Pathfinder 2E Creature Builder

Getting Started

To use the Creature Builder, you can create a blank NPC or start with an existing one. When starting from an existing creature, the new creature will inherit all data from the base creature, including:

• Attributes and statistics
• Skills and Lore skills
• Traits
• Spellcasting (if present)

The only elements that are not inherited are all strike-related data.
Strikes are replaced using the values provided in the Creature Builder form.

If the resulting creature is a spellcaster of a higher level than the base creature, the module will automatically grant additional spell slots:

• Prepared spellcasters receive spell slots based on the wizard spellcasting table, for more info see Wizard Class
• Spontaneous spellcasters receive spell slots based on the sorcerer spellcasting table, for more info see Sorcerer Class
• For spellcaster it is also possible to choose a specific themed spell list (see Themed Spell Lists), which will automatically assign spells according to the creature level.

Accessing the Creature Builder

• From an NPC sheet: Click the Creature Builder button in the title bar
• From the Actors sidebar: Click the Creature Builder button in the footer to start from a blank NPC

Inside the builder, you can:

• Select one of the official roadmaps, which automatically sets values appropriate for a given monster type
• Or manually create a unique creature by adjusting any of the available drop-down menus

By default:

• All values are set to moderate
• The creature level is set to -1, meaning the creature has no inherent strengths or weaknesses

If you plan to customize values manually rather than using a roadmap, consult the PF2e Official Creature Building Guide to ensure the creature remains balanced.

Once all values are set, click the Submit button. This will generate a new creature and automatically open its sheet.

If you want to start over at any time, click Reset to Defaults, which will clear all changes made in the form.

UI 2.0

The modern UI is the default. If you prefer the original layout, enable Use Classic UI in Module Settings.

Form Layout

The form is split into two areas:

Each stat section (Ability Scores, Defence + Perception, Strikes, Spellcasting, Skills) is collapsible — click the section header to expand or collapse. Skills and Lore Skills are collapsed by default.

Stat Grid

Stats are displayed in a grid with abbreviated labels. Each dropdown has a bonus badge next to it showing the computed numeric value for the current level and option.

STR [Extreme v] +7    DEX [High v] +5    CON [Moderate v] +4
INT [Low v]     +1    WIS [Moderate v] +4 CHA [High v]     +5

Use the Show Bonuses checkbox at the top of the form to hide or show the bonus badges.

Drag-and-Drop Items & Actions

The Items / Actions section at the bottom of the form is a drop zone where you can drag items directly from Foundry compendiums, NPCs or other places. Supported item types:

Deduplication rules:

• Stackable items (weapons, equipment, consumables, etc.) can be added multiple times
• Unique items (spells, actions, feats, conditions, lore) are deduplicated — dropping the same one again is ignored
• For spells, deduplication also considers the spell level, so the same spell at different levels is allowed

Dropped spells are automatically linked to the creature's spellcasting entry when the form is submitted.

Module Settings

Below are the images of the form:

First part contains all the important values like Hit Points, Level, Name etc. and preview block on the right.

The last part contains `Submit` button and `Reset to Defaults` button and item dropzone.