5E Encounter Calculator
Party Composition
Monster Composition
How to Use the Encounter Calculator
The encounter calculator is designed to help Dungeon Masters balance combat encounters in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. By inputting specific details about your party and the monsters they will face, you can determine the overall difficulty of an encounter based on experience points (XP).
Step One: Begin by entering the number of characters in your party. This includes all player characters that will be involved in the encounter.
Step Two: Next, input the level of each character. If your party consists of characters at different levels, you can adjust this input accordingly.
Step Three: After establishing your party’s details, move on to the monsters. Enter the number of monsters that will be part of the encounter.
Step Four: Specify the XP value for each monster. This value can be found in the Monster Manual or other official D&D resources.
Step Five: Once all inputs are complete, click on the “Calculate” button. The calculator will process your entries and display the results.
Step Six: Review the results, which include the total party XP threshold, total monster XP, and an assessment of encounter difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard, or Deadly).