Unsurprisingly, team Wargamer are obsessed with collecting DnD minifigures at the moment. We’ve been proudly trading pics of our finds, planning trades to avoid duplicates, and scanning the mystery packs like there’s no tomorrow. Since I’m the tabletop team’s resident Dungeons and Dragons expert, I’ve put together a ranked list of the figures while the rest of the group complete their collections.
I’ve ranked these minifigures based on how well they portray the DnD classes and DnD races – or, in some cases, iconic characters from Dungeons and Dragons lore. I’ve also considered how unique and interesting the individual pieces will be for connoisseurs of the best Lego sets.
Dragonborn Paladin
The Dragonborn Paladin is one of the most sought-after D&D minifgs, and you just need to look at it to understand why. A unique-shaped head (which also appeared in the Red Dragon’s Tale set, albeit in another color), hugely detailed accessories, and some excellent armor. The colors all work well together, and we can see plenty of players using this as an actual DnD miniature in their campaigns.
Lady of Pain
The Lady of Pain is an icon in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and she also makes a memorable appearance in a videogame, Planescape Torment. Her fame makes her a D&D minifig worth chasing, but she has many qualities that make her valuable for any collector.
A large, unusual head piece, a flowing cape, and a vibrant main body bring her to life. She’s got star power over the generic Dragonborn Paladin, but we’ve ranked her second because she’s got less interesting accessories.
Mind Flayer
The Mind Flayer has a disappointingly simple body, but the tentacled head piece more than makes up for this. Anyone who played Baldur’s Gate 3 will instantly recognize this monstrosity. The minifig also comes with our favorite companion, a surprisingly adorable Intellect Devourer that fits on the display stand alongside its illithid master.
Aarakocra Ranger
Unsurprisingly, we think a lot of the non-human minifigs in the D&D collection. The Aarakocra’s cool factor is significantly boosted by its eagle-like head and spread wings. It strikes a unique silhouette when placed among the other minifigs. The bow and arrow and hunting companion add even more delightful detail.
However, the Aarakocra are one of the rarer DnD races, and the Ranger certainly isn’t too popular a class right now. We think these pieces have less general appeal – for D&D and Lego fans – than something like the Dragonborn Paladin.
Tiefling Sorcerer
The Tiefling Sorcerer more closely resembles a human minifig, but its horns and tail make it stand out a little more. We love the color contrast between the Tiefling’s skin and their purple outfit, which is printed with gorgeous details. We’re also big fans of the tiny dragon companion that comes with this figure, as well as the spell that shoots from their hand.
Our only complaint is that the spell looks a little too much like a DnD Eldritch Blast. We thought we were looking at a classic Tiefling Warlock build until we checked the official name of the figure.
Tasha the Witch Queen
Tasha is a character that’s been part of D&D history since its earliest editions, so it’s wonderful to see her commemorated with a minifigure. She doesn’t have many details that’ll make her stand out from a typical witch, but maybe that’s a good thing – it means she could fit into any fantasy Lego diorama.
The main reason we rank her so highly is her accessories. Tasha comes with a spellbook and her signature bubbling cauldron – a fun nod to the new 2024 Player’s Handbook spell, Tasha’s Bubbling Cauldron.
Strahd von Zarovich
I’m currently running a Curse of Strahd campaign, where Strahd von Zarovich is the big bad my party must fight. Despite how attached I am to the character, he’s not one of my favorite minis in this set. Strahd does have good points, including an impressively accurate printed outfit. However, he’s a pretty simple figure apart from this, and his accessories aren’t as unique as others in the range.
Elf Bard
An Elf is only visually distinguished from a regular DnD Human by their pointed ears. This makes the Elf Bard a less impressive sight to behold than their non-human friends. However, their outfit is enough to give us Bardic Inspiration, with vibrant colors making the figure pop. By far the best feature is the detailed lute they carry.
Szass Tam
Szass Tam is part of the infamous Red Wizards of Thay, one of the ultimate ‘big bad’ groups in D&D history. In Lego form, he’s a funky skeleton with red eyes, a sinister cape, and a crimson skull in his hand. D&D history buffs will be keen to grab this minifigure, and we do like his design. However, the printed outfit and limited accessories mean he’s not one of our most desirable D&D minis.
Halfling Druid
To show the height difference between the D&D races, Lego has given this Halfling short legs. This means they can’t bend at the hips like taller figures, so they’ve lost points for maneuverability. To be fair, the Mind Flayer can’t bend either, but they have a funky design that makes up for that.
The Halfling Druid has some neat Druidic horns poking out of their hood, and a colorful plant quarterstaff. However, their outfit and accessories feel comparatively underwhelming.
Gith Warlock
The Gith Warlock feels like a bit of a lazy design, as it doesn’t do the figure’s class or race justice. Yes, Githyanki come in all shades, but would be more impressed by a head piece that’s more noticeably green. Plus, there’s not much about the outfit or accessory that scream ‘Warlock’. The eye staff is cool, but an Eldritch Blast would have been a far better signifier than a bog-standard dagger.
Dwarf Barbarian
Another character with short, tough to move legs is the Dwarf Barbarian. This minifig takes last place due to its lack of detail. Apart from the large axe (which any class can carry), you’d have no idea this was a DnD Barbarian. A face with a Rage-fueled, shouting expression would at least give us more of a clue. This figure feels like the most generic of the bunch.
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Source: Wargamer
