While it’s totally possible to represent your half-orc ranger using a nickel, sometimes that just begins to feel a little dull! That’s where being able to print your own Dungeons & Dragons pieces, dice towers, figurines, tile sets, and other bits can really add some excitement.
When it comes to free, downloadable STL files, it’s impressive what the community has to offer. This list tries to include several collections, but even when that’s not the case, check out the designers of the individual pieces, as many of them provide other similarly themed, highly detailed models!
As an aside, if you’re interested in creating your own models, you can try DesktopHero or Hero Forge.
Once you’ve got models in mind, if your printer is being blocked by an ogre or if you don’t have a mage that’ll weave a perfect print, consider using a 3D printing service. To find the best one for your needs, check out Craftcloud. With a global reach and countless materials available, you’ll be able to pick your price and finish, and your miniatures will be delivered right to your doorstep!
With that, let’s get to our picks!
Player Classes & NPCs
To start off, we’ve got a variety of classes, races, and NPC types. In some cases, even the individual models are generic enough to cover a number of races.
Modular Magnetic Mage
If you like to personalize your miniatures to resemble your character inside of the game, then this magnetic mage is the perfect solution. The model is split up into multiple pieces that use magnets to hold together. This allows you to seamlessly swap the head, arms, or torso to match with the gear that your character is currently wearing.
This type of print is best suited for a resin printer to get the best detail you can on your miniatures. Post-processing is required, as you will have to insert the 2-mm diameter magnets and paint your figure before it is ready for use. While this model is free, the designer does offer other miniatures that use this same modular design for a small price.
Guild Mage Redux
Masters of magic, mages spend their lives in the study and practice of spell weaving. Get your hands on one or many of these arcane scholars with this traditionally clad caster.
This model has been both FDM and resin printed. The recommended print settings include a 0.1-mm layer height, with a raft and supports.
- Who designed it? dutchmogul
- How printable/popular is it? With 26 makes and 7 remixes, this one’s certainly proven to be printable!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Fantasy Collection
Need a miniature for a class or even a race that hasn’t been mentioned? You might find it here! This collection of miniatures contains 41 files in total, all made with DesktopHero.
Some makers note that supports are needed for a successful print. Alternatively, Meshmixer is recommended, as it generates easy-to-remove supports.
- Who designed it? titancraft
- How printable/popular is it? This well-loved collection has 42 makes and 11 remixes!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Female Half-Orc
Here’s an orc barbarian! Doesn’t she just look so friendly and approachable?
This design was originally posed in Blender and then added to the base in Meshmixer. While the creator didn’t share any specific print settings, one maker noted that they printed in PLA at a 0.1-mm layer height with supports.
- Who designed it? HydroidProp
- How printable/popular is it? This cool orc has three posted makes and one remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Elf Ranger
Elves are probably present in almost every D&D party. And yes, an elf ranger is a bit of a cliché, but it’s a cliché because it works. They have beauty, they have grace, and they will shoot an arrow in your face.
The creator originally printed the model using a DLP printer, but most users have printed with an FDM printer in PLA. They do suggest using high-definition settings, otherwise the details won’t shine through and the model will look like a blob, and it needs supports.
- Who designed it? dutchmogul
- How printable/printable is it? This impressive model has 87 makes and 7 remixes – it is a must-have, after all.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Giff Warrior Miniature
The Giff is a strong, mighty race that’s affectionately known as “Hippofolk”. This Giff warrior figure is either the perfect miniature for your new campaign or will make a great stand-in for any fights that you have planned for your players with this race.
The designer of the model has shown that it can be printed using an FDM printer with decent quality, though they mention that the sword and waistcloth will suffer from this method. For a more defined finish, resin printing is recommended.
- Who designed it? FranciscoDese
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been downloaded over 50 times. While it may be niche, it’s definitely one-of-a-kind.
- Where to find it? Printables
Dwarf Fighter
A dwarf is a common member of almost every crew. In Lord of the Rings, they’re 90% of the crew, actually. They’re loyal creatures who care about clan and tradition but can also have a good time. Additionally, they’re good with a range of close combat weapons, which makes them useful for any party.
The design, which has a size of 28 mm, has been printed successfully by many users. Mostly, they’ve used PLA with supports. Some have used regular supports, while others recommend the tree option.
- Who designed it? MarcusRochaArt
- How printable/popular is it? 12 users have shared their makes so far. One user mentions that a 0.15-mm layer height worked well for a highly detailed result.
- Where to find it? Printables
Armored Warrior
The warrior is an expert in weapons, tactics, and strategy. Adept at protecting their party, these characters are usually high on strength and dexterity.
As a bonus, this maker has provided a range of poses for their take on an armored warrior!
- Who designed it? titancraft
- How printable/popular is it? There are 23 makes in various poses, all looking fierce! There are also 14 remixes that include some other D&D characters you might want to check out.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tiefling Sorcerer
If you’re an independent and cunning DnD player, this character is a great choice. Tieflings are cursed with always being mistrusted, but if you’re strong enough to bear it, you can take advantage of their great power.
This model is fully complete with all the Tiefling details, horns, human-like composition, a thick tail, and a staff to perform powerful magic spells.
- Who designed it? dwarfworkshop3d
- How printable/popular is it? This model has over 700 downloads and more than 50 likes, and you could be the first to share a make! The author recommends scaling and printing with a resin printer.
- Where to find it? Cults
NPC Collection
This marvelous collection includes a variety of NPCs for your tabletop game, from village farmers to fortress watchmen. The maker recommends printing them with supports and a raft.
- Who designed it? mz4250
- How printable/popular is it? There are 9 makes and 17 remixes for the 85 files this collection contains.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Classic Paladin
Tough and self-sufficient, the paladin class is ideal for solo characters but is also a great addition to any party. Who doesn’t want to be friends with a fighter who can also heal?
Besides this cool model, the maker has other similarly designed creations, such as a hammer-wielding dwarf and an elf paladin. Another noteworthy mention is this unique-looking troll that almost looks like something from Where the Wild Things Are!
- Who designed it? onmioji
- How printable/popular is it? This classic paladin has 15 makes and 1 remix, with most prints in resin.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Outcast Dwarven Sorcerer
Although he might not stand very tall, this dwarven sorcerer will make an interesting addition to your team. A dwarf taking on a sorcerer role is rare, since dwarves don’t have much force of personality. However, when they tap into other sources of power, such as the Earth itself, they can become very strong.
If you’re looking for a new character setup to try, print this model and give it a shot! The author and other makers of this design have done so in PLA, but resin would look great as well. It’s a small, easy print, with minimal support required.
- Who designed it? dutchmogul
- How printable/popular is it? A community print of this model has been shared, and the design has been downloaded over 2,100 times so far.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Ranger Collections
Is it a hunter? A woodsman? No, it’s a ranger! These skilled survivalists are one of the standard classes in D&D games and appear alongside the rogue in this collection. Other noteworthy collections by this maker include a wizard, warlock, sorcerer, and druid collection.
- Who designed it? mz4250
- How printable/popular is it? With 19 makes and 19 remixes, this model is definitely printable! A range of materials have been used for successful prints, from resin and PLA to TPU.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cat Mage
When designing your DnD character, wanting to be original is part of the equation. Why limit yourself to a human-like species when you can be a cat? You could be Puss in Boots’ magical cousin with this cute cat mage. It’s a fun player concept and you can get really silly with the role-play.
Regarding the model, it’s very well crafted and intricate. You’ll notice that this cat is even holding a little mouse.
- Who designed it? ClayRade
- How printable/popular is it? This model has nine makes so far. To capture all the details, the author recommends using a 0.08-mm layer height with a 0.3-mm nozzle.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Generic Player Characters
Want more generic player miniatures? Check out this collection, which includes a ranger, two variations of a wizard, a halfling rogue, a dwarf war cleric, a dwarf fighter, a warlock, a barbarian, a tempest cleric, a bard, a monk, a paladin, and a druid!
- Who designed it? Efgar
- How printable/popular is it? It has 25 makes and 6 remixes, and makers seem to have had success with both FDM and resin-based printing.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Monsters
What about a dragon with a golden belly, an elemental in flaming red, or a green goblin? These miniatures will help you visualize and enjoy your game even more!
Tortle
Tortles were originally only considered monsters until players began creating characters using this race. These figures should suit both purposes just fine. Designer StormCrow13 puts a lot of detail into their many D&D models, and these Tortles are no exception. This particular model was based on the depiction of Tortles in Basic D&D Creature Codex, where it was first officially cataloged.
While not ideal due to the amount of detail in these models and the need for supports, one maker was able to print them using an FDM printer. You can also get a good-looking figure from a very minimal amount of paint on these models.
- Who designed it? StormCrow13
- How printable/popular is it? These creatures have been downloaded over 100 times and 1 maker has shared their make. It’s also inside of 44 collections currently!
- Where to find it? Printables
Dragon
Here’s creator mz4250 popping up again, but this time with a green dragon. Its classic look would be perfect for a boss-like encounter! The creator also includes the dragon at various ages and in different poses.
Be sure to also check out the Black Dragon miniature created by the same designer.
- Who designed it? mz4250
- How printable/popular is it? This awesome dragon has 47 makes and 8 remixes so far, combined from both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables
Grick
Gricks are worm-like monsters that lurk in caverns. They, like many D&D players, don’t like sunlight. They’re commonly found in caves, like a Geodude in Pokémon FireRed, or a sandworm in Dune. Yes, they can get annoying, but they’re also a good way to gather strength, and hey, it’s their home, after all.
Fun fact: The base and the actual monster can be printed separately to be done in multiple colors.
Fire Weird
A Weird is a monster that can absorb the powers of an elemental type. By the name of this one, we bet you can guess which element it can control. You guessed it: Fire.
This model has a lot of details, as seen in the flames, the arms, and the evil laugh, so a higher resolution will definitely benefit your printing results. It can also be a fun print to try with silk PLA or neon filaments.
- Who designed it? rocketpiggames
- How printable/popular is it? There are seven makes shared for this model so far. Makers have printed it successfully with infill from 15% to 30%.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Twig Blights
No D&D campaign is complete without a fight with tree monsters. Whether you plan on using Twig Blights specifically, Ents, Treants, or any other variation of tree monsters, these figures are a perfect choice.
These models come in three different poses that will add a nice variety to your sessions. With the amount of detail the designer has added to these models, it would only make sense to print them using resin for the best results. Many makers have shown how a simple paint job can make all the difference.
- Who designed it? GloomyKid
- How printable/popular is it? This model seems to be a community favorite, with over 4,400 downloads and about 14 makes, most of which were resin-printed.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Orc Horde
Say hello to the orc horde! These are archers, swordsmen, spearmen, unit commanders, a shaman, and even the “Big Boss”, all in orc form.
The creator also has other great sets, including this player character pack.
- Who designed it? Valandar
- How printable/popular is it? These orcs have 33 makes, 8 remixes, and dozens of positive comments.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Beholder
A beholder, or a sphere of many eyes, is as you would guess, a floating orb with one big eye and 10 smaller eye tentacles. You guessed that, right? A beholder can see in all directions at once, so you’d do well not to try to outsmart it.
This model is a 28-mm miniature made to fit inside the board and, as some users have tried, you can paint it to make it look very realistic. It has been successfully printed in PLA and in resin.
- Who designed it? pyroka3d
- How printable/popular is it? This popular beholder has 84 makes and 6 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Gelatinous Cube
Since it absorbs all within its path, those who failed to defeat this jiggly gelatinous cube are stuck inside – until they’re digested, that is. Since they appear in crypts, one of these can be used as a great mini-boss after looting!
This model includes different printable bases and the ability to put treasures or small characters inside for a fun addition. The author printed this model in resin and painted it afterward to show off the detail.
- Who designed it? dungeondog
- How printable/popular is it? A great community print has been shared in PLA, while the author displays an impressive resin version; in total, there are five stunning (but dangerous) makes.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Common Goblin
This creepy-looking creature is none other than a goblin. Goblins are small, black-hearted humanoids that are weak on their own so they congregate in swarms to torment other creatures. Be careful how many you print!
- Who designed it? daandruff
- How printable/popular is it? There are 14 posted makes and 6 remixes of this goblin file.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mimic Collection
Ah, the deceptive mimic! Mimics are portrayed as able to change shape and disguise their bodies as inanimate objects. Most commonly, they’re found in the form of treasure chests.
This maker has provided models of mimics in all shapes and sizes for your game. They recommend the use of supports and a raft.
This is from the same designer who made a couple of previous items on this list; their offerings on Printables are slightly different from the ones on Thingiverse, so it’s worth checking out both sites to get a full idea of what they’ve designed.
- Who designed it? mz4250
- How printable/popular is it? These mimics have 26 prints and 3 remixes from both sites.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Fire Elemental
The fire elemental is a force to be reckoned with! After all, it’s capricious and dangerous, capable of much damage. As it moves, it sets its environment ablaze!
Be sure to check out the other models provided by this maker, as there are loads of other similar monsters as well as creatures.
- Who designed it? schlossbauer
- How printable/popular is it? There are 20 makes and 4 remixes for this model, with the silk PLA one looking particularly cool!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Rugged Earth Golem
Earth golems are elemental creatures that plod forward with club-like arms of jagged stone. Similar to several models on this list, makers have successfully printed this on both FDM and resin printers.
The designer also has models for quite a few props, such as chests and bridges.
- Who designed it? rocketpiggames
- How printable/popular is it? There are 39 makes of this cool golem, with all positive comments!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Yochlol
It may look like a tree, but it’s a powerful demon, specifically a Tanar’ri demon. This monster will prove brutal in battle, but a loyal friend if you manage to get on its good side.
Presented in its ooze form, this model includes some intricate details. To better capture all of them, opt for resin printing. If printed in ABS, you can apply an acetone vapor bath to make the surface look shiny, giving the impression of slime.
- Who designed it? VoidRealmMinis
- How printable/popular is it? This classic monster has 1 community print and over 1,300 downloads. The author has made it easy to print by already including the supports.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Illithid Mind Flayer
Two words: psionic powers. The illithids are monstrous creatures, humanoid aberrations, that hone the power of psionics. They’re called mind flayers for a reason! These scheming creatures are often plotting against other races that they see as inferior, and consider themselves above other life forms.
Like the model pictured above, some makers chose PLA, while others opted for resin.
- Who designed it? PollyGrimm
- How printable/popular is it? This design has 12 community prints combined from both sites.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory, Thingiverse
Minotaur
Minotaurs are mythical creatures whose heads resemble those of bulls and their bodies those of humanoids. Use this minotaur miniature in your next epic adventure!
The designer has updated the model to be slightly bigger for easier printing. For inspiration, check out this make, which was printed on an Anycubic Photon. Alternatively, another maker used an Elegoo Mars to print this impressive make.
The creator has designed many other monsters, both standard and creative variations, so be sure to check out their model page.
- Who designed it? Yasashii
- How printable/popular is it? There are 12 posted makes and 3 remixes of this minotaur. Painting really brings this figure to life!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Beasts
Whether you’re after a creepy crawler, a scary manticore, or a common boar, there are loads of miniatures available for the beasts in your campaign. Let’s check them out!
Owlbear
This beast is both a beloved classic and a terrifying encounter for many players of D&D. This model will do a fine job at showing your players exactly what they are facing during your next gaming session.
Two models have already been prepared, one at a 32-mm scale and another at 54-mm if you need something a little more intimidating. One maker recommends adding drainage holes to the bottom of the feet if you plan on printing this model in resin.
- Who designed it? YasashiiKyojinStudio
- How printable/popular is it? As a classic addition to any D&D session, it’s no surprise that this model has been downloaded over 4,200 times and has two posted makes.
- Where to find it? Cults
Unicorn
A unicorn is truly a sight to behold. With the ability to cast spells such as Detect Evil and Good, Dispel Evil and Good, and Pass without Trace, it’s a high-value companion. If that wasn’t enough, it also has the ability to Teleport and use Healing Touch, acting as the perfect multi-tool.
Unfortunately, its power means it’s very hard to tame. Print one of these unicorns and give your campaign a high-risk-high-reward encounter! This model has been printed in both resin and PLA.
- Who designed it? M3DM
- How printable/popular is it? With eight makes and thousands of downloads, this is a proven high-quality model.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Fire Fennec Fox
This small creature running around a forest will add life to your games, and is seen as a good luck symbol! It may be useful to befriend this fox and use its powerful low-light vision and tracking ability to search for what you seek. If all else fails, the fire fennec fox pelt is a unique color and prized by furriers, if you can catch it.
This print is small and easy, with the author showing off their painted resin version.
- Who designed it? mz4250
- How printable/popular is it? This model has hundreds of downloads and six shared makes from both sites, and the creator shows off their beautifully painted version.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
BrainBeast
This is an original creation by the author. They’ve called it Brian, a word-play on “brain” because, well, it has a very large one. As an intellect devourer, he will eat your enemies and also gain their wisdom.
This beast has a bit of everything, including four legs with big talons, crab pincers, many eyes like a spider, and a jaw with big canines all around. What’s not to love?
- Who designed it? Brainbeast_Studios
- How printable/popular is it? There are seven makes so far for this model. Most models have used rafts to print.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cockatrice
In the D&D universe, a cockatrice is a hybrid of a lizard, a bird, and a bat. And one thing about a cockatrice is that it will turn you to stone and puncture your lungs, all in one strike. This is an overpowered beast and a visually stunning creation.
According to users, it takes around 15 minutes to remove all the supports because of how many details it has and the delicate hand it needs.
- Who designed it? M3DM
- How printable/popular is it? This model has eight makes and one remix. The original model is rather large at around 100 mm in base size, so take that into account. Many users scale it down to have a 24-mm base and fit inside the board, since it’s considered a medium-sized creature.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Manticore
Yes, a manticore miniature! It’s said that the manticore has a vaguely humanoid head and the body of a lion as well as the wings of a dragon, though this version is definitely more lion than human in its face.
The creator set this to 54 mm scaling for simple printing, but you can reduce it to 60% if desired.
- Who designed it? Yasashii
- How printable/popular is it? There are 12 makes and 2 remixes for this cool manticore model, with plenty of positive comments.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Undead Spider
The spider is a creature usually found all over Faerûn. Some of these spiders in Dungeons & Dragons are large tarantula-like creatures that snare their prey in their webbing.
Others, like the hairy spider, are small yet deadly. After all, it infects its target with poisonous bites before proceeding to tear out chunks of flesh! Thankfully, 3D printed spiders are perfectly safe. Or so we think.
- Who designed it? schlossbauer
- How printable/popular is it? This model has two impressive makes and six remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Black Leech
The black leech, also known as the black devil, is a parasitic creature. These bloodsuckers can exist underwater and even swallow a creature whole.
The detail on those teeth is very convincing: Watch out!
- Who designed it? dca_tabletop
- How printable/popular is it? This leech has over 1,900 downloads and is part of 46 collections, while several makers have shared their colorful prints.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Wild Boar
It’s a wild boar, the scary big brother of the domestic pig! These invasive creatures will certainly add an edge to your next campaign.
The creator suggests adding supports under the boar’s belly, unless your printer can handle overhangs without needing them.
- Who designed it? daandruff
- How printable/popular is it? This model has thousands of downloads as well as five makes and two remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Ogre
Bestial giants that get angry easily, ogres are fun to mess with but usually better to avoid. Don’t count them out, though, they have layers, like an onion.
The original size is 54 mm because the creator mentions it’s easier to model that way. However, they recommend scaling down to 60% if you want to achieve the standard 28-mm size. Some users have printed in resin and some in FDM, with a layer height of up to 0.2 mm working well, but predictably, better results are achieved with less.
- Who designed it? Yasashii
- How printable/popular is it? This big guy has 35 makes and 2 remixes so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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