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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Monster Manual

Book • 2024
The 5th Edition Monster Manual is a seminal book in the Dungeons & Dragons series, offering detailed descriptions, stat blocks, and tactics for over 150 different monsters.

It includes iconic creatures like dragons, goblins, and orcs, as well as lesser-known entities.

The book is praised for its high-quality artwork, meticulous graphic design, and the balance it strikes between lore and mechanical detail.

It serves as a valuable resource for Dungeon Masters to create engaging encounters and populate their adventures with a wide variety of fantastical foes.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Mike Shea as a book updated by Paul Hughes, containing monster statistics.
25 snips
Challenge Rating Deep Dive – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by Mike Shea as a benchmark for comparison with the 2025 Monster Manual.
17 snips
D&D 2025 Monster Manual Deep Dive – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by Mike Shea as a book he uses for his Wednesday game.
11 snips
The End of One D&D – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by Mike Shea in the context of comparing it to other monster books.
High-Use RPG Products – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by Mike Shea as a resource for running one-on-one games.
How RPGs Die – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by Mike Shea as a source for 5e rules.
Monster Manual Concerns – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Mentioned by I-Hsien in comparison to the 2025 D&D Monster Manual.
TPT #390: 2025 D&D 5e Monster Manual Review
Mentioned as containing stats for manta rays, sting rays, and pungi rays in D&D.
The Monstrefact: Manta Rays of Dungeons & Dragons

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