Dungeons & Dragons Sliver Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Sliver.

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

In Dungeons & Dragons, Slivers are a race of highly adaptive, hive-minded creatures originally from Magic: The Gathering, later introduced to D&D through crossover settings like Plane Shift: Ixalan. They are insectoid or reptilian in appearance, featuring sleek, chitinous bodies, multiple limbs, and a distinctive head crest. Slivers function as a collective, sharing abilities with others of their kind through a psychic connection, which makes them incredibly versatile and dangerous opponents.

Each Sliver possesses a unique trait—such as enhanced speed, resilience, or specialized attacks—and any Sliver within the hive instinctively grants that ability to its kin. This makes them exponentially more powerful as their numbers grow. Their cooperative nature means that eliminating a Sliver swarm requires careful strategy, as individual weaknesses are mitigated by their shared strengths.

Slivers are usually encountered in swarms, controlled by a queen or overlord that directs their actions. Some legendary Slivers, like the Sliver Hivelord, possess immense power, making them nearly indestructible. While typically found in deep wildernesses, caverns, or even extraplanar settings, Slivers can also be bred or manipulated by powerful wizards seeking to harness their adaptability.

In campaigns, Slivers serve as a unique challenge, forcing players to counter their ever-changing abilities and overwhelming coordination. Their presence often hints at greater threats, such as an emerging hive or a powerful entity using them as biological weapons. Though rarely depicted as intelligent in D&D, their collective consciousness allows them to learn and evolve, making them unpredictable adversaries.