Random Dungeon Generator
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Randomly generate parts of a dungeon on the fly, pieces are modular and fit together so you can even generate an entire dungeon this way. If you're generating from scratch, begin with a starting area and then add random doors and passages. Passages can connect to other passages, and should continue to be generated until they're all linked to doors, rooms, or dead-ends. Refresh to generate new things. You can also drag and drop pieces onto the grid map to build as you go.
Jump to a section:
- Dungeon Start
- Passages
- Doors
- Chamber (Rooms)
- Stairs
- Contents
- Monster
- Random Hazards
- Random Obstacles
- Random Traps
- Random Tricks
Dungeon Start
Dungeon Type: Stronghold (Click to make random). or choose:
Starting Area:
Square, 20 x 20ft.; door on two walls, passage on third wall, secret door on fourth wall
Description
Noises: Footsteps approaching
Air: Clear and damp
Odors: Chlorine
Purpose: Library with an extensive collection of rare books
Current state: Furniture wrecked but still present
Contents: Random Obstacle
Possible feature: Coin, copper; Dampness, wall; Dampness, wall
Possible furnishings: Cask (40 gallons); Fireplace and wood; Sofa
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Pews; Vestments, Idol
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Holy or unholy symbol; Screen; Altar
Possible personal items: Oil, fuel; Candle snuffer; Bottle
Passages
Passage Width:
40ft., with pillars / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber3rd Passage Width:
20 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., comes to a dead end; 10 percent chance of a secret door4th Passage Width:
5 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber
Doors
Door: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Wooden / Leads to: Diagonal (or turn) Passage 20 ft. to the left
Door 3: Iron, barred or locked / Leads to:
Stairs (if not multi-level then reroll)
Door 4: Wooden / Leads to:
Passage extending 10ft., then T intersection extending 10ft. to the right and left
Door 5: Wooden, barred or locked / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 6: Wooden / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Chamber (Rooms)
Whenever a passage, door, or anything else results in a chamber, use one of these.
Dimensions:
Rectangle, 20 x 30 ft.
Number of exits: 2
Exit locations: Wall opposite entrance / Wall opposite entrance /
Exit types: Door / Door /
Description
Purpose: Cistern providing drinking water
Current state: Holes, floor partially collapsed
Contents: Empty room with Dungeon hazard
Possible feature: Damp ceiling; Dripping blood; Cobwebs
Possible furnishings: Bed; Chair, plain; Table, small
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Idol; Cloth, altar, Vestments
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Gong; Mosaic; Cloth, altar
Possible personal items: Wool; Pouch; Statuette or figurine
Stairs
Stairs connect multiple floors of a dungeon. If your dungeon doesn't have multiple floors, then reroll the passage or door that spawned them.
Stair Type: Down one level to a chamber
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Leaves
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Dictionary
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Hide from enemies
Personality: Brave; stands its ground.
Random Hazards
Hazard: Spiderwebs (DC 12 Dex or restrained. DC 12 Athletics or Acrobatics to escape. AC 10, 15 HP, fire vulnerability, immunity to bludgeoning / piercing / psychic)
Random Obstacles
Obstacles block or hamper progress and can affect more than one room.
Obstacle: Wall of fire blocks passage
Random Traps
Trigger: Looked at (mural, arcane symbol)
Severity: Dangerous (DC 14, +8 to-hit)
Effect: Huge wheeled statue rolls down corridor
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 2d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 4d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 10d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 18d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Fresco
Effect: Flies about to avoid being touched
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