Create a Homebrew Monster
Create custom monsters by cloning and modifying entries from the D&D 5e catalog.
Navigate to Homebrew Monsters
Section titled “Navigate to Homebrew Monsters”- Open your campaign dashboard
- Click the Homebrew tab
- Select the Monsters sub-tab
Clone from Catalog
Section titled “Clone from Catalog”Homebrew monsters are created by cloning existing catalog entries:
- Click Clone from Catalog
- Search for a monster (minimum 2 characters)
- Results show name, CR, size, type, and source
- Click a monster to create a homebrew copy immediately
The new monster appears in your homebrew list with “Based on [original name]” shown in the detail view.
Editing Monsters
Section titled “Editing Monsters”- Select a monster from the list
- Click Edit
- Modify the Name and/or the JSON data containing the full stat block
- Save your changes
The stat block data is stored as JSON. The detail pane shows extracted metadata: CR, size, and creature type.
Using Homebrew Monsters
Section titled “Using Homebrew Monsters”Homebrew monsters appear in monster search results alongside catalog entries when:
- Placing tokens in Token Setup
- Browsing monsters in module prep
They are tagged with an HB badge for identification.
Deleting Monsters
Section titled “Deleting Monsters”Click Delete on a selected monster. If any modules reference the monster, a warning shows which modules are affected.