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D&D Encounter Calculator

Encounter building in fifth edition starts from a per-character XP budget set by level and difficulty, then multiplies the total for the number of monsters, because a group of many weak creatures is far more dangerous than its raw XP suggests. That multiplier is what most homebrew encounters forget.

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How it works

Number of player characters Average party level Target difficulty XP of one monster used Number of monsters XP budget for the party Raw XP of the encounter Monster count multiplier Adjusted XP Actual difficulty XP per character awarded

Frequently asked questions

How do I use the D&D Encounter Calculator?

Fill in the fields above โ€” the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.

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