Monster

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Monsters are the servants and minions of the Overlord, used as tools against the Heroes. Each type of monster has a Monster card associated with that monster type. Monsters are placed and activated in groups. The size of the monster group is determined by the number of heroes in the game. Each Monster card lists the number of monsters in a group based on the number of heroes. All monsters of a given type are considered to be part of the same monster group. Any game effect that affects a monster group affects each monster within that group.

For each monster type in the game, there are two different varieties: minions and masters. Minions are represented by tan monster figures and are the basic monsters. Masters are represented by red monster figures and are more powerful than minions. Monster cards list the information for both minion and master monsters of each monster types.

Monster Sizes

Note: Medium, Huge, and Massive monsters are Large monsters for the purposes of movement and quest rules.

List of Monsters

Monster Attack Traits Expansion Description
Arachyura Melee Wilderness / Cursed Labyrinth of Ruin A once-harmless spider who has been mutated into a large beast with crab-like pincers.
Bandit Melee Manor of Ravens Human thieves who attempt to steal one's wealth.
Bane Spider Ranged Oath of the Outcast A gigantic spider that spits poisonous blood.
Barghest Melee Wilderness / Dark Second Edition Base Game A vicious hound known and feared throughout all of Terrinoth.
Beastman Melee Oath of the Outcast A cannibalistic half-man considered to be one of the most common foes in the Dark.
Blood Ape Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A savage primate who makes its home in the densest jungles.
Carrion Drake Melee Water / Dark Labyrinth of Ruin A bottom-feeding drake who spreads noxious diseases wherever it roams.
Cave Spider Melee Wilderness / Cave Second Edition Base Game A large creature that hunts in packs and uses its web to ensnare its victims.
Changeling Melee Shadow of Nerekhall A demonic creature that duplicates and replaces
innocent civilians
Chaos Beast Ranged Crown of Destiny A mysterious, transforming creature who has existed much longer than mankind.
Crypt Dragon Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A legendary creature who can paralyze even the bravest warrior with fear.
Dark Priest Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A priest who has gained powerful, unnatural power from worshiping the dark gods.
Deep Elf Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit An elite assassin who has made her home underground.
Demon Lord Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A demonic lord who wields titanic magic.
Elemental Ranged Cold / Hot Second Edition Base Game A being comprised of all four primal elements which are impossible to control.
Ettin Melee Mountain / Cave Second Edition Base Game A two-headed giant whose strength makes up for its lack of intelligence.
Ferrox Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A creature created from Razorwings which absorbs energy to heal itself.
Fire Imps Ranged Hot / Cursed Lair of the Wyrm A mischievous and destructive creature.
Flesh Moulder Ranged Cursed / Civilized Second Edition Base Game A sorcerer who has undergone a ritual to gain the ability to shape flesh.
Giant Melee Crown of Destiny A creature larger and stronger than an ogre, it is capable of defeating armies on its own.
Goblin Archer Ranged Building / Cave Second Edition Base Game A cowardly yet nimble sharpshooter often underestimated due to its size.
Goblin Witcher Ranged Building / Cursed Labyrinth of Ruin A magically enchanted goblin who has the ability to place curses on its enemies.
Golem Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A well-armored foe feared by all adventurers.
Harpy Melee The Trollfens A flying female creature that swarms her prey with others of her kind.
Hellhound Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A fire-breathing beast.
Hybrid Sentinel Melee Mountain / Cave Lair of the Wyrm A flying, half-dragon monstrosity that preys on the weak.
Ice Wyrm Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A long-necked, wingless drake who swallows its victims whole.
Ironbound Melee Shadow of Nerekhall A magical construct forged from black iron serving Nerekhall
Kobold Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A creature related to Beastmen, they are cautious but dangerous in numbers.
Lava Beetle Ranged Crown of Destiny A hive creature who has adapted to living in frozen regions using its body heat.
Manticore Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A winged beast with a poisonous tail.
Medusa Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A multi-limbed reptilian creature whose magic renders her enemies useless.
Merriod Melee Wilderness / Water Second Edition Base Game A tentacled creature that resides in the depths of Terrinoth's lakes.
Naga Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit An intelligent, snake-like creature who uses magic to guide its allies in battle.
Ogre Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A large enemy with massive strength.
Plague Worm Melee The Trollfens A burrowing creature that carries every affliction imaginable.
Rat Swarm Melee Shadow of Nerekhall A mass that swarms together as if controlled by a malevolent force.
Razorwing Melee Oath of the Outcast A creature that flies and swoops down at its prey.
Shade Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A tormented soul unable to find peace.
Shadow Dragon Melee Dark / Cave Second Edition Base Game Thought of as nothing more than legend, it shrouds itself in darkness.
Skeleton Archer Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A skeleton who uses its own bones as arrows.
Sorcerer Ranged Second Edition Conversion Kit A dark wizard who has great magical abilities and near immortality.
Troll Melee Second Edition Conversion Kit A massive but clumsy brute.
Volucrix Reaver Melee Building / Mountain Labyrinth of Ruin A chitin-armored insectoid with serrated blades for limbs.
Wendigo Melee Cold / Cave Second Edition Conversion Kit A wiry and fast beast that stalks its victims in the icy north.
Wraith Ranged Manor of Ravens A specter that spreads fear and despair wherever they desire.
Ynfernael Hulk Melee Shadow of Nerekhall A large and and fast demon, its body rippling with heat and power.
Zombie Melee Cursed / Building Second Edition Base Game An undead creature that has an insatiable hunger for flesh.