How is Encounter Level (EL) calculated in D&D 3.5?
EL combines monster Challenge Ratings using DMG encounter tables, including adjustments for multiple creatures of the same type and mixed CR groups.
Encounter Builder
Browse the monster compendium, add creatures to an encounter, and see the calculated Encounter Level (EL) against your target difficulty. Saved encounters are stored in your browser.
Party & difficulty
Set your party size, average level, and desired difficulty. The target EL is the goal while you add creatures from the monster compendium.
Target EL: 5
No saved encounters yet.
Build an encounterHow it works
Can I build encounters from the monster compendium?
Yes. Add monsters from the DnD Helper compendium, set party level and desired difficulty, and see the calculated EL against your target.
Are encounters saved to my account?
Saved encounter drafts are stored in your browser local storage on this device unless you copy them elsewhere.