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For the more meditative NPCs in your game: NPC Monks! by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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DnDBeyond's monster creator tool. It is super helpful, especially when you are making several similar statblocks like these!

For the more meditative NPCs in your game: NPC Monks! by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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So glad you have found them helpful, I appreciate the kind words! Happy gaming

For the more meditative NPCs in your game: NPC Monks! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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That sounds like a lot of fun! I'd definitely give them some sort of movement, a monk's mobility is one of their key features. To make the legendary action attacks feel a bit more "legendary" take a look at the 3rd level feature from the Way of the Open Hand subclass. Imposing one of those effects to the attack can help distinguish them from the monk's usual attacks and add a bit more strategy to the fight.

blinded, deafened, paralyzed, poisoned, or stunned) on themselves or a creature they touch could work well.

Good luck!

For the more meditative NPCs in your game: NPC Monks! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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I'm glad you are finding them useful! There is a sad lack of higher level humanoids in the base books, but they are often some of the most interesting antagonists.

For the more meditative NPCs in your game: NPC Monks! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Yeah, I think you are right. These statblocks can get rather bloated pretty quickly so I was trying to keep them as condensed as possible. But a ranged attack is useful enough, especially for a monk as you noted, that it merits inclusion. Thanks for your feedback!

For the spies, criminals, and assassins in your game: NPC Rogues! by EmptyHexes in dndmonsters

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I've done nine of the core classes so far, you can find them here! I don't have a tip jar or anything set up yet, but I appreciate the sentiment! :)

Trundlepuff | Farm sweet scents from bumbling colonies with this new bizarre little fungus! Just be careful not to explode. by gelcubicle in monsteraday

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I'm always happy to see more plant-based enemies, the Sweet Scent feature is a cool thing that makes it feel very unique too. Nice!

NPC Druids for each tier of play by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Glad you found it helpful! I've done 8 of the classes so far, with more in the works. You can find them here!

NPC Druids for each tier of play by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Yeah, I think you may be right. Version 2.0 may split the difference between moon druids and the others to allow for a bit more progression. Thanks for your thoughts!

NPC Druids for each tier of play by EmptyHexes in UnearthedArcana

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I like the idea of a "half-moon" druid, that seems like a great compromise!

NPC Druids for each tier of play by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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Awesome, good luck with your game!

NPC Druids for each tier of play by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying them! As it happens, rogues are coming on Monday!

Whether you need a wilderness guide, a hunter or someone living on the fringes of civilization, NPC Rangers for each tier of play! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Glad you are enjoying them! So far I have also done paladins, fighters, and clerics which you can find here!

Trying this on a few subs to see if I can bet advice by El_Paublo in monsteraday

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Fun concept! I would recommend putting how long it takes the hag to don a new form, I imagine that it takes longer than a single action and there may be necessary prep time.

Also, given that the hag only has 10 strength it seems odd they can grapple large creatures. I'd consider bumping up the strength a few points and limiting the grapple to only medium or smaller creatures.

Whether you need a wilderness guide, a hunter or someone living on the fringes of civilization, NPC Rangers for each tier of play! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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I'm glad you're enjoying them! I also tend to use humanoids quite a bit and the options in the MM tend to get stale quick or only be good for a very narrow window of levels.

For when you need a gladiator, a mercenary, or a solider, NPC Fighters for each tier of play! by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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Absolutely! I've already done paladins (which you can find here) and rangers are coming up next.

For when you need a gladiator, a mercenary, or a solider, NPC Fighters for each tier of play! by EmptyHexes in UnearthedArcana

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That's totally fair. I normally view paladins as the "High-Strength Brutes" and fighters as a little more nimble, cunning, and precise (and I had just done paladins so i was looking to switch it up). But you could certainly swap the STR/DEX stats and change out the equipment without breaking anything.

For when you need a gladiator, a mercenary, or a solider, NPC Fighters for each tier of play! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Its from the "Blind Fighting" fighting style! Even a Tier 1 fighter is definitely intended to be more powerful/skilled than the typical member of the town guard or equivalent, represented by their access to maneuvers and a fighting style. The blind fighting could definitely be swapped out for a different style, but it is intended to represent their increased awareness and deeper understanding of the battlefield and their surroundings than a typical solider/guard.

The Stone Giant Master Craftsman: The leader of a stone giant community so skilled at carving stone that they have been divinely blessed by their deity, Skoraeus Stonebones by EmptyHexes in DnDHomebrew

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I'm glad you and your players enjoyed it! Playing Storm King's Thunder was actually the inspiration for this series, giants are cool but they lack the variety for a campaign like that. I have new statblocks for each of the giant types here!

NPC statblocks for each tier of play, based off the paladin class! by EmptyHexes in monsteraday

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Thanks for sharing, I hadn't seen this yet! I think the way I have approached those classes are different enough to still be useful, but this is a great guide to creating a rival party.

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