All the OD&D Monsters

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Monsters & Treasure offers something like 80 monster types to play with, but it doesn't end there, oh no.

A plethora of additional monsters were subsequently published by TSR in many sources. By my counting of various lists, there are at least 339 "offical" TSR monsters for OD&D on the loose. This count includes monsters encountered in Greyhawk and Blackmoor, but not those specific to other campaign settings such as Mysteria, Hyboria, Cthulu, Carcossa, EPT and so on.

An enthusiastic referee might like to test his players with some of the less well known enemy, so I've summarised their key features here so you can give them a try.

I've excluded unique individuals such as Demogorgon, Orcus, Tiamat, Bahamut, Humbabus and all the Gods and Godlike beings given in Gods, Demigods & Heroes. I've also skipped any monsters that may have appeared in City of the Gods (DA3), Duchy of Ten (DA4) and Polyhedron mag, since I don't have them.

Otherwise, the sources used are:

M&M (Men & Magic)
M&T (Monsters & Treasure)
SR (The Strategic Review)
GH (Greyhawk)
BM (Blackmoor)
EW (Eldritch Wizardry)
GD&H (Gods, Demigods & Heroes)
TD (The Dragon)

The 270-odd monsters summarised below are too long for a single ProBoards post, so I've had to break them up into three...


Bring 'Em On!!

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		Number			Hit	% in	Treasure
Monster	Source	Appearing	AC	Movement	Dice	Lair	Type	Alignment	Special Abilities
Adaro	TD#29 p37, 1979		1	14/21	70hp				Travel by rainbow and sunshower. Flying fish missile causes unconsciousness, and ultimately death. Fighter9, wizard10.
Amakua	TD#20 p27, 1978								Spirit guide for journey to the underworld.
Angel of Healing	TD#17 p33, 1978		9	15/24	6				Teleport, continual light, bless, fear, detect evil, tongues, speak with dead. Turn undead. Immune to psionics and finger of death. Cure all. Remove curse, raise dead. Strength, dispel exhaustion. Dispel evil. Regenerating touch. Magic resistance 75%. Flaming sword.
Angel of Wrath	TD#17 p33, 1978		0	12/24	10				Teleport, continual light, bless, fear, detect evil, tongues, speak with dead. Turn undead. Immune to psionics and finger of death. Cure serious, quest, double strength wall of fire, holy word. +5 Holy sword. Magic resistance 65%.
Ankheg	TD#5 p12, 1977	1 to 6	2/4	12#6	3 to 8	25%	B x2	N	Spit acid. Bite for 3-18hp.
Aquatic Elves	BM p20, 1975	10 to 300	5	12//18	1	30%	E		Invisible in weeds and on reefs. Always attack sharks and sahaugin which are in lesser numbers.
Archangel of Mercy	TD#17 p33, 1978		-1	15/30	12				Teleport, continual light, bless, fear, detect evil, tongues, speak with dead. Turn undead. Immune to psionics and finger of death. Cure wounds, disease, curse. Part water, find the path, wall of fire/ice/stone/iron/fog. Blade barrier, mass teleport, wind walk. Immune to timestop. Only hit by +2 or better weapons. 85% magic resistance. Spells. Sword of sharpness.
Basilisks	M&T p10, 1974	1 to 6	4	6	6+1	40%	F	--	Unintelligent. Touch and gaze turns to stone.
Basilisks	EW p28, 1976								Gaze attack extends to ethereal and astral planes.
Beholders	GH p37, 1975	1	0/2/7	3		90%	I, F	N C	Body AC0 40hp. Central eye AC 2 20hp. Eye stalks AC 7 hp 10 each. Central eye + 1d4 stalks attack per round; charm, sleep, telekenesis, flesh to stone, disintegrate, fear, slow, cause serious wounds, death ray, anti-magic.
Black (or Gray) Pudding	M&T p19, 1974	1	6	6	10	Nil	Nil	--	Immune to cold. Lightning or weapons merely divide it. Destroys wood and metal. 3d6 damage to flesh. Clings to ceilings.
Black Snakes	GD&H p43, 1976		4	12	75hp				Spit deadly poison. Highly magic resistant.
Blink Dogs	GH p38, 1975	4 to 16	5	12	4	30%	C	L	Blink teleport. Attack displacer beasts on sight.
Brain Moles	EW p39, 1976	1 to 3	--	1	--	--	--		Causes insanity. Psionic.
Bugbears	GH p34, 1975	5 to 20	5	9	3+1	30%	B	N C	Very quiet; surprise enemy 3 in 6.
Bulette	TD#1 p19, 1976	1 to 2	-2	14	6 to 8	5%	Nil		Bite 4d12 dam. Claws 3d6 dam. Excellent stalker. Near impossible to surprise. Loves horse flesh.
Carrion Crawlers	GH p39, 1975	1 to 6	3/7	12	3+1	60%	B		Climbs walls, ceilings. Tentacles cause paralysis.
Catoblepas	EW p29, 1976								Gaze attack extends to ethereal and astral planes.
Catoblepas	SR#7 p15, 1976	1 to 3	7	6	6+2	--	--	--	Fatal gaze attack (no save). Slow turning head.
Celestial Stag	TD#26 p20, 1979	2 to 12	3	12	3	Nil	Nil	N	Immune to sleep, charm. Oozes thru tiny gaps. Vulnerable to daylight.
Centaurs	M&T p15, 1974	2 to 20	5	18	4	5%	A	N L	Attack twice per round.
Cerebral Parasites	EW p39, 1976	3 to 12	--	--	--	--	--		Ethereal, astral. Immune to psionics. Treat as a disease.
Chimeras	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	4	12/18	9	50%	F	N C	Fiery breath weapon for 3d6 damage. 3 attacks per round.
Clay Golem	SR#4 p10, 1975	1+	2	7	12	--	--	--	50 hp. Controlled by creator. 3d6 damage vs foe in contact with earth, else 2d6. Cannot cross water. Immune to other than blunt magical weapons. Immune to magic other than move earth, disintegrate.
Cockatrices	M&T p10, 1974	1 to 8	6	9/18	5	35%	D	--	Unintelligent. Touch turns to stone.
Cockatrices	EW p28, 1976								Attacks extend to the ethereal and astral planes.
Couatl	EW p38, 1976	1 to 4	5	6/18	9	15%	B + I	N L	Polymorph. 5th level magic-user and 7th level cleric. Psionics.
Cursed Crimson Crawler	TD#14 p3, 1978		7	6	3+1d4			C L	Cursed treasures. Additional tail mace attack. Death releases gas of berserk rage.
Cyclopes	GD&H p17, 1976		-3	18	72hp				Very intelligent, accepts gifts. 3d3+3 damage. Control weather.
Death Angel	TD#6 p28, 1977	1	4	12/20	7	Nil	Nil	N	Telepathic. Teleport. Hit saps constitution. 95% magic resistance. Attack only intended target. Slain foe rises as Death Angel.
Demon, Succubi	EW p33, 1976	1	9	12/18	6	2%	I x2	C	Immune to non-magical weapons. Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. Magic resistance 70%. Kiss drains 1 level. Charm person. Etherealness, ESP, clairvoyance, suggestion, shapechange. Psionics.
Demon, Type I	EW p30, 1976	1 to 6	0	12/18	8	5%	B	C	Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. Magic resistance 50%. Detect invisible, telekinesis.
Demon, Type II	EW p30, 1976	1 to 6	-2	6	9	10%	C	C	Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. Magic resistance 55%. Detect invisible, cause fear, levitate, telekinesis. Psionics.
Demon, Type III	EW p32, 1976	1 to 6	-4	6	10	15%	D	C	Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. Magic resistance 60%. Detect invisible, cause fear, levitate, pyrotechnics, polymorph self, telekinesis. Psionics.
Demon, Type IV	EW p32, 1976	1 to 6	4	9/12	7	20%	E	C	Immune to non-magical weapons. Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. Magic resistance 65%. Detect invisible, cause fear, illusion, levitate, detect magic, dispel magic, project image, symbol of fear/discord, polymorph self, telekinesis. Psionics.
Demon, Type V	EW p33, 1976	1 to 6	7	12	7	10%	G	C	Immune to non-magic weapons. Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. 80% magic resistance. Charm, levitate, detect invisible, pyrotechnics, polymorph self, project image. Psionics.
Demon, Type VI	EW p33, 1976	1 to 6	2	6/15	8	25%	F	C	Immune to non-magical weapons. Infravision, teleport, darkness, gate. 75% magic resistance. Cause fear, detect magic, read magic, detect invisible, pyrotechnics, dispel magic, suggestion, telekinesis, symbol of fear/discord/sleep/stunning. Psionics.
Displacer Beasts	GH p38, 1975	2 to 5	4	15	6	35%	D	C	Displaced; attacks at -2, saves at +2. Save vs magic as F12.
Djinn	M&T p19, 1974		5	9/24	7+1	Nil	Nil	--	2d6-1 damage. Create fluids, soft objects, temporary hard objects. Illusions. Invisibility. Gaseous form. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <2 HD.
Dogai	TD#29 p37, 1979		1	9	25hp				Impersonate a Man's wife to seduce him. Polymorph, charm, seduction, teleport. Fighter3.
Dolphins	BM p20, 1975	2 to 20	6	15//21	2+2				1-8 damage with prod attack, doubled if charge with spear harness. Telepathy. Detect magic. Saves versus magic as 6th level fighter.
Doppelgangers	GH p37, 1975	3 to 12	5	9	4	25%	E	N C	Impersonating polymorph. Immune to sleep, charm. Save versus magic as F10.
Dragons, Black	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/24	6 to 8	60%	H	N C	Acid breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Blue	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/25	8 to 10	60%	H	N C	Lightning breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Brass	GH p35, 1975	1 to 4	2	9/30	6 to 8	60%	H	N L	Sleep and fear breath weapons. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Bronze	GH p36, 1975	1 to 4	0	9/32	8 to 10	60%	H	N L	Lightning or repulsion breath weapons. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Copper	GH p35, 1975	1 to 4	1	9/31	7 to 9	60%	H	N L	Acid and slow breath weapons. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Golden	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/26	10 to 12	60%	H	L	Gas and fire breath weapons. Spells. Polymorph. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Golden	GH p36, 1975	1 to 4	-2	9/34	10 to 12	60%	H	L	Gas and fire breath weapons. Spells. Polymorph. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Green	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/27	7 to 9	60%	H	N C	Poison breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Red	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/28	9 to 11	60%	H	N C	Fiery breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Dragons, Silver	GH p36, 1975	1 to 4	-1	9/36	9 to 11	60%	H	N L	Frosty breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to cold. Can be subdued.
Dragons, White	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 4	2	9/29	5 to 7	60%	H	N C	Frosty breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Druids	GH p34, 1975	1 to 4				15%	A	N	5-7th level magic-user and 7-9th level cleric. Shape change to repite, animal, bird once each per day.
Dryads	M&T p16, 1974	1 to 6	5	12	2	20%	D	N	Improved charm person.
Dwarves	M&T p16, 1974	40 to 400	4	6	1	50%	G	N L	Large monsters attack at -2.
Eagles	GD&H p42, 1976		3	/32	150hp				Fiery wings. Immolate. Claws do 2d6, beak 2d8.
Efreet	M&T p19, 1974		3	9/24	10	Nil	Nil	-- C	2d6 damage. Incendiary. Wall of fire. Create fluids, soft objects, temporary hard objects. Illusions. Invisibility. Gaseous form. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <2 HD.
Einheriar	GD&H p29, 1976								7th+ level fighters. Rise again if slain.
Elasmosaurus	BM p19, 1975	1 to 4	4	12	20
Elementals	GH p34, 1975								Impervious to weapons < +2 quality. Impervious to attacks < 4 HD.
Elementals, Air Elementals	M&T p18, 1974	1	2	/36	8, 12, 16	Nil	Nil	--	1d6+1 damage. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <2 HD. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Elementals, Earth Elementals	M&T p18, 1974	1	2	6	8, 12, 17	Nil	Nil	--	3d6 damage vs foe in contact with earth, else 2d6. Cannot cross water. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Elementals, Fire Elementals	M&T p18, 1974	1	2	12	8, 12, 18	Nil	Nil	--	2d6 damage vs non-fiery foe, else 1d6+1. Incendiary. Cannot cross water. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Elementals, Water Elementals	M&T p19, 1974	1	2	6//18	8, 12, 18	Nil	Nil	--	2d6 damage in water, else 1d6. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Elves	M&T p16, 1974	30 to 300	5	12	1+1	25%	E	N L	Move silently. Near invisible. Move and fire bow without penalty.
Ents	M&T p16, 1974	2 to 20	2	6	8	Nil	Nil	L	Command plants.
Evil High Priest	BM p24, 1975								8th+ level cleric.
Evil Spirits	GD&H p67, 1976		-2	5	25hp				Ethereal. Inhabit statues. Psionic.
Fairies	GD&H p67, 1976	1 to 10	-7	5	25hp				7th to 15th level magic-user. Psionic. Always attack intruders.
Fire Lizard	BM p19, 1975	1 to 4	2	9	12	60%	E		Fiery breath weapon. Resists fire.
Fire Snake	GD&H p6, 1976		2	2	20hp				85% magic resistance. Fiery breath weapon.
Floating Eyes	BM p23, 1975	2 to 12	8	36	1 to 2				Hypnotise. Fear.
Fossergrim	GD&H p32, 1976	30 to 300	7	12	1+1	12%	A	N	-1 to hit on land.
Gargoyles	M&T p14, 1974	2 to 20	5	9/12	4	25%	C	C	Immune to non-magical weapons.
Gelatinous Cubes	GH p39, 1975	1	8	6	4	Nil	*		Touch causes paralysis and 2-8 hp. Immune to lighting, cold, paralysis, fear, polymorph.
Ghost	SR#3 p2, 1975	1+	8	9	10	35%	E	C	Ethereal. Cause fear. Magic jar attack.
Ghouls	M&T p9, 1974	2 to 24	6	9	2	20%	B	C	Paralysing touch. Slain Men become Ghouls.

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		Number			Hit	% in	Treasure
Monster	Source	Appearing	AC	Movement	Dice	Lair	Type	Alignment	Special Abilities
Giant Beaver	BM p16, 1975	10 to 40	5	6	4	85%	D	N	Intelligent. Will bargain for treasure. Only fight to defend lair.
Giant Beetles, Rhinoceros Beetle	BM p18, 1975	1 to 6	2	6	12	Nil	Nil
Giant Beetles, Bombardier Beetle	BM p18, 1975	3 to 12	4	9	1	Nil	Nil		Deafening acid breath weapon.
Giant Beetles, Boring Beetle	BM p18, 1975	2 to 12	3	6	5	50%	A		Cultivate dungeon slimes/oozes/jellies.
Giant Beetles, Fire Beetle	BM p18, 1975	3 to 12	4	9	1-1	Nil	Nil		Mostly harmless. Glow in the dark.
Giant Beetles, Giant Stag Beetle	BM p18, 1975	2 to 12	3	6	6	Nil	Nil		Unintelligent. Attacks only if provoked.
Giant Crabs	BM p15, 1975	3 to 12	2	6	3				1 in 4 chance of siezing 1-3 Men in great claw with single attack.
Giant Crocodile	BM p16, 1975	12 to 60	5	9/15	6	20%			Stun or trip attack with tail slap.
Giant Eels	BM p19, 1975	2 to 16	7	12	1+4				Lightning jolt.
Giant Frog	BM p16, 1975	4 to 40	7	1/3/24	1 to 3				Unintelligent. Alwalys attacks small targets. Never check morale. Leap. Insects will avoid. Tongue attack draws prey into mouth, which may then attacks at double value.
Giant Leech	BM p16, 1975	2 to 12	8	6	2				Invisible underwater. Bite drains 1 level, causes fatal disease.
Giant Octopi	BM p16, 1975	1 to 4	7	3/9	4	30%	A		Only attack if provoked.
Giant Otter	BM p17, 1975	10 to 40	6	9	3	15%	D		Only fight to defend young. Frighten horses. Immune to non-magical traps.
Giant Sea Spider	BM p21, 1975	1 to 12	5	6	4 to 6	65%	F		Air breathing.
Giant Shark	BM p19, 1975	2 to 12	5	24	4 to 9				Only attack if hungry (30% chance)
Giant Slugs	GH p40, 1975	1	8	6	12	Nil	Nil		Immune to blunt weapons. Break doors. Burrow through earth. Squeeze thru small gaps. Spit acid.
Giant Squid	BM p16, 1975	2 to 12	7/3	3/12	6	20%	A		Ink cloud. 2 in 3 fight to the death.
Giant Tick	GH p39, 1975	3 to 12	4	3	3	Nil	Nil		4 hp damage per round (no attack roll) after first hit. Bite causes fatal disease.
Giant Toads	BM p16, 1975	3 to 30	7	1/3/24	1 to 2				Camoflauged (near invisible). Never check morale. Leap. Insects will avoid. Tongue attack draws prey into mouth, which may then attacks at double value.
Giant Wasps	BM p18, 1975	3 to 30	5	6/24	3				Deadly poison sting, one (80%) or two (20%) uses. Fatal initially, and also 24 hours later.
Giants, Cloud	M&T p8, 1974	1 to 8	4	12	12+2	30%	1-6 x1000 gp each, or 5000 gp + E	N C	Keen sense of smell. 3d6 damage. Hurl rocks.
Giants, Fire	M&T p8, 1974	1 to 8	4	12	11+3	30%	1-6 x1000 gp each, or 5000 gp + E	C	Impervious to fire. 2d6+2 damage. Hurl rocks.
Giants, Frost	M&T p8, 1974	1 to 8	4	12	10+1	30%	1-6 x1000 gp each, or 5000 gp + E	C	Impervious to cold. 2d6+1 damage. Hurl rocks.
Giants, Hill	M&T p8, 1974	1 to 8	4	12	8	30%	1-6 x1000 gp each, or 5000 gp + E	C	2d6 damage. Hurl rocks.
Giants, Stone	M&T p8, 1974	1 to 8	4	12	9	30%	1-6 x1000 gp each, or 5000 gp + E	N	2d6 damage. Hurl rocks.
Giants, Storm	GH p34, 1975	1 to 8	4	15	15	30%	5000 gp + E	N L	3d3+3 damage. Control weather.
Gnolls	M&T p8, 1974	20 to 200	5	9	2	30%	D	C	+2 morale.
Gnomes	M&T p16, 1974	40 to 400	5	6	1	60%	C	N L	Large monsters attack at -2.
Gnomes	BM p24, 1975	40 to 400	5	6	1	60%	C	N L	Large monsters attack at -2.
Goat Demon	TD#26 p20, 1979	2 to 24	3	9	2	20%	B	C	Immune to sleep, charm. Paralysing head butt attack.
Goblins	M&T p7, 1974	40 to 400	6	6	1-1	50%	1-6 gp each	C	-1 to hit and morale in daylight. Attack Dwarves on sight.
Golems, Flesh	GH p40, 1975		9	8	12?	Nil	Nil		40 hp. Controlled by creator. Crash thru wood. Two attacks per round for 2-16hp. Immune to non-magical weapons. Immune to magic other than cold or fire, which slows. Lightning heals.
Golems, Iron	GH p40, 1975		2	8	12?	Nil	Nil		80 hp. Controlled by creator. Crash thru wood. 4-40 damage. Poison breath weapon. Immune to weapons less than +3. Immune to magic save lightning, which slows. Fire heals.
Golems, Stone	GH p40, 1975		5	8	12?	Nil	Nil		60 hp. Controlled by creator. Crash thru wood. 3d6 damage. Slow spell. Immune to weapons less than +2. Immune to magic other than stone affecting, or fire which slows. Mud to rock heals.
Gorgons	M&T p10, 1974	1 to 4	2	12	8	50%	E	C	Breath weapon turns to stone.
Gorgons	EW p28, 1976								Attacks extend to the ethereal and astral planes.
Gray Ooze	M&T p20, 1974		8	1	3	Nil	Nil	--	Camoflauged. Immune to cold and fire. Destroys metal. 2d6 damage to flesh.
Green Slime	M&T p20, 1974		--	Nil	2	Nil	Nil	--	Immune to lightning and physical damage.Destroys wood and metal. Turns flesh to slime in a turn. Destroyed by cure disease.
Grey Ooze	EW p29, 1976								Add psionic abilities.
Griffons	M&T p18, 1974	2 to 16	3	12/30	7	10%	E	N
Harpies	GH p35, 1975	2 to 12	7	6/15	3	20%	C	C	Luring song. Charm on touch (no save).
Hell Hounds	GH p38, 1975	2 to 8	4	12	3 to 7	25%	C	C	Firey breath weapon. Move with great stealth. Detect invisible.
Hippogriffs	M&T p17, 1974	2 to 16	5	18/36	3+1	Nil	Nil	L
Hobgoblins	M&T p8, 1974	20 to 200	5	9	1+1	30%	D	C	+1 morale.
Homonculous	GH p68, 1975	Var	7	6/18	2	Var	Var		Controlled by creator. Creator knows all it sees and hears. Bite causes sleep. If slain creator suffers 2-20 hp.
Horses, Draft Horse	M&T p20, 1974		7	12	2+1	Nil	Nil	-- N	Panic-striken by fire, strange scents. Carries 4,500 gp.
Horses, Heavy Horse	M&T p20, 1974		7	12	3	Nil	Nil	-- N	Panic-striken by fire, strange scents. Carries 4,500 gp.
Horses, Light Horse	M&T p20, 1974		7	24	2	Nil	Nil	-- N	Panic-striken by fire, strange scents. Carries 3,000 gp.
Horses, Medium Horse	M&T p20, 1974		7	18	2+1	Nil	Nil	-- N	Panic-striken by fire, strange scents. Carries 3,750 gp.
Horses, Mules	M&T p20, 1974		7	12	2+1	Nil	Nil	-- N	Panic-striken by fire, strange scents. Carries 3,500 gp. Agile enough to enter dungeon.
Humbabas	TD#16 p5, 1978		1	25	230hp				Unique being?
Hydras	M&T p10, 1974	1	5	12	5 to 12	25%	B	N	1 attack per round per head. 6 hp per head.
Indian Ogre	GD&H p12, 1976	3 to 18	5	9	4+1	30%	1-6 x100gp each, or 1000 gp + C	C	1d6+2 damage. Polymorph self.
Insects or small animals	M&T p20, 1974	6 to 36	8		0 to 1			N
Insects or small animals	M&T p20, 1974	6 to 36	8		0 to 1			--
Intellect Devourers	EW p38, 1976	1 to 2	4	15	6	60%	D	C	Astral, ethereal. Hide in shadows. Occupy victim's body. Immune to weapons lesser than +3. Light drives them off. Lightning causes 1hp per die. Fireball no damage. Psionic.
Invisible Stalkers	M&T p18, 1974		3	12	8	Nil	Nil	--	Faultless tracker.
Invisible Stalkers	EW p29, 1976								Moves on the astral and ethereal planes.
Ixitxachitl	BM p23, 1975	90 to 150	5	9	2-1	75%	F		Vampire, magic-user and cleric individuals.
Jarnkung	TD#14 p3, 1978	1 to 12	3	9	5	15%	I + G	C N L	ESP. 2 weapon attacks per round, or tail slap for 2-12hp.
Ki-Rin	EW p38, 1976	1	-5	24/48	12	5%	E + I	L	Astral and ethereal movement. 18th level magic user, double strength air/wind spells. Immune to spells below 6th level, 90% magic resistant otherwise. Create fluids, soft objects, temporary hard objects. Illusions. Invisibility. Gaseous form. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <4 HD. Psionics.
Koalinth	BM p31, 1975	20 to 200	5	9	1+1	30%	D	C	+1 morale.
Kobolds	M&T p7, 1974	40 to 400	7	6	1/2	50%	1-6 gp each	C	-1 to hit and morale in daylight. Attack Dwarves on sight.
Kopoacinth	BM p30, 1975	2 to 20	5	9/12	4	25%	C	C	Immune to non-magical weapons.
Lacedon	BM p24, 1975	2 to 24	6	9	2	20%	B		Paralysing touch. Slain Men become Lacedons.
Lammasu	GH p37, 1975	2 to 8	6	12/24	6+2	40%	Ax3	L	Invisibility. Protection from evil 10'r. Dimension door. 6th level cleric. Speaks all languages.
Lamprey	BM p19, 1975	2 to 16	6	9	3				Drain 1d6 levels per round?
Large insects or animals	M&T p20, 1974	2 to 16	8 to 2		2 to 20			N	2d6 to 4d6 damage.
Large insects or animals	M&T p20, 1974	2 to 16	8 to 2		2 to 20			--	2d6 to 4d6 damage.
Leprechaun	SR#3 p2, 1975	1+	8	15	1/2	10%	F	N	Rarely surprised. Invisibility. Polymorph objects. Illusion. Ventrilliquism.
Liches	GH p35, 1975	1 to 4	3	6	10	100%	A	N C	12-18th level magic-user. Paralysing touch (no save). <5th level (or 5HD) automatically flee.
Liches	EW p28, 1976								Add psionic abilities.
Lizard Men	GH p37, 1975	10 to 40	5	6/12	2+1	40%	D	N
Locathah	BM p23, 1975	30 to 300	7	24/36	2+1			N	Eel riding nomads.
Lost Soul	TD#26 p20, 1979	1 to 6	5	12	4	Nil	1-4 gems	C	Immune to sleep, charm. Drain 2 levels. Damage 1-10. If foe slain, both foe and monster vanish forever.
Lower Soul	TD#26 p20, 1979	1 to 6	2	9	7 to 9	20%	F	N	Immune to sleep, charm. Immune to non-magical weapons. Energy drain 2 levels. Slain Men become Lower Souls. Regenerate 3 hp per turn. Invisibility. Summon bats, wolves. Vulnerable to daylight.
Lurker Above	SR#3 p3, 1975	1 to 4	6	1/9	10	50%	Nil	--	Unintelligent. Camoflauged. 1d6 constriction damage per round in 20ft by 20ft area (no attack roll).
Lycanthropes	BM p23, 1975								Only harmed by magic, or silver or magic weapons.
Lycanthropes, Werebear	M&T p14, 1974	2 to 20	2	9	6	15%	C	N L	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Hits cause lycanthropy.
Lycanthropes, Wereboar	M&T p14, 1974	2 to 20	4	12	4+1	15%	C	N C	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Hits cause lycanthropy.
Lycanthropes, Wererat or Rat Man	GH p37, 1975	8 to 32	7	12	3	35%	C	C	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Hits cause lycanthropy.
Lycanthropes, Weretiger	M&T p14, 1974	2 to 20	3	12	5	15%	C	N C	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Hits cause lycanthropy.
Lycanthropes, Werewolf	M&T p14, 1974	2 to 20	5	15	4	15%	C	N C	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Hits cause lycanthropy.
Manta Ray	BM p21, 1975	1 to 4	5	8//12	12		gems	N	15' wide mouth swallows whole. Paralysing tail sting.
Manticoras	M&T p10, 1974	1 to 4	4	12/18	6+1	40%	D	C	6 missile attacks/round with tail spikes.
Marsalai	TD#29 p37, 1979		1	16	160hp				Cause wind, landslide, earthquake and flood. Also cause stillbirths in women. Fighter10.
Marut (Wind Spirits)	GD&H p12, 1976		-2	9/12	100hp				Attack as F10. Able to ride the winds.
Mashers	BM p23, 1975	1 to 4	6	15	20	25%	D		Always attack. Never check morale. Deadly poison sting tail. Swallow whole.
Medusae	M&T p10, 1974	1 to 4	8	9	4	75%	F	C	Gaze turns to stone. Deadly poison snake bites.
Medusae	EW p28, 1976								Gaze attack extends to ethereal and astral planes.
Men, Bandits	M&T p5, 1974	30 to 300	6	12	1	15%	A	N C
Men, Berserkers	M&T p6, 1974	30 to 300	7	12	1+1	16%	A	N	+2 to hit, never check morale.
Men, Brigands	M&T p6, 1974	30 to 300	6	12	1	17%	A	C	+1 morale.
Men, Buccaneers	M&T p7, 1974	30 to 300	7	12	1	15%	A	N C
Men, Cavemen	M&T p7, 1974	30 to 300	9	12	2	15%	A	N	-1 morale.
Men, Dervishes	M&T p6, 1974	30 to 300	6	12	1+1	18%	A	L	+2 to hit, never check morale.
Men, Mermen	M&T p7, 1974	30 to 300	7	12	1+1	12%	A	N	-1 to hit on land.
Men, Nomads	M&T p6, 1974	30 to 300	6	12	1	19%	A	N C
Men, Pirates	M&T p7, 1974	30 to 300	7	12	1	15%	A	C
Mermen	BM p15, 1975	30 to 300	7	9/15	1	40%	A		Out of water subject to 1d6 dam per turn day, per hour night. "Drysuits" negate damage, but slow.

[waysoftheearth]

		Number			Hit	% in	Treasure
Monster	Source	Appearing	AC	Movement	Dice	Lair	Type	Alignment	Special Abilities
Mind Flayers	SR#1 p2, 1975	1 to 4	5	12	8+3	50%	F		Mind blast. 90% magic resistance.
Mind Flayers	EW p39, 1976	1 to 4	5	12	8+3	50%	F		Add psionics.
Minions of Set	GD&H p2, 1976		-2	12	25hp				Never check morale. Attack as F10. Polymorph into giant snake.
Minotaur Lizard	BM p19, 1975	1 to 6	3	9	8	50%	E		Always attack in lair.
Minotaurs	M&T p15, 1974	1 to 8	6	12	6	10%	C	N C	Always attack. Never check morale. Always pursue while prey is in sight.
Morkoth or Morlock	BM p23, 1975	1	3		8	100%	H		Charm. Reflects magic.
Mososaurus	BM p19, 1975	1 to 4	3	3/15	10 to 20
Mottled Worms	BM p24, 1975	1 to 4	6	6	15	25%	D	N	Always attack. Never check morale. Deadly poison sting tail. Swallow whole.
Mummies	M&T p9, 1974	1 to 12	3	6	5+1	30%	D	C	Mummy rot. Immune to non-magical weapons. Vulnerable to fire.
Naga, Guardian	SR#3 p2, 1975	1+	5	15	11 to 12	60%	H	L	Spit poison. Constrict. 6th level cleric.
Naga, Guardian	GD&H p12, 1976		-5	15	36hp				Spits poison, contricts.
Naga, Master	GD&H p12, 1976		-5	15	36hp				7 heads. 10th level magic-user and 10th level cleric. Regenerate 5hp per round.
Naga, Spirit	SR#3 p2, 1975	1+	5	15	9 to 10	61%	H	C	Poisonous bite. Charm by gaze attack. 6th level (evil) cleric and 7th level magic-user.
Naga, Water	SR#3 p2, 1975	1+	5	15	7 to 8	62%	H	N	Poisonous bite. 5th level magic-user (with no fire or lightning spells).
Naga, Water	GD&H p12, 1976		-5	15	36hp				5th level magic-user
Neck	GD&H p32, 1976	1 to 100	7	12	1	100%	B	N	10 Neck together can charm person. Luring song. Charm on touch (no save). Command fish.
Nixies	M&T p15, 1974	1 to 100	7	12	1	100%	B	N	10 Nixies together can charm person. Command fish.
Nymphs	BM p24, 1975	1 to 6	5	12	2	20%	D	N	Improved charm person.
Ochre Jelly	M&T p19, 1974	1	8	3	5	Nil	Nil	--	Immune to electricity. Weapons merely divide it. Fits through tiny gaps. Destroys wood. 1d6 damage to flesh.
Ogre Magi	GH p34, 1975	1 to 6	4	9/15	5+2	40%	E	C	1d6+2 damage. Invisibility, fly, darkness, polymorph to Man form, charm person, sleep, cone of cold. Regenerate 1 hp per round.
Ogres	M&T p8, 1974	3 to 18	5	9	4+1	30%	1-6 x100gp each, or 1000 gp + C	C	1d6+2 damage.
Orcs	M&T p7, 1974	30 to 300	6	9	1	50%	D	C	-1 to hit and morale in daylight. Attack Orcs of other tribes on sight.
Origoruso	TD#29 p37, 1979		2	12	60hp			N	Fighter8, but non-aggressive.
Owl Bears	GH p39, 1975	2 to 5	5	12	5	40%	C		Attack on sight. Never check morale.
Pegasi	M&T p17, 1974	1 to 12	6	24/48	2+2	Nil	Nil	L
Phase Spiders	GH p39, 1975	1 to 6	6	6/15	5	80%	E	N	Ethereal except when attacking.
Phoenix	GD&H p7, 1976		3	12/24	50hp				Incendiary, 25hp fire damage in 30'r. Immune to magic. Weapons less than +4 melt on contact. Regenerates 5hp per round.
Piercer	SR#3 p2, 1975	2 to 12	3	1	1 to 4	Nil	Nil	--	Camoflauged as stalegtite.
Pixies	M&T p16, 1974	1 to 100	6	9/18	1	25%	C	N	Invisible. Attack and remain invisible.
Plesiosaurus	BM p19, 1975	1 to 4	4	15	20 to 25				Always attack.
Poisonous Coral	BM p23, 1975								Deadly poison.
Porpoise Girls	TD#29 p35, 1979		2	12//24	50hp				Fascinated by Men dancing. Enslaved if tail captured.
Portugese Man-Of-War	BM p19, 1975	2 to 12	8	3	2				Near invisible tentables cause paralysis.
Prowler	TD#7 p23, 1977	1	1	12	14			C	Gaze attack turns foe to zombie. Constriction 4-48hp. Bite 1-8hp. 50% magic resistance.
Pungi Ray	BM p20, 1975	1 to 4	6	6	6		gems		Invisible beyond 10'. Deadly poison spines. Bite drains 1 level, causes fatal disease.
Purple Worms	M&T p15, 1974	1 to 4	6	6	15	25%	D	N	Always attack. Never check morale. Deadly poison sting tail. Swallow whole.
Rakshasa	SR#5 p14, 1975	1 to 4	-4	12	7	20%	F	C	ESP. Illusions. 1st thru 3rd level magic-user and 1st level cleric spells. Immune to non-magical weapons. Resist magic +1 and +2 magic weapons. Vulnerable to blessed bolts. Immune to spells lower than 9th level.
Rakshasa (Demons of India)	GD&H p12, 1976		-5	18/36	200 hp				Attack as fighter15. shapechange, improved invisibility, regenerate 3hp per turn, control weather. Cannot refuse a gamble.
Remorhaz	TD#2 p21, 1976	1 to 4	0/2/4	12	6 to 14	20%	F	N	75% magic resistance. Bite 3-36 hp. Fiery breath weapon. Non-magical weapons melt on contact.
Ribhus	GD&H p12, 1976	30 to 300	5	12	1+1	25%	E	N L	Move silently. Near invisible. Move and fire bow without penalty.
Rocs	M&T p17, 1974	1 to 20	4	6/48	6	20%	I	N L
Roper	SR#2 p4, 1975	1 to 3	0	3	10 to 12	90%	D	C	Immune to lightning, charm. Resistant to cold. Vulnerable to fire. 80% magic resistance. Tenticle hits drain 50% strength. Bite causes 5-20 damage.
Rust Monsters	GH p39, 1975	1 to 2	2	12	5	Nil	Nil		Smells iron. Touch destroys iron.
Sahuagin (Devil-Men of the Deep)	BM p21, 1975	10 to 60	4	18/30	2	30%	F, A		2d6 damage with tail swipe. Cannot breath air. Eyes dazzled by daylight. Poisoned tridents.
Salamanders	GH p37, 1975	2 to 5	3 to 1	9	7+3	65%	F	C	Touch causes 1d6 fire damage. Tail constricts for 2-16 hp. Incendiary. Cannot cross water. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Satyrs	GD&H p17, 1976		-1	12	75hp				Attack anything harming woodlands. Attack as fighter10 for 2-20 damage.
Scorpion Men	TD#16 p5, 1978		1	20	240hp				Fighter15, Wizard15.
Sea Bonze	TD#26 p20, 1979	1 to 6	2	9	6	20%	F	C	Immune to sleep, charm. Charm breath weapon.
Sea Hag	BM p24, 1975	1 to 6	5	12	2	20%	C	C	Improved charm person.
Sea Horse	BM p19, 1975	1 to 20	7	12	2 to 3				Mermen steed.
Sea Monsters	M&T p15, 1974				15 to 45			N	3d6 or 4d6 damage.
Seraphim	TD#17 p33, 1978		-3	24/48	16				Teleport, continual light, bless, fear, detect evil, tongues, speak with dead. Turn undead. Immune to psionics and finger of death. Cures wounds, disease, curses. Restoration, raise dead. Dispel evil. Quest, triple strength wall of fire, balde barrier, earth quake, insect plague. Improved invisibility. Holy Word. Any Symbol. Double strength meteor swarm. Immune to timestop, charm, hold, stun, unconsciousness. Summon Angels. 95% magic resistance. Spells. Vorpal sword.
Shadows	GH p34, 1975	2 to 20	7	9	2+2	50%	F	C	Incorporeal; immune to non-magical weapons. Immune to sleep and charm. Not undead. Touch drains 1 point of strength. Foe drained to 0 strength rise as shadows.
Shambling Mound	SR#3 p2, 1975	1 to 3	0	6	6 to 9	25%	I	N	Immune to fire. Cold resistant. Electricity heals. Weapons half effect. Subject to plant spells.
Shedu	EW p38, 1976	2 to 8	4	12/24	9+2	20%	A	L	Travel astrally and ethereally. Speak all tongues. Telepathy. Psionic.
Shen Shu	GD&H p66, 1976		-2	10	100hp				Attacks as fighter 10 with halberd.
Shrieker	SR#3 p2, 1975	2 to 5	7	1	3	Nil	Nil	--	Unintelligent. Light or movement causes them to shriek. 50% chance of attracting wandering monsters.
Skeletons	M&T p9, 1974	3 to 30	7	6	1/2	Nil	Nil	--	Never check morale. Controlled by creator.
Sky Maidens	TD#29 p37, 1979		2	12/24	50hp				Fighter1. Charm, seduction. Fascinated by dance. If wings caputred, enslaved.
Slithering Tracker	SR#5 p14, 1975	1	5	12	5	15%	C	N	Near invisible; difficult to detect, -4 to hit. Fit thru tiny gaps. Follows and attacks sleeping foe. Paralysing touch.
Spectres	M&T p9, 1974	1 to 8	2	15/30	6	25%	E	C	Energy drain 2 levels. Immune to non-magical weapons. Slain Men become Spectres.
Sphinx	GD&H p6, 1976		3	12/24	150hp				Loves riddles. All saves 2+. 2 attacks for 4-40hp.
Spirits of the Air	GD&H p63, 1976	1 to 100	-5	/24	25hp				Attack as fighter 10. 2-20 hp damage.
Stirges	GH p39, 1975	3 to 30	7	18	1	55%	D		Attack as F4. Cause 1-4 hp per round (no attack roll) after first hit.
Strangle Weed	BM p23, 1975								Strangling grapple.
Su-Monsters	EW p39, 1976	1 to 12	6	9	4+2	40%	C	C	Females attack thrice per round if young attacked. Male attacks twice per round if mate attacked. Psionic.
Thought Eaters	EW p39, 1976	1 to 3	9	6	3	--	--		Ethereal. Eats intelligence.
Titans	GH p35, 1975	1	2 to -3	15 or 21	15	5%	A+1		10 individuals exist. 75 to 100 hp. 3d6+3 damage. Up to 7th level magic-user and cleric spells.
Titans	EW p27, 1976								60% magic resistance. Immune to psionics. Add psionic abilities.
Trapper	SR#5 p14, 1975	1	3	3	12	70%	G	N	Camoflauged as floor. Resist cold and fire. 4+AC hp constriction damage per round (no attack roll).
Tritons	GH p34, 1975	5 to 30	6 to 4	//15	5 to 7	25%	Var		90% magic resistance. Move //24" mounted on seahorse. Magic-user spells.
Tritons	EW p27, 1976								Add psionic abilities.
Trolls	M&T p8, 1974	2 to 12	4	12	6+3	50%	D	C	Regenerate 3 hp per turn.
Ulik	TD#16 p3, 1978	1 to 6	4	14	4+2	20%	I	C	Hypnotising gaze attack.
Umber Hulks	GH p38, 1975	1 to 4	2	6#1	8	50%	E	N	Gaze attack causes confusion. Tunnel through rock.
Unicorns	M&T p15, 1974	1 to 4	2	24	4	Nil	Nil	L	Sense enemy at 24". Resist magic. Dimension door once per day.
Vahine-Hae	TD#20 p27, 1978		4	15	40hp				Attack as fighter 1. Charm person, monster. Luring song. Seduction.
Valkyrs	GD&H p29, 1976								7th+ level paladin maidens.
Vampires	M&T p9, 1974	1 to 6	2	12/18	7 to 9	20%	F	C	Energy drain 2 levels. Immune to non-magical weapons. Slain Men become Vampires. Regenerate 3 hp per turn. Charming gaze. Gaseous form. Polymorph. Summon bats, wolves. Vulnerable to daylight.
Vampires	GH p34, 1975								Eastern vampires add invisibility, subtract charm.
Vampire-Spectre	TD#26 p20, 1979	1 to 2	1	18	10	20%	F x2	C	Immune to sleep, charm. Immune to non-magical weapons. Energy drain 2 levels. Touch causes disease (no save). Slain Men become Vampire-Spectres. Regenerate 3 hp per turn. Charming gaze. Invisibility. Gaseous form. Fly. Summon bats, wolves. Turn foe to enslaved weretiger. Vulnerable to daylight.
Weed Eels	BM p21, 1975	10 to 100	8	3	1	100%	E
Whale	BM p19, 1975	1 to 8	5	//18	40		H x3		Only attack if provoked. Swallow small vessels whole.
Wights	M&T p9, 1974	2 to 24	5	9	3	60%	B	C	Energy drain. Immune to non-silvered missiles. Slain Men become Wights.
Will O'Wisps	GH p35, 1975	1 to 1	-8	18	9	1%	A	N C	Invulnerable to non-metal weapons. Invisibility. 2d6 electrical damage.
Wind Walker	SR#3 p2, 1975	1 to 3	8	15/30	6	20%	Nil	N	Ethereal. ESP. Vulnerable to control weather spell.
Winged Serpent	GD&H p6, 1976		2	3/15	25hp				Spits poison.
Wraiths	M&T p9, 1974	2 to 16	3	12/24	4	20%	E	C	Energy drain. Immune to non-silvered missiles. Half damage from silvered. Slain Men become Wraiths.
Wyverns	M&T p11, 1974	1 to 6	3	9/24	7	60%	H	N	Deadly poison sting in tail.
Yakshas (Weaker Demons of India)	GD&H p12, 1976		-2	9/24	50hp				Attack as 9HD, 2d6 damage. Incendiary. Wall of fire. Create fluids, soft objects, temporary hard objects. Illusions. Invisibility. Gaseous form. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <2 HD.
Yellow Mold	M&T p20, 1974		--	--	--	Nil	Nil	--	Destroys wood. 1d6 damage to flesh. Deadly poisonous spore cloud.
Yellow Mold	EW p29, 1976								Add psionic abilities.
Yeti	SR#3 p2, 1975	1 to 6	6	12	4	10%	D	N	Immune to cold. Vulnerable to fire. Camoflauged in snow. Paralysing gaze attack. Hug attack 2-16.
Zombies	M&T p9, 1974	3 to 30	8	6	1	Nil	Nil	--	Never check morale. Controlled by creator.

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Well done waysoftheearth, what a wonderful resource and an incredible piece of work, thank you. Worth an Exalt for the wow factor alone.

[Professor P]

Thanks, this is great! Exalt!

[Sean Michael Kelly]

Wow! Cool! Any chance of this in a document format? (Word, OpenOffice, etc) Exalt!

[mgtremaine]

I think we are going to break the Exalt button. Nice work.

-Mike

PS - No what you want it in is CSV or excel because then you can do interesting sorts on it, like by HD. Plus you can easily copy and paste from most spreadsheets to most word processors. That's what I ended up doing when I was mucking with the Monster list for Delver's Quest ruleset I'm tinkering with.

[aldarron]

Wholly Crap! That must have taken a good long while to put together. Exalt again!

Oct 27, 2011 2:20:06 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

I've excluded unique individuals such as Demogorgon, Orcus, Tiamat, Bahamut, Humbabus and all the Gods and Godlike beings given in Gods, Demigods & Heroes. I've also skipped any monsters that may have appeared in City of the Gods (DA3), Duchy of Ten (DA4) and Polyhedron mag, since I don't have them.

No worries on the DA series monsters as they are BECMI era creations by David Ritchie. You might consider adding the Garbage Pits of Despair monsters (maggot men, watchwings, carcus critters) from Dave Arneson, but that's your call.

On a quick glance through there seem to be a number of flesh and blood creatures from GD&H I don't see in the list (The Elric creatures for ex). Not sure if that was deliberate or not.

[Morandir]

I agree that some sort of downloadable format would be most awesome, but this is fantastic anyway! Have another exalt!

[Falconer]

Very nice!

I compared with my notes, and here are some changes/additions I would make (largely just my own preferences, but you might appreciate the feedback):

Aerial Servant (GH p. 31)
Demon, Type VI —> Move to its own entry as "Balrog"
Demon, Succubi —> Move to its own entry as "Succubi"
Denebian Slime Devil (SR #7 p. 15)
Dragon, Chromatic —> I would prefer it to be included
Dragon, Platinum —> I would prefer it to be included
Dragon Turtle (U&WA p. 34)
Clay Golem —> Move to "Golem, Clay"
Hobbit (GH pp. 5 & 68)
Magic Statue (M&T p. 21 / Tegel Manor / Ready Ref Sheets p. 20*)
Neo-otyugh (Lost Caverns of Tsojconth)
Spectres —> "Spectres (Nazgûl)"
Troglodyte (Lost Caverns of Tsojconth)
Water Weird (Lost Caverns of Tsojconth)

* - I know this is a “TSR” list, but the Magic Statue IS attested to in M&T, and the Ready Ref Sheets is so common and awesome, it’s practically OD&D canon to me.

[talysman]

Great job! You might want to add a couple aquatic monsters from Underworld & Wilderness Adventures (dragon turtle, giant leech, giant sea snake, giant fish.)

[Falconer]

This might be a worthwhile candidate for inclusion, as well.

Thoul, by Gary Gygax

4+2 HD
AC 6
Regenerate 1 HP/round
Not harmed by holy water.
Sunlight harms at 1 HP/round, not regenerated, healed at 1/day

Paralyze by touch, one attack per new opponent/success 21-40 rounds.
Turn as ghasts +1
Damage 2 x 2d4 for claws

[doctorx]

Another Exalt here! Incredibly useful! ;D

I agree with Falconer regarding the Thoul - a beast I've had great fun throwing at over-confident players now and again!

The old Dungeoneer fanzine had a few nice ones as well, though I appreciate that doesn't count as "official." (The Harvestman's a particular favourite - hear the screams when one of them turns up..!)

[waysoftheearth]

Wow! Thanks for all the positive feedback guys.

@aldaron; I don't have The Garbage Pits of Despair. Could you elaborate on those DA monsters? FYI -- I purposefully excluded the Melniboneans from GD&H as "campaign specific".

Falconer; Thanks for the notes What is the Ready Ref Sheet? I don't think I have that either. Do you know whether the Thoul was ever published by TSR (in an adventure module, perhaps)?

talysman; I did notice those monsters mentioned in U&WA, but (form memory) I don't think game statistics are given.

I'll work through the suggestions and add any TSR OD&D extras I find. I will update this post, and also create a spreadsheet for everyone to download.

Thanks again all ;D

[Aplus]

Can't wait for the spreadsheet!

[Falconer]

Oct 27, 2011 15:54:26 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

What is the Ready Ref Sheet? I don't think I have that either.

Oh crap! Go buy it now!

Oct 27, 2011 15:54:26 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

Do you know whether the Thoul was ever published by TSR (in an adventure module, perhaps)?

Thouls are mentioned in OD&D, just never given published stats. Someone asked Gary what their stats are, and he posted them online from his notes back in the day. (Actually, they were also given official stats in B/X, but once you start going there for stats you’re opening a whole different can of worms.)

Oct 27, 2011 15:54:26 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

I did notice those monsters mentioned in U&WA, but (form memory) I don't think game statistics are given.

Here is the info for the Dragon Turtle per the Ready Ref Sheets (not sure where they got it all, but it looks right):

Monster: Dragon Turtle
Source: U&WA p34, 1974
Number Appearing: 1
AC: 2
Movement: 3/9
Hit Dice: 11 to 13
% in Lair: 60%
Treasure Type: H
Alignment: N
Special Abilities: bite/3-30, breathe steam/3x9" cone, move rate is land/water (no fly), lift ships on back

[foxroe]

Pure Gold, Ways. Pure Gold. EXALT!!

[aldarron]

Oct 27, 2011 15:54:26 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

@aldaron; FYI -- I purposefully excluded the Melniboneans from GD&H as "campaign specific".

Hmmm. I dunno, I'd feel comfortable using a lot of them in any campaign, as I have done with astral wolves and snow serpents from the Nehwonian deities writeup (Legend and Lore). One of the cool things about those is most players never heard of 'em <shrug>

Oct 27, 2011 15:54:26 GMT -6 waysoftheearth said:

I don't have The Garbage Pits of Despair. Could you elaborate on those DA monsters?

Since these first appeared in Different Worlds in the '80's it doesn't really fit the OD&D criterion you were going by, but on the other hand GPoD isn't standard to any D&D except Dave Arneson D&D <shrug> I will post them for your amusement if nothing else.

Note: Carcus Criter is fairly close to Carrion Crawler, and may be Dave's (original?) version.

Carcus Critters

Move: 105 feet/turn
Alignment: neutral
Hit Dice: 4 + 2 hit points
Attacks: 2 suckers
Armor Class: 6
Treasure Type: C
Damage: Paralysis and Life Level drain
No. Appearing 1-3
XP Value 125

This large scavenger is about 6’ long and 4’ high with six legs. Although capable of hanging from a wall, it cannot climb higher than the rear pair of legs. Its mouth is toothless and can only absorb pre-digested or very soft material. Its favorite foods are the various slimes, jellies, and puddings found in the dungeons. A sucker will do one to four points of damage when it grasps a target. When a successful attack is made with a sucker, the target must roll vs. paralysis. A victim will be slowly reduced to a lifeless pulp at a rate of one level per turn per sucker. Once all the victim’s life levels are gone, the victim will be absorbed through the creature’s mouth.
Rather than seek live prey, the carcus critter prefers something that is already dead or of a soft consistency. Upon release, the paralysis will wear off in one turn. The victim must make a saving throw vs. poison. The poison is very low level and it will take several days to die. The victim will lose one level a day while infected. These levels can be regained by a Healing spell or through the natural healing process. These creatures are generally found where there is a supply of creatures suitable to its taste.
One great advantage that carcus critters have is a natural immunity to the poisons and acids extruded by the various slime, jellies, and puddings that it enjoys eating. This immunity does not extend to the same poisons and acids used by men and other creatures.

[aldarron]

Maggot Men

Armor Class 4
Hit Dice 2+1
Move 90' (30")
Attacks: 1 claw or 1 weapon
Damage: 1-6 + disease or weapon
No. Appearing: 1-20
Treasure Type: A
Alignment: Neutral
XP Value: 25

Maggot men have the body of a maggot with the head and appendages of a man. They are found armed (75% of the time) with spears (30%), swords (25%) or daggers b(45%). Maggot men live in deep holes where large amounts of garbage and other organic refuse can be found. Out of every ten maggot men, one is a leader. Except for their leaders, other maggot men are 1 hit dice and save as Level 1 fighters.
One out of every thirty maggot men will be a chieftain of maximum size. These 'chiefs' will be found only in the main underground lair of the maggot men. In this lair there will be fifty to threee hundred maggot men. Carcus critters are often kept as 'pets' by maggot men.
whenever possible, maggot men will prefer to drag off dead creatures of attack obviously wounded creatures. In this respect they are very siumilar to chouls. A live healthy creature will only be attacked when the odds are about six to one in favor of the maggot men. The maggot men are not very intelligent and as a result they are not very good at counting. When killed, a maggot men will return a zombie type unless their bodies are burned.
Maggot men will shun fire. Whenver fire is encountered, maggot men must make a saving throw vs. spell. This is why they will not burn their own dead. They do not like zombies and will drag them back for food at every oppportunity.

I will do Watchwings tomorrow.

[DungeonDevil]

Beautiful work!
*exalt!*

[aldarron]

Oh yeah, there is also the BM Temple of the Frog monsters:

These two should definetly be in any collection of OD&D monsters

Frogmen
No. Appearing 30-300
% Lair 40
Move: 30 feet/turn or 150' Swimming
Hit Dice: 1
Attacks: 1
Armor Class: 7
Damage: 1 -6 or by weapon
Treasure Type: A
Alignment: Neutral

The frogmen are a warm-blooded, intelligent, upright, bipedal, species, with fully articulated hands and opposable thumbs. But they also have gills, webbed hands and feet, thick, mottled green skins, bulging eyes, exceptionally muscular legs, and long, sticky forked tongues. Like frogs, they lay eggs. Though they dwell on land, the frogmen are equally at home in the water, and can stay submerged for no more than 4-6 hours. They must however soak at least once a day in water. For every 24 hours a frogmen is kept from soaking for at least 2 hours they will loose 1d6 hp permanently. These can be restored by soakings lasting double the normal time. Frogmen prefer to fight with nets and tridents.

Killer Frogs

Number Appearing 50-1200
Move: 90 feet hopping (10’) on land hop/turn 120 feet swimming
Treasure Type: nil
Attacks: 1 bite or claws
Hit Dice: ½ (3 h.p.)
Damage: 1-6
Armor Class: 8

These aggressive carnivorous amphibians grow to almost two feet in length and come equipped with razor sharp teeth and talons to attack and rend their prey. They often attack in swarms, hoping onto their victims and latching tight with tooth and claw. When underwater they are immune to gases and cloud based attacks. They typically live in large colonies in cool swamps or caves and fight at double values for 2-12 rounds when their eggs are threatened.

Note: I edited these two descriptions from the material in BM (mostly) the stats are accurate.

[Zenopus]

Great list, waysoftheearth.

Monster and Treasure Assortment, Set 1 (1977) has an OD&D version of the Carnivorous Ape.

Not a full description, but does have a stat block:
"(1) HP: 18, #AT: 3, AL: 6; ST/F4-6; SA: If 2nd and 3rd attacks score, the ape does 1-8 points additional damage (rending)."
The "AL" stat represents the score for the monster to hit AC9 (highest in OD&D), and the saves F4-6 is also an OD&D bracket changed in AD&D.

Comparing with your list, the M&TA 1 also gives us OD&D versions of Large, Huge and Giant Spiders; and Giant Poisonous Snake and Giant Snake (non-poisonous, I guess).

[Zenopus]

Oct 27, 2011 13:36:37 GMT -6 Falconer said:

This might be a worthwhile candidate for inclusion, as well.

Thoul, by Gary Gygax

4+2 HD
AC 6
Regenerate 1 HP/round
Not harmed by holy water.
Sunlight harms at 1 HP/round, not regenerated, healed at 1/day

Paralyze by touch, one attack per new opponent/success 21-40 rounds.
Turn as ghasts +1
Damage 2 x 2d4 for claws

No ghasts in OD&D!

[aldarron]

Oct 27, 2011 20:01:54 GMT -6 Zenopus said:

Oct 27, 2011 13:36:37 GMT -6 Falconer said:

This might be a worthwhile candidate for inclusion, as well.

No ghasts in OD&D!

Yeah I think the "old notes" were prolly not quite so old... Still, the Thoul needs stats and those come from Gary. Better than leaving Thoul out.

[Falconer]

Probably easiest to just say “Turn as Wraith,” maybe?

[aldarron]

Okay last of the GPoD monsters (not counting Sophie the Dragon)

Watchwings

Armor Class 7
Hit Dice 1/3 (1 to 2 hit points)
Move: 20' (10') on ground
200' (65') flying
Attacks: 1 rake (talons)
Damage: 1 point
No. Appearing 4-24 (in wild)
Save As: Normal Man
Morale: 8
Treasure Type: nil
Alignment: Neutral
XP Value: 2

These large grey-colored birds are noted for their terrific eyesight. They have small sharp beaks but it is their sharp talons that are their main weapon. Their sharp talons are quite capable of piercing leather armor and are used to seize small rodents in the wild for food.
Watchwings fly much like hawks and favor a diving form of attack. Like eagles they can seemingly float in the air while observing the ground below for any movement. When they spot movement, a trained watchwing will return to its trainer and indicate direction of the intruder. When so ordered, a watchwing will go and hover over the area where the intruder is located. They will also attack any intruder when ordered to do so by their trainer. When a trainer has telepathic abilities, he can also 'talk' with the watchwings and receive fairly detailed descriptions of the intruders. Should their trainer bi killed or lost, the watchwings will revert to being 'wild'.
When 'wild', watchwings will guard their territory closely. They will cover a range of up to a mile and a half from their nest/aviary. They will attack by swooping down on the attackers but should an intruder touch a nest/aviary, the watchwings will instantly attack until either they or the intruder are dead.
Watchwings can see up to ten miles and only a will camouflaged non-moving intruder can avoid their gaze. Watchwings have very poor night vision and will only rarely fly after dark - and then only for short distances. The watchwing' favorite home is in the mountains or near the fringes of plains and deserts. Watchwings can only be trained when they are hatched in captivity. Attempts to breed them in captivity have not proven to be too successful.

[foxroe]

This thread should be sticky!

[Deleted]

I would also add the Barsoom critters as written up by themattjon, since Gary himself said those are essentially the same as what he used back in the day.

[waysoftheearth]

Okay folks, here are some of the additions suggested.

I'll need some help with a few final details before I can finish it though.


@aldaron; Thanks for the Dave Arneson monsters; I think they should go in purely out of respect. Do you have a year for GPoD? Or page numbers for the monsters therein?

Falconer; There are no monster stats given for "Hobbits" in GH that I can see, nor for Magic Statues in M&T. I don't have Tegal Manor or the Ready Ref Sheets, but if you want to provide the stats line and the reference I'll add them (since they are mentioned in M&T).

Falconer; I don't have Lost Caverns of Tsojconth either. Can you provide details (including source) for the three critters you mentioned?

@aldaron; I've added Frogmen and Killer Frogs, and I see them mentioned in BM, but I can't find their stats. Do you have a page number for them?

@zenopus; I don't have the Monster and Treasure Assortment. Can you please provide stats for the monsters you mentioned?

Thanks everyone

		Number			Hit	% in	Treasure
Monster	Source	Appearing	AC	Movement	Dice	Lair	Type	Alignment	Special Abilities
Aerial Servant	GH p31, 1975	1	2	/72	8, 12, 16	Nil	Nil	--	Returns target to caster. Surprises 1-4. Can carry 500 lbs, only 18 strength can break free. 1d6+1 damage. Whirlwind sweeps away foe <2 HD. Immune to non-magical weapons.
Denebian Slime Devil	SR#7 p15, 1976	1 to 4	--	12	--	Nil	Nil		90% Magic resistance. Tireless tracker. Fits through finy gaps. Repulsive appearance. Infactuated with nearest person. Striking it causes it to split in 1d4 similar creatures.
Dragon Turtle	U&WA, 1974	1 to 4	2	3//9	11 to 13	0.6	H	N C	Lift ships upon its back. Fiery breath weapon. Spells. Resistant to elements. Can be subdued.
Giant Leeches	U&WA, 1974		8	6	2				A hit indicates attachment. Thereafter automatically drain 1 level every 2 turns.
Crocodiles	U&WA, 1974		5	9//15
Giant Crocodiles	U&WA, 1974		5	9//15					2d6 damage
Giant Snakes	U&WA, 1974		6	//20	6				Always attack. Never check morale. Deadly poison bite. Swallow whole. Wrap around and crush small ships.
Giant Octopi	U&WA, 1974		7	//9	4				Triple move and ink cloud. 8 arms attack.
Giant Squids	U&WA, 1974		7/3	//12	6				Always attack. Never check morale. Triple move and ink cloud. 8 arms attack. Wrap around and crush small ships.
Giant Crabs	U&WA, 1974		2	6	3				Attack twice.
Giant Fish	U&WA, 1974			//30 to //50
Thoul	E.G.G., ??		6		4+2				Two claw attacks. Paralysing touch. Regenerate 1hp per round. Immune to Holy water. Vulnerable to sunlight.
Watchwings	GPoD, ?	4 to 24	7	10/20	1/3		Nil	N	Excellent eyesight. Can be trained. Always attack intruders in their aviary.
Carcass Critters	GPoD, ?	1 to 3	6	10	4+2		C	N	Immune to poison, acid, ooze, slime attacks. 2 attacks. Paralysing touch, then drain 1 level per turn.
Maggot Men	GPoD, ?	1 to 20	4	9	2+1		A	N	Fear fire. Only attack in superior numbers. Slain maggot-men rise as zombies.
Frogmen	BM p?, 1975		6	9//12	2+1		D	N
Killer Frogs	BM p?, 1975		8	9//12	1/2		Nil		Attack twice when eggs are threatened.
Carnivorous Ape	M&TA p?, 1977		6		4?				Three attacks. If 2nd and 3rd attacks hit, additional 1-8 hp damage.

[aldarron]

GPoD, Different Worlds, July/Aug 1986,
Watchwings p. M6
Maggot Men pp M6-M7
Carcus Critters p. M7

Killer Frog - Blackmore P.45

Frog Men - Well, it is a good thing you asked me about this. I now realize that the "Frogmen" entry I gave you (put together a good while back) was mostly copied from the DA series. In the original they are also called "Frog People" Stats were also somewhat different in the original (it says "stats identical to Mermen") ToTF so I have edited the entry to fix it. This too however, comes from BM page 45. Some details in the descriptive text still folow the DA ToTF (for color) so the page reference there is 14.
I also see that I originally gave killer frogs a damage of 1-6 +2 and I'm not sure where that came from (MM maybe?), the entry on page 45 mentions no such thing so I'm sure that the originals were just 1-6.
Please fix the frogmen entry when you can.