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Aberration Monsters

Browse D&D 5e monsters of the Aberration creature type from the Monster Almanac bestiary. This index is built directly from active monsters in the database, so new type pages update automatically as creature links are added.

Found 77 monsters
Active types 14
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Aberration77Beast102Celestial18Construct67Dragon110Elemental37Fey44Fiend116Giant22Humanoid139Monstrosity158Ooze23Plant30Undead85

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AbolethUnderwater, CoastalCR 10Open monster →Aboleth SpawnUnderwater, CoastalCR 5Open monster →AdhererDungeon, RuinsCR 2Open monster →AlhoonUnderdark, DungeonCR 10Open monster →BalhannothUnderdark, DungeonCR 11Open monster →Balhannoth SpawnlingDungeon, UnderdarkCR 5Open monster →BeholderUnderdark, DungeonCR 13Open monster →BelashyrraExtraplanar, DungeonCR 22Open monster →BerbalangExtraplanar, MountainCR 2Open monster →Blue SlaadExtraplanarCR 7Open monster →ChokerDungeon, UndergroundCR 1Open monster →Choker AlphaCave, DungeonCR 3Open monster →ChuulCoastal, SwampCR 4Open monster →CloakerUnderdarkCR 8Open monster →Core Spawn CrawlerDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 1Open monster →Core Spawn EmissaryWilderness, RuinsCR 6Open monster →Core Spawn SeerDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 13Open monster →Core Spawn WormDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 15Open monster →Cranium RatDungeon, UrbanCR 0Open monster →Death KissDungeon, RuinsCR 10Open monster →Death SlaadExtraplanarCR 10Open monster →DissimortuumDungeon, UndergroundCR 10Open monster →DolgauntUnderdark, UndergroundCR 3Open monster →DolgrimUnderdark, UndergroundCR 1Open monster →Dream EaterDream Realm, UrbanCR 9Open monster →Elder BrainRuins, MountainCR 14Open monster →Elder Brain DragonDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 22Open monster →Eonic DrifterExtraplanar, RuinsCR 7Open monster →Eonic SavantExtraplanar, DungeonCR 10Open monster →Eye MongerAstral Sea, ExtraplanarCR 5Open monster →Eye of Fear and FlameDungeon, RuinsCR 8Open monster →FeyrExtraplanar, DungeonCR 5Open monster →Flesh ReaverDungeon, UndergroundCR 7Open monster →FlumphUnderdarkCR 1/8Open monster →GauthUnderground, UnderdarkCR 6Open monster →Gibbering MoutherSwamp, UnderdarkCR 2Open monster →Gibbering OrbExtraplanar, DungeonCR 13Open monster →Gray SlaadExtraplanarCR 9Open monster →Green SlaadExtraplanarCR 8Open monster →GrellUnderdark, DungeonCR 3Open monster →Grell PsychicDungeon, UndergroundCR 4Open monster →Intellect DevourerUnderdark, UrbanCR 3Open monster →Mind FlayerUnderdarkCR 7Open monster →Mind Flayer ArcanistDungeon, UndergroundCR 8Open monster →MindwitnessUnderdark, DungeonCR 5Open monster →MorkothUnderwater, CoastalCR 11Open monster →Neo-OtyughUrban, DungeonCR 7Open monster →NeogiExtraplanar, UnderdarkCR 3Open monster →Neogi HatchlingUnderdark, ExtraplanarCR 1/8Open monster →Neogi MasterExtraplanar, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Neogi SlaverDungeon, UndergroundCR 2Open monster →NeothelidUnderdark, DungeonCR 13Open monster →NightgauntExtraplanar, RuinsCR 5Open monster →NothicDungeon, UnderdarkCR 2Open monster →OcularonDungeon, RuinsCR 8Open monster →Oculo SwarmDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Old Leng SpiderExtraplanar, DungeonCR 9Open monster →One-Eyed ShiverUnderground, DungeonCR 5Open monster →OtyughDungeon, UrbanCR 5Open monster →Outer AbominationExtraplanar, RuinsCR 15Open monster →Protean ScourgeDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 10Open monster →PsurlonUnderground, DungeonCR 5Open monster →QorgethUnderground, ExtraplanarCR 7Open monster →Red SlaadExtraplanarCR 5Open monster →Rift SwineWilderness, ExtraplanarCR 4Open monster →Skittering HorrorDungeon, RuinsCR 15Open monster →Slaad TadpoleExtraplanarCR 1/8Open monster →SpectatorDungeonCR 3Open monster →SpellweaverDungeon, RuinsCR 12Open monster →Star Spawn GrueExtraplanar, DungeonCR 1/4Open monster →Star Spawn HulkDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 10Open monster →Star Spawn Larva MageDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 16Open monster →Star Spawn ManglerDungeon, UndergroundCR 5Open monster →Star Spawn SeerDungeon, RuinsCR 13Open monster →Swarm of Cranium RatsDungeon, UrbanCR 5Open monster →UlitharidUnderdark, DungeonCR 9Open monster →XanatharUrban, DungeonCR 13Open monster →

What this page helps you do

Browsing monsters by type is useful when you want creatures that share a common fantasy identity, story role, or design logic. Instead of starting from a huge general list, this page narrows the bestiary to one family of monsters.

The Aberration category currently shows 77 monsters in Monster Almanac, while the active taxonomy currently contains 14 creature type pages.

Why browse by type?

  • Find monsters with a shared thematic identity.
  • Compare creatures that often fill similar narrative roles.
  • Discover encounter options without scanning the full bestiary.
  • Build a scene around a consistent monster category.

Using Aberration monsters in play

Once you pick a monster from this type, match it with the right environment, encounter pressure, and supporting scene details. That helps the creature feel like part of the world instead of a random stat block dropped from the ceiling.

This is especially useful when the monster choice should guide tone, danger level, and visual flavor across the rest of the session.

Quick scene-building ideas

  • Choose one creature as the centerpiece threat.
  • Use CR differences to scale danger up or down.
  • Pair the monster with fitting terrain and atmosphere.
  • Add an NPC, rumor, or witness to frame the encounter.