Dungeons & Dragons Twig Blight Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Twig Blight.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

A Twig Blight in Dungeons & Dragons is a type of plant-based creature that is typically encountered as a hostile monster in natural, forested environments. These creatures are animated by dark magic or malevolent forces and serve as agents of corruption in the wilderness. Twig Blights are small, humanoid-shaped plants made of dry, brittle twigs and branches, often with glowing eyes that pierce through their twisted forms. Their appearance is unsettling, resembling a small figure crafted from dead wood, with jagged limbs and an eerie, unnatural posture. Despite their diminutive size, Twig Blights are dangerous and aggressive, often attacking travelers or adventurers who venture too close to their territory.

Originating as part of the broader category of Blights, Twig Blights are essentially animated plant creatures created by the corruption or decay of natural flora, often tied to druidic curses, necromantic magic, or the influence of evil nature spirits. They are usually found in swamps, dark forests, or cursed groves where the natural order has been disrupted. In many campaigns, Twig Blights appear as minions of greater evil entities such as dark druids, hags, or evil fey, who use them to defend their lairs or terrorize the surrounding wilderness.

In terms of behavior, Twig Blights are cunning and malicious. They often attack in groups, using their numbers to overwhelm foes. They are known to be stealthy, blending in with dead brush and fallen branches until they suddenly spring to life to ambush unsuspecting prey. Their attacks usually involve raking with their sharp, twig-like claws or grabbing and entangling victims with their limbs. Although they lack intelligence and complex motivations, Twig Blights operate with a savage instinct to protect their corrupted habitat and spread decay.

Mechanically in the game, Twig Blights are typically low-level monsters suitable for early encounters. They have modest hit points and armor but compensate with their agility and group tactics. Their presence adds an element of eerie menace to wilderness adventures, reminding players that even the natural world can be twisted into something dangerous and hostile. Twig Blights embody the theme of nature turned sour, a reminder that not all living things in the forest are friendly or benign, and they contribute to the dark, atmospheric storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons wilderness settings.

28.71mm tall at 32mm scale.