"this is the original source used by Dungeon Masters and players to create challenges and combat scenarios"

Within the covers of this book lurk the monstes that made the AD&D game famous. Elves, dwarves, dragons, orcs, ghosts, and werewolves come to life as you read their detailed descriptions. In fact, each individual listing has all the necessary information to perform special attacks, defenses and magical resistance. No adventurer can be without it!