Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
I made a video (maybe I should do more?) giving tips on how to run monsters in Pathfinder 2e. I focus entirely on Level -1 monsters here (kobolds, goblins, skeletons, zombies), while dispensing general advice to help PF2 GMs.
ADDITIONS/ERRATA:
-Someone mentioned adding snares to a Kobold encounter due to their bonus to crafting traps. Great idea! Feel free to add low-level snares to an encounter (and maybe Simple Hazards but WITH CAUTION... I think damage-dealing simple hazards undersell their impact with their XP award... consider the likely impact it will have on your particular group)
"MONSTER BRIEFING" PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY5lKkd_mp_qK6z2nxofgVo6
0:00 Intro
2:18 Encounter building
3:30 Kobold (and the 3 steps)
14:02 Goblin
17:49 Skeleton
23:44 Zombie
28:29 Final Thoughts
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LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids, teens, and adults, and making videos related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN MY DISCORD to chat with our community and/or try the Pathfinder Beginner Box or our drop-in PF2e play system! discord.gg/YEXajaxdgq
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Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
Pathfinder 2e Player Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
Pathfinder 2e GM Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
I made a video (maybe I should do more?) giving tips on how to run monsters in Pathfinder 2e. I focus entirely on Level -1 monsters here (kobolds, goblins, skeletons, zombies), while dispensing general advice to help PF2 GMs.
ADDITIONS/ERRATA:
-Someone mentioned adding snares to a Kobold encounter due to their bonus to crafting traps. Great idea! Feel free to add low-level snares to an encounter (and maybe Simple Hazards but WITH CAUTION... I think damage-dealing simple hazards undersell their impact with their XP award... consider the likely impact it will have on your particular group)
"MONSTER BRIEFING" PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY5lKkd_mp_qK6z2nxofgVo6
0:00 Intro
2:18 Encounter building
3:30 Kobold (and the 3 steps)
14:02 Goblin
17:49 Skeleton
23:44 Zombie
28:29 Final Thoughts
=============================
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids, teens, and adults, and making videos related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN MY DISCORD to chat with our community and/or try the Pathfinder Beginner Box or our drop-in PF2e play system! discord.gg/YEXajaxdgq
SUPPORT MY PATREON for early access to many of my videos and access to exclusive content, and to support me! I do unpaid public-interest legal work and rely on the Patreon and private GMing.
patreon.com/theruleslawyer
For PF2E actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL":
youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9g
Follow me on TWITTER at: twitter.com/theruleslawyer1
Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
Pathfinder 2e Player Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
Pathfinder 2e GM Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
