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Mimicology - All Things Mimic, in a D&D - Compatible Book!

Mimicology - All Things Mimic, in a D&D - Compatible Book!

A 5e book of Mimic lore, adventure, and rules - because nothing bad ever starts with “I open the chest… This is your invitation to open that suspicious looking chest and find an even more suspicious looking leather book with grinning teeth.

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More Than a Monster Manual

Mimicology isn't simply a collection of creatures. It's a complete exploration of what mimics can become in your campaigns.

Whether you're a Dungeon Master looking for unexpected encounters or a player searching for something truly different, Mimicology brings new possibilities to your tabletop adventures.


Created by Arcane Alcove

We are a small team, each with over a Decade of experience playing D&D. Our passion for worldbuilding and unique gameplay mechanics inspired us to create a book dedicated to a creature that has surprised and haunted adventurers for generations.

Why Mimics?

Every long D&D campaign has had a mimic in it at some point. These iconic creatures have surprised, terrified, and entertained adventurers for generations.
But, despite their use and being widely known, mimics rarely get the attention they deserve. Too often they are depicted just as treasure chests with teeth.
We believe mimics are so much more.
That's why we created Mimicology: to expand on their untapped potential, increase their role and impact in the world of D&D, and finally give them the love they deserve.



In Mimicology, mimics are not just creatures you fight, they become part of your adventure! Play as a mimic with unique abilities and subclasses, or bring a mimic along as a loyal familiar.


The Warlock subclass has the ability to create semi-living magical items from mimic flesh. These items can form a unique bond with their wielder through a brand new Bonding mechanic, separate from traditional attunement. Each item has its own personality and demands from the wielder.




Mimicology introduces a crafting system that allows players to harvest and use mimic body parts to create unique items. Separate from the Warlock subclass's abilities.


Mimicology includes a one-shot adventure for level 5 characters, featuring an encounter with a gargantuan mimic. Explore its insides, overcome the challenges, and discover what makes this creature unique.

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