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Aberration is a creature type in Dungeons & Dragons.

Overview[]

Aberrations are alien entities with bizarre anatomy and strange abilities.[1] They are frequently connected to the Far Realm,[2] and many have mental powers.[3]

Examples of aberrations include aboleths, beholders, and mind flayers.[4] Slaadi are sometimes classified as aberrations.[3]

Publication history[]

D&D 3rd edition[]

The aberration type was introduced in the Monster Manual (3.0) (2000) and retained for the Monster Manual (3.5) (2003).

D&D 4th edition[]

The aberrant origin replaced the aberration type in the Monster Manual (4e) (2008). Aberrant creatures could be animates, beasts, humanoids, or magical beasts.

D&D 5th edition[]

The aberration type returned in the Monster Manual (5e) (2014).

See also[]

References[]

  1. d20 3.0 SRD (Open Gaming Foundation). Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  2. Monster Manual (4e) (2008), p.280.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Monsters (The Hypertext d20 SRD 5E). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  4. Monster Manual (3.0) (2000), p.4.
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