COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAGIC & MONSTERS HC (Pre-Order)

Release date: 2026-10-15

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For Greater Challenges and Arcane Powers

Besides a party of valiant heroes, monsters and magic make the foundation of high-fantasy roleplaying and storytelling. Unlock the secrets of wielding these potent forces in your tabletop games with the Complete Guide to Magic & Monsters!

Over 30 essays from designers, professional storytellers, and tabletop industry vets lay out new and exciting approaches to mythic inspirations for magical creatures, selling the scariness of your monstrous encounters, and even the art of not fighting your foes. It's a compendium of wisdom for any Game Master, worldbuilder, or writer.

The Complete Guide to Magic & Monsters assembles the best of the Kobold Guide to Magic, Monsters, and Dungeons in one essential volume.