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:
Circle, 40ft. diameter; one passage in each cardinal direction; well in middle of room (might lead down to lower level)
Description
Noises: Moaning
Air: Clear and damp
Odors: Manure
Purpose: Dining room for intimate gatherings or informal meals
Current state: Pool of water; chamber's original contents are water damaged
Contents: Random Trap
Possible feature: Coin, copper; Ashes; Water, large puddle
Possible furnishings: Butt (huge cask, 125 gallons); Stand; Fireplace with mantle
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Side chairs; Cloth, altar, Bells
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Tripod; Idol; Offertory container
Possible personal items: Bandages; Candlestick; Cup
Passages
Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., then the passage turns left and continues 10 ft.
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber3rd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber4th Passage Width:
5 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft.; passage ends in a door
Doors
Door: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Secret door / Leads to:
Passage extending 10ft., then T intersection extending 10ft. to the right and left
Door 3: Portcullis, locked in place / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 4: Portcullis, locked in place / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 5: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 6: Stone, barred or locked / Leads to:
Chamber
Chamber (Rooms)
Whenever a passage, door, or anything else results in a chamber, use one of these.
Dimensions:
Square, 30 x 30 ft.
Number of exits: 1
Exit locations: Wall right of entrance /
Exit types: Door /
Description
Purpose: Waiting room where lesser guests are held before receiving an audience
Current state: Rubble, ceiling partially collapsed
Contents: Random Trap protecting treasure found in a container (sacks)
Possible feature: Spike, rusted; Cobwebs; Rags
Possible furnishings: Cask (40 gallons); Sack; Tapestry
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Candles; Candles, Idol
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Vestments; Whistle; Stand
Possible personal items: Twine; Brush; Basin
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: Chimney up two levels to a passage 20ft. long
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Liquid, thin
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Navigational chart or star chart
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Hide from enemies
Personality: Bully; refuses to believe it can lose.
Random Hazards
Hazard: Green slime (Drops from above. DC 10 Dex, 1d10 acid damage, damage each round until removed. Nonmagical wood, metal weapon or tool used to remove is destroyed. Destroyed by sunlight, cure disease, cold, fire, or radiant)
Random Obstacles
Obstacles block or hamper progress and can affect more than one room.
Obstacle: Chasm 1d4 x 10 ft. wide and 2d6 x 10ft. deep, possibly connected to other levels of the dungeon
Random Traps
Trigger: Stepped on (floor, stairs)
Severity: Deadly (DC 20, +11 to-hit)
Effect: Thunderwave knocks characters into a pit or spikes
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 4d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 10d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 18d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 24d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Sphere of magical energy
Effect: Talks (normal speech, nonsense, poetry and rhymes, singing, spellcasting, or screaming)
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