Dungeons & Dragons Admiral Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of an Admiral.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, an admiral is not a formal class or creature defined in the rulebooks, but rather a narrative or roleplaying title most often used for leaders who command fleets of ships, whether they are naval vessels, skyships, or even spelljammers that travel the vastness of wildspace. The title carries connotations of both military and political authority, since an admiral is usually not just a captain of a single ship but the commander responsible for multiple vessels, their crews, and the overall strategy of a maritime or interstellar force. In a campaign setting, the role of an admiral can be interpreted in several ways depending on the tone of the story. Some admirals may be stalwart defenders of a kingdom’s seas, tasked with protecting coastlines from pirates, monsters, or enemy navies. Others may be ruthless raiders, operating as pirate lords who have granted themselves the rank and rule entire fleets of marauders. In a more fantastical setting, an admiral might command galleons that fly through the skies or helm a spelljamming armada exploring alien worlds, making the title as much about exploration and diplomacy as about warfare.

From a roleplaying perspective, an admiral in Dungeons & Dragons is a character defined less by mechanical statistics and more by narrative influence. Admirals are leaders who must inspire loyalty, instill discipline, and maintain morale across large groups of sailors or soldiers. This often means that in-game, they are depicted as high-ranking NPCs who can serve as patrons, allies, or antagonists to player characters. For example, adventurers might be hired by an admiral to investigate a sea monster disrupting trade routes, or they may find themselves opposed to an admiral whose imperial fleet seeks to dominate neutral waters. Admirals might also be adventurers themselves if a player character rises to command through a combination of charisma, tactical brilliance, and daring deeds. In such cases, the title becomes a recognition of their achievements rather than a mechanical class feature, and it can dramatically expand the scope of their adventures, since commanding fleets brings with it the politics, logistics, and consequences of leadership on a grand scale.

41.07mm tall at 32mm scale.