To calculate PL and CR for EL use this link: Note: ignore the difficulty rating on the link as it is geared to D&D3.5 and not Pathfinder PC's will brease through the encounter quickly and use up very little resources. (Party Level) or PL EL (Encounter Level) = PL +2 Average PC's will move through the encounter with a bit of damage. EL=PL +3 Challenging PC's will be challenged and definitely take some damage. EL = PL +4/+5 Very Difficult A player may die or at least be reduced to 0 hp EL= PL +6 Overwhelming Several players will die or be reduced to 0 hp and possibly need to retreat EL=PL+8 When to use which EL's EL +4 or +5 if multiple encounters in one game session with out resting (estimated 3+ encounters) EL +6 for just two encounters without resting EL +8 for just one counter without resting |
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