Dungeons and Dragons has had such a rich and fascinating history in Western culture that I only thought it fair t💮o briefly summarize it as best as I could before delving into this article. According to Wikipedia (an uncertain source at times, but faithful and handy when needed), the game was created by Gary Gygax and David Arneson and was first published by Tactical Studies Rules INC. in 1974. After the game took off, it quickly garnered a large amount of negative attention during the moral panic of the late 20th century.

Many suburban mothers with far too much time on their hands decided that the games magical nature meant it had ties to the dark arts and tried to have it banned. Popular culture labeled it as a game for “geekburgers” only and it quickly went underground. However, thanks to shows like The Big Bang Theory꧋, the rise of comic con and superhero films, and the rising popularity of geek culture, Dungeons and Dragons has shed its negative connotations and become one of the most well known and played games of its kind.

Though it can be played in several different and unique formats, the game is traditionallꦜy played with a Dungeon master, a rulebook, character sheets, a storybook, and several minia🔥tures. And believe me when I say that these miniatures do not always come cheap. The rarer miniatures have become collector's items amongst fans and you may be surprised to see how much these little guys go for.

Note: All prices (USD) are approximate a꧙s they were averaged out from collector sites as well as online retailers and bidding platforms. Some sites claim that certain miniatures are rare while others label them as uncommon and the rarity of these mi💮niatures changes constantly. This article contains the average prices and rarity of these miniatures as of August 5th, 2018.

25 🐓 Eye Of Gruumsh: $11.99 🔥

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Are you ready for a true prestige class, double ax-wielding, brutal orc for an affordable pric𒀰e? If that sounds up your alley, then look no further than the Eye of Gruumsh. At first, there was nothing. And then there was a battle of absolute epic proportions. Sadly, Gruumsh’s left eye did not make it out alive. And he was not happy with that. Gruumsh unleashed his woe and rage in a battle cry so moving that it prompted several loyal followers to silently remove their right eyes (to balance out Gruumsh) and to serve by his noble side.

24 Displacer Beasꦫt: $12.00 𒆙

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For such an aಞffordable price, it may surprise you to learn that this creature (when not in miniature form) can reach up to nine feet long and weဣigh close to 500lbs. These magical beasts have the insane ability to literally bend light around them in order to confuse their enemies and trick their eyes into believing that they are in a different location than where they truly are. Though these creatures tend to prefer a solitary existence, many villainous humanoids tend to take them on as guards or even pets.

23 ⭕ Dire Boar: $13.00 ꧂

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For the exceptionally low price of thirteen American dollars, you can own a miniature version of the Dire Boar. Ah, the dire boar. It is like a regular boar, except dire. These creatures are considered exceptionally aggressive and favour direct and brutal strategies over evasive techniques. The♎ dire boars favourite fighting technique involves their tusks and their enemies innards. A typical goring is anything but boring. For such a creatively brutal creature, I would say that the price is 🔯perfectly reasonable.

22 😼 La༺rge Monstrous Spider: $14.00

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Are you looking for a noble and trustworthy steed that🦂 also has the added benefit of completely spooking your enemies when you ride it into battle? Then look no further than the large monstrous spider. For the surprisingly reasonable price of fourteen dollars, you can own this absolute unit and mount it whenever you see fit. Though the spider will never be fully loyal to you as they are all eternally bound to the Goddess Lolth, it is important to note that their neutral alignment will prevent them from turning on you down the line.

21 🐭 𝓰 Invisible Phase Spider: $15.00

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When considering which spider miniature to purchase and call your own, it is important to note that the phase variety of spiders are different than the other species of spiders that exist within the D&D universe. Did you know that these creatures have something referred to as the Ethereal Jaunt feature? For those of you who don’t know, that these high strength, unexpectedly clever, brute fighters can literally bounce back and forth between the ethereal and the material plane. That is incredibly💎 OP for $15.

20 Huge Fire Elemental: $24.50 🦩

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As one would expect, fire elementals have the specialized ability to set all things that are unfortunate enough to wind up in their gasp ablaze. I don’t know about you, but I think the abilꦡity to start spontaneous fires is worth $24.50 USD. If that isn’t enough to convince you of how awesome this elemental being is, then I believe that informing you that this creature has an immunity to critical hits, disease, mind-affecting paralysis, poison, and sneak attacks. I’m sorry, but that is an incredibly fair price for such a wicked being.

19 Vadania T🌞he Half-Elf Druid: $25.00

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I have to pause the article for a moment to state that a creature who is Half-Elf druid is the most insanely cool combination of things a D&D player can be that I can think of. Think about it. You would maintain all of the Half-Elf powers and abilities: including (but no limited to) enhanced adaptability, innate charm, and increased durability. But they also possess the spellcasting abilities, knowledge 🥂of the Druidic language and Druidic secrets, and the classic enhanc🥂ed proficiency at skills involving communication with animals, survival, or medicine/healing.

18 🌳Drow Cleric Of Lolth: $30.99

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Okay, so we need to break down this miniatures moniker because there is a lot to unpack here. Drow Cleric of Lolth is a character who is essentially a battle♋ priest that serves the Goddess of Spiders herself. This character (who is always female) has the ability to access the spider domain directly. If one dedicates themselves to Lolth, the gain the ability to learn spells like Blade Ward, Reincarnate, Dissonant Whispers, Flame Strike, and several others as the character adv🦹ances through the different Cleric levels.

17 ไ Shambling Mound: $33.00 ⛦

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I have to admit that this creature looks much cooler than its name would make ♐one assume it would. These creatures are a hodgepodge of intriguing personality traits. The shambling mounds are solitary creatures (though they can be summoned directly by a character with certain magical abilities) who find themselves in the neutral section of the alignment chart. They are incredibly intelligent as well as carnivorous and weigh nearly four thousand pounds, though it is important to note that they are able to move through water with ease.

16 Skeletal Minotaur: $38.00 ꦑ

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Skeletons are a special breed of creature for it is not a race nor class of its own. Rather, itꦛ is simply a state that any creature can find itself in, regardless of who or what they were in their lives. Skeletons are, at their very core, animated fallen versions of normal creatures that are held and supported via necromantic energy. It is important to note that these creatures are immune to spells that directly affect the mind as well as weapons that are traditionally used in a piercing or stabbing matter.