Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This video, the first of three, explains how to convert Old D&D, specifically AD&D 2nd Edition, into 5th Edition D&D. It covers the differences in ability scores, PC races, and classes. The next video that covers non-weapons prof, THAC0/descending AC, movement, and magic, can be found by clicking on this link. youtu.be/faQpMc420sc
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To get the 5e/2e Ravenloft adventure, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, follow this link to the DM's guild. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction! How to get more adventures for your 5e game.
0:56 Solution #1, Make up your own adventures!
1:15 Solution #2 Convert old D&D adventures to 5th edition.
1:59 What edition it best to convert to 5th edition D&D?
4:41 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D ability scores to 5th edition D&D?
7:33 How to convert AD&D 2nd edition races to 5th edition.
8:58 General information on 2nd edition AD&D Classes.
9:55 General information on the warrior classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
11:03 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D fighters into 5th edition D&D.
16:39 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D paladins into 5th edition D&D.
18:10 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D rangers into 5th edition D&D.
19:11 General information on the wizard classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
21:05 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D mages into 5th edition D&D.
21:20 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D specialist wizards into 5th edition D&D.
25:59 General information on the priest classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
29:47 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D good/evil clerics into 5th edition D&D.
32:55 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D priests of a god into 5th edition D&D.
36:19 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D druids into 5th edition D&D.
39:11 General information on the rogue classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
40:37 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D thieves into 5th edition D&D.
44:36 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D bards into 5th edition D&D.
This video, the first of three, explains how to convert Old D&D, specifically AD&D 2nd Edition, into 5th Edition D&D. It covers the differences in ability scores, PC races, and classes. The next video that covers non-weapons prof, THAC0/descending AC, movement, and magic, can be found by clicking on this link. youtu.be/faQpMc420sc
To support this channel, and get access to great game accessories, please pledge on my Subscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
To get the 5e/2e Ravenloft adventure, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, follow this link to the DM's guild. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction! How to get more adventures for your 5e game.
0:56 Solution #1, Make up your own adventures!
1:15 Solution #2 Convert old D&D adventures to 5th edition.
1:59 What edition it best to convert to 5th edition D&D?
4:41 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D ability scores to 5th edition D&D?
7:33 How to convert AD&D 2nd edition races to 5th edition.
8:58 General information on 2nd edition AD&D Classes.
9:55 General information on the warrior classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
11:03 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D fighters into 5th edition D&D.
16:39 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D paladins into 5th edition D&D.
18:10 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D rangers into 5th edition D&D.
19:11 General information on the wizard classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
21:05 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D mages into 5th edition D&D.
21:20 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D specialist wizards into 5th edition D&D.
25:59 General information on the priest classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
29:47 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D good/evil clerics into 5th edition D&D.
32:55 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D priests of a god into 5th edition D&D.
36:19 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D druids into 5th edition D&D.
39:11 General information on the rogue classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
40:37 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D thieves into 5th edition D&D.
44:36 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D bards into 5th edition D&D.
