I used a group Lurkers in Light in my last campaign, and they are possibly one of my favorite monsters. Again, it changes from time to time.
Their natural invisibility, sneak attacks, and ability to conjure allies with sacrifices make them a really neat threat to present to a party. Notably, a lurker can kill any number of creatures to call forth additional allies from their gates. If a single Lurker escapes, it can refill its troop with additional allies.
Oh, and they are really mean if you give them Slayer levels. Final boss was planned to be a Lurker in Light Slayer 12
I used a group Lurkers in Light in my last campaign, and they are possibly one of my favorite monsters. Again, it changes from time to time.
I love the Lurker in Light; it's the perfect synthesis of mechanics and flavor, while giving a very distinct theme from the traditional "evil things prefer darkness" trope. I actually don't use it too much, though; it's one of those monsters that you don't just throw around because you can, it's something for special occasions.
Aside from that, dragons. I don't feel I need to justify that one; dragons are fricken awesome.
I used a group Lurkers in Light in my last campaign, and they are possibly one of my favorite monsters. Again, it changes from time to time.
Their natural invisibility, sneak attacks, and ability to conjure allies with sacrifices make them a really neat threat to present to a party. Notably, a lurker can kill any number of creatures to call forth additional allies from their gates. If a single Lurker escapes, it can refill its troop with additional allies.
Oh, and they are really mean if you give them Slayer levels. Final boss was planned to be a Lurker in Light Slayer 12
I always wanted to have a boss as a Lurker in the Light Shadowdancer.
Lurker in the Light Shadowdancer
Now that's hedging your bets!
Avatar of Ydersius.
His poison attacks are just plain mean.
As for non-unique creatures, I like the ghorazag. The blood drain is a cool ability. And they're just creepy how they float around in the darkness.
I'm currently quite fond of the race of dark folk that pathfinder expanded upon. Dark Stalkers and only one or two others were in previous editions, but pathfinder (to the best of my knowledge) really expanded on them as a race, giving them a backstory, religion, etc, and I enjoy making parties of the different variants.
I think mine is the taniniver, as despite being evil they seem pretty sympathetic since they are infected with horrible diseases that leave them in constant agony (and which may will be the reason they are evil in the first place, I could definitely see someone going insane and becoming evil if they suffer enough pain). I like the fleshwarps for the same reason.
As for unique monsters, I'd say the qlippoth lord Chavazvug, mainly because he's so gross (a giant pile of intestines walking on spidery legs, who can attack by spraying boiling hot bile at you.)
The Tarrasque. My current home game is built around the effects its rampages have had on the world. The end goal of the campaign is to have the PCs fight it once they are up near 20th level and have a few mythic ranks.
And dragons of all kinds--though it's hard to work them in without a TPK early in a campaign.
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I have a few.
Otyughs. Nothing is more fun than a trash monster living off the refuse of the more civilized races.
The Froghemoth, specifically a certain Giant Advanced Fiendish Froghemoth that has been known to eradicate party members of mine from time to time. Though my mythic group did wipe the floor with it at one point.
Plasma Ooze. This monster will always be a favorite of mine as it caught my level 17 Mummy's Mask party completely off guard, and its natural setup was perfectly counter to my group's strengths. They legit had to flee and rest up to prepare different tactics to deal with this thing that ignored their every move.
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I know that they are technically a playable race, but I think Hobgoblins are so bad ass. They are quick, they are strong, they are smart, and probably the best of all, they can be organized.
I love that thousands of years of cultural brutality and militarism has taken effect on their very nature. They are like the spartans of the races. Orcs are dumb brutes, but hobbies have potential.
I'm running an Ironfang Invasion campaign, and by far the scariest things that threaten my PCs is the fact that creatures can combine such physical prowess, resourcefulness, intellect, hostility, and purpose in one package.
"Humans are slaves to their own empathy. Slavery, violence, and conquest are all turning cogs in the Hobgoblin war machine!!!"
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I have a certain appreciation for carnivorous crystals.
I like the original sprites, because:
1.) Diminutive sized humanoid-esque creature *squee*
2.) Sprite Swarm! An intelligent swarm!
I love Goblins! You can make some very interesting and entertaining encounters with, from funny conversations to epic fails, easy info, and unexpected challenges!
I also like hobgoblins a lot. I think they are my favorite low level monster.
Also whats everyone's favorite True Dragon? For me time dragons as I've always been into time travel and the like.
I find it difficult to answer this one, I tend not to have a single favourite in these types of things. Instead, here is one that caught my attention and stayed in my memory :
I like that its schtick is survival and evolution, even giving this Neutral-Evil Creature Positive Energy Channelling instead of Negative Energy to show that life can be as horrifying as death. Add in creating a warped parental-child bond that proves an Humanoid face does not automatically make a Good parent, and finally, it has the option of birthing a child of a Race of its choice - some of whom will gain ridiculous benefits, (see Roll 100). There is a reason that it is on my hand-written list of Creatures that can fake/be mistaken for Deities. Mythic children, anyone?
Oops, I just noticed the O.P.'s updated comment. My favourite True Dragon is probably the Copper Dragon, since quite simply, it speaks to me with this one line :
This whimsical dragon spends most of its time in combat trying to annoy and frustrate its enemies.
Did I mention that this is the Metallic Dragon group's Earth entry yet has no Burrow Speed, gets Uncanny Dodge as a Young Dragon, learns to deal with traps and can cause you to laugh to death? #abardroguecombothaticangetonboardwith
I find it difficult to answer this one, I tend not to have a single favourite in these types of things. Instead, here is one that caught my attention and stayed in my memory :
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You beat me to it! I loves me some drakainia.
Favorite true dragons from the PF version of the core 10 would be coppers. The primal dragons would be the next faves.
EDIT: Drakaina are one of those things I would love to find a use for but it'd require the right setup.
I'd like to also nominate the humble Pugwampi,
I gave a couple some Hexcrafter Magus levels and they're actually just terrifying. The amount to which they can mess with a party is absolutely nuts.
Also, sometimes a pugwampi set up in an invisible box in the middle of a trap is a really fun time.
I always liked the seugathi in Kaer Maga.
I just ran a combat with a spriggan. The heroes won, but not without some heavy damage. Maybe not my favorite, per say, but was a lot of fun trying to get into a cruel yet survivalist mindset (actually rolled fight vs flight once he was below 50% hp). That and large size + combat reflexes is always fun. I can’t wait till a few levels down the road when the pcs can take on groups of these guys.
I also like hobgoblins a lot. I think they are my favorite low level monster.
They're fantastic. It's also great that because they are a playable race, Paizo has dedicated quite a bit into fleshing them out. They have specifically annotated details of history and activity.
Lots of monsters, especially higher CR ones just have text that explains what they are... "A three eyed bear with squid legs that lives in caves and will kill you".
I also like hobgoblins a lot. I think they are my favorite low level monster.They're fantastic. It's also great that because they are a playable race, Paizo has dedicated quite a bit into fleshing them out. They have specifically annotated details of history and activity.
Lots of monsters, especially higher CR ones just have text that explains what they are... "A three eyed bear with squid legs that lives in caves and will kill you".
I like aboleths in Pathfinder more than DND for that reason (they have a lot more detailed backstory).