Pathfinder 2e Hazard Calculator

Calculate XP for hazards and traps to include in your encounters

Calculate Hazard XP

Hazards

How Hazard XP Works

Hazards in Pathfinder 2e contribute XP to encounters based on their level and complexity. Simple hazards provide half the XP of a creature of the same level, while complex hazards provide full XP.

🪤 Simple Hazards

XP: Half creature XP (10-80 XP)

Examples: Pit traps, poison darts, falling rocks

Usage: One-time obstacles or environmental dangers

⚙️ Complex Hazards

XP: Full creature XP (20-160 XP)

Examples: Collapsing rooms, magical wards, elaborate traps

Usage: Multi-round encounters with initiative

Using Hazards in Encounters

  • Add hazard XP to monster XP for total encounter difficulty
  • Simple hazards work well as encounter openers or complications
  • Complex hazards can serve as the main threat in an encounter
  • Consider environmental storytelling when placing hazards