As part of my series on building effective encounters, I started with an article focused on selecting the right creatures for your encounters.

In fact, I feel so strongly that using the right creature is key to a great encounter, that I often create my own from scratch.

Beasiary – New D&D Creatures

You’ll learn how to choose or create your own monsters, considering the following:

  1. Appropriate Challenge
  2. Monster Roles
  3. The Right Mix of Creatures
  4. How Intelligently to Play the Creatures
  5. Tough or Plentiful?
  6. Monsters as Story Elements

How to Select Just the Right Monster for Your Encounters