Monster Level Adjuster
Convert creatures between levels using Elite/Weak templates
Adjust Monster Level
Monster Adjustment Methods
Pathfinder 2e provides official methods for adjusting monster levels to fit your encounters. Use these tools to scale creatures up or down as needed.
⬆️ Elite Template (+1 Level)
AC: +2 to AC
Saves: +1 to all saves
HP: +10 HP (or +15 if 20+ HP)
Skills: +2 to all skills
Attacks: +2 to attack rolls
DCs: +1 to all DCs
⬇️ Weak Template (-1 Level)
AC: -2 to AC
Saves: -1 to all saves
HP: -10 HP (or -15 if 20+ HP)
Skills: -2 to all skills
Attacks: -2 to attack rolls
DCs: -1 to all DCs
Custom Scaling Guidelines
+2 Levels:
Apply Elite template twice
+3+ Levels:
Use higher-level creature as base
-2 Levels:
Apply Weak template twice
-3+ Levels:
Use lower-level creature as base
Monster Adjustment Tips
- Elite template works best for single-level increases
- Weak template is perfect for reducing threat level
- For major level changes (3+), find a different base creature
- Consider narrative reasons for the adjustment
- Test adjusted monsters in play and refine as needed
- Elite creatures make great recurring villains
- Weak templates help reuse high-level monsters for low-level parties