From townspeople to animals to iconic monsters, there are hundreds of potential D&D miniatures to bring your adventure to life.
Dungeons and Dragons is primarily a theater of the mind game. But a map and a good set of miniatures can take your adventure to the next level. No need to guess how far away something is or what a monster looks like; you can see it all laid out in front of you on the table. But to do that, you'll need a pretty extensive miniatures collection. Let us help you get started on that collection.
1. DM Starter Pack
I'll be honest with you, this pack is a little cheesy. But so is playing pretend with your friends around the table. There's nothing wrong with being a little cheesy in the name of fun. With over one hundred and fifty miniatures, this is honestly a pretty good set to start any of your standard games or adventures.
There are pre-painted adventurers, monsters, and NPCs, so you'll be ready to embark on your first quest in no time. This set is perfect for a new DM or a collection of novice players who may not be committed enough to design or paint their own miniatures just yet. But like a gateway drug, I'm sure they'll be on Forge of Heroes in a trice.
2. The heroic inhabitants
Your characters are going to wander in and out of towns, picking up missions at the local tavern, and probably becoming public menaces. And your towns are going to need memorable people living in them. Well, this set has some of the most memorable inhabitants I've ever seen. A party orc? A halfling crier riding a dog? The plague doctor? The spy in a bush?! I love this set with all its weird character figures and so will your players. Will your towns have the same people over and over again? Maybe you could make it an Officer Jenny/Nurse Joy situation. You know, extended families of identical cousins.
3. Mini animals
Your world will probably be full of animals, too. Will they be relevant? Will you want to show them on your map? Maybe not. But with a petting zoo like this, you'll find yourself finding excuses to do so. I have a soft spot for the adventuring iguana and the armored rabbit, but they're all adorable. The only problem is that these will encourage your players to adopt NPC animals, so be prepared for that. But at least you'll have figurines for them when that inevitably happens.
4. Here is the spectator
This may be the least imaginative and most standard of the collection. But sometimes you just need a standard monster-themed monster for your players to fight with. And the Beholder is iconic. Plus, it's an official D&D product, so you know the quality and size are excellent.
5. Mini lifts
Now that you have a ton of new miniatures for your next game, you'll need to make sure your flying creatures can reach new heights. And these transparent risers will give them the boost they need. Whether you have a monk with a very high jump or the spectator floating in front of your party, there is a use for a lift in your adventure.
Do you have a favorite D&D minifigure? Does your DM have a large collection of monsters and NPCs? Did you design and paint your own minifigure, or do you use any minifigures you found in the matching Lego box? Let us know in the comments!
Good luck!
