Encounter Difficulty Calculator
Enter each character's level, then add monsters by Challenge Rating.
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FAQ
How is encounter difficulty calculated?
Add up each character's XP budget for their level (Low, Moderate or High), then compare it to the total XP of the monsters, using the SRD 5.2.1 tables.
What's a good first fight?
For a new party, aim for Low or Moderate difficulty.
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