, Great Old Master and Reaver
Scavver 85-86 Gray, Brown, Night and Void
TSR9280 – Lost Ships (1990)
The Spelljammer game accessory Lost Ships, by Ed Greenwood, contained several new creatures on pages 84–96.

ISBN 0-88038-831-5

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Beholder, Undead "Death Tyrant" 84 Monstrous Manual (1993)
Beholder Eater, Thagar ("Grimmgobbler") 85
Flow Barnacle 86
Lich, Arch 87-88 Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Men: Wonderseeker 89
Neogi: Undead Old Master 90
Sarphardin ("Watcher") 91-92
Shadowsponge ("Air Stealer") 93-94
Spaceworm 95
Tinkerer ("Giant Bubble") 96
TSR1065 – The Legend of Spelljammer (1991)
The Legend of Spelljammer boxed set added four new creatures on pages 60–64 of The Grand Tour sourcebook.

ISBN 1-56076-083-4

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Kasharin 60 Monstrous Manual (1993) (as Beholder – reference only)
K'r'r'r 61
Lich, Master 62
Shivak 63-64 Common and Guardian
TSR9409 – Krynnspace (1993)
The Spelljammer game accessory Krynnspace, by Jean Rabe, contained two new creatures.

ISBN 1-56076-560-7

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Giant, Bosk 95 Savage 19-foot-tall (5.8 m) giants native to the bogs of the fictional planet Chislev.
Giant, Swamp 96 16-foot-tall (4.9 m) giants living in hunter-gatherer villages in the swamps of Chislev.

TSR1060 – Ruins of Undermountain (1991)

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

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
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)
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)

TSR1066 – Maztica Campaign Set (1991)

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

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Chac 59
Jagre 60
Kamatlan 61
Plumazotl 62

TSR9326 – The Drow of the Underdark (1991)

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

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Bat, Deep 113-114 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 115-116 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 117 Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Pedipalp 118-119 Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002) Large (Schizomida), Huge (Amblypygus) and Giant (Uropygi)
Rothé, Deep 120-121 Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Manual (1993), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001)
Solifugid 122 Queen of the Demonweb Pits (1980), Monster Manual II (1983), Tome of Horrors (2002) Large, Huge and Giant
Spider, Subterranean 123-124 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 125 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001)
Yochlol 126-127 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)

TSR1083 – Menzoberranzan (1992)

The Forgotten Realms Menzoberranzan boxed set included 7 pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format, bound into the first book of the set (The City) on pages 88–94.

ISBN 1-56076-460-0

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Alhoon (Illithilich) 88 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), The Illithiad (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lords of Madness (2005), D&D Miniatures: Night Below #38 (2007)
Cloaker Lord 89 Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Foulwing 90 Dragon No. 197 (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Lizard, Subterranean 91 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Dungeon No. 94 (2002) Pack Lizard
Riding Lizard 92 Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001)
Wingless Wonder 93-94 Dragon No. 40 (1980), Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume Four (1998), Secrets of the Magister (2000) True and Transformed

TSR1084 – Ruins of Myth Drannor (1993)

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

ISBN 1-56076-569-0

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aratha (Killer Beetle) Monstrous Manual (1993)
Baelnorn Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves (1998), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Blazing Bones Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Doomsphere (Ghost Beholder) Monstrous Manual (1993), Black Spine (1994), I, Tyrant (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Electrum Dragon Dragon No. 74 (1983), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Fang Dragon Dragon No. 134 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Draconomicon (2003), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #48 (2006), Draconomicon (2008) (as "Gray Dragon")
Dread Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Feystag (Calygraunt) Dragon No. 89 (1989) (as "Calygraunt"), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Lythlyx Dragon No. 43 (1980), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Magebane Dragon No. 140 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Metalmaster (Sword Slug) Dragon No. 139 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Naga, Bone Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002), Serpent Kingdoms (2004), D&D Miniatures: Unhallowed set #34, Monster Manual (2008)
Ormyrr Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002)
Windghost Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual II (2002)
Xantravar (Stinging Horror) Dragon No. 140 (1988), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Xaver Dragon No. 94 (1985), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)

TSR1085 – Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (1993)

The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2nd edition) boxed set included 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages of creature descriptions in Monstrous Compendium format.

ISBN 1560766174

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aballin Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Baneguard Shadowdale (1989), Ruins of Undermountain (1991), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005) Direguard
Bonebat Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), Monsters of Faerûn (2001) Battlebat
Deepspawn Dwarves Deep (1990), Monstrous Manual (1993), Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Dracolich Dragon No. 110 (1986), Waterdeep and the North (1987), Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989), 1991 Trading Cards #251, Monstrous Manual (1993), 1993 Trading Cards #387, Cult of the Dragon (1998), Draconomicon (2003), Dragon #344 "The Ecology of the Dracolich" (2006), D&D Miniatures: War of the Dragon Queen set #31 (2006), Dragon: Monster Ecologies (2007), Monster Manual (2008)
Gambado Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Tome of Horrors (2002)
Gibbering Mouther Lost Tamoachan (1979), Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1979), Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 160 "The Ecology of the Gibbering Mouther" (1990), Assassin Mountain (1993), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000, 2003), D&D Miniatures: Aberrations set #50 (2004), Lords of Madness (2005), Monster Manual (2008)
Gibberling Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon No. 265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001)
Helmed Horror Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Dragon No. 302 (2002), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005), D&D Miniatures: Underdark set #37 (2005), Monster Manual (2008)
Lock Lurker Dragon No. 139 (1988), Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume Three (2000)
Naga, Dark Dragon No. 89 (1984), Anauroch (1991), Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (1991), 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)
Nishruu Halls of the High King (1990), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)
Quaggoth Fiend Folio (1981), Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix (1992), Monstrous Manual (1993), Dragon No. 265 (1999), Monsters of Faerûn (2001), D&D Miniatures: War Drums set #57 (2006), Drow of the Underdark (2007)
Skum Polyhedron No. 67 (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Monster Manual (2000, 2003)
Tressym Haunted Halls of Evening Star (1992), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005)

TSR1109 – City of Splendors (1994)

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

ISBN 1-56076-868-1

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Curst Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Doppelganger, Greater Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Duhlarkin
Ghaunadan Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Gulguthydra Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Hakeashar Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Leucrotta, Greater Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Nyth Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Palimpsest Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)
Peltast Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) Normal and Greater
Raggamoffyn Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) Tatterdemanimal, Common Raggamoffyn, Gutterspite and Shrapnyl
Sewerm Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Serpent Kingdoms (2004)
Shadowrath Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) Lesser and Greater
Watchspider
Wereshark Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)

TSR9563 – Powers and Pantheons (1997)

The Forgotten Realms campaign expansion Powers & Pantheons by Eric L. Boyd contained next to the description of many deities also new creatures.

ISBN 0-7869-0657-X

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Divine Minion 187 Planescape Campaign Setting (1994) (Minion of Set) Magical servants of Mulhorandi deities with the ability to shapechange into specific animals.
Elder Eternal Evil 188-191 Dendar the Night Serpent, Kezef the Chaos Hound, Ityak-Ortheel, the Elf-Eater Titanic mythological evil creatures from the Outer Planes related to Abeir-Toril's prehistory
Shade 192 Monster Manual II (1983), Dragon No. 126 "The Ecology of the Shade" (1987), Dragon No. 213 (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (2001), Races of Faerûn (2003), Dragon No. 307 (2003), Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008) Humans or demihumans imbued with the essence of the Plane of Shadow

TSR9294 – Dragon's Rest (1990)

The Dragonlance adventure Dragon's Rest by Rick Swan contained three new fictional creatures.

ISBN 0-88038-869-2

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Chronolily 57 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) Immense sentient flower whose nectar reveals images of the past, present and future.
Chulcrix 58 Gigantic carnivorous worm with two pincers dwelling on the Ethereal plane.
Gk'lok-Lok 59 Tribal creatures consisting of stalk-like tendrils that spend their lives dormant, re-experiencing the lives of dead warriors.

TSR9334 – Wild Elves (1991)

The Dragonlance adventure Wild Elves by Scott Bennie contained six new fictional creatures.

ISBN 1-56076-140-7

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Curotai 56 Kagonesti transformed into six-armed ferocious evil fighter.
Dragon, Spider 57 Dragon-like evil creature with spider-legs and eyes.
Handmaiden of Takhisis 58 Jiathuli Powerful evil entity with many spell-casting abilities serving Takhisis.
Ice Vampire 59 Undead Kagonesti with the ability to manipulate cold and a hunger for the warmth of living creatures.
Spider Horse 60 Predatory hybrid between a spider and a horse.
Weapon, Living 61 Evil spirit animating a melee weapon.

TSR9344 – Taladas: The Minotaurs (1991)

The Dragonlance game accessory Taladas: The Minotaurs by Colin McComb contained several new creatures.

ISBN 1-56076-150-4

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Children of the Sea 61 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) Child of the Sea and Accantus Human-like aquatic race that reproduces with humans. Accanta are wild and aggressive versions of the children of the sea that possess additional powers.
Grain Nymph 62 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) Cultivated relatives of the nymph associated with farmland
Yrasda 63 Aphelka, Thanic and Ushama Irda-like race closely linked to the sea with the ability to shapechange into a specific sea creature

TSR9382 – Flint's Axe (1992)

The Dragonlance adventure Flint's Axe by Tim Beach contained a new creature.

ISBN 1-56076-422-8

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Tyin 32 Adult and larva 9-foot-tall (2.7 m) grotesque semi-intelligent humanoid predator that can spit acid.

TSR1077 – Land of Fate (1992)

The Al-Qadim Land of Fate boxed set contained 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format.

ISBN 1-56076-329-9

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Genie of Zakhara, Dao Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Genie of Zakhara, Djinni Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993) Powerful humanoid air spirit. Based on notions from Middle Eastern culture.[2]
Genie of Zakhara, Efreeti Monstrous Compendium Volume One (1994), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Genie of Zakhara, Janni Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1995), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Genie of Zakhara, Marid Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1995), Monstrous Manual (1993)
Giant, Island
Giant, Ogre
Roc, Zakharan Common, Great and Two-Headed An enormous bird, based on the mythological roc probably of Persian origin, known from Sindbad the Sailor stories.[20]
Yak-Man (Yikaria) Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995)

TSR9366 – Golden Voyages (1992)

The Al-Qadim Golden Voyages boxed set, by David "Zeb" Cook, contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format, each with a full-page image of the creature described on the back.

ISBN 1-56076-331-0

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Coelenite Coelenite Colony and Mass Colony Polyp colony with a mass mind, forming vaguely humanoid bodies from coral pieces.
Ogrima Large evil humanoid resulting from breeding of an ogre and ogre mage.
Sartani Up to 20-foot-tall (6.1 m) humanoid with crab-like head, arms and pincers.

TSR1091 – City of Delights (1993)

The Al-Qadim City of Delights boxed set contained 8 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format.

ISBN 1-56076-589-5

CreatureOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Afanc (Gawwar Samakat) Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) Afanc and Young Afanc
Al-Jahar Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Cat, Winged Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) Lesser and Greater Winged Cat
Crypt Servant Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Genie, Tasked, Administrator Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Genie, Tasked, Harim Servant Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Ogre, Zakharan
Opinicus Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Parasite Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) Bloodring, Ear Seeker, Goldbug, Wizard Lice and Vilirij
Pasari-Niml Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) Warrior, Noble and Calipha
Singing Tree Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Sirine Monstrous Manual (1993)
Talking Bird Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Tatalla Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994)
Vargouille Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994)
Vermin, Elemental Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994) Air (Duster), Earth (Crawler), Fire (Flameling) and Water (Spitter) Elemental Vermin

TSR9431 – Assassin Mountain (1993)

The Al-Qadim Assassin Mountain boxed set contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format. ISBN 1-56076-564-X All of the fictional creatures described in this accessory are included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One, above, and are not reproduced here.

TSR9433 – Secrets of the Lamp (1993)

The Al-Qadim Secrets of the Lamp boxed set contained 4 unnumbered 5-hole punched loose-leaf pages in Monstrous Compendium format. ISBN 1-56076-647-6 All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in either the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One or the Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix, above, and are not reproduced here.

TSR9440 – Ruined Kingdoms (1994)

The Al-Qadim Ruined Kingdoms boxed set, by Steven Kurtz, contained an 8-page booklet with non-player characters and monsters.

ISBN 1-56076-815-0

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Segarran 1 Lesser and Greater Humanoid with the head and tail of a crocodile and the ability to assume human form; servants of the evil goddess Ragarra. Greater seggaran have additional magical powers and bat's wings.
Serpent 8 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) Herald and Teak Herald serpent: intelligent, good-aligned messengers of serpent lords. Teak serpent: a 30-ft long constrictor snake.

TSR9449 – Corsairs of the Great Sea (1994)

The Al-Qadim Corsairs of the Great Sea boxed set, by Nicky Rea, contained an 8-page booklet with monsters. ISBN 1-56076-867-3 All of the fictional creatures described in this set are included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two, above, and are not reproduced here.

TSR2600 – Planescape Campaign Setting (1994)

The Planescape Campaign Setting boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.

ISBN 1-56076-834-7

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aleax 2-3
Astral Searcher 4-5
Barghest 6-7
Cranium Rat 8-9
Dabus 10-11 These "floating goat-men" are common within the fictional city of Sigil.[71]
Magman 12-13
Minion of Set 14-15 Powers & Pantheons (1997) (Divine Minion) Minion of Set and Shadow Priest
Modron 16-23 Monodrone, Duodrone, Tridrone, Quadron, Pentadrone, Decaton, Nonaton, Octon, Septon, Hexton, Quinton, Quarton, Tertian, Secundus, Primus and Rogue Unit Reviewer Scott Haring found that the "once-silly Modrons" from 1st edition AD&D were "given a new background and purpose that makes a lot more sense" in 2nd edition Planescape.[72]
Nic'Epona 24-25
Spirit of the Air 26-27
Vortex 28-29
Yugoloth, Lesser – Marraenoloth 30-31

TSR2603 – Planes of Chaos (1994)

The Planescape Planes of Chaos boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.

ISBN 1-56076-874-6

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Abyssal Lord 2-3 Graz'zt and Pazrael
Asrai 4-5
Bacchae 6-7
Chaos Beast 8-9
Chaos Imp 10-11 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Fensir 12-13 Male, female and young Fensir, Fensir Mage and Rakka
Howler 14-15
Lillend 16-17 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Murska 18-19
Oread 20-21 Oread and Snowhair
Ratatosk 22-23
Tanar'ri, Lesser – Armanite 24-25 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Tanar'ri, Greater – Goristro 26-27 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Varrangoin (Abyssal Bat) 28-29 Lesser (types I-IV) and Greater Varrangoin (types V-VI)
Viper Tree 30-31 Viper Tree and Larval Viper Tree

TSR2607 – Planes of Law (1995)

The Planescape Planes of Law boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.

ISBN 0-7869-0093-8

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Achaierai 2-3 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Archon 4-9 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991) (Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword and Tome) Lantern, Hound, Warden, Sword, Trumpet, Throne, Tome and Fallen
Baatezu, Lesser – Kocrachon 10-11
Bezekira (Hellcat) 12-13 Monstrous Compendium – Fiend Folio Appendix (1992)
Bladeling 14-15 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Busen 16-17
Formian 18-19 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Worker, Warrior, Myrmarch and Queen
Gear Spirit 20-21
Kyton 22-23 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Moigno 24-25
Parai 26-27
Rust Dragon 28-29
Zoveri 30-31 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)

TSR2615 – Planes of Conflict (1995)

The Planescape Planes of Conflict boxed set contained a 32-page Monstrous Supplement booklet.

ISBN 0-7869-0309-0

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Aeserpent 2-3
Asuras 4-5 Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992) Asuras and Rogue Asuras
Buraq 6-7 Monstrous Compendium – Al-Qadim Appendix (1992)
Delphon 8-9
Diakk 10-11 Varath and Carcene
Ethyk 12-13 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Gautiere 14-15
Linqua 16-17
Ni'iath 18-19
Phiuhl 20-21
Quesar 22-23
Slasrath 24-25
Vaath 26-27 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Warden Beast 28-29 Monstrous Compendium – Outer Planes Appendix (1991)
Yugoloth, Greater – Baernaloth 30-31 Baernaloth and Demented

TSR2400 – Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1991)

The original Dark Sun Boxed Set for the Dark Sun campaign setting contains several pages of monster description in The Wanderer's Journal book, as well as in the A Little Knowledge adventure booklet.

ISBN 0-7869-0162-4

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Animal, Domestic 85-86 Erdlu, inix, kank and mekillot Erdlu: large flightless scaled bird kept for meat and eggs; inix: 16-feet carnivorous lizard used for riding and transport; kank: 8-feet-long black insects kept as mounts and for honey; mekillot: 30-feet-long moundshaped foul-tempered lizards used as caravan beasts
Belgoi 87 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Belgoi appear human, but with long claws, toothless mouths, and webbed feet. They have a taste for the flesh of intelligent races.
Braxat 88 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) It is difficult to tell whether the braxat are of mammalian or reptilian stock. Their backs are covered with shells and their heads have a lizard-like shape. But, they walk upright, can speak with a human-like voice, have opposable thumbs, and are warm-blooded.
Dragon of Tyr 89 Fortunately, there is only one dragon in the Tyr region.
Dune Freak (Anakore) 90 A race of dimwitted humanoids with bony, wedge-like heads, small ears, and beady eyes covered by clear membranes to prevent sand from scratching them.
Gaj 91 A psionic horror, though physically it appears as a reptilian beetle six feet long.
Giant, Athasian 92 Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) Beasthead, desert and plains giant Beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giants with an animal head; desert: 25ft-tall giants living on desert islands; plains: 25ft-tall giants raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain
Gith 93 A grotesque race that appear to be a mixture of elf and reptile.
Jorzhal 94 About four feet tall, the jozhal is a small, two-legged reptile with a skinny tail, a long flexible neck, and a narrow snout.
Silk Wyrm 95 A snake with a hard, chitinous shell that measure over 50 feet in length.
Tembo 96 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) A despicable, furless, tawny-colored beast covered with loose folds of scaly hide.
Kluzd 15 Snake-like reptiles that inhabit mudflats, ten feet long and two to three feet in diameter. They can swallow a grown man whole.
Wezer 16 worker, soldier, brood queen Enormous flying insects that make underground hives in the desert.

TSR2432 – City by the Silt Sea (1994)

The City by the Silt Sea campaign expansion box for the Dark Sun campaign setting by Shane Lacy Hensley contains a 32-page Monstrous Supplement.

ISBN 1-56076-882-7

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Absalom (Unique Morg) 2-3 High Priest of Dregoth, an undead, mummy-like dray
Caller in the Darkness 4-5 Supernatural storm of trapped spirits that inspires fear and draws in psionicists within its reach
Dragon Beetle 6-7 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) 1-foot-long (0.30 m) horned beetle living in groups with a poison dangerous to drakes, dragons and dray
Dray 8-9 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) Race of tall, lean, draconic humanoids created from humans by Dregoth
Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King 10-11 Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995) Undead Dragon of Tyr, a mighty human sorcerer-psionicist transformed into a dragon-like being
Dwarf, Cursed Dead 12-13 Intelligent undead dwarves capable of attaking by shooting their sinews at an opponent
Kalin 14-15 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) Kalin and Kalin Rider 12-foot-long (3.7 m) aggressive insectoid creatures used as mounts by kalin riders. Kalin riders: Elite templar troops of Dregoth
Krag 16-17 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) Undead with special powers related to the element or paraelement that killed it
Kragling 18-19 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) Lesser and greater Skeletal Undead created and controlled by a krag and associated with that krag's element
Pit Snatchers 20-21 Elemental-like creature made of smoking tar that tries to drag its victims into the tar pit it lives in
Sharg 22-23 40-foot water creature resembling a crossbreed between a giant shark and a squid
Silt Serpent 24-25 Normal and giant Poisonous serpent with psionic sensory powers, inhabiting the shallows of the Silt Sea
Silt Spawn 26-27 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr (1995) The young of a Silt Horror, this tentacled creature lives in groups in the shallows of the Sea of Silt
Venger 28-29 Undead relentlessly seeking to destroy someone who did it a great wrong
Wall-Walker 30-31 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (1995) 5-foot-long (1.5 m), scaled, spider-like subterranean creature using chameleon-like powers and paralytic poison to torment its victims

TSR2437 – Thri-Kreen of Athas (1995)

The Dark Sun campaign setting accessory Thri-Kreen of Athas by Tim Beach and Dori Hein contained three monster descriptions.

ISBN 0-7869-0125-X

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Trin 125 Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr 9-foot-long (2.7 m) moderately intelligent insectoid creatures with four legs and two clawed arms, primitive relatives to thri-kreen
Jalath'gak 126 Normal and giant 13-foot-long (4.0 m) predatory winged insect appearing in swarms
Zik-trin'ak 127 Thri-kreen warrior caste enhanced for combat from normal members of their species

TSR2438 – Dark Sun Campaign Setting (1995)

The expanded and revised Campaign setting boxed set for Dark Sun contained several pages of monster description in The Wanderer's Chronicle booklet.

ISBN 0-7869-0162-4

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Animal, Domestic 123-124 Erdlu, inix, kank and mekillot Erdlu: large flightless scaled bird kept for meat and eggs; inix: 16-feet carnivorous lizard used for riding and transport; kank: 8-feet-long black insects kept as mounts and for honey; mekillot: 30-feet-long moundshaped foul-tempered lizards used as caravan beasts
Dregoth, the Undead Dragon King 125-125 City by the Silt Sea (1994) Undead Dragon of Tyr, a mighty human sorcerer-psionicist transformed into a dragon-like being
Giant, Athasian 127-128 Monstrous Compendium – Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert (1992) Beasthead, desert and plains giant Beasthead: 20ft-tall hostile giants with an animal head; desert: 25ft-tall giants living on desert islands; plains: 25ft-tall giants raising herds on islands with scrub plains terrain

TSR2444 – The Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea (1996)

The Wanderer's Chronicle: Mind Lords of the Last Sea by Matt Forbeck contained ten pages of descriptions of NPCs and monsters.

ISBN 0-7869-0367-8

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Dolphin, Athasian 78-79 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four
Giant, Crag 80 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four
Kreel 84 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian)
Lizard Man, Athasian 87-88
Puddingfish 89 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian)
Shark, Athasian 90 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian)
Skyfish 91 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (as Fish, Athasian)
Squark 92-93

TSR3100 – Birthright Campaign Setting (1995)

Within the Birthright Campaign Setting box were a set of cardsheets, separate from the books. Beyond rules summaries and handy charts, several unique monsters were presented.

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Dragon, Cerilian Card 7 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) A dragon variant unique to this setting, with a breath weapon of a stream of burning venom.
Giant, Cerilian Card 7 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996) Forest, Ice
Goblin, Cerilian Card 8 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996)
Orog Card 8 A subterranean race of miners and warriors that inhabit Cerilia's mountain ranges.
The Gorgon Card 9 One of the awnsheghlien ("Blood of Darkness" in Elven, champions of evil),[73] he is the regent of The Gorgon's Crown in North Anuire. A terribly powerful antagonist of humankind.[73]
Rhuobhe Manslayer Card 10 One of the awnsheghlien, an elf twisted by his hatred and pledge to exterminate all humanity.
The Seadrake Card 11 One of the awnsheghlien, a merchant who transformed into a massive sea serpent over centuries.
The Spider Card 12 One of the awnsheghlien, a goblin who became an arachnoid monster, and regent of The Spiderfell.

TSR11374 – The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999)

The Greyhawk campaign setting accessory The Scarlet Brotherhood, by Sean Reynolds, contained the descriptions of seven monsters.

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Bredthrall (slave races) 87-88 Komazar, Kurg, Rullhow
Gibbering Mouther, Greater 89 Gibberspawn
Onco 90
Ravenous 91
Su-Monkey 91
Thousandtooth 93
Tolkasazotz (Olman Bat-Vampire) 94

TSR9506 – Chronomancer (1995)

The Chronomancer game accessory, by Loren Coleman, contained 7 pages of monsters living on Temporal Prime, a fictitious dimension that allows time travel.

ISBN 0-7869-0325-2

All of the fictional creatures described in this accessory were included in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three, above, and are not reproduced here.

TSR9569 – The Illithiad (1998)

The Illithiad game accessory by Bruce R. Cordell, in the Monstrous Arcana series, contained 7 pages of monsters linked to the illithids.

ISBN 0-7869-1206-5

CreaturePageOther appearancesVariantsDescription
Elder Brain 92-93 10-foot-diameter (3.0 m) brain with psionic abilities; the center of an illithid community.
Urophions 90, 94 Lords of Madness (2005) Cross between roper and illithid that looks like a rocky outcropping and has hidden tentacles.
Neothelid 90-91, 95 Psionics Handbook (2001) Worm-like creature 10 feet (3.0 m) in diameter and 100 feet (30 m) long with four long tentacles protruding from the lamprey-like maw.
Gohlbrorn 96 Dragon Annual No. 1 (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (1998) (as Bulette, Gohlbrorn) Subterranean predator; a smaller, more intelligent relative of the bulette.

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