monster-manual

Fetch monster stats, generate encounters, and assign random hit points.

28|3|Updated Dec 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nicmarti/skills-weaver --skill monster-manual
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: monster-manual
Source: https://github.com/nicmarti/skills-weaver/tree/main/.claude/skills/monster-manual
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nicmarti/skills-weaver --skill monster-manual

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a ready-made monster compendium with combat stats, encounter generation, and random PVs to fuel battles and NPC confrontations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Monster lookup: show stats for goblin, orc, dragon, etc.
  • Encounter generation: generate tailored dungeon/forest encounters.
  • PV randomization: dynamic health pools for varied foes.

Quick Start

View goblin stats: ./sw-monster show goblin

Frequently Asked Questions about monster-manual

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate random encounters for my dungeon or forest?

Monster Manual generates tailored encounters by level and setting. Use the encounter command to assemble balanced groups of foes with individualized hit points for dungeon and forest scenarios, eliminating manual stat lookup and group balancing.

Can I quickly look up monster stats during gameplay?

Yes. The show command fetches complete combat statistics for any monster—goblin, orc, dragon, etc.—instantly in Markdown or JSON format, letting game masters reference abilities and AC without interrupting play.

How do I assign different hit points to monsters in a group?

Monster Manual's roll command generates individualized health pools for each foe in an encounter, creating varied adversaries and preventing predictable combat patterns when facing groups of the same creature type.

Does Monster Manual work with my adventure planning workflow?

Yes. Monster Manual integrates with Adventure Manager and supports search, list, and show commands via /monster-manual invocation, fitting into existing campaign organization and encounter prep pipelines.

What output formats does Monster Manual provide?

Monster Manual returns monster data and encounter details in both Markdown for readability and JSON for programmatic integration, adapting to display preferences and downstream tool compatibility.