You should publish a D&D Monster Book with your creations.

i think the terraptor should turn people into wood instead of stone, it would be a nice touch.

Okay but, I love your art style. It’s like real but also mythical. Another thing I have to comment on is how you build the monster’s lore etc. it’s just amazing how creative you get. You don’t just combine the two, you make a fluent beast that is it’s own thing, but can still be traced to its origins. Keep it up!

That little beholder that uses two of its eye-stalk tentacle things to emote like hands is the most adorable content creator avatar I think I've ever seen.

Jess im so freaking proud that you are passing through transition and still putting this amazing works peaces of art we will be rooting for you :D

Clot Fly: Poison/Bug Terraptor: Rock/Poison Drachimera: Dragon The Oarman: Steel/Water Pest Piper: Fairy/Psychic

5:00 Me: Yep, this boi is going straight into Tomb of Annihilation.

The Pest Piper is great. The design is out there in a good way, and the lore is reminiscent of legend without being derivative.

Heh, transition

I can't remember where, but I heard that Hydreigon's arm-heads where murdered by the main head so the main head gets control of the body and all the food it finds. Which, if true and applied to the Drachimera, makes it much scarier. A homicidal hydra god that has serious control and self-hate issues. Will sometimes actively harm itself and occasionally generate a new head with no player input.

Okay so I gotta make a comment about that Hydragon fusion. I’ve just recently been looking into the prebuilt campaign Horde of the Dragon Queen, and even its sequel. Hearing your description, and seeing the abomination as a failed Tiamat experiment gets me really excited for the possibilities of what new story plots it might arise for that campaign. VERY well done!!

Alternative title: Orange blob draws cute and terrifying fusions edit; GoT hEaRteD!! WOo

"I mean, in some certain instances, stirges can be cute, right?" What are you talking about? I freaking love stirges. They're the best wittle bloodsucking bois ever.

so we have an angry humming bird, a doctor Seuss- monster hunter reject, hydra squared, a wet uber driver, and a fairy that makes you ''show it what you got'' awesome

You beautiful creature of an artist, I wish u luck on moving forward in life

The terraptor kind of makes me think of monsterhunter, which i suppose in a way is kind of an inbetween of d&d and pokemon in a way unless you get into the darker parts. And even then you have the stuff that isnt in the games like the equal dragon weapon and some monsters footnotes that lean toward that direction

Everyone: Literally Everyone: _"THE DAY HAS COME"_

The Terraptor sounds like an exelent hunter, with it's toxin immobalizing its prey, while still being able to eat it, instead of the total petrification where you can't eat your victim.

Me: Oh a transition! Man new jobs are tough huh, I wonder if- Jess: Vomits flag Me: "Sees flag" Me: *Yo*

The hydra Hydreigon mix the different coloured heads are amazing! I remember the stream crashing after seeing that smug looking lapras!

Jess! I love your "DM voice". Its so dramatic

Imagine a Machamp mixed with an umber Hulk

The Oarman looks like something that should be in Dark Souls

The production value of videos on this channel, from audio to voice to artwork, is beyond most blockbusters movies today. Truly stunning stuff. This is the definition of passion and talent that really stands out.

As a DM for a campaign a year in the making, these designs really got me inspired for some potential encounters. Really fantastic work on these fusions!

Out of curiosity, where do you get the sound effects for the monsters? May need it for some campaign.

this series is so fire, so hyped its back

I hope everything is going well for you! I love the Terraptor! It's exactly what I've always wanted for my campaign. And the Hydra Hydragon was RNG at its finest

I can imagine a few Oarmen stuck in a dried up lake bed.

only saw the opening so far, proud of you. the art was amazing too

now that JJ is a boy, I can finally say it. *BEHOLD(er), A MAN!*

The first two fusions are gonna work really well in the Tomb of annihilation adventure I'm getting started with my group! Thank you!!

Oh yeah I've been dealing with "whatever that was" for around half a year now so I know how dificult that can be. Best of luck to you 👍

Dude, your art is amazing, I am going to use some of these in my campaign. Also I hope your “Job Transition” goes well!

That was a nicely subtle transition my dude.

It’s amazing how naturally your art fits into the design work of 5e. It honestly looks like one of their artists given more time to play with designs. And the backstory you come up with is so cool and still keeps to the theme. All around, you’re just awesome, Jess.

Sceptile and cocotrice is a deinonychus or velociraptor with a terror bird beak and the ability to turn things to stone... great!

These are so good for inspiring my own creates.

Jess: Draws horrific creature that will leave you traumatized Also Jess, three seconds later: Moving on-

Clot fly: exists My blood mage: finally a good fucking familiar

I had a dream yesterday with the flag so that's cool

*Sees a new JessJackdaw video is out* *hits like* *watches video* In that exact order!

Charon-like mechanical Lapras that's activated by coins inserted into the eye slots in reference to the obols placed on the eyes to honor the dead. I had to pause the video to give that one a slow clap of appreciation.

I love the Oarman & the Terraptor, but no monster you've made so far is better than the Mimikyu-based one!

Please do MORE!!!! These fusions are beautiful!!!

Jess: ... having to transition... Wait, Jess is trans? Jess: Into a new job... Oh. Jess: *spits out a trans pride flag* *Oh*

"stalk unaware travelers and quickly slap them with their tales" fun

The drachimera is literally just the oldest and most battleworn hydra. So many heads have been cut of, that it consists of naught but sabre-toothed heads and long, muscular neck :D

Love this series and can’t wait to see what comes next.

Amazing video as always, I love the artworks and the concepts you came up with! Just a quick question, on average, how long does it usually take you to come up with a creature? I mean, designing a monster that combines the most interesting traits of two different creatures is already hard by itself, but you actually go even further and create the lore to really breathe life into your creations. And I didn't even mention actually drawing the creature (with a lot of details even) or writing the stat blocks - all together, that seems like a lot of work!

Lord Almighty this episode was bad ass!! Looking forward to your future content. Amazing!!

I'm planning a world where there are a couple of Megadungeons that even the gods know little about, and they have decided to live on the mortal plane to more directly focus adventuring efforts to explore them and experience life among mortals. (if anyone is wondering, I'm stealing the DanMachi setting). I'm going to cram as many of your monster mashes into this game as possible, as special levels in these dungeons! They're all so cool and fun!

YAY! It’s back! I love these videos and your art style is just perfect!

Aw hell yeah, loads of fusions this time! Love these so, so much!

I love these things, They're so beautiful, Majestic... And deadly, destructive and completely unbalanced due to a lack of playtesting

I love the oarman so much I just want to give him a hug and tell him it's okay I will visit him every day

ok love that first one im gonna have to use it in my game now.

Yay! I'm so happy you're still doing this series it's so fun!

I discovered the channel through this video and I was just expecting cool art but I'm amazed that you actually made up some kind of explanation for each monster. It's not needed for the video but definitely makes it way more interesting!

Man, you make dnd art like you've been hired by WOTC, amazing job! Definitely subbing for this!

Its amazing as always! I love watching your dnd pokemon fusions! I love the style you draw in and its always a pleasure to watch you draw and tell the stories behind the fusions!

Absolutely loving these!

I love that he made noises for each of the monsters

This is one of the coolest ideas for creature creation i have ever seen. By using just Pokemon and D&D alone, you could create THOUSANDS of new and interesting creatures. You could make Mordenkainen look like a total pushover when it comes to creature catalogues. If you wanted, you could even push into crossing D&D creatures with Yu-Gi-Oh monsters and REALLY go crazy. You could make an entire library of new and exciting beasts!

The effort you put in all of the creatures is amazing. You are definitely my favorite DnD youtuber and you make me very inspired to make my own creatures.

Eyyyy congrats on the quick little coming out!!! You’re an amazing artist and a huge inspiration and I’m glad you’re getting more comfortable with yourself!!

now i wanna make a pirate campaign and nudge my party into turning The Oarman into their living boat. i think that'd be cute.

These videos are honestly some of the coolest D&D content I've ever seen. Subscribing, liking, and commenting largely for the fact that it would improve my life if this channel hits the threshold where it can be a person's full-time job.

oh HELL yea

"Too spicy for their cr" yeah? So i should avoid using the cr system to make the encounters harder? I dont want to have tpk because i put in too many monsters trying to boost the cr of the encounter.

Terraptor is some real Monster Hunter vibes. Like a Great Maccao mixed with a Kula Yaku

The art in this is absolutely incredible

y-you cant just excite my fragile transgirl heart by telling us my favourite beholder is *one of us* but also amazing work on the art not only is it so so good but too further give them great lore is awesome, good luck i all your endeavours!!

Hi again! Could we get a imgur album again please? I always use a tv to put pictures up so the party has a good idea of a creature's biology and would love to use the clot fly next time they deal with an aberrant portal or wayward summoner!!! Amazing stuff as always!!!

Always love your uploads.

Oh ho ho ho, gives me an idea: An oni mage who keeps a flock of terraptors using their victims to create a gargolem.

It's amazing I been waiting so long but adulting has to always get in the way

Hooray! More Jess!

Me, hearing what the first fusion is: Oh that’s interesting! Maybe it’s like a small flying goo dragon, that’d be cute! Me, seeing the finished result: 👀

Tried the challenge again: Got, Black Dragon, and Clawizter. Good roll! Adult Black dragons are reportedly some of the most dangerous dragons that roam the kingdom of Avalonia. But those that believe so have never encountered the rare Black Howitizer Dragon. This armored beasts are cursed with a mutation that causes it wings to shrink, and it's jaws and claws to mutate into giant boney growths. Although slower and less mobile that the regular Black dragon, the Black Howitizer can fire it's acid spray over massive distances like a cannon. Their jaws trap heat, causing the acid they vomit to to boil and react into something far more volatile, and explosive. Their claws have turned into giant iron pincers that can crush even mithral in a single move. Agressive and territorial, these simple mind beasts make their nests in hollowed out islands isolated from civilization. Shunned by their kin, they are forced to live their lonely and agonizing life waiting for the next unlucky traveller to come to near, so they can release their anger.

I can’t get over how amazing this art is. Does anyone know where one could find classes to try to get THIS good?

I saw the flag. Hurray! Errrrr, can someone remind me of Jess' pronouns? I wanna be respectful.

This might just be my favorite series on KZfaq I love your fusions so much. Never stop plz.

Those Clot Flies are an entire campaign in themselves. Finding a cure for those things is gonna be a massive ordeal.

I clicked so hard and squealed seeing my flag!!! I love your series!!!

JessJackdaw said Trans Rights!

These are magnificent. I love your art style and the flavor you add to it in the lore. Very fun creatures.

Your creations deserve their own realm or two to run wild. As it is you can create a small, or large if your creature needs the space, menagerie for a avid collector to keep most of these creatures. As your collection of fusions grow, I have confidence you will have enough for the foundations of your own universe, one where only the strongest in mind, body, and spirit would dare intrude.

Hey Jess! I adore your videos and your art, and I aspire to be as good as you one day! What are your pronouns? I want to tell people how awesome you are without accidentally misgendering you 😂💕

Hello how are you I haven’t uploaded but I have been drawing loads due to you inspiring me to follow my passions

I can Watch your video forever. I won't stop. Love your art, style, ideas, stories and voice. And never enough videos like this. Everything it's so perfect 😭🧡

Wouldn't mind to see an artist's choice for each of these. A potential combination that caught your eye.

[EVIL LAUGHTER] You have a new sub I have more material to make my players hate me

Haha TRANSition I get it. Good for you tho jokes aside

Clot Fly, the name alone is f*cking disgusting. The fact that it's a spreading parasite as well! Good writing and even better drawing. Love these videos!

These videos are like with out doubt the videos i'm looking forward to the most, on all of youtube! Keep it up!

Didn’t know you where trans that’s cool

*Sees you cough up a trans flag* Proud of you, Jess!

I love these! Please keep them coming because these are awesome, well thought out, and your art is amazing. My favorite this time was the terreraptor but I will probably using most of these for my campaigns as well.

Welcome back! hope your transitions come in stride if not quickly or smoothly! Thank you for your artistic panache @JessJackdraw!