How to Select Monsters for D&D Encounters

Selecting monsters is the backbone of creating an encounter in Dungeons & Dragons. Without the right monsters or the right combination of monsters, D&D combats can often fall completely flat at the table, resulting in boring game play. So, in this video, I go over several ways you can build encounters so that they are fun, engaging, and dynamic for your players. Awesome encounters, here we come!

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