Random encounters don’t have to be boring filler; they can drive the plot and world-building. Xanathar’s Guide to Everything provides massive tables for encounters based on terrain, from the arctic to the underdark. Dungeon Masters looking for a PDF of these tables for quick inspiration will appreciate our analysis of the best entries. We show you how to use these prompts to generate side quests and memorable moments on the fly. Never be caught unprepared when your players decide to wander off the map; have the world’s best random tables at your fingertips.