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: Lair (Click to make random). or choose:
Starting Area:
Rectangle, 80 x 20ft., with row of pillars down the middle; two passages leading from each long wall, doors on each short wall
Description
Noises: Knocking
Air: Clear and damp
Odors: Earthy
Purpose: Workshop for the construction of weapons, armor, tools, and other goods
Current state: Furniture wrecked but still present
Contents: Monster (random creature)
Possible feature: Guano; Dripping blood; Cobwebs
Possible furnishings: Desk; Armchair; Rug (small or medium)
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Thurible; Cloth, altar, Holy or unholy writings
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Lamp; Idol; Vestments
Possible personal items: Fork; Pipe, smoking; Casket (small)
Passages
Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
30 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the left, then an additional 10 ft. ahead3rd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber4th Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., door to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead
Doors
Door: Secret door, barred or locked / Leads to:
Passage extending 10ft., then T intersection extending 10ft. to the right and left
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Iron / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 3: Secret door / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 4: Wooden / Leads to:
Passage extending 10ft., then T intersection extending 10ft. to the right and left
Door 5: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 6: Wooden / 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: 2
Exit locations: Same wall as entrance / Wall right of entrance /
Exit types: Door / Door /
Description
Purpose: Torture chamber
Current state: Rubble, ceiling partially collapsed
Contents: Random Event (or empty room)
Possible feature: Pole, broken (5 ft. long); Chain, corroded; Wall scratchings
Possible furnishings: Cresset; Arras or curtain; Dais
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Lectern; Columns or pillars, Pews
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Brazier; Bells; Vestments
Possible personal items: Lamp or lantern; Wool; Parchment
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: Down three levels to a chamber
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Liquid, thin
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Recipe book or cookbook
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Slay a rival
Personality: Braggart; makes a show of bravery but runs from danger.
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: Dangerous (DC 13, +7 to-hit)
Effect: Spears (possibly poisoned) spring out
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 2d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 4d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 10d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 18d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Door
Effect: Prevents movement
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