{"product_id":"mcdm-productions-draw-steel-book-2-monsters-hardcover-bestiary","title":"MCDM Productions Draw Steel Book 2: Monsters - Hardcover Bestiary","description":"\u003cp\u003eMCDM Productions Draw Steel Book 2: Monsters is the 378-page hardcover bestiary for the Draw Steel fantasy roleplaying game. This companion to the core rules gives you hundreds of statblocks across dozens of creatures - goblins, classic fantasy foes, and strange new threats - each self-contained and playtested for dynamic combat. Directors gain Malice, a resource that powers monster abilities and keeps battles challenging even as foes fall, while Dynamic Terrain Objects like The Black Obelisk and living beehives add tactical layers to every encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHundreds of Statblocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dozens of creature types with multiple variants so you can run an entire adventure using only goblins without repeating encounters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Contained Monsters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every statblock includes all rules and abilities - no cross-referencing other books mid-battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalice Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directors earn this epic resource as battles progress, unlocking powerful monster abilities that scale the challenge throughout the fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Terrain Objects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rules for interactive battlefield elements like The Black Obelisk and the Throne of A'an that change how encounters play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Draw Steel Heroes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bestiary is a companion book for the Draw Steel RPG system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGame details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCDM Productions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame \/ line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book 2: Monsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDraw Steel Book 2: Monsters hardcover rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this book to play Draw Steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is a companion book. You need Draw Steel Book 1: Heroes (the core rulebook) to play; this bestiary adds hundreds of monsters and terrain rules for directors to use in their games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Malice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalice is the director's resource that builds during combat and unlocks special monster abilities, keeping battles challenging even when only one creature remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the monster statblocks compatible with other RPG systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, these statblocks are written specifically for the Draw Steel RPG system and use its unique mechanics and action economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.82 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,466 verified customers on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/judge.me\/reviews\/stores\/monmouth-sports-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJudge.me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GTS Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67797496234137,"sku":"MCDMDS02MSTD","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7318\/5689\/files\/MCDMDS02MSTD.jpg?v=1793054090","url":"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/products\/mcdm-productions-draw-steel-book-2-monsters-hardcover-bestiary","provider":"Monmouth Sports Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}