Dungeons & Dragons Raven Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Raven.

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

In Dungeons & Dragons, a raven is a small but symbolically powerful creature that appears both as a mundane animal and as a creature steeped in arcane and divine significance. At its most basic level, a raven uses the standard beast statistics common across editions: a Tiny creature with keen senses, notable intelligence for an animal, and the ability to fly. These traits alone make it useful in play as a scout, messenger, or atmospheric detail in wilderness and urban settings.

Ravens are especially prominent as familiars. Spellcasters, particularly wizards and warlocks, often choose ravens for their high perception, ability to mimic simple sounds, and thematic association with knowledge and secrets. A raven familiar perched silently in the rafters or circling overhead reinforces a sense of watchfulness and cunning, qualities often attributed to its master. Their mimicry can be used creatively by players to distract enemies, relay simple signals, or unsettle NPCs.

Beyond their mechanical role, ravens carry strong narrative weight in D&D worlds. They are frequently linked to death, fate, prophecy, and the boundary between life and the afterlife. In many campaign settings, ravens are associated with gods or powerful entities tied to death and memory, most notably the Raven Queen, whose influence is often marked by the sudden appearance of these birds. Seeing ravens gather on a battlefield or trail a character can serve as a subtle omen rather than an immediate threat.

Dungeon Masters often use ravens as tools of mood and foreshadowing. A single raven watching silently from a gravestone or window ledge can imply unseen forces at work, while a flock rising into the sky may herald change, loss, or revelation. Though physically weak, ravens in Dungeons & Dragons punch far above their weight in symbolism, making them a deceptively potent presence in both storytelling and gameplay.

29.11mm tall at 32mm scale.