Monster miniatures: 22 3D models for D&D maps
Monster minis fill the other side of the initiative order: 3D figures on bases sized to their creature size, ready for HP bars, conditions and a turn in the tracker. A mini can be hidden from players until the reveal.
10 of these 22 models are CC0 or CC BY and can be downloaded as GLB from their page. Every one is ready to place in TerrainTale, where the free plan includes the whole library.
Using monster miniatures on a battle map
- Hide a mini from players until the reveal, then switch it on mid-fight.
- Mix a big threat with a handful of small ones; the tracker keeps the order straight.
- Place monsters where the terrain helps them: on a ledge, behind cover, in the dark.
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