Volo’s Guide to Monsters A Dungeons & Dragons Supplement By Wizards of the Coast

Research has never been so dangerous…

Explore the breadth of D&D’s monsters in this immersive 224-page volume filled with beautiful illustrations and in-depth lore. Volo’s Guide to Monsters provides something exciting for players and Dungeon Masters everywhere!

The esteemed loremaster Volothamp Geddarm is back and he’s written a fantastical dissertation, covering some of the most iconic monsters in the Forgotten Realms. Unfortunately, the Sage of Shadowdale himself, Elminster, doesn’t believe Volo gets some of the important details quite right. Don’t miss out as Volo and Elminster square off (academically speaking of course) to illuminate the uninitiated on creatures both common and obscure. Uncover the machinations of the mysterious Kraken Society, what is the origin of the bizarre froghemoth, or how to avoid participating in the ghastly reproductive cycle of the grotesque vargouille.

Dungeon Masters and players will get some much-needed guidance as you plan your next venture, traipsing about some dusty old ruin in search of treasure, lore, and let’s not forget ... dangerous creatures whose horns, claws, fangs, heads, or even hides might comfortably adorn the walls of your trophy room. If you survive.

• Chapter 1: Monster Lore takes several iconic D&D monsters and provides additional information about their origins, their dispositions and behaviors, and their lairs—above and beyond what is written in the Monster Manual. Dive deep into the story behind D&D’s most popular and iconic monsters, including beholders, mind flayers, and the yuan-ti, as well as classics like orcs, gnolls, and kobolds.
   
• Chapter 2: Character Races presents character races that are some of the more distinctive race options in the D&D multiverse, including the goblin, the orc, and the firbolg.
   
• Chapter 3: Bestiary provides game statistics and lore for nearly one hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign. Gain access to rules and story for dozens of monsters new to fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons, such as the froghemoth, the neogi, and the vargouille.

Item details

Price: $49.95 C$63.95
Release Date: 15 November, 2016
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780786966073

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?

Order now at your local store, book stores such as Barnes & Noble, or online at retailers like Amazon.

You can also find Volo's Guide available via Fantasy Grounds and Steam, as well as via Roll20 and D&D Beyond. 

Hobby Store Exclusive

Volo's Guide to Monster also comes in a limited edition format, exclusive to core hobby stores, featuring an alternative-art cover, beautifully illustrated by Hydro74. This version of the book will only have a single printing. Use the store locator to find a hobby store near you.

Previews

• A look inside the book's contents! Read the Table of Contents.
• An introduction to the guide, by Volo. Read the preface.
• From Chapter 1, further lore on giants.
• From Chapter 2, race options for the firbolg.
• From Chapter 3, a look at the froghemoth.
• Images from the art gallery:

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Awards

Golden Geek:
The winners of the 2016 Golden Geek Awards have been determined by the users of BoardGameGeek, RPGGeek, and VideoGameGeek.

• Winner: Best Supplement: Volo's Guide to Monsters
• Winner: Best Artwork & Pres.: Volo's Guide to Monsters