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:
Passage, 10ft. wide; four-way intersection
Description
Noises: Rustling
Air: Clear and damp
Odors: Stale
Purpose: Game room used to entertain visitors
Current state: Furniture wrecked but still present
Contents: Monster (dominant inhabitant)
Possible feature: Dripping blood; Cobwebs; Guano
Possible furnishings: Coal; Cresset; Pegs
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Columns or pillars; Incense burner, Bells
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Cassocks; Whistle; Candlesticks
Possible personal items: Wool; Oil, fuel; Twine
Passages
Passage Width:
20 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the left, then an additional lO ft. ahead
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber3rd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber4th Passage Width:
40ft., with pillars / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead
Doors
Door: Wooden / Leads to:
Stairs (if not multi-level then reroll)
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Iron, barred or locked / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 3: Wooden / Leads to:
Passage extending 10ft., then T intersection extending 10ft. to the right and left
Door 4: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 5: Wooden / Leads to: Diagonal (or turn) Passage 20 ft. to the left
Door 6: Secret door, barred or locked / 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:
Square, 30 x 30 ft.
Number of exits: 1
Exit locations: Wall left of entrance /
Exit types: Door /
Description
Purpose: Kitchen designed to prepare exotic foods for large numbers of guests
Current state: Stripped bare
Contents: Empty room with Dungeon hazard
Possible feature: Cobwebs; Dung; Guano
Possible furnishings: Mattress; Bag; Stool , high
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Vestments; Columns or pillars, Lamp
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Altar; Side chairs; Candelabra
Possible personal items: Bottle; Scroll; Salve or unguent
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: Up one level to a chamber
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Powder
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Text on armor making
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Recover from a battle
Personality: Rabble; poorly trained and easily rattled.
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: Cave-in
Random Traps
Trigger: Moved through (doorway, hallway)
Severity: Setback (DC 10, +3 to-hit)
Effect: Scything blade emerges from wall or object
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 1d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 2d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 4d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 10d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Cracked gem
Effect: Confusion (targets all creatures within 10ft.)
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