{"id":14926,"date":"2022-06-15T09:55:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T09:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=14926"},"modified":"2023-05-01T11:48:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T11:48:00","slug":"3d-print-dungeons-and-dragons-dnd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-print-dungeons-and-dragons-dnd\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ D&#038;D 3D Print Models &#8211; Best Sites &#038; Guide 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s not to love about the tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons? Creating a character to explore a fantasy world taps into a primal part of us that yearns for more than what our daily lives could ever offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The popularity of the role-playing game comes from its ability to tap into the deepest recesses of our imaginations, allowing us to conjure up places and scenarios to our whims without needing the kind of training or experience our favorite writers often needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-45-Dungeons-and-Dragons-miniatures-1024x640.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-640-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"D&amp;D Miniatures\" class=\"wp-image-14929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-45-Dungeons-and-Dragons-miniatures-1024x640.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-640-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-45-Dungeons-and-Dragons-miniatures-1024x640.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-640-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-45-Dungeons-and-Dragons-miniatures-1024x640.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-640-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are so many options for enhancing Dungeons and Dragons with 3D printing, and here we\u2019re going to look at where to get some of the best ones that no fan of this legendary game should ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, even the most polished of the designs we\u2019ll look at today are open for customization, so don\u2019t be afraid to put your own spin on things to match your character or adventuring style!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-cd9551dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#humanoid-characters\">Humanoid Characters<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#sentinel-knight\">Sentinel Knight<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#broomstick-witch\">Broomstick Witch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#deani-the-scarfed-monk\">Deani the Scarfed Monk<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#halfling-assassin\">Halfling Assassin<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3d-printed-dd-beasts-and-monsters\">3D Printed D&amp;D Beasts and Monsters<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#finley-the-merman\">Finley the Merman<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cyclops\">Cyclops<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hydra\">Hydra<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#necromorph\">Necromorph<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#mimics\">Mimics<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#videogame-inspired-dd-miniatures\">Videogame-Inspired D&amp;D Miniatures<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#steiner\">Steiner<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#link\">Link<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#kefka\">Kefka<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#trainer-red\">Trainer Red<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3d-printed-dd-set-pieces-objects-and-add-ons\">3D Printed D&amp;D Set Pieces, Objects, and Add-Ons<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ruins\">Ruins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#dragon-turtle-island\">Dragon Turtle Island<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#treasure-chests\">Treasure Chests<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#dd-markers\">D&amp;D Markers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#dice\">Dice<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#where-can-i-find-dd-models\">Where Can I Find D&amp;D Models?<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#thingiverse\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#myminifactory\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-models-resource\">The Models Resource<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#make-your-own-dd-3d-models-for-3d-printing\">Make Your Own D&amp;D 3D Models for 3D Printing<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hero-forge\">Hero Forge<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#eldritch-foundry\">Eldritch Foundry<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#desktop-hero\">Desktop Hero<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hints-and-tips-for-3d-printing-dungeons-and-dragons-models\">Hints and Tips for 3D Printing Dungeons and Dragons Models<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#resin-or-fdm\">Resin or FDM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#think-outside-the-box\">Think Outside the Box<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#know-your-machine\">Know Your Machine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#dont-be-afraid-to-experiment\">Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Experiment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#share-your-creations\">Share Your Creations!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-do-i-scale-prints-for-dd\">How do I scale prints for D&amp;D?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#where-can-i-find-free-stl-files-for-dd\">Where can I find free STL files for D&amp;D?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#can-i-print-dd-miniatures\">Can I Print D&amp;D Miniatures?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humanoid Characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning with the simplest example of basic character design, humanoid characters can represent your hero or any secondary or tertiary character as miniatures that that aren&#8217;t necessarily orks, goblins, or the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sentinel Knight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-aaron-knight-32mm-dnd-147904\" data-lasso-id=\"37227\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: RN Estudio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-14-29-20210916-211956.jpg-JPEG-Image-3024-\u00d7-3024-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-31.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed D&amp;D Character Knight\" class=\"wp-image-30987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-14-29-20210916-211956.jpg-JPEG-Image-3024-\u00d7-3024-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-14-29-20210916-211956.jpg-JPEG-Image-3024-\u00d7-3024-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-31-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-14-29-20210916-211956.jpg-JPEG-Image-3024-\u00d7-3024-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-31-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One great example is this sentinel knight, which can act as an enemy guarding the treasure your session players seek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason I\u2019ve decided to speak about this knight first is because of the clear effort that went into its design. Everything from the stance to the slightly lowered head emits a confident menace that makes it an exciting foe to face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s highly detailed, intimidating, and extremely cool. If you check out the painted versions some users have finished, you can see this knight\u2019s full potential as part of a D&amp;D campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broomstick Witch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-candy-female-witch-halloween-32mm-dnd-190878\" data-lasso-id=\"37228\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: RN Estudio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-54-11-resize-ms014-candymmf.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed D&amp;D Witch\" class=\"wp-image-23828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-54-11-resize-ms014-candymmf.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-54-11-resize-ms014-candymmf.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-54-11-resize-ms014-candymmf.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For a more modern approach on a spellcaster, making a funky new character like&nbsp;this broomstick-riding witch&nbsp;is a quirky way to spice up your next Dungeons and Dragons game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether as a main character, or a helpful (or hindering) sprite on your adventure, the broomstick-riding witch is a fun semi-Halloween-themed addition that will pumpkin spice up any quest or side quest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I see her as an aloof and somewhat goofy mage-in-training, but of course you can give her whatever personality you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deani the Scarfed Monk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/deani-a-monk-with-a-scarf-dnd-miniature-pre-supported\" data-lasso-id=\"37229\">Cults3D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: AWKWARD_PENGUIN_I_GUESS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $3.12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-10-BPR_Rendermainscarf1.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47.jpg\" alt=\"D&amp;D Monk 3D Print\" class=\"wp-image-23827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-10-BPR_Rendermainscarf1.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-10-BPR_Rendermainscarf1.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-10-BPR_Rendermainscarf1.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Every now and then I find a 3D printed DND miniature that\u2019s as cute as it is detailed. This impish-looking monk character, named Deani, is one such miniature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a sucker for 3D printed minis that add wind or physics effects, which is why I\u2019ve included Deani on this list. The movement of the scarf looks believable, and the stance and cocky expression seal the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monk class may not be the most popular of D&amp;D choices, but I can definitely see this kind of look changing a lot of minds on that. Deani works well as an overconfident sidekick, a mischievous hindrance, or any other kind of character you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be advised that the model included in the link above doesn\u2019t include a base, so you will need to add one if you plan on actively using Deani in your next D&amp;D campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halfling Assassin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-halfling-assasin-npc-for-d-d-homebrew-campaign-135587\" data-lasso-id=\"37230\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: Anvil Crafter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-25-resize-2.jpg-JPEG-Image-548-\u00d7-668-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"Halfling Assassin\" class=\"wp-image-23826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-25-resize-2.jpg-JPEG-Image-548-\u00d7-668-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-25-resize-2.jpg-JPEG-Image-548-\u00d7-668-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-25-resize-2.jpg-JPEG-Image-548-\u00d7-668-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not human but still humanoid is the halfling race. They\u2019re small, they\u2019re hairy, and they\u2019re typically fun-loving and cheerful, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t have a darker side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This halfling assassin is a cool take on the literally oft-overlooked little guys. With an outfit reminiscent of Ubisoft&#8217;s Assassin\u2019s Creed and uniquely hilted daggers, the ensemble comes together to give this halfling anything but the affable composure many of us are used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Printed D&amp;D Beasts and Monsters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What fantastical world is complete without wandering hoards of mythical beasts or lairs in which goliath monsters wait for brave adventurers to take them on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D&amp;D, and other tabletop games, are full of such beasts, some beautiful and some threatening, and 3D printing these creatures is a great way to really bring them to life on the tabletop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finley the Merman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/finley-a-friendly-fish-guy-dnd-miniature-presupported\" data-lasso-id=\"37231\">Cults3D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: AWKWARD_PENGUIN_I_GUESS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $3.12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-44-BPR_Rendermaimf2.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47.jpg\" alt=\"Finley the Mermaid 3D Print\" class=\"wp-image-23825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-44-BPR_Rendermaimf2.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-44-BPR_Rendermaimf2.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-55-44-BPR_Rendermaimf2.png-PNG-Image-2000-\u00d7-2000-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-47-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pun name aside, Finley the friendly fish guy is a very cool and sleek non-humanoid who can act as a secondary character or be part of a whole school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve decided to start the beast list with a merperson because of their versatile places in stories. They can be wise and helpful, mischievous and conspiring, or act as deadly sirens. However you want to use Finley, he doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be friendly as the STL title makes him out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyclops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-pyropheme-cyclop-32mm-dnd-147892\" data-lasso-id=\"37232\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: RN Estudio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-30-resize-pyropheme.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"Cyclops Figure for D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-14937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-30-resize-pyropheme.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-30-resize-pyropheme.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-30-resize-pyropheme.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This cyclops design is a great way to provide a fearsome foe that any dungeon master can relish in throwing at their players. Ignoring their implied lack of depth perception, cyclopses are a classic and menacing force that any player can revel in fighting and defeating (if they\u2019re lucky).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the standard look of a simple one-eyed giant is the go-to for most players, I\u2019ve chosen the file above because of its terrifying mouth, inventive headgear, and impressivley unsettling detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-hydra-113783\" data-lasso-id=\"37233\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: Lord of the Print<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $14.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-09-resize-hydra1-1.jpg-JPEG-Image-987-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed Hydra Dungeons and Dragons\" class=\"wp-image-23824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-09-resize-hydra1-1.jpg-JPEG-Image-987-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-09-resize-hydra1-1.jpg-JPEG-Image-987-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-09-resize-hydra1-1.jpg-JPEG-Image-987-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was going to use this space to talk about dragons, but then I realized you can already print a host of different kinds of dragons for your D&amp;D games by checking out my article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-dragons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16078\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I\u2019m going to talk about something arguably more interesting; the Hydra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydras (or Hydrae if you\u2019re fancy) are dragon-like creatures of myth and legend famous for their ability to regenerate multiple heads where only one was removed. This revitalization and exponentially increasing threat makes them formidable opponents sure to get any player\u2019s heart pumping.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-41-Adult_False_Hydra.jpg-JPEG-Image-974-\u00d7-704-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"Horror Hydra\" class=\"wp-image-23823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-41-Adult_False_Hydra.jpg-JPEG-Image-974-\u00d7-704-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-41-Adult_False_Hydra.jpg-JPEG-Image-974-\u00d7-704-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-41-Adult_False_Hydra.jpg-JPEG-Image-974-\u00d7-704-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For a more horror-based experience with this legendary beast, you can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/adult-false-hydra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16080\">this horrific yet exciting twist<\/a> on the old monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Necromorph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/necromorph\" data-lasso-id=\"37234\">Cults3D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: LPENDLETON97<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-19-28-49-Necromorph.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed Necromorph Dead Space\" class=\"wp-image-23831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-19-28-49-Necromorph.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-19-28-49-Necromorph.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-19-28-49-Necromorph.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1080-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking of horror, it\u2019s not only fantasy scenarios that have their own terrifying creatures and ghouls, monsters have their place in sci-fi scenarios too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Dead Space-inspired Necromorph is a chilling and gruesome foe that fits into any dungeon or swarm of any horror campaign, Earth-based or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mimics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtrader.com\/3d-print-models\/miniatures\/figurines\/the-mimic\" data-lasso-id=\"37235\">CGTrader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: fabioschizzo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $2.10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-59-the-mimic-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-1365-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-69.jpg\" alt=\"D&amp;D Mimic 3D Print\" class=\"wp-image-23822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-59-the-mimic-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-1365-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-69.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-59-the-mimic-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-1365-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-69-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-56-59-the-mimic-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-1365-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-69-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mimics are the bane of any adventurer. The crafty little nuisances like to disguise themselves as treasure chests to entice their would-be prey with promises of loot only to expose their teeth and strike at the last second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These camouflaging bothers are found in all kinds of media, from videogames to D&amp;D campaigns. And there\u2019s no more terrifying representation of them that I could find than this amazing model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videogame-Inspired D&amp;D Miniatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Videogames are how a lot of us got into fantasy settings to begin with. I know my love for the imaginative started with Ocarina of Time and grew even more as I explored Final Fantasy X\u2019s world of Spira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videogames and their characters come in all shapes and sizes, and can be used in D&amp;D for variety of purposes. Heck, you can even print out the now-infamous<a href=\"https:\/\/www.models-resource.com\/playstation\/harrypotterthephilosophersstone\/model\/48445\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16083\"> PS1 Hagrid<\/a> model for the meme if nothing else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of my personal favorite Dungeons and Dragons pieces straight from the world of videogaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steiner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-edwin-dwarf-32mm-dnd-168852\" data-lasso-id=\"37236\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: RN Estudio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-38-resize-edwin.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"3D Print Steiner\" class=\"wp-image-14941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-38-resize-edwin.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-38-resize-edwin.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-38-resize-edwin.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>FFIX&#8217;s Steiner&nbsp;is the stalwart, ever-loyal knight of the Kingdom of Alexandria. While a little more serious in expression here than in the game, the amazing detail is hard to overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a warrior and ever-on-guard protector, Steiner&#8217;s likeness fits well into any campaign needing a cool and fearsome protector on the side of good or bad. The look will be immediately recognizable to anyone familiar with the genre-defining series, and be a welcome new somewhat grimacing face to those who aren&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.models-resource.com\/custom_edited\/thelegendofzeldacustoms\/model\/47186\" data-lasso-id=\"37237\">The Models Resource<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: Mongee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-32-Custom-_-Edited-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Customs-Link-Ocarina-of-Time-Improved-The-Models-Resource.jpg\" alt=\"T-Pose Link\" class=\"wp-image-14944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-32-Custom-_-Edited-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Customs-Link-Ocarina-of-Time-Improved-The-Models-Resource.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-32-Custom-_-Edited-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Customs-Link-Ocarina-of-Time-Improved-The-Models-Resource-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-32-Custom-_-Edited-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Customs-Link-Ocarina-of-Time-Improved-The-Models-Resource-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of all the silent heroes in videogame history, few are as recognizable as Link. Arguably Gordan Freeman, sure, but that depends on how you grew up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Models Resource is a great place to find models for figurines that represent favorite characters and props from these places, one of my favorites being&nbsp;Link. This model can be transferred into your preferred slicer and prepped for 3D printing, or used as reference material to create your own spin on the legendary Hero of Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kefka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-the-jester-elf-32mm-dnd-168863\" data-lasso-id=\"37238\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: RN Estudio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-54-resize-the-jester.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"3D Print Kefka\" class=\"wp-image-14942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-54-resize-the-jester.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-54-resize-the-jester.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-20-54-resize-the-jester.jpg-JPEG-Image-709-\u00d7-791-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For a more villainous 3D printed miniature, the crazy, egocentric clown Kefka is a great choice for an antagonist to your campaign that somehow manages to balance fantastical whimsy with threatening malice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer Red<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtrader.com\/3d-print-models\/miniatures\/figurines\/pokemon-trainer-red-pikachu-version\" data-lasso-id=\"37239\">CGTrader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: cosetrane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: $13.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-29-32-pokemon-trainer-red-pikachu-version-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-720-\u00d7-960-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-99.jpg\" alt=\"Red for D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-30988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-29-32-pokemon-trainer-red-pikachu-version-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-720-\u00d7-960-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-99.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-29-32-pokemon-trainer-red-pikachu-version-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-720-\u00d7-960-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-99-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-29-32-pokemon-trainer-red-pikachu-version-3d-model-stl.jpg-JPEG-Image-720-\u00d7-960-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-99-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Themed D&amp;D games and campaigns are common ways to act out your own stories within pre-existing fictional worlds. They may be controversial, but I personally love exploring landscapes and events from different perspectives as my own character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Trainer Red model is ripe for customization to fit into any Pok\u00e9mon-themed campaign. While there were a few kinds of trainer to choose from, I chose this one specifically because of the iconic and very cool pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D Printed D&amp;D Set Pieces, Objects, and Add-Ons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printed D&amp;D miniatures and models are an exciting a fun way to spruce up your tabletop session, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should feel limited to only making physical representations for your characters and villains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World-building isn\u2019t restricted to the imagination, so if you really want to go the extra mile, you can print out set pieces, locations, and even objects to bring your campaign to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2762318\" data-lasso-id=\"37240\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: Terrain4Print<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-17-56-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print.jpg\" alt=\"Terrain 2\" class=\"wp-image-14933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-17-56-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-17-56-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-17-56-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite set pieces is&nbsp;the Ulvheim ruins&nbsp;which can be repurposed for any wartime or modern-historic terrain setting. They&#8217;re nicely detailed and make for an amazing, explorable location brimming with things to find like monsters or treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dragon Turtle Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/tool\/dragon-turtle-island\" data-lasso-id=\"37241\">Cults3D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: ELECTRICSHEEP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-59-33-ed.png-PNG-Image-800-\u00d7-600-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon Turtle Island 3D Print\" class=\"wp-image-23819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-59-33-ed.png-PNG-Image-800-\u00d7-600-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-59-33-ed.png-PNG-Image-800-\u00d7-600-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-59-33-ed.png-PNG-Image-800-\u00d7-600-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While looking around for new locations and backdrops, I couldn\u2019t help but double-take at this presumably Pratchet-inspired Dragon Turtle Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love about this model is that it can be printed to whatever scale you need. You can print it in large as terrain for your characters to come across and traverse, or scale it down to act as a creaure, pet, or unusual familiar for a mage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasure Chests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37242\">C<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37243\">u<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37244\">l<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37245\">t<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37246\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37247\">3<\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/tresure-chest-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"37248\">D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: Slayer_of_Monster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-38-39-c2e20338f4615a5032101c04ae8077f0_display_large.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-792-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"3D Print Dungeons and Dragons Chest Miniatures\" class=\"wp-image-30989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-38-39-c2e20338f4615a5032101c04ae8077f0_display_large.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-792-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-38-39-c2e20338f4615a5032101c04ae8077f0_display_large.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-792-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2023-04-05-at-20-38-39-c2e20338f4615a5032101c04ae8077f0_display_large.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-792-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3D printing a treasure chest for your D&amp;D campaign may sound like an obvious addition to this list, but I have my reasons for including it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reason namely comes as a cool (and cruel) trick a dungeon master can play on their campaigners. Placing these treasure chests as props allows you to swap them out with the fearsome mimic model featured above for a surprising twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D&amp;D Markers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3157937\" data-lasso-id=\"37249\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer<\/strong>: thelukec<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-06-Tabletop-Condition-Indicators-by-thelukec.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed D&amp;D Markers\" class=\"wp-image-14936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-06-Tabletop-Condition-Indicators-by-thelukec.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-06-Tabletop-Condition-Indicators-by-thelukec-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-19-06-Tabletop-Condition-Indicators-by-thelukec-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried to use a spell or swing your sword only to be reminded by your fellow adventurers that you&#8217;re asleep? I know I have. It&#8217;s embarrassing, and worse, it breaks the immersion of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can 3D print these D&amp;D condition markers to keep you and your fellow players reminded of who\u2019s sleeping, poisoned, blinded, or under any other status condition that affects your play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a particularly versatile cast, then why not change these markers to include more obscure ailments or status effects like bleeding, berserk, or charmed to mark every detail of the action so you can stay focused on the foes at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Acting effectively as stand-ins for luck, fate, and skill, dice are an important part of any campaign as they control just about every action your character takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-dice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"37250\">3D printing your own dice<\/a>&nbsp;adds a touch of creativity and personalization to even the most basic of Dungeons and Dragons equipment, and can be pretty fun too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-58-35-3D-printed-dice-min.jpeg-JPEG-Image-878-\u00d7-494-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"3D Printed Dice\" class=\"wp-image-23820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-58-35-3D-printed-dice-min.jpeg-JPEG-Image-878-\u00d7-494-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-58-35-3D-printed-dice-min.jpeg-JPEG-Image-878-\u00d7-494-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-12-01-at-18-58-35-3D-printed-dice-min.jpeg-JPEG-Image-878-\u00d7-494-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, showing up with homemade dice may put a frown on your DM\u2019s face, as they are easy to cheat with. But fear not, you can also <a data-lasso-id=\"16093\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-dice-towers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D print your own dice towers<\/a> to maximize randomness in any roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can I Find D&amp;D Models?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of places to find cool D&amp;D miniature STL files online like Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, and Hero Forge. Some places are better for detailed minis, while others are great for finding setpieces and other Dungeons and Dragons STL files for a variety of purposes and campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our top picks for 3D printed D&amp;D resources and miniatures that you should definitely check out. And remember, all files can be scaled to suit whatever purpose you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thingiverse\">Thingiverse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16068\">Thingiverse<\/a> is a fantastic source for many 3D printing needs. As an open resource for 3D printing designers, it\u2019s host to a lot of cool designs that you can download and customize free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-18-10-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print.jpg\" alt=\"Terrain 1\" class=\"wp-image-14934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-18-10-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-18-10-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-18-10-Ulvheim-building-and-ruins-A-by-Terrain4Print-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myminifactory\">MyMiniFactory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"37226\">MyMiniFactory<\/a>&nbsp;is similar to Thingiverse in that it hosts designs for various objects from a large community of 3D printing enthusiasts. The added incentive here is the premium listings where you can find professional-quality D&amp;D 3D printing files at a very low cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-models-resource\">The Models Resource<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A somewhat unorthodox entry to this list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.models-resource.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16070\">The Models Resource<\/a>, an online collection of 3D models from videogames that you can download and use to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dungeons and Dragons campaigns often involve exploring worlds and settings from pre-existing franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and even videogame worlds like Hyrule and Spira.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-44-PlayStation-Harry-Potter-the-Philosophers-Stone-Hagrid-The-Models-Resource.jpg\" alt=\"PS1 Hagrid\" class=\"wp-image-14945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-44-PlayStation-Harry-Potter-the-Philosophers-Stone-Hagrid-The-Models-Resource.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-44-PlayStation-Harry-Potter-the-Philosophers-Stone-Hagrid-The-Models-Resource-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-21-44-PlayStation-Harry-Potter-the-Philosophers-Stone-Hagrid-The-Models-Resource-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While not dedicated to D&amp;D per se, these example models will come in very handy when building the world for you and your fellow players to enjoy. Whether you use them as important characters or simply as set pieces, these 3D print models are a cool and fun way to make your fantasy world feel alive and populated with people, places, and precious loot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-your-own\">Make Your Own D&amp;D 3D Models for 3D Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of generic characters you can find anywhere? I\u2019m not, but I understand the ennui.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you\u2019ve got your character in mind but don\u2019t quite have the creative skills to build your own from scratch, you can create your custom D&amp;D character ready for 3D printing on sites like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hero-forge\">Hero Forge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone familiar with RPG videogames like the Elder Scrolls series or Bloodborne will feel right at home with the custom character builder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heroforge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8451\">Hero Forge<\/a> offers. When you\u2019re done designing your adventurer, you can download the STL files to print and decorate for your next D&amp;D campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-15-Hero-Forge-Custom-Miniatures.jpg\" alt=\"Hero Forge D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-14946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-15-Hero-Forge-Custom-Miniatures.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-15-Hero-Forge-Custom-Miniatures-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-15-Hero-Forge-Custom-Miniatures-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you either don\u2019t have a 3D printer or are otherwise nervous about printing out your own, Hero Forge offers to do the printing, post-processing, and even coloring for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With plenty of options to choose from and a lot of creative freedom, you\u2019ll find it\u2019s very easy to end up with a character model seemingly plucked straight out of your imagination. There are even sliders to position each body part and limb so you can put your character in the perfect pose to reflect their personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eldritch-foundry\">Eldritch Foundry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eldritch-foundry.com\/?stage=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8452\">Eldritch Foundry<\/a> is similar to Hero Forge but with a touch more focus on realistic models. With modifiable controls for clothing, body positions, and even facial expressions, getting your perfect 3D printed D&amp;D minifigure is a snap regardless of your character-creating experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eldritch Foundry has a good few options for character races too, from humans to goblins and even lesser-known entities like qitts and warghasts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-59-Eldritch-Foundry-Custom-Miniatures.jpg\" alt=\"Eldritch Foundry D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-14947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-59-Eldritch-Foundry-Custom-Miniatures.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-59-Eldritch-Foundry-Custom-Miniatures-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-22-59-Eldritch-Foundry-Custom-Miniatures-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of freedom in design here. You can give your human a tail or add a set of wings to your elf. You can even name and save your characters in a library for future adventures and sessions, building a would-be army of original characters whose shoes you\u2019ll be ready to step in for only around $5 per STL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The poses you can put the models in aren\u2019t as malleable as Hero Forge\u2019s sliding options, but the model quality is hard to argue with and well worth a look if your questing is to take you down some darker paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-desktop-hero\">Desktop Hero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/desktophero3d.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16071\">Desktop Hero<\/a> is another fine option for creating your own STL D&amp;D hero files using presets. It\u2019s a little clunkier than the others, but has the advantage of featuring a one-time charge for unlimited use, which is very handy for those of you who need a lot of characters on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-23-43-Custom-Minis-with-DesktopHero.jpg\" alt=\"Desktop Hero D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-14948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-23-43-Custom-Minis-with-DesktopHero.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-23-43-Custom-Minis-with-DesktopHero-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-23-43-Custom-Minis-with-DesktopHero-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It should be easy to see why this makes Desktop Hero a fantastic option for dungeon masters who need a host of colorful characters to really flesh out their stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a library of models you can add to, access, and 3D print for all your D&amp;D needs, Desktop Hero is the way to go for hardcore Dungeons and Dragons players who build in and explore ever-expanding worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hints-and-tips\">Hints and Tips for 3D Printing Dungeons and Dragons Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancing your Dungeons and Dragons sessions with 3D printing is a fun and rewarding way to make your sessions more enjoyable while exercising your creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printing Dungeons and Dragons pieces and props shouldn&#8217;t feel like a chore, so here are a few hints to keep your adventures going smoothly (at the times when they&#8217;re supposed to go smoothly, anyway).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-32-y979nom2yy001.jpg-JPEG-Image-4032-%C3%97-3024-pixels-%E2%80%94-Scaled-31.jpg\" alt=\"Miniatrues 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resin-or-fdm\">Resin or FDM?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resin printers are generally better suited to the task of 3D printing miniatures for games like D&amp;D and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/warhammer-40k-3d-print-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14755\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8432\">Warhammer<\/a>. With resin, you can create finely detailed models to match your heroes and villains well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t to say that FDM printers aren\u2019t also a solid choice, resin printers are simply better at handling miniatures with more reliable and high-resolution quality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-16-02-774a1bf915edde68023d3fd81b3ac9a2.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-629-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"D&amp;D Models\" class=\"wp-image-14931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-16-02-774a1bf915edde68023d3fd81b3ac9a2.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-629-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-16-02-774a1bf915edde68023d3fd81b3ac9a2.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-629-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-16-02-774a1bf915edde68023d3fd81b3ac9a2.jpg-JPEG-Image-1024-\u00d7-629-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>FDM printing, however, is a good choice for creating set pieces like buildings and plains. This is because they can generally print much larger than most resin printers and are overall more reliable for decorative pieces &#8211; the filament is also slightly cheaper, and easier to print with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have experience with 3D printing, you\u2019ll know that FDM printers can produce high-quality models like resin printers too if you\u2019re careful enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But overall FDM prints can&#8217;t reach the same resolutions, and you&#8217;ll more clearly see the layer lines and imperfections on precise features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd6428b7\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Still not settled on a printer?<\/strong> Here&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/3d-printer-for-miniatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4217\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8433\">best 3D printers for D&amp;D miniatures<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-55-DD-Dragon-Turtle-3D-Print-H.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1085-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle Monster\" class=\"wp-image-14930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-55-DD-Dragon-Turtle-3D-Print-H.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1085-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-55-DD-Dragon-Turtle-3D-Print-H.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1085-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-15-55-DD-Dragon-Turtle-3D-Print-H.jpg-JPEG-Image-1920-\u00d7-1085-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-88-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In essence, I personally recommend using resin for characters, and FDM printers for settings and terrain. If you have access to only one of these, then be sure to follow instructions and settings well to get the highest quality prints possible to enjoy on your next D&amp;D outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best models are always of the highest detail and quality. For help in figuring out how to get top results 3D printing your D&amp;D models, check out our ranking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40636\">best 3D printers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-think-outside-the-box\">Think Outside the Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>D&amp;D is about imagination and creativity, so don\u2019t limit yourself with files and set pieces designed specifically for D&amp;D.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-18-Goblins-Imgur.jpg\" alt=\"3D Print D&amp;D 2\" class=\"wp-image-14949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-18-Goblins-Imgur.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-18-Goblins-Imgur-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-18-Goblins-Imgur-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It may sound counter-intuitive, but you can 3D print just about anything to go into your world. From sunken ships to toy wheelbarrows, let your imagination fly and build your fantasy world with anything you think is fitting, regardless of why it was designed in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-your-machine\">Know Your Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As said above, resin printers and FDM printers both have a role to play (get it?) in 3D printing for D&amp;D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have access to an FDM printer, you\u2019ll need to tweak the settings carefully to get high-quality character models. And if you only have a resin printer, you\u2019ll likely need to print more pieces to fit together for set dressings and buildings and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-48-monsters.jpg-AVIF-Image-1024-\u00d7-768-pixels.jpg\" alt=\"D&amp;D Monsters\" class=\"wp-image-14951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-48-monsters.jpg-AVIF-Image-1024-\u00d7-768-pixels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-48-monsters.jpg-AVIF-Image-1024-\u00d7-768-pixels-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-48-monsters.jpg-AVIF-Image-1024-\u00d7-768-pixels-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Knowing what your printer can do and adjusting your settings (and expectations) accordingly will save you a lot of heartbreak in the long run. If you absolutely can\u2019t afford any mistakes here, then you can pay sites like Hero Forge to take care of the actual printing for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-be-afraid-to-experiment\">Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tweaking a design to match your imagined world takes time, patience, and little artistic license. Files can be restored and redownloaded, so don\u2019t be afraid to tweak and change to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-38-DoctorWho_miniatures_121552.jpg-WEBP-Image-4160-\u00d7-2340-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-40.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Who D&amp;D Set\" class=\"wp-image-14950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-38-DoctorWho_miniatures_121552.jpg-WEBP-Image-4160-\u00d7-2340-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-38-DoctorWho_miniatures_121552.jpg-WEBP-Image-4160-\u00d7-2340-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-40-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-24-38-DoctorWho_miniatures_121552.jpg-WEBP-Image-4160-\u00d7-2340-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-40-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Getting models to feel uniquely yours enhances any D&amp;D session and even makes the game more immersive, so have some fun with it and make all the changes you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-share-your-creations\">Share Your Creations!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Articles like this wouldn\u2019t be possible without the strong and friendly communities on all the sites we\u2019ve covered and more. If you do make something unique, share it with the world!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-25-14-2022-01-18-11.18.16-1568x1176.jpg-JPEG-Image-1568-\u00d7-1176-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-81.jpg\" alt=\"3D Print D&amp;D\" class=\"wp-image-14952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-25-14-2022-01-18-11.18.16-1568x1176.jpg-JPEG-Image-1568-\u00d7-1176-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-81.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-25-14-2022-01-18-11.18.16-1568x1176.jpg-JPEG-Image-1568-\u00d7-1176-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-81-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-11-at-14-25-14-2022-01-18-11.18.16-1568x1176.jpg-JPEG-Image-1568-\u00d7-1176-pixels-\u2014-Scaled-81-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best way to enjoy your favorite pastime is to share it with others, and there&#8217;s no better feeling than having some Dungeons and Dragons pieces you&#8217;ve created bring a smile to someone else&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682940900979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>How do I scale prints for D&amp;D?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Most D&amp;D figures are around 30mm tall, so if you&#8217;re using a model that isn&#8217;t designed as a D&amp;D miniature, you&#8217;ll need to use your preferred CAD or 3D modeling software to make sure the print comes out the exact size you need.<\/p>\n<p>For larger prints like terrain, simply be sure your printing to dimensions that your printer can handle.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682940911658\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Where can I find free STL files for D&amp;D?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Using sites like Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, and Thingiverse gives you access to a wide variety of D&amp;D STL files. But only on Thingiverse and Printables are you guaranteed to find STL files for D&amp;D that are completely free of charge.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682941405068\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I Print D&amp;D Miniatures?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>3D printing lends itself well to the fantastical worlds and settings we explore while playing Dungeons and Dragons. While you can simply play with paper, dice, and imagination, there&#8217;s a lot of fun to be had 3D printing D&amp;D figures and settings to amplify your game and help you visualize your stories.<\/p>\n<p>D&amp;D does have set rules, but customization and self-expression is still very much the name of the game. By 3D printing your own D&amp;D figurines and sets, you\u2019ll breathe new life into your characters and their adventures, combining the childhood joy of playing with toys with the compelling stories you decide with your dice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-dice-towers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16414\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8453\">3D printed dice tower files<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-dice\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9630\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8454\">3D printed dice files<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/warhammer-40k-3d-print-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14755\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8455\">Coolest Warhammer 40K 3D prints<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-anime-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14718\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"8456\">Cool 3D printed anime figures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"8457\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/3d-printed-figurines\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best 3D printed figurines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"16044\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-board-games\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coolest 3D printed board games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printed-gundam-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"27059\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"35151\">Best Gundam Models To 3D Prints<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s not to love about the tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons? 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