LEVEL ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

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Last Stand at Dragon’s End
Level Adjustment Guide
Last Stand at Dragon’s End as written is
an adventure for 4 characters of 7th level. This
companion guide will provide adjustments to the
encounters to allow parties of any level to defend
Dragon’s End!
The following pages provide a breakdown
of creatures to incorporate in each encounter
depending on the level of the party. If specific
monsters are being replaced, that will be spec-
ified in the description of the encounter Use
the entries for the appropriate level range for
your party.
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The encounter modifications are balanced
to be a moderate threat for the average of the
listed level range. Parties at the lowest level of
the listed range will face a tougher challenge
than parties at the highest level of the listed
range.
If your party prefers easier combat, con-
sider using the monsters from the next lowest
level range. If your party level is listed at the
top of the level range, and you enjoy deadlier
combat challenges, consider taking on the next
highest level range.
Creatures by Difficulty
Level 1 The Cursed Mines
Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
block.
In this version, Urax is a juvenile blue dragon • flying sword (has the Life Drain action as
who thirsts for a way to accelerate his described)
growth. He believes destroying Dragon’s End • Reduce all ability check and saving throw DCs
and avenging his ancestors will be rewarded by 2.
by the dragon gods.
Ancient One’s Blessing
Falendra Evenwind Make the listed modifications.
Replace the knight stat block with the listed • The party gains resistance to lightning instead
monster’s stat block. of poison.
• scout
Final Battle
Prepare for Battle Replace the adult green dragon stat block with
Make the listed modifications to the scene. the the listed stat block.
• Reduce all ability check DCs by 2.` • blue dragon wyrmling

Urax’s Sworn Aftermath

Replace the berserker stat block with the listed Make the listed modifications to Urax’s treasure
stat block and modifications. hoard.
• troglodyte (remove Stench and Sunlight • 450 pp, 2300 gp, 10 gems (100 gp each)
Sensitivity features)
• replace helm of brilliance and necklace of
• No splint armor; breath weapon (1d6, DC 12) fireballs with elemental gem (yellow diamond)
DMG pg. 167
Random Encounters
Replace the stat blocks in the table with the
listed stat blocks.
• 2 acolytes
• 1 orc, 2 tribal warrios
• 1 thug, 2 bandits, 1d4+1 jackals

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 Level 2-4
In this version, Urax is a up-and-coming
black dragon who wants to make a new nest
out of Dragon’s End. Melting the town with
his acidic breath and using his minions to
excavate, the town could become a nice new
estuary filled with the rotting corpses of any
who would resist him.
Falendra Evenwind
Replace the knight stat block with the listed
monster’s stat block.
• bugbear
Prepare for Battle
Make the listed modifications to the scene.
• Reduce all ability check DCs by 1.
Ancient One’s Blessing
Make the listed modifications.
• The party gains resistance to acid instead of
poison.
Final Battle
Replace the adult green dragon stat block with
the the listed stat block.
• young black dragon
Aftermath
Make the listed modifications to Urax’s treasure
hoard.
• 900 pp, 4500 gp, 10 gems (500 gp each)
• replace helm of brilliance with elemental gem
(yellow diamond) DMG pg. 167

Urax’s Sworn
Replace the berserker stat block with the listed
stat block and modifications.
• lizardfolk
• No splint armor; breath weapon (2d6, DC 13)

Random Encounters
Replace the stat blocks in the table with the
listed stat blocks.
• 1 fire snake
• 2 magmins
• 1 goblin boss
• 2 hobgoblins
• 1d4+1 blood hawks

The Cursed Mines

Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
blocks and make the listed modifications.
• 1 specter and 1 shadow for every 2 PCs (with
an extra shadow if there’s an odd number)
• Reduce all ability check and saving throw DCs
by 1.

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 Level 9-12 The Cursed Mines
Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
blocks.
In this version, Urax is a wrathful red • 2 wraiths
dragon who has stirred up trouble in the • 1 banshee
wild lands, forcing marauders into civlized
• plus additional specters so the number of
regions. Giant-kin and their allies rove the
undead equals the number of PCs
countryside, fearful of Urax’s wrath and
unwittingly doing his dirty work. • Increase all ability check and saving throw DCs
by 1.
Falendra Evenwind
Replace the knight stat block with the listed Ancient One’s Blessing
monster’s stat block. Make the listed modifications.
• knight • The party gains resistance to fire instead of
poison.
Battle Units
Make the listed modifications to all Battle Unit Final Battle
stat blocks. Replace the adult green dragon stat block with
• Increase Morale by 3 (use a d20 to represent the the listed stat block.
the unit’s Morale if higher than 12) • adult red dragon
• add +1 to all Fighting Die rolls.
Aftermath
Prepare for Battle Make the listed modifications to Urax’s treasure
Make the listed modifications to the scene. hoard.
• Increase all ability check DCs by 1. • 2400 pp, 12000 gp, 13 gems (1000 gp each)
• add necklace of prayer beads DMG pg. 182
Urax’s Sworn
Replace the berserker stat block with the listed
stat block.
• lizard king/queen (with the modifications
described)

Random Encounters
Replace the stat blocks in the table with the
listed stat blocks.
• 1 hill giant, 2 owlbears
• 1 troll, 2 bugbear chiefs, 1d4+1 dire wolves

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 Level 13 - 16 The Cursed Mines
Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
block.
In this version, Urax is the mightiest of green • 1 invisible stalker per PC
dragon kind. He will start his conquest of • Increase all ability check and saving throw DCs
vengeance with Dragon’s End, and has even by 2.
summoned fiendish allies to spread mayhem
throughout the region. Final Battle
Replace the adult green dragon stat block with
Falendra Evenwind the the listed stat block.
Replace the knight stat block with the listed • ancient green dragon
monster’s stat block.
• gladiator Aftermath
Make the listed modifications to Urax’s treasure
Battle Units hoard.
Make the listed modifications to all Battle Unit • 3000 pp, 15000 gp, 20 gems (1000 gp each)
stat blocks. • add figurine of wondrous power, marble
• Increase Morale by 6 (use a d20 to represent elephant DMG pg. 170
the unit’s Morale if higher than 12)
• add +2 to all Fighting Die rolls.

Prepare for Battle

Make the listed modifications to the scene.
• Increase all ability check DCs by 2.

Urax’s Sworn
Replace the berserker stat block with the listed
stat block and modifications.
• half-dragon veteran (MM pg. 180)
• replace fire damage resistance with immunity
to the damage type of their Draconic Ancestry
• increase breath weapon to a 30-ft. cone that
deals 35 (10d6) damage of the appropriate
type)

Random Encounters
Replace the stat blocks in the table with the
listed stat blocks.
• 2 weretigers (avoid combat; will trade
information about a 2-hour shortcut for 400 gp
or uncommon magic item)
• 1 oni
• 2 elementals of GM’s choice (MM pg. 124 - 5)
• 1 chain devil
• 2 succubus
• 1d4+1 bearded devils

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 Level 17 - 20 The Cursed Mines
Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
block.
In this version, Urax is an examplar to all • 1 cloaker per PC
dragons. While assured of his power, he • Increase all ability check and saving throw DCs
will not underestimate the resolve of the by 3.
humanoids. His minions will act as fodder
while he prepares to enslave all other Ancient One’s Blessing
sentients to serve his magnificence. Make the listed modifications.
• The party gains resistance to fire instead of
Falendra Evenwind poison.
Replace the knight stat block with the listed
monster’s stat block. Final Battle
• hobgoblin warlord Replace the adult green dragon stat block with
the the listed stat block.
Battle Units • ancient red dragon
Make the listed modifications to all Battle Unit
stat blocks. Aftermath
• Increase Morale by 9 (use a d20 to represent Make the listed modifications to Urax’s treasure
the unit’s Morale if higher than 12) hoard.
• add +3 to all Fighting Die rolls. • 3500 pp, 20000 gp,
10 gems (5000 gp each)
Prepare for Battle • add crystal ball DMG pg. 159
Make the listed modifications to the scene.
• Increase all ability check DCs by 3.

Urax’s Sworn
Replace the berserker stat block with the listed
stat block and modifications.
• githyanki knight
• remove Innate Spellcasting
• Silver Greatsword deals the damage type of its
Draconic Ancestry instead of psychic damage
• breath weapon (6d6, DC 17)

Random Encounters
Replace the stat blocks in the table with the
listed stat blocks.
• 2 unicorns
• 1 cloud giant
• 2 grick alphas
• 1 nycaloth
• 2 chimeras
• 1d4+1 shadow demons