Building Creatures Overview
Lays out the four-stage creature design process, from concept and stat block to special abilities and a final holistic pass.
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This section details the creature-building process using the following steps.
1. Develop the Concept Think about your creature, and make notes you can use in future steps.
2. Build the Stat Block Pick all the statistics for the creatures, going through the list below. Level Size and Traits Attribute Modifiers Perception and Senses Languages Skills Items, if necessary AC Saving Throws Hit Points Immunities, Weaknesses, and Resistances Speed Strikes, including their damage Spells, if necessary
3. Design AbilitiesCreate the special abilities your creature can use.
4. Review HolisticallyStep back, take stock of your creature as a whole, and tweak as needed.