Build D&D 5e statblocks
the easy way
Monsterbrew is a free, intuitive monster maker and statblock generator for D&D 5e. Start from scratch or drop a statblock ready to customize into the editor.
What is Monsterbrew
A free D&D 5e monster statblock builder for Dungeon Masters
Enter a creature's abilities and Monsterbrew handles the rest. Modifiers, saving throws, passive scores, and HP all update as you type. Import from tools you already use, and export to well-known formats like Homebrewery or PDF when you're done.
Features
Everything you need to run the encounter
Creature building guide
Learn how to build a balanced and exciting monster
Not sure where to start? The guide walks you through monster design with the 2024 rules. It covers the numbers behind challenge rating, how to budget offense and defense, and the pitfalls that happen to most homebrew.
- 01Fundamentals of monster design
- 02Challenge rating in practice
- 03Offense and defense budgets
- 04Traits, actions, and flavor
- 05Common pitfalls
- 06Playtesting and iteration
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monsterbrew?
- Monsterbrew is a free, browser-based monster statblock builder for D&D 5e. You enter a creature's abilities and stats, and it produces a complete, correctly formatted 5e statblock with modifiers, saving throws, and hit points calculated for you.
- Is Monsterbrew free to use?
- Yes. Monsterbrew is completely free and requires no account or sign-up. Your creatures are saved locally in your browser.
- Can I import monsters from other tools?
- Yes. Monsterbrew imports statblocks from Improved Initiative, TetraCube, Open5e, and 5eTools, and exports to Homebrewery V3 markdown, Improved Initiative JSON, and PDF.
- Does Monsterbrew include official D&D monsters?
- Yes. The library includes the full D&D 2024 SRD bestiary: over 300 monsters you can browse and copy into the editor as a starting point for your own homebrew creatures. The SRD is published by Wizards of the Coast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.