Dungeons and Dragonsjust revealed a collection of official stat blocks inspired by some of the most iconic creatures fromMinecraft. These newDungeons and Dragonsmonsters can be downloaded fromD&D Beyondfor free right now.
ThefirstD&DDirect of 2023recently revealed some exciting developments for the future ofDungeons and Dragons. The stream showed off the official virtual tabletop, crossovers with theHonor Among Thievesmovie, and a sneak peek at the newD&Dsourcebooks dropping over the next several years.
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One of the most unexpected parts of the stream was a collaboration betweenDungeons and DragonsandMinecraft. This hilarious crossover includes five iconic mobs fromMinecraftas stat blocks inD&D. Using this Monstrous Compendium, players can throw blazes, creepers, wolves, endermen, or ender dragons into theirDungeons and Dragonscampaigns. These fantastic mobs even have some new sketch-likeartMinecraftfans will appreciate.
The stat blocks themselves are quite unique, and would make a great addition to the monstrous repertoire of any dungeon master. While the wolf and blaze are similar to the wolf and fire elemental stat blocks from theMonster Manualrespectively, others have unique mechanics. The creeper in particular is especially noteworthy in that it has no actions. Rather than actually attacking on its turn, it stops, hisses, and explodes on its next one. There are even rules forsomeMinecraftitemsin the compendium, including a Blaze Rod and an Ender Pearl.
Fans ofMinecraftandDungeons and Dragonswere immediately charmed by these fantastic creatures. HomebrewD&Dcreators have made custom monsters in the past, but seeing an official collaboration withMinecraftwas unexpected and incredible. Many can’t wait to surprise their players with creepers or ender dragons, and others are excited to use these monsters as a bridge to introduce children who loveMinecraftintoDungeons and Dragons.
Minecraftis also getting its ownDungeons and DragonsDLCsoon. This crossover content will allow players to choose from a handful ofDungeons and Dragonsclasses for their characters and travel across aMinecraftversion of the Forgotten Realms, battling iconicD&Dmonsters like displacer beasts and beholders along the way. ThisMinecraftDLC is one of the largest ones in its history, with a unique, voice-acted story experience promising at least 10 hours of fun on its first playthrough alone. TheD&D MinecraftDLC is set to release this spring.
Dungeons and Dragonsis available now.One D&Dis in development.
