Yokai Bestiary 5E Book Two

This is our second book of creatures from Japan, commonly known as yokai. For centuries, tales told by elders about ghosts and supernatural beings stirred the imaginations of everyday people. Passed down by word of mouth through generations, these stories shaped the island’s traditions and customs.

You’ll be able to surprise your players again and again with unique stories and beings, each with their own abilities. You might even befriend some of them, while with others you’ll have to battle or perform a ritual to banish an evil entity or spirit. In any case, we’ve tried to recreate every creature faithfully, and our artist Julia, with great care and love, has illustrated each yokai exactly as we imagine them. All these pieces should help you craft an engaging campaign or a memorable encounter.

ABOUT THIS BESTIARY
In this book we’ve gathered what we feel are the most intriguing monsters and spirits. Each entry comes with:
•    A detailed description; 
•    Abilities drawn from folklore and translated into game mechanics; 
•    A complete stat block; 
•    Full-color art to drop straight onto your table.

While every creature is rooted in authentic tradition, some tales have been expanded or re-imagined to make them clearer and more game-ready.

RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
All creatures are built for Dungeons & Dragons 5E and play best with a party of two or three heroes, levels 2—10. To get the most out of the bestiary—especially the spells, abilities, and stat blocks—players will need access to the core 5E rulebooks: Player’s Handbook 2014 or 2024 (PHB), Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG), Monster Manual (MM), and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything (XGE).