Dnd5e vs Mhw
A side-by-side look at the Dnd5e and Mhw MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Dnd5e for gaming work as a local process; choose Mhw for gaming as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Dnd5e when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_spell, get_monster, get_class.
Choose Mhw when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_monsters, get_weapons, get_armor.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 49/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 4 | 4 |
| Full listing | View Dnd5e | View Mhw |
Tools & capabilities
Dnd5e tools 4
get_spellGet spell details including damage, range, duration, components, and effects. Provide spell index (e.g., "fireball", "magic-missile", "cure-wounds"). Returns damage dice, range, casting time, and effect descriptions.get_monsterGet monster stats including AC, HP, abilities, skills, senses, and actions. Provide monster index (e.g., "aboleth", "dragon-red-adult", "goblin"). Returns ability scores, skill bonuses, and attack/action details.get_classGet class features, hit dice, proficiencies, and advancement tables. Provide class index (e.g., "barbarian", "wizard", "rogue"). Returns feature progression, proficiency gains, and subclass options.list_spellsSearch D&D 5e spells by name or level. Returns spell indices, names, and levels for use with get_spell to fetch full details.
Mhw tools 4
get_monstersSearch Monster Hunter World monsters by name, species, or size class. Returns species classification, elements, ailments, and weaknesses to plan hunts.get_weaponsBrowse Monster Hunter World weapons by type (e.g., 'Great Sword', 'Bow', 'Hammer'). Returns damage, elements, and rarity to match your playstyle.get_armorFind Monster Hunter World armor by rank and type. Returns defense, elemental resistances, and skill slots for building effective sets.get_skillsLook up Monster Hunter World skills by name. Returns descriptions, max ranks, and level-by-level effects to optimize your build.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Dnd5e
{
"mcpServers": {
"dnd5e": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-dnd5e"
]
}
}
}
Mhw
{
"mcpServers": {
"mhw": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-mhw"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Dnd5e is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mhw belongs to Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Dnd5e for gaming work and Mhw for gaming.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Dnd5e has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Mhw has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add dnd5e and mhw as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Dnd5e has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Mhw has 49/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.