Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Wanting Monster Challenge Ratings explained in detail? Well without a lot of caveats, it's not really possible. But we can still help!
In this video, we don't ONLY talk about why monster challenge ratings (CR) in Dungeons & Dragons is bad and wrong, but try to walk you through some solid ways to navigate the system and get the most out of it.
Monster CR is one of those things that is tricky, and case-by-case, but we've got some tips beyond a monster CR calculator that should help you make the encounters you want to make.
How do YOU use CR? Do you have any tricks? Do you use it as written? How does it work for you? Let us know in the comments.
Chapters:
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00:00 - Intro: Challenge Ratings of Monsters
00:42 - What Does WotC Say Monster Challenge Rating Is?
1:30 - A Major Issue with CR
4:36 - CR is a Little Underbaked - Here's Why
6:08 - So How Can You Fix Challenge Rating?
6:23 - Ideas to Fix Challenge Rating (with Some Exact Info)
9:45 - Have Monsters Deal Average Damage (Here's Why)
12:32 - Choose Monsters That Tell the Best Story (CR Matters Less)
14:02 - Some Factors to Balance to Make CR Work
15:07 - Some Numbers to Dial In for the Math to Work
19:37 - We Love Creativity, Tabletop Games, and Fun: Consider Subscribing
20:11 - Tell Us in the Comments: "How Do You Use CR?"
20:24 - TabTerian Toast! Grab a drink!
20:42 - End Card - Flashback... Official D&D 4e Podcast
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Wanting Monster Challenge Ratings explained in detail? Well without a lot of caveats, it's not really possible. But we can still help!
In this video, we don't ONLY talk about why monster challenge ratings (CR) in Dungeons & Dragons is bad and wrong, but try to walk you through some solid ways to navigate the system and get the most out of it.
Monster CR is one of those things that is tricky, and case-by-case, but we've got some tips beyond a monster CR calculator that should help you make the encounters you want to make.
How do YOU use CR? Do you have any tricks? Do you use it as written? How does it work for you? Let us know in the comments.
Chapters:
---
00:00 - Intro: Challenge Ratings of Monsters
00:42 - What Does WotC Say Monster Challenge Rating Is?
1:30 - A Major Issue with CR
4:36 - CR is a Little Underbaked - Here's Why
6:08 - So How Can You Fix Challenge Rating?
6:23 - Ideas to Fix Challenge Rating (with Some Exact Info)
9:45 - Have Monsters Deal Average Damage (Here's Why)
12:32 - Choose Monsters That Tell the Best Story (CR Matters Less)
14:02 - Some Factors to Balance to Make CR Work
15:07 - Some Numbers to Dial In for the Math to Work
19:37 - We Love Creativity, Tabletop Games, and Fun: Consider Subscribing
20:11 - Tell Us in the Comments: "How Do You Use CR?"
20:24 - TabTerian Toast! Grab a drink!
20:42 - End Card - Flashback... Official D&D 4e Podcast
═══════════════
✠ The Dungeon ✠ (Get XP Below!)
═══════════════
► CHECK US OUT ON PATREON (10,000 XP)
patreon.com/TabletopTerrors
► SUBSCRIBE! (1,000 XP)
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=tabletopterrors
► COME HANG OUT! JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP! (1,000 XP)
facebook.com/groups/absolutetabletop
► SUPPORT: Our indie RPG publishing company! (1000 XP)
absolutetabletop.com
► MORE TIPS! See more content like this on our website!
TabletopTerrors.com
► LET'S CONNECT!
➜ facebook.com/tabletopterrors (1,000 XP)
➜twitter.com/tabletopterrors (1,000 XP)
➜ google.com/+tabletopterrors (1,000 XP)
➜ Mends the First Break eNewsletter
eepurl.com/4YjqP (10,000 XP)
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