Hey today we bring you the first monster from our series D&D Monster Manifest, the Bandits. The small zine includes 10 bandit stat blocks you can use in your game. All Monster are compatible with the D&D 2014 rule set and can just be put into your game. We are working on more monsters, if you want to keep up follow us on patreon!
On the free patreon post you will also find a higher version of all the bandits present in the post. Additionally tokens and a json file including all their stats.
If you don’t know the Monster Manifest you will probably a bit confused but that is quickly resolved. You can either read the original post (which is quite long and goes very in depth) or check this quick explanation out.
In short we divide all D&D stat blocks into three categories, representing one type of fight you can run at your table: Action Stat Blocks, Tactical Stat Blocks, and Hybrid Stat Blocks.
- Tactical Stat Blocks are perfect if you’re running a fight on a grid with miniatures. Monsters have distinct roles, multiple abilities, and varied actions, giving players and DMs plenty of tactical decisions to make each round.
- Hybrid Stat Blocks work best when you want cinematic encounters with or without a grid, such as a spellcasting boss with minions or a battle that blends combat with diplomacy. They’re versatile, closer to the official style of stat blocks (natural stat blocks), and flexible enough for mixed encounter types.
- Action Stat Blocks are designed for fast-paced, theater-of-the-mind play. Ideal for hyper-escalating showdowns (like a lone bandit boss against a party of four), their numbered actions make them easy to run while keeping the focus on dynamic, cinematic action.
If you have any questions go to r/DnDMonsterManifest and make a post there. You can also join our discord server to pitch us ideas or just talk with us.
Thats that, go to the original post if you are interested in a pdf, some tokens or a 5etools compatible json that includes all of the above.
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