You need the best monsters for your first DRAW STEEL Adventure—I break down 5 foes perfect for first-level players, plus a bonus boss! ** Get 10% off at https://LegacyGameTables.com/ShortRestStudios ** Join the Adventurers Guild at https://patreon.com/shortreststudios or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCychTZf1Z2Womi56s_Ddk9w/join Get Draw Steel: https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/draw-steel Running your very first adventure in the cinematic, high-action Draw Steel RPG from MCDM requires choosing encounters that showcase the system's unique mechanics. This guide dives deep into five core monsters—and their powerful Malice-fueled abilities—that are ideal for a party of new heroes. I take a look at the collective defense of Kobolds (with their trained Gummy Brick oozes), the slippery, poisonous Angulotl, and Steampunk Dwarves driving Servitor War Walkers. I'll discuss the terrifying Ruinant Demon and the manufactured shock troopers known as War Dogs to ensure your first session is challenging, unique, and memorable. More ways to support Short Rest Studios! ============ Short Rest Studios Merch: https://short-rest-studios.printify.me ============ Short Rest Studios PDFs: https://www.patreon.com/ShortRestStudios/shop ============ Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/C89CBNZpbe ============ My website: https://shortreststudios.com ============ My DriveThruRPG Affiliate Link https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/?affiliate_id=3260793 ============ Shop D&D, DCC, my video equipment and more in on my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shortreststudios ============ Get 10% off game tables and furniture at https://legacygametables.com/shortreststudios ============ Get 10% off at Into the AM: https://intotheam.com/shortreststudios ============ Get 10% off at https://MistyMountainGaming.com with code SHORTREST ============ Get 5% off at Zyltech: https://www.zyltech.com/?aff=138 ============ Get 20% off with Homie and the Dude: https://hatdbuilder.com/?coupon=shortrest ~~~~~~~~~~~~ This monster guide gives new Directors (GMs) all the tools they need to bring the chaos of Draw Steel to life. We explore the distinct lore twists and combat utilities for each creature, ensuring you utilize features like shield walls, magical attacks, and environmental hazards to their full potential. Stick around to the end for a bonus monster, the perfect high-stakes boss to close out a one-shot. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Kobolds 03:38 Angulotls 06:43 Dwarves 09:32 Demons 11:22 War Dogs 13:05 Bonus Boss

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