Modules to Watch
A hand-picked list of Foundry VTT modules that are new or recently updated and stand out as the most interesting right now — whether they bring something genuinely novel, represent a major leap, or are hidden gems worth a closer look. Refreshed regularly as new modules land and existing ones grow.
Monk's Active Tile Triggers
by IronMonk
Monk's Active Tile Triggers is a foundational automation module for scene interactivity, and this major update marks significant continued development.
Salvage Yard
by Geekswordsman
A critical safety/infrastructure module that provides a 'trash bin' feature for deleted documents, preventing data loss.
Quench
by Ethaks
A foundational development tool for testing Foundry modules and systems, essential for power-users/developers.
Monk's TokenBar
by IronMonk
A foundational power-user tool for token management, saving throws, and XP distribution; essential for efficient VTT operation.
Levels
by theripper93
Levels is a landmark piece of infrastructure for vertical grid management and scene depth that any Foundry power-user should know.
Monk's Wall Enhancement
by IronMonk
A foundational tool for mapping that significantly improves wall-building efficiency, making it essential for advanced scene setup.
Rest Recovery 5e
by Wasp
Provides significant mechanical automation for D&D 5e rest rules and recovery, which is a major quality-of-life improvement for the system.
Dungeon Scrawl Importer
by Tobias Franz
Significant automation tool that bridges external map-making software with Foundry's scene wall data.
Active Auras
by Kandashi
Active Auras is a foundational automation module that enables aura-based effects for tokens and templates.
Link Item and Resource DnD5e
by Andrew Krigline
Provides valuable dnd5e-specific automation by linking actor resource tracking to item charges.
🌑 Dungeon Moon Encounter Builder
by Cody Swendrowski
This is a foundational encounter-building tool suite that provides significant automation for session preparation.
Advanced Magic - Spell Point System 5e
by misthero
A significant dnd5e-specific tool that automates the complex spell-point variant rule from the DMG.
DDB-Importer: A D&D Beyond Integrator
by MrPrimate
This is the essential, industry-standard tool for importing D&D Beyond content into Foundry VTT and remains a critical piece of infrastructure.
Baileywiki Better Levels
by Baileywiki
Automates the setup and auditing of complex multi-level scenes for the Levels module, turning a notoriously fiddly process into a one-click task.
Quick Combat
by lostix
This module provides substantial automation for common combat management tasks, qualifying as a power-user tool.
Multiface Tiles
by Freeze
Foundational module for dynamic environment manipulation that enables scene interaction without custom scripting.
Advanced Macros
by mclemente
Advanced Macros is a standard, widely-used utility that substantively extends Foundry's macro execution capabilities for power users.
Patrol
by theripper93
This module provides essential automation for scene life, allowing for scripted NPC movement and patrol routes.
Better Roofs
by theripper93
This is a foundational infrastructure module for advanced scene building and visibility management in Foundry.
Automated Animations
by theripper93
Automated Animations is a foundational automation module for visual effects that is essential for many power-user setups.
Mob Attack Tool
by Daft-Develop
Provides substantial dnd5e-specific automation for handling complex group encounter math (mob attacks).
Argon - Combat HUD (CORE)
by theripper93
Argon is a foundational UI/UX overhaul module that adds a standardized, highly functional combat HUD to Foundry.
DFreds Convenient Effects
by DFreds
DFreds Convenient Effects is essential core infrastructure for automating common active effect management in Foundry.
Zipper Initiative
by caewok
Automates a non-standard initiative system ('zipper initiative') by interweaving PC and NPC turns, which is a significant functional change to Foundry core combat behavior.
Condition Lab & Triggler
by Matheus Clemente
This is a well-established and powerful automation tool for combat conditions and triggers that is essential for power-users.
Monk's Combat Details
by IronMonk
A foundational and widely used combat enhancement suite that serves as a landmark utility for automation in Foundry.
Unfulfilled Rolls
by Foundry Virtual Tabletop Team
This provides a foundational API/infrastructure for integrating physical hardware like Bluetooth dice into the core Foundry rolling system.
Boss Bar
by theripper93
A well-known, foundational UI enhancement for boss encounters that is a staple for power-user scene management.