Encounter Builder

Create balanced encounters based on your party's level and size.

2014/2024 toggles threshold and per-CR XP tables.

Why this is different: DM-first tools with clear rules math, fantasy-forward presentation, and zero-login speed at the table.

Quick presets
Budget math: XP threshold × encounter multiplier. Ruleset choice changes thresholds and XP values.

Suggested Encounters

Total XP Budget: 2,000 XPBudget Status: On target
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Recommended Mix
5 × CR 1
Budget Fit 100% · On target
  • 5 × CR 1
    2000 XP
    On target
    Budget Fit 100%
  • 8 × CR 1/2
    2000 XP
    On target
    Budget Fit 100%
  • 2 × CR 3
    2100 XP
    On target
    Budget Fit 95%
  • 1 × CR 5
    1800 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 90%
  • 7 × CR 1/2
    1750 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 88%
  • 1 × CR 6
    2300 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 87%
  • 6 × CR 1
    2400 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 83%
  • 4 × CR 1
    1600 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 80%
  • 3 × CR 2
    2700 XP
    Under budget
    Budget Fit 74%

Calculations based on standard XP thresholds and encounter multipliers.

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