Foe Foundry Blog
Dev Diary #8: Monster Codex & Markdown Export | Foe Foundry
Dev Diary #8 for Foe Foundry, the free 5E monster generator. Updates on the new Monster Codex, improved monster search and browsing, markdown export for statblocks, and upcoming account features for GMs.
Dev Diary #7 | Foe Foundry
Discover the latest Foe Foundry updates including the new mobile layout and the launch of Criminal statblocks.
Bring the Shadows to Life: Criminal NPCs for 5E | Foe Foundry
Add intrigue and danger to your 5E game with flavorful statblocks for assassins, bandits, thugs, and spies—packed with unique powers and encounter tips
Announcing the Monster Generator Beta | Foe Foundry
Announcing the Monster Generator Beta: A free, powerful 5E monster builder for GMs. Instantly create balanced, flavorful monsters with rich lore and tactical depth.
Clone Wars: Simulacrum Statblocks and Story Hooks | Foe Foundry
Simulacrum isn't just for wizards. Learn how to use it to introduce villains early, create doppelgänger drama, and build powerful illusion-based encounters.
Dev Diary #5 | Foe Foundry
Discover the latest Foe Foundry updates including new Frost Giant statblocks, martial NPCs like Knights and Berserkers, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Monster Generator.
Forging Formidable Frost Giants | Foe Foundry
Make Frost Giants terrifying again. Get flavorful 5E statblocks, custom powers, and tips to build giants that crush, roar, and shake your players to the core.
No More Boring Martial NPCs | Foe Foundry
Fix bland 5E martial NPCs with flavorful statblocks and powers. Guards, Knights, Berserkers, and more—fully customizable and ready to fight.
Building a Better Basilisk | Foe Foundry
Fix the 5E Basilisk with 12 flavorful powers that make it fun, deadly, and unforgettable. Includes custom statblocks and encounters to supercharge your 5E game.
Dev Diary #4 | Foe Foundry
See what’s new in Foe Foundry: a redesigned homepage, new basilisk monsters, homebrew tips, and updates on the upcoming monster generator.
Are You Building Monsters Backwards? 4 Tips for 5E Monsters
Learn four advanced tips for homebrewing monsters in 5E - from choosing CR the right way to designing powers that reinforce flavor and threat.
Dev Diary #3 | Foe Foundry
Discover new ogre and merrow statblocks, custom monster powers, and a sneak peek at Foe Foundry’s upcoming monster generator. Help shape what comes next!
Making Merrow Fun, Deadly, and Worth Running | Foe Foundry
Upgrade your Merrow encounters with 5E statblocks, abyssal powers, and adventure hooks. Inspired by Encounter Every Enemy’s deep-dive into Merrow lore.
Meaner and Funnier Ogres for 5E | Free Statblocks and Encounters
Tired of boring ogres? Discover meaner, deadlier, and funnier ogres with handcrafted 5E statblocks, encounter seeds, and adventure hooks. Only from Foe Foundry.
Dev Diary #2 | Foe Foundry
New cultist and priest statblocks, spooky undead powers, and a first look at the Foe Foundry monster generator UI
10 Unique 5E Powers for Skeletons and Zombies | Foe Foundry
Discover 10 unique powers for 5E skeletons and zombie encounters. Perfect for DMs looking to add horror, disease, and dread to their 5E battles.
10 Powers for Cultists, Fanatics, and False Prophets
Bring dark rituals and deadly devotion to your table with these 10 flavorful cultist powers, complete with encounter tips and roleplay hooks.
5 Tips for Homebrewing Monsters in 5E | Foe Foundry
Want to build better 5E monsters? Learn 5 practical tips for homebrewing monsters that hit harder, act smarter, and keep combat fast and fun.
Dev Diary #1 | Foe Foundry
Discover what's new at Foe Foundry: monster re-rolling, new statblocks like Orcs and Goblins, and a sneak peek at the monster editor coming soon.
Where are the Orcs?
Discover how Foe Foundry offers a better way to run Orcs in your 5E campaign, with bespoke statblocks, unique powers, modular templates, and flavorful lore.
Top 10 Celestial Powers for D&D and Fantasy RPGs
Discover 10 radiant Celestial Powers perfect for 5E monsters. Add divine fury, holy light, and flavorful mechanics to your next encounter.
Build Memorable Rival NPCs for D&D 5E Campaigns (With Sample Statblocks)
Create fun and memorable Rival NPCs for your D&D 5E campaigns with statblocks, hooks, and full examples. Build a rival group from scratch with Foe Foundry!
Avoiding Stale 5E Combat with Tokens from Foe Foundry
Tired of static 5e encounters? Learn how Tokens from Foe Foundry add dynamic terrain, magical effects, and creative problem-solving to your combat.
The Villains the DMG Forgot
The 2024 DMG dropped villain creation tools, but Foe Foundry has you covered. Create flavorful D&D villains with goals, minions, and motivations.
Announcing Foe Foundry: A free, powerful 5E monster builder
Announcing Foe Foundry: A free, powerful 5E monster builder for Game Masters. Instantly create balanced, flavorful monsters with rich lore and tactical depth.