Monster Templates
Templates are the fastest way to turn one stat block into a stronger, stranger, or setting-specific encounter. This page keeps the quick rules visible for table use while preserving the deeper rebuild notes for prep.
The calculator below is intentionally biased toward summon monster and reskin work: pick a template, set CR and Hit Dice, and the output collapses the common math into a short checklist.
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Advanced Creature
CR +1
simple
Bestiary
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Celestial Creature
CR +0 or +1
simple
Bestiary
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Entropic Creature
CR +0 or +1
simple
Bestiary 2
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Fiendish Creature
CR +0 or +1
simple
Bestiary
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Ghost
CR +2
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Giant Creature
CR +1
simple
Bestiary
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Half-Celestial
CR +1
complex
inherited
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Half-Dragon
CR +2
complex
inherited
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Half-Fiend
CR +1
complex
inherited
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Lich
CR +2
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Resolute Creature
CR +0 or +1
simple
Bestiary 2
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Skeletal Champion
CR +1
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Skeleton
CR varies
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Vampire
CR +2
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
Young Creature
CR -1
simple
Bestiary
Quick Rules
Show rebuild rules
Zombie
CR varies
complex
acquired
Bestiary
Rebuild Summary
Show rebuild rules
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Selecting a seeded creature auto-fills CR, HD, type, and size from the current database.
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