Rules Cyclopedia Addendum

The purpose of this document is to detail how race and class can be separated when using the
D&D Rules Cyclopedia. This document also details very simple class options that can be
employed to mimic classes found in other forms of Dungeons and Dragons.

The first section gives details for seven standard player character races that can be used in your
game. The ability score requirements for playing a member of that race are listed first. After
that, it is noted in each description that a character‟s prime requisites, experience bonus criteria,
and hit dice are always a function of the character‟s class. The maximum level for all characters
is 36th. However, all non-humans have different advancement tables showing the experience
points needed for each level. Humans have the fastest advancement tables; they are based
on the four human character classes found in the Rules Cyclopedia. Demi-human
advancement tables have been derived by taking into account the experience point
“addition” each race receives in the Variant Rules section of the Cyclopedia. The allowed
armor and weapons are listed for that race next. Any special abilities and damage resistances
come after. All languages known by characters of that race are shown next. The last section
details the adjustments that apply to a character‟s saving throws. This number is not a penalty,
even though it is negative. Lower the character‟s saving throw by this amount, with the base
saving throw coming from the character‟s class saving throw chart. Demi-human minimum
saving throws are not always „2‟ either. The lowest saving throw a member of that race can
have is shown. For example, dwarves have a -4 adjustment to their Magic Wands saving throw.
This means that a dwarven cleric will start with an 8 (12 – 4), a dwarven fighter with a 9 (13 – 4),
and a dwarven thief with a 10 (14 – 4). The lowest saving throw that any dwarven character
can have in Magic Wands is „3‟ as listed in the entry for dwarves.

Following this section is a similar section for humanoids. Humanoids have ability score
adjustments and maximums, unlike humans and demi-humans. This section is primarily for DMs
who may want to create NPCs of humanoid races that also have a character class. The Orcs of
Thar gazetteer supplement was used as inspiration.

The five basic classes from the Rules Cyclopedia are detailed next. After this, six multi-class
options are listed. Four basic classes are paired with one another to simulate a class that is
actually a multi-class as presented in other early forms of D&D. Following these two sections, a
number of class options are described. These entail some of the higher level options described,
such as knight and druid, that should be made available to 1st level characters. Other options
represent simplified “sub-classes” that can be taken as options at 1st level, such as bard,
illusionist, and assassin. A short discussion on using all of the options presented in this document
follows. Finally, experience point charts for the various races are given. The illusionist spell list
and a note about the mystic‟s acrobatics special ability ends the document.

Although this document details quite a number of changes and additions, DMs can ignore most
of these various options and simply use this document to divorce race from class. If this is
desired, use only the dwarf, elf, halfling, and human races along with the cleric, fighter, magic-
user, and thief classes. Then you will have sixteen race-class combinations as opposed to the
seven that are described in the Rules Cyclopedia.
Races

Dwarf

Ability Score Requirements: Constitution 9 or better.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Dwarven advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class. Furthermore, dwarves are limited to Small and Medium
melee/thrown weapons, shortbows, and crossbows.
Special Abilities: Infravision, 1 in 3 chance to detect traps, sliding walls, sloping
corridors, and new construction.
Damage Resistance: Half damage from spells at 1,400,000 XP.
Languages: Common, dwarf, gnome, goblin, kobold, alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustment Adjustment / Minimum Saving Throw
Death Ray or Poison: -4 / 2
Magic Wands: -4 / 3
Paralysis or Turn to Stone: -4 / 4
Dragon Breath: -2 / 4
Rod, Staff, or Spell: -4 / 3

Elf

Ability Score Requirements: Intelligence 9 or better.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Elven advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: Infravision, 1 in 3 chance to detect secret and hidden doors,
immunity to ghoul paralysis.
Damage Resistance: Half damage from dragon breath at 1,600,000 XP.
Languages: Common, elf, gnoll, hobgoblin, orc, alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustment Adjustment / Minimum Saving Throw
Death Ray or Poison: -0 / 2
Magic Wands: -0 / 4
Paralysis or Turn to Stone: -0 / 4
Dragon Breath: -0 / 3
Rod, Staff, or Spell: -0 / 3
Gnome

Ability Score Requirements: Dexterity of 9 or better and a Constitution of 9 or better.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Gnomish advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class. Furthermore, gnomes are limited to Small and Medium
melee/thrown weapons, shortbows, and crossbows.
Special Abilities: Infravision, 1 in 3 chance to detect traps, sliding walls, sloping
corridors, and new construction, -2 AC vs. monsters larger than
man-size, +1 to attack roll with missile weapons, +1 to individual
initiative.
Damage Resistance: Half damage from spells at 300,000 XP. Half damage from dragon
breath at 2,100,000 XP.
Languages: Common, dwarf, gnome, goblin, kobold, alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustment Adjustment / Minimum Saving Throw
Death Ray or Poison: -4 / 2
Magic Wands: -4 / 3
Paralysis or Turn to Stone: -4 / 4
Dragon Breath: -2 / 4
Rod, Staff, or Spell: -4 / 3

Halfling

Ability Score Requirements: Dexterity of 9 or better and a Constitution of 9 or better.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Halfling advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class. Furthermore, halflings are limited to Small and Medium
melee/thrown weapons, shortbows, and crossbows.
Special Abilities: -2 AC vs. monsters larger than man-size, +1 to attack roll with
missile weapons, +1 to individual initiative, 90% chance to hide
motionless in woodlands, 33% chance to hide motionless in dimly lit
building interiors.
Damage Resistance: Half damage from spells at 300,000 XP. Half damage from dragon
breath at 2,100,000 XP.
Languages: Common and alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustment Adjustment / Minimum Saving Throw
Death Ray or Poison: -4 / 2
Magic Wands: -4 / 3
Paralysis or Turn to Stone: -4 / 4
Dragon Breath: -2 / 5
Rod, Staff, or Spell: -4 / 4
Half-Elf

Ability Score Requirements: Intelligence of 6 or better.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Half-elven advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: Infravision, 1 in 3 chance to detect secret and hidden doors.
Damage Resistance: None
Languages: Common, elf, gnoll, hobgoblin, orc, alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustments: None.

Half-Orc

Ability Score Requirements: Strength of 6 or better and an Intelligence of 17 or lower.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Half-orcish advancement tables are different from human
advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: Infravision.
Damage Resistance: None
Languages: Common, orc, alignment language.
Saving Throw Adjustments: None.

Human

Ability Score Requirements: None.

Prime Requisites: By Class.
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Humans have the best advancement tables.
Armor: By Class.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: None.
Damage Resistance: None.
Languages: Common, alignment language.
Saving Throws Adjustments: None.
Humanoid Races

When rolling ability scores for humanoids, any score of 17 or 18 in Intelligence and Wisdom is re-
rolled until 16 or lower is obtained. After all scores are rolled, apply the racial adjustments.

Bugbear

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +1/18; Int -3/13; Wis -2/14; Dex +0/18; Con +1/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class. Furthermore, halve all XP earned.
Hit Dice: Three hit dice at 1st level. By class thereafter.
Maximum Level: 36th. Bugbears use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: None.
Languages: Bugbear.

Gnoll

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +1/18; Int -3/13; Wis -2/14; Dex +1/18; Con +0/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: Two hit dice at 1st level. By class thereafter.
Maximum Level: 36th. Gnolls use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: None.
Languages: Gnoll.

Goblin

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str -3/15; Int -1/15; Wis +0/16; Dex +1/18; Con +1/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Goblins use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class. Furthermore, goblins are limited to Small and Medium
melee/thrown weapons, shortbows, and crossbows.
Special Abilities: Infravision. -1 to attack rolls when fighting in daylight.
Languages: Goblin.

Hobgoblin

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +1/18; Int +0/16; Wis +0/16; Dex -1/17; Con +1/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Hobgoblins use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: None.
Languages: Hobgoblin.
Kobold

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str -4/14; Int -1/15; Wis +0/16; Dex +3/18; Con +0/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Kobolds use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class. Furthermore, kobolds are limited to Small and Medium
melee/thrown weapons, shortbows, and crossbows.
Special Abilities: Infravision.
Languages: Kobold.

Ogre

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +2/18; Int -4/12; Wis -1/15; Dex -1/17; Con +1/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class. Furthermore, award one-third normal XP.
Hit Dice: Four hit dice at 1st level. By class thereafter.
Maximum Level: 36th. Ogres use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: None.
Languages: Ogre.

Orc

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +1/18; Int -3/13; Wis +0/16; Dex -1/17; Con +0/18; Cha +0/18*
Experience Bonus: By Class.
Hit Dice: By Class.
Maximum Level: 36th. Orcs use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: Infravision. -1 to attack rolls when fighting in daylight.
Languages: Orc.

Troll

Ability Score Adj./Max: Str +2/18; Int -4/12; Wis -2/14; Dex -2/16; Con +0/18; Cha -2/16*
Experience Bonus: By Class. Furthermore, award one-fifth normal XP.
Hit Dice: Six hit dice at 1st level. By class thereafter.
Maximum Level: 36th. Trolls use the gnome/halfling advancement tables.
Armor: By Class. Base armor class is 9.
Weapons: By Class.
Special Abilities: Regeneration (see Troll monster entry in the Rules Cyclopedia).
Languages: Troll.

* Consider a humanoid‟s Charisma to be 21 minus the actual Charisma score when dealing with
humanoid races and the listed score when dealing with humans and demi-humans. Therefore,
“low” Charisma humanoids are the leaders in humanoid society and those who would be able
to interact better with humans and demi-humans are the outcasts and freaks.
Classes

Cleric

Prime Requisites: Wisdom.

Experience Bonus: If Wis is 13 or better, +5%; if Wis is 16 or better, +10%.
If Wis is 6-8, -10%; if Wis is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d6
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use cleric advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: Any, plus shield.
Weapons: No edged or pointed weapons; all other weapons permitted. Racial
limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As cleric.
Saving Throws: As cleric.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning clerics.

Fighter

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning fighters.

Magic-user

Prime Requisites: Intelligence.

Experience Bonus: If Int is 13 or better, +5%; if Int is 16 or better, +10%.
If Int is 6-8, -10%; if Int is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use magic-user advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: None, no shield permitted.
Weapons: Dagger only.
Attack Progression: As magic-user.
Saving Throws: As magic-user.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning magic-users.
Mystic

Prime Requisites: Strength and Dexterity. Both Wisdom and Dexterity must be 13 or higher.
Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d6
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral. Most are lawful.
Armor: None, no shield permitted.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning mystics. Consult the
Variant Rules section for progression to 36th level. However, do allow the
mystic‟s saving throws to improve beyond 16th level.

Thief

Prime Requisites: Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Dex is 13 or better, +5%; if Dex is 16 or better, +10%.
If Dex is 6-8, -10%; if Dex is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use thief advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: Leather armor only, shield not permitted.
Weapons: Any missile weapon, any one-handed melee weapon. Racial limitations
apply.
Attack Progression: As thief.
Saving Throws: As thief.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning thieves.
Multi-Classes

The following six multi-class combinations with suggested one-word names are available.

Gish (Fighter/Magic-user)

Prime Requisites: Strength and Intelligence.

Experience Bonus: If Str and Int are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d6
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use “F/M” advancement charts.
Armor: Any, plus shield. A gish can cast magical spells while wearing armor or
using a shield.
Weapons: Any weapon. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As cleric or thief.
Saving Throws: Better of fighter or magic-user.
Special Abilities: As fighter and magic-user.

Templar (Fighter/Cleric)

Prime Requisites: Strength and Wisdom.

Experience Bonus: If Str and Wis are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d7 (roll a d8, re-roll „8‟)
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use “F/C” advancement charts.
Armor: Any, plus shield.
Weapons: Any weapon. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: Better of fighter or cleric.
Special Abilities: As fighter and cleric.

Scout (Fighter/Thief)

Prime Requisites: Strength and Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Str and Dex are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d6
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use “F/T” advancement charts.
Armor: Any, plus shield. However, a maximum of leather armor and no shield if
performing thieving skills.
Weapons: Any weapon. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: Better of fighter or thief.
Special Abilities: As fighter and thief.
Theurge (Cleric/Magic-user)

Prime Requisites: Intelligence and Wisdom.

Experience Bonus: If Int and Wis are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d5 (roll a d10 and halve, rounding up)
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use “C/M” advancement charts.
Armor: Any, plus shield. A theurge can cast magical spells while wearing armor
or using a shield.
Weapons: No edged or pointed weapons (however, daggers are permitted); all
other weapons permitted. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As magic-user.
Saving Throws: Better of cleric or magic-user.
Special Abilities: As cleric and magic-user.

Stalker (Cleric/Thief)

Prime Requisites: Wisdom and Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Wis and Dex are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d5 (roll a d10 and halve, rounding up)
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use “C/T” advancement charts.
Armor: Any, plus shield. However, a maximum of leather armor and no shield if
performing thieving skills.
Weapons: Any missile weapon; any one-handed melee weapon; any two-handed
melee weapon that isn't edged or pointed (such as staff). Racial
limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As cleric or thief.
Saving Throws: Better of cleric or thief.
Special Abilities: As cleric and thief.

Rogue (Magic-user/Thief)

Prime Requisites: Intelligence and Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Int and Dex are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use “M/T” advancement charts.
Armor: Leather armor only, shields not permitted. A rogue can cast magical
spells while wearing leather armor.
Weapons: Any missile weapon; any one-handed melee weapon. Racial limitations
apply.
Attack Progression: As magic-user.
Saving Throws: Better of magic-user or thief.
Special Abilities: As magic-user and thief.
Class Options

All class options listed below can be taken at 1st level. If the DM permits, options can be chosen
at later levels by characters having the class listed in parenthesis. Characters may only choose
one option for that class, multiple options are not allowed. For example, a thief can choose to
be a bard or an assassin, but not both. Multi-class characters may choose two options, one for
each class as long as they are compatible. A fighter/thief cannot, for instance, become a
paladin/assassin.

Avenger (Fighter)

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Chaotic only. Some avengers are “good” but most are not.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning avengers.

Assassin (Thief)

Prime Requisites: Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Dex is 13 or better, +5%; if Dex is 16 or better, +10%.
If Dex is 6-8, -10%; if Dex is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use thief advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral. All assassins are “evil” however.
Armor: Leather armor only, shield not permitted.
Weapons: Any missile weapon, any one-handed melee weapon. Racial limitations
apply.
Attack Progression: As thief.
Saving Throws: As thief.
Special Abilities: As thief of two-thirds assassin level (round up). Assassins also have special
abilities derived from the Headsman (Thug) monster listed in the Rules
Cyclopedia. Assassins of 6th level or higher may disguise themselves and
are 90% undetectable in their disguises. At 10th level, assassins may use all
three alignment languages. Assassins can surprise on a 1-3 roll of a d6
(not the normal 1-2) if they make preparations beforehand as listed in the
Headsman entry. If a prepared assassin gains surprise, an opponent may
be slain with a single blow, as a Thug. However, the DM may rule that an
assassination attempt cannot be made or is unsuccessful regardless of
any roll. Assassins are typically neutral, but can be lawful or chaotic. All
are evil, regardless of alignment, as the secret killing of intelligent beings is
almost always at odds with the ethos of goodness.
Bard (Thief)

Prime Requisites: Intelligence and Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Int and Dex are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use thief advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: Leather armor only, shield not permitted.
Weapons: Any missile weapon, any one-handed melee weapon. Racial limitations
apply.
Attack Progression: As thief.
Saving Throws: As thief.
Special Abilities: As thief of two-thirds bard level (round up), as magic-user of one-third
bard level (round down). Bards can cast spells from both the magic-user
and illusionist spell lists. Bards can counter the effects of sound-based
attacks by playing their instrument. This applies to the attacks of harpies,
shriekers, banshees and the like. Bards are immune to sound-based
attacks.

Berserker (Fighter)

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Neutral or chaotic. Berserkers cannot be lawful.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: Berserker is an option much like paladin and avenger. A berserker cannot
be lawful. The berserker‟s special ability is rage. If the berserker decides
to rage, he receives a +2 to attack rolls and must attack an opponent
once per round, fighting to the death. If no enemies are available to
attack, the berserker must attack allies. The berserker must make a saving
throw vs. spells to come out of a rage once it is begun. The berserker may
decide to come out of a rage at any time after initiating it. Berserkers
may become land-owning or traveling fighters at 9th level or above but
never any of the fighter sub-class options (such as knight, avenger, or
ranger).
Druid (Cleric)

Prime Requisites: Wisdom.

Experience Bonus: If Wis is 13 or better, +5%; if Wis is 16 or better, +10%.
If Wis is 6-8, -10%; if Wis is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d6
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use cleric advancement charts.
Alignment: Neutral only. Druids cannot be lawful or chaotic.
Armor: Leather armor, shield permitted if made of only wood and leather (but
see below).
Weapons: No edged or pointed weapons; all other weapons permitted as long as
they are not made of metal (but see below). Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As cleric.
Saving Throws: As cleric.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for most rules concerning druids. There are a
few changes, however. Druids have the ability to use polymorph self (as
the magic-user spell) a number of times per day equal to their level
divided by three (round down). When using this special ability, druids are
limited to taking the forms of normal animals, giant animals, prehistoric
animals, humanoids, dragons, or lowlifes. All of the druid‟s equipment
melds into the new form, unless it is made of “dead” material. Contrary to
what is listed in the Rules Cyclopedia, druids can use “dead” weapons
and armor, but are loath to do so because of this limitation. Refer to the
Rules Cyclopedia for additional details on the druid class.

Illusionist (Magic-user)

Prime Requisites: Intelligence and Dexterity.

Experience Bonus: If Int and Dex are 13 or better, +5%; if both are 16 or better, +10%.
If at least one prime requisite is 6-8, -10%; if at least one is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d4
Top Out Hit Points: +1
Maximum Level: 36th, use magic-user advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: None, no shield permitted.
Weapons: Dagger only.
Attack Progression: As magic-user.
Saving Throws: As magic-user.
Special Abilities: As magic-user of the same level. However, illusionists have their own spell
list, which is distinct from that of magic-users. DMs can use either the
AD&D illusionist spell list, with appropriate conversions or the Labyrinth Lord
Advanced Edition Companion illusionist spell list. At any rate, “standard”
illusionist spells of 8th and 9th level are not readily available in the
campaign world as illusionists are a secretive lot and do not ever reveal
the exact nature of their most powerful spells. Player character illusionists
are encouraged to conduct spell research to fill their spellbooks with 8th
or 9th level spells when they reach appropriate experience levels.
Knight (Fighter)

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful, chaotic, or neutral.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for most rules concerning knights. One
additional special ability applies. As the most elite of fighters, knights use
the monster attack tables when wielding melee weapons. Treat a
knight‟s level as his “hit dice” and use the attack roll table for monsters. If
the knight has a Constitution bonus (a positive modifier) then use the
“plus” row. For example, a 1st level knight with Constitution 13 uses the
“1+ to 2” row and needs an 18 to hit armor class zero with melee
weapons. All other rules concerning knights from the Rules Cyclopedia
applies.

Paladin (Fighter)

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Lawful only. Paladins are almost always “good” as well.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: See the Rules Cyclopedia for rules concerning paladins.
Ranger (Fighter)

Prime Requisites: Strength.

Experience Bonus: If Str is 13 or better, +5%; if Str is 16 or better, +10%.
If Str is 6-8, -10%; if Str is 3-5, -20%.
Hit Dice: d8
Top Out Hit Points: +2
Maximum Level: 36th, use fighter advancement charts.
Alignment: Neutral only. Rangers are almost always “good” as well.
Armor: Any, shields allowed.
Weapons: Any. Racial limitations apply.
Attack Progression: As fighter.
Saving Throws: As fighter.
Special Abilities: Ranger is an option much like paladin and avenger. The prerequisites
and special abilities of the ranger are listed below:
1. The ranger makes a pact of mutual aid and protection with a neutral
druidical order. A ranger must always remain neutral.
2. The ranger gains the ability to detect danger (as the druid spell) as
often as once per round simply by concentrating.
3. The ranger gains spellcasting ability as a druid of one-third his fighter
level (round down) if his Wisdom is 13 or better.
4. Rangers gain no ability to turn undead.
5. A ranger can travel with a number of hirelings equal to or less than his
druid spellcasting level.
6. A ranger must assist decent and honest folk (as paladins do). Although
he is neutral with respect to law and chaos, he is still good-hearted.
7. The DM may determine that the ranger gains additional special abilities
that relate to overland travel and woodcraft.
Using Races, Classes, Multi-Classes, and Class Options

During character generation, the player has a lot more options now when using the Rules
Cyclopedia. Players must choose a race for their character as well as a class or multi-class.
Furthermore, there are various class options, normally available at 9th level, that should be
considered at start.

Implement these options in the following manner:

1. Choose a race for your character.

2. Decide whether you want a character with a single class or two classes.
3. Choose your class or multi-class.
4. Once you have chosen your class or classes, decide if you want to choose one (or two)
option(s) for your character‟s class(es).

Allowed Race, Class, Multi-Class, and Class Option Combinations

Race

Under these basic rules, there are no racial limitations on class selection. Your DM may have
restrictions depending on the nature of the campaign world. Some typical restrictions are listed
below.

Dwarf Limited to cleric, fighter, and thief.

Elf Limited to cleric, fighter, magic-user, and thief.
Gnome Limited to cleric, fighter, illusionist (magic-user option), and thief.
Halfling Limited to cleric, fighter, and thief.
Half-Elf Limited to cleric, fighter, magic-user, and thief.
Half-Orc Limited to cleric, fighter, and thief.
Humans All classes (cleric, fighter, magic-user, mystic, and thief).

Non-humans may choose any multi-class based on two classes that are permitted. A typical
restriction for humans is that they may not pursue a multi-class. It is worth repeating that these
are merely typical restrictions based on previous versions of D&D. This document does not
necessarily advocate using these restrictions.

Multi-Class

Any two of the cleric, fighter, magic-user, and thief classes may be combined as a multi-class. It
is suggested that due to the nature of the mystic class, no character should pursue a multi-class
option using mystic. However, if the DM desires to use multi-class mystics, then the mystic can
take the place of the fighter class in any multi-class combination. Use the appropriate
advancement charts (such as “F/M” for mystic/magic-users and “F/C” for mystic/clerics). If the
DM allows the fighter/mystic multi-class, then use the “C/M” advancement charts.
Class Options

All class options are listed below:

Cleric Land-Owning Cleric, Traveling Cleric, and Druid. These three are mutually
exclusive. This means that a cleric can choose only one of these options.

Fighter Land-Owning Fighter, and Traveling Fighter (Paladin, Knight, Avenger, Berserker,
or Ranger). Land-Owning and Traveling are mutually exclusive. Paladin, Knight,
Avenger, Berserker, and Ranger are mutually exclusive. This means that a fighter
can choose to be a paladin, knight, avenger, berserker, ranger or (eventually) a
land-owning fighter, but can choose only one of these options.

Magic-user Independent Wizard, Magist, and Magus. These three are mutually exclusive.
Any of these can be coupled with illusionist, however.

Thief Land-Owning Thief and Traveling Thief. These two are mutually exclusive. A thief
also has the options of being an assassin, bard, or remaining a classic thief. These
options are also mutually exclusive. An option from the first set can be combined
with an option from the second set, such as “land-owning assassin” and
“traveling bard.”

Mystic Mystics have no class options.

Class Options and Multi-Classes

A character with a multi-class can choose one class option for each of his classes unless the DM
deems the two options incompatible. Some examples of possible incompatibility include:
choosing a land-owning option from one class and a traveling option from the other; choosing
two options with seemingly incompatible alignments (such as paladin/assassin and
druid/avenger); and choosing two options that don‟t “feel right” together (like berserker/magic-
user or druid/knight). DMs, as always, reserve the right to allow or forbid any combination of
options.

Examples

A simple list of character type examples might prove helpful. Note that these represent just a
few of the many options available.

1. Dwarven berserker (a dwarf fighter with the berserker option)

2. Elven druid/magic-user (an elven cleric/magic-user with the druid option)
3. Gnomish illusionist/assassin (a gnomish character that has taken two options)
4. Halfling ranger/thief (a halfling fighter/thief with the ranger option)
5. Half-elven paladin/cleric (a half-elven fighter/cleric with the paladin option)
6. Half-orc fighter (just a straight up half-orc fighter. He can be a land-owner at higher levels)
7. Human illusionist (a human character with the illusionist option)
8. Half-orc avenger/assassin (a nasty character)
9. Human mystic/magic-user (unarmored, unarmed, and exceptionally deadly)

There are many, many combinations and character types that can be created with this system.
The DM exercises final authority on what‟s allowed in the campaign, as ever.
 Human Advancement Charts

Level Cleric Fighter M-U Thief F/M F/C F/T C/M C/T M/T
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1,500 2,000 2,500 1,200 4,500 3,500 3,200 4,000 2,700 3,700
3 3,000 4,000 5,000 2,400 9,000 7,000 6,400 8,000 5,400 7,400
4 6,000 8,000 10,000 4,800 18,000 14,000 12,800 16,000 10,800 14,800
5 12,000 16,000 20,000 9,600 36,000 28,000 25,600 32,000 21,600 29,600
6 25,000 32,000 40,000 20,000 72,000 57,000 52,000 65,000 45,000 60,000
7 50,000 64,000 80,000 40,000 144,000 114,000 104,000 130,000 90,000 120,000
8 100,000 120,000 150,000 80,000 270,000 220,000 200,000 250,000 180,000 230,000
9 200,000 240,000 300,000 160,000 540,000 440,000 400,000 500,000 360,000 460,000
10 300,000 360,000 450,000 280,000 810,000 660,000 640,000 750,000 580,000 730,000
11 400,000 480,000 600,000 400,000 1,080,000 880,000 880,000 1,000,000 800,000 1,000,000
12 500,000 600,000 750,000 520,000 1,350,000 1,100,000 1,120,000 1,250,000 1,020,000 1,270,000
13 600,000 720,000 900,000 640,000 1,620,000 1,320,000 1,360,000 1,500,000 1,240,000 1,540,000
14 700,000 840,000 1,050,000 760,000 1,890,000 1,540,000 1,600,000 1,750,000 1,460,000 1,810,000
15 800,000 960,000 1,200,000 880,000 2,160,000 1,760,000 1,840,000 2,000,000 1,680,000 2,080,000
16 900,000 1,080,000 1,350,000 1,000,000 2,430,000 1,980,000 2,080,000 2,250,000 1,900,000 2,350,000
17 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,500,000 1,120,000 2,700,000 2,200,000 2,320,000 2,500,000 2,120,000 2,620,000
18 1,100,000 1,320,000 1,650,000 1,240,000 2,970,000 2,420,000 2,560,000 2,750,000 2,340,000 2,890,000
19 1,200,000 1,440,000 1,800,000 1,360,000 3,240,000 2,640,000 2,800,000 3,000,000 2,560,000 3,160,000
20 1,300,000 1,560,000 1,950,000 1,480,000 3,510,000 2,860,000 3,040,000 3,250,000 2,780,000 3,430,000
21 1,400,000 1,680,000 2,100,000 1,600,000 3,780,000 3,080,000 3,280,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 3,700,000
22 1,500,000 1,800,000 2,250,000 1,720,000 4,050,000 3,300,000 3,520,000 3,750,000 3,220,000 3,970,000
23 1,600,000 1,920,000 2,400,000 1,840,000 4,320,000 3,520,000 3,760,000 4,000,000 3,440,000 4,240,000
24 1,700,000 2,040,000 2,550,000 1,960,000 4,590,000 3,740,000 4,000,000 4,250,000 3,660,000 4,510,000
25 1,800,000 2,160,000 2,700,000 2,080,000 4,860,000 3,960,000 4,240,000 4,500,000 3,880,000 4,780,000
26 1,900,000 2,280,000 2,850,000 2,200,000 5,130,000 4,180,000 4,480,000 4,750,000 4,100,000 5,050,000
27 2,000,000 2,400,000 3,000,000 2,320,000 5,400,000 4,400,000 4,720,000 5,000,000 4,320,000 5,320,000
28 2,100,000 2,520,000 3,150,000 2,440,000 5,670,000 4,620,000 4,960,000 5,250,000 4,540,000 5,590,000
29 2,200,000 2,640,000 3,300,000 2,560,000 5,940,000 4,840,000 5,200,000 5,500,000 4,760,000 5,860,000
30 2,300,000 2,760,000 3,450,000 2,680,000 6,210,000 5,060,000 5,440,000 5,750,000 4,980,000 6,130,000
31 2,400,000 2,880,000 3,600,000 2,800,000 6,480,000 5,280,000 5,680,000 6,000,000 5,200,000 6,400,000
32 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,750,000 2,920,000 6,750,000 5,500,000 5,920,000 6,250,000 5,420,000 6,670,000
33 2,600,000 3,120,000 3,900,000 3,040,000 7,020,000 5,720,000 6,160,000 6,500,000 5,640,000 6,940,000
34 2,700,000 3,240,000 4,050,000 3,160,000 7,290,000 5,940,000 6,400,000 6,750,000 5,860,000 7,210,000
35 2,800,000 3,360,000 4,200,000 3,280,000 7,560,000 6,160,000 6,640,000 7,000,000 6,080,000 7,480,000
36 2,900,000 3,480,000 4,350,000 3,400,000 7,830,000 6,380,000 6,880,000 7,250,000 6,300,000 7,750,000
 Dwarf and Half-orc Advancement Charts

Level Cleric Fighter M-U Thief F/M F/C F/T C/M C/T M/T
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1,700 2,200 2,700 1,400 4,700 3,700 3,400 4,200 2,900 3,900
3 3,400 4,400 5,400 2,800 9,400 7,400 6,800 8,400 5,800 7,800
4 6,800 8,800 10,800 5,600 18,800 14,800 13,600 16,800 11,600 15,600
5 13,000 17,000 21,000 10,600 37,000 29,000 26,600 33,000 22,600 30,600
6 28,000 35,000 43,000 23,000 75,000 60,000 55,000 68,000 48,000 63,000
7 56,000 70,000 86,000 46,000 150,000 120,000 110,000 136,000 96,000 126,000
8 120,000 140,000 170,000 100,000 290,000 240,000 220,000 270,000 200,000 250,000
9 230,000 270,000 330,000 190,000 570,000 470,000 430,000 530,000 390,000 490,000
10 340,000 400,000 490,000 320,000 850,000 700,000 680,000 790,000 620,000 770,000
11 450,000 530,000 650,000 450,000 1,130,000 930,000 930,000 1,050,000 850,000 1,050,000
12 560,000 660,000 810,000 580,000 1,410,000 1,160,000 1,180,000 1,310,000 1,080,000 1,330,000
13 680,000 800,000 980,000 720,000 1,700,000 1,400,000 1,440,000 1,580,000 1,320,000 1,620,000
14 860,000 1,000,000 1,210,000 920,000 2,050,000 1,700,000 1,760,000 1,910,000 1,620,000 1,970,000
15 1,040,000 1,200,000 1,440,000 1,120,000 2,400,000 2,000,000 2,080,000 2,240,000 1,920,000 2,320,000
16 1,220,000 1,400,000 1,670,000 1,320,000 2,750,000 2,300,000 2,400,000 2,570,000 2,220,000 2,670,000
17 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,900,000 1,520,000 3,100,000 2,600,000 2,720,000 2,900,000 2,520,000 3,020,000
18 1,580,000 1,800,000 2,130,000 1,720,000 3,450,000 2,900,000 3,040,000 3,230,000 2,820,000 3,370,000
19 1,760,000 2,000,000 2,360,000 1,920,000 3,800,000 3,200,000 3,360,000 3,560,000 3,120,000 3,720,000
20 1,940,000 2,200,000 2,590,000 2,120,000 4,150,000 3,500,000 3,680,000 3,890,000 3,420,000 4,070,000
21 2,120,000 2,400,000 2,820,000 2,320,000 4,500,000 3,800,000 4,000,000 4,220,000 3,720,000 4,420,000
22 2,300,000 2,600,000 3,050,000 2,520,000 4,850,000 4,100,000 4,320,000 4,550,000 4,020,000 4,770,000
23 2,480,000 2,800,000 3,280,000 2,720,000 5,200,000 4,400,000 4,640,000 4,880,000 4,320,000 5,120,000
24 2,660,000 3,000,000 3,510,000 2,920,000 5,550,000 4,700,000 4,960,000 5,210,000 4,620,000 5,470,000
25 2,840,000 3,200,000 3,740,000 3,120,000 5,900,000 5,000,000 5,280,000 5,540,000 4,920,000 5,820,000
26 3,020,000 3,400,000 3,970,000 3,320,000 6,250,000 5,300,000 5,600,000 5,870,000 5,220,000 6,170,000
27 3,200,000 3,600,000 4,200,000 3,520,000 6,600,000 5,600,000 5,920,000 6,200,000 5,520,000 6,520,000
28 3,380,000 3,800,000 4,430,000 3,720,000 6,950,000 5,900,000 6,240,000 6,530,000 5,820,000 6,870,000
29 3,560,000 4,000,000 4,660,000 3,920,000 7,300,000 6,200,000 6,560,000 6,860,000 6,120,000 7,220,000
30 3,740,000 4,200,000 4,890,000 4,120,000 7,650,000 6,500,000 6,880,000 7,190,000 6,420,000 7,570,000
31 3,920,000 4,400,000 5,120,000 4,320,000 8,000,000 6,800,000 7,200,000 7,520,000 6,720,000 7,920,000
32 4,100,000 4,600,000 5,350,000 4,520,000 8,350,000 7,100,000 7,520,000 7,850,000 7,020,000 8,270,000
33 4,280,000 4,800,000 5,580,000 4,720,000 8,700,000 7,400,000 7,840,000 8,180,000 7,320,000 8,620,000
34 4,460,000 5,000,000 5,810,000 4,920,000 9,050,000 7,700,000 8,160,000 8,510,000 7,620,000 8,970,000
35 4,640,000 5,200,000 6,040,000 5,120,000 9,400,000 8,000,000 8,480,000 8,840,000 7,920,000 9,320,000
36 4,820,000 5,400,000 6,270,000 5,320,000 9,750,000 8,300,000 8,800,000 9,170,000 8,220,000 9,670,000
 Elf Advancement Charts

Level Cleric Fighter M-U Thief F/M† F/C F/T C/M C/T M/T
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 2,000 2,500 3,000 1,700 4,000 4,000 3,700 4,500 3,200 4,200
3 4,000 5,000 6,000 3,400 8,000 8,000 7,400 9,000 6,400 8,400
4 8,000 10,000 12,000 6,800 16,000 16,000 14,800 18,000 12,800 16,800
5 16,000 20,000 24,000 13,600 32,000 32,000 29,600 36,000 25,600 33,600
6 33,000 40,000 48,000 28,000 64,000 65,000 60,000 73,000 53,000 68,000
7 70,000 84,000 100,000 60,000 120,000 134,000 124,000 150,000 110,000 140,000
8 150,000 170,000 200,000 130,000 250,000 270,000 250,000 300,000 230,000 280,000
9 250,000 290,000 350,000 210,000 450,000 490,000 450,000 550,000 410,000 510,000
10 350,000 410,000 500,000 330,000 650,000 710,000 690,000 800,000 630,000 780,000
11 450,000 530,000 650,000 450,000 850,000 930,000 930,000 1,050,000 850,000 1,050,000
12 600,000 700,000 850,000 620,000 1,100,000 1,200,000 1,220,000 1,350,000 1,120,000 1,370,000
13 750,000 870,000 1,050,000 790,000 1,350,000 1,470,000 1,510,000 1,650,000 1,390,000 1,690,000
14 900,000 1,040,000 1,250,000 960,000 1,600,000 1,740,000 1,800,000 1,950,000 1,660,000 2,010,000
15 1,050,000 1,210,000 1,450,000 1,130,000 1,850,000 2,010,000 2,090,000 2,250,000 1,930,000 2,330,000
16 1,200,000 1,380,000 1,650,000 1,300,000 2,100,000 2,280,000 2,380,000 2,550,000 2,200,000 2,650,000
17 1,350,000 1,550,000 1,850,000 1,470,000 2,350,000 2,550,000 2,670,000 2,850,000 2,470,000 2,970,000
18 1,500,000 1,720,000 2,050,000 1,640,000 2,600,000 2,820,000 2,960,000 3,150,000 2,740,000 3,290,000
19 1,650,000 1,890,000 2,250,000 1,810,000 2,850,000 3,090,000 3,250,000 3,450,000 3,010,000 3,610,000
20 1,800,000 2,060,000 2,450,000 1,980,000 3,100,000 3,360,000 3,540,000 3,750,000 3,280,000 3,930,000
21 1,900,000 2,180,000 2,600,000 2,100,000 3,300,000 3,580,000 3,780,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 4,200,000
22 2,000,000 2,300,000 2,750,000 2,220,000 3,500,000 3,800,000 4,020,000 4,250,000 3,720,000 4,470,000
23 2,100,000 2,420,000 2,900,000 2,340,000 3,700,000 4,020,000 4,260,000 4,500,000 3,940,000 4,740,000
24 2,200,000 2,540,000 3,050,000 2,460,000 3,900,000 4,240,000 4,500,000 4,750,000 4,160,000 5,010,000
25 2,300,000 2,660,000 3,200,000 2,580,000 4,100,000 4,460,000 4,740,000 5,000,000 4,380,000 5,280,000
26 2,400,000 2,780,000 3,350,000 2,700,000 4,300,000 4,680,000 4,980,000 5,250,000 4,600,000 5,550,000
27 2,500,000 2,900,000 3,500,000 2,820,000 4,500,000 4,900,000 5,220,000 5,500,000 4,820,000 5,820,000
28 2,600,000 3,020,000 3,650,000 2,940,000 4,700,000 5,120,000 5,460,000 5,750,000 5,040,000 6,090,000
29 2,700,000 3,140,000 3,800,000 3,060,000 4,900,000 5,340,000 5,700,000 6,000,000 5,260,000 6,360,000
30 2,800,000 3,260,000 3,950,000 3,180,000 5,100,000 5,560,000 5,940,000 6,250,000 5,480,000 6,630,000
31 2,900,000 3,380,000 4,100,000 3,300,000 5,300,000 5,780,000 6,180,000 6,500,000 5,700,000 6,900,000
32 3,000,000 3,500,000 4,250,000 3,420,000 5,500,000 6,000,000 6,420,000 6,750,000 5,920,000 7,170,000
33 3,100,000 3,620,000 4,400,000 3,540,000 5,700,000 6,220,000 6,660,000 7,000,000 6,140,000 7,440,000
34 3,200,000 3,740,000 4,550,000 3,660,000 5,900,000 6,440,000 6,900,000 7,250,000 6,360,000 7,710,000
35 3,300,000 3,860,000 4,700,000 3,780,000 6,100,000 6,660,000 7,140,000 7,500,000 6,580,000 7,980,000
36 3,400,000 3,980,000 4,850,000 3,900,000 6,300,000 6,880,000 7,380,000 7,750,000 6,800,000 8,250,000
†Note that Elven Fighter/Magic-users use the “legacy” advancement chart, which is more favorable.
 Gnome and Halfling Advancement Charts

Level Cleric Fighter M-U Thief F/M F/C F/T C/M C/T M/T
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1,500 2,000 2,500 1,200 4,500 3,500 3,200 4,000 2,700 3,700
3 3,000 4,000 5,000 2,400 9,000 7,000 6,400 8,000 5,400 7,400
4 6,000 8,000 10,000 4,800 18,000 14,000 12,800 16,000 10,800 14,800
5 12,000 16,000 20,000 9,600 36,000 28,000 25,600 32,000 21,600 29,600
6 25,000 32,000 40,000 20,000 72,000 57,000 52,000 65,000 45,000 60,000
7 50,000 64,000 80,000 40,000 144,000 114,000 104,000 130,000 90,000 120,000
8 100,000 120,000 150,000 80,000 270,000 220,000 200,000 250,000 180,000 230,000
9 260,000 300,000 360,000 220,000 600,000 500,000 460,000 560,000 420,000 520,000
10 540,000 600,000 690,000 520,000 1,050,000 900,000 880,000 990,000 820,000 970,000
11 820,000 900,000 1,020,000 820,000 1,500,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,420,000 1,220,000 1,420,000
12 1,100,000 1,200,000 1,350,000 1,120,000 1,950,000 1,700,000 1,720,000 1,850,000 1,620,000 1,870,000
13 1,380,000 1,500,000 1,680,000 1,420,000 2,400,000 2,100,000 2,140,000 2,280,000 2,020,000 2,320,000
14 1,660,000 1,800,000 2,010,000 1,720,000 2,850,000 2,500,000 2,560,000 2,710,000 2,420,000 2,770,000
15 1,940,000 2,100,000 2,340,000 2,020,000 3,300,000 2,900,000 2,980,000 3,140,000 2,820,000 3,220,000
16 2,220,000 2,400,000 2,670,000 2,320,000 3,750,000 3,300,000 3,400,000 3,570,000 3,220,000 3,670,000
17 2,500,000 2,700,000 3,000,000 2,620,000 4,200,000 3,700,000 3,820,000 4,000,000 3,620,000 4,120,000
18 2,780,000 3,000,000 3,330,000 2,920,000 4,650,000 4,100,000 4,240,000 4,430,000 4,020,000 4,570,000
19 2,960,000 3,200,000 3,560,000 3,120,000 5,000,000 4,400,000 4,560,000 4,760,000 4,320,000 4,920,000
20 3,140,000 3,400,000 3,790,000 3,320,000 5,350,000 4,700,000 4,880,000 5,090,000 4,620,000 5,270,000
21 3,320,000 3,600,000 4,020,000 3,520,000 5,700,000 5,000,000 5,200,000 5,420,000 4,920,000 5,620,000
22 3,500,000 3,800,000 4,250,000 3,720,000 6,050,000 5,300,000 5,520,000 5,750,000 5,220,000 5,970,000
23 3,680,000 4,000,000 4,480,000 3,920,000 6,400,000 5,600,000 5,840,000 6,080,000 5,520,000 6,320,000
24 3,860,000 4,200,000 4,710,000 4,120,000 6,750,000 5,900,000 6,160,000 6,410,000 5,820,000 6,670,000
25 4,040,000 4,400,000 4,940,000 4,320,000 7,100,000 6,200,000 6,480,000 6,740,000 6,120,000 7,020,000
26 4,220,000 4,600,000 5,170,000 4,520,000 7,450,000 6,500,000 6,800,000 7,070,000 6,420,000 7,370,000
27 4,400,000 4,800,000 5,400,000 4,720,000 7,800,000 6,800,000 7,120,000 7,400,000 6,720,000 7,720,000
28 4,580,000 5,000,000 5,630,000 4,920,000 8,150,000 7,100,000 7,440,000 7,730,000 7,020,000 8,070,000
29 4,760,000 5,200,000 5,860,000 5,120,000 8,500,000 7,400,000 7,760,000 8,060,000 7,320,000 8,420,000
30 4,940,000 5,400,000 6,090,000 5,320,000 8,850,000 7,700,000 8,080,000 8,390,000 7,620,000 8,770,000
31 5,120,000 5,600,000 6,320,000 5,520,000 9,200,000 8,000,000 8,400,000 8,720,000 7,920,000 9,120,000
32 5,300,000 5,800,000 6,550,000 5,720,000 9,550,000 8,300,000 8,720,000 9,050,000 8,220,000 9,470,000
33 5,480,000 6,000,000 6,780,000 5,920,000 9,900,000 8,600,000 9,040,000 9,380,000 8,520,000 9,820,000
34 5,660,000 6,200,000 7,010,000 6,120,000 10,250,000 8,900,000 9,360,000 9,710,000 8,820,000 10,170,000
35 5,840,000 6,400,000 7,240,000 6,320,000 10,600,000 9,200,000 9,680,000 10,040,000 9,120,000 10,520,000
36 6,020,000 6,600,000 7,470,000 6,520,000 10,950,000 9,500,000 10,000,000 10,370,000 9,420,000 10,870,000
 Half-Elf Advancement Charts

Level Cleric Fighter M-U Thief F/M F/C F/T C/M C/T M/T
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1,750 2,250 2,750 1,450 4,250 3,750 3,450 4,250 2,950 3,950
3 3,500 4,500 5,500 2,900 8,500 7,500 6,900 8,500 5,900 7,900
4 7,000 9,000 11,000 5,800 17,000 15,000 13,800 17,000 11,800 15,800
5 14,000 18,000 22,000 11,600 34,000 30,000 27,600 34,000 23,600 31,600
6 29,000 36,000 44,000 24,000 68,000 61,000 56,000 69,000 49,000 64,000
7 60,000 74,000 90,000 50,000 132,000 124,000 114,000 140,000 100,000 130,000
8 125,000 145,000 175,000 105,000 260,000 245,000 225,000 275,000 205,000 255,000
9 225,000 265,000 325,000 185,000 495,000 465,000 425,000 525,000 385,000 485,000
10 325,000 385,000 475,000 305,000 730,000 685,000 665,000 775,000 605,000 755,000
11 425,000 505,000 625,000 425,000 965,000 905,000 905,000 1,025,000 825,000 1,025,000
12 550,000 650,000 800,000 570,000 1,225,000 1,150,000 1,170,000 1,300,000 1,070,000 1,320,000
13 675,000 795,000 975,000 715,000 1,485,000 1,395,000 1,435,000 1,575,000 1,315,000 1,615,000
14 800,000 940,000 1,150,000 860,000 1,745,000 1,640,000 1,700,000 1,850,000 1,560,000 1,910,000
15 925,000 1,085,000 1,325,000 1,005,000 2,005,000 1,885,000 1,965,000 2,125,000 1,805,000 2,205,000
16 1,050,000 1,230,000 1,500,000 1,150,000 2,265,000 2,130,000 2,230,000 2,400,000 2,050,000 2,500,000
17 1,175,000 1,375,000 1,675,000 1,295,000 2,525,000 2,375,000 2,495,000 2,675,000 2,295,000 2,795,000
18 1,300,000 1,520,000 1,850,000 1,440,000 2,785,000 2,620,000 2,760,000 2,950,000 2,540,000 3,090,000
19 1,425,000 1,665,000 2,025,000 1,585,000 3,045,000 2,865,000 3,025,000 3,225,000 2,785,000 3,385,000
20 1,550,000 1,810,000 2,200,000 1,730,000 3,305,000 3,110,000 3,290,000 3,500,000 3,030,000 3,680,000
21 1,650,000 1,930,000 2,350,000 1,850,000 3,540,000 3,330,000 3,530,000 3,750,000 3,250,000 3,950,000
22 1,750,000 2,050,000 2,500,000 1,970,000 3,775,000 3,550,000 3,770,000 4,000,000 3,470,000 4,220,000
23 1,850,000 2,170,000 2,650,000 2,090,000 4,010,000 3,770,000 4,010,000 4,250,000 3,690,000 4,490,000
24 1,950,000 2,290,000 2,800,000 2,210,000 4,245,000 3,990,000 4,250,000 4,500,000 3,910,000 4,760,000
25 2,050,000 2,410,000 2,950,000 2,330,000 4,480,000 4,210,000 4,490,000 4,750,000 4,130,000 5,030,000
26 2,150,000 2,530,000 3,100,000 2,450,000 4,715,000 4,430,000 4,730,000 5,000,000 4,350,000 5,300,000
27 2,250,000 2,650,000 3,250,000 2,570,000 4,950,000 4,650,000 4,970,000 5,250,000 4,570,000 5,570,000
28 2,350,000 2,770,000 3,400,000 2,690,000 5,185,000 4,870,000 5,210,000 5,500,000 4,790,000 5,840,000
29 2,450,000 2,890,000 3,550,000 2,810,000 5,420,000 5,090,000 5,450,000 5,750,000 5,010,000 6,110,000
30 2,550,000 3,010,000 3,700,000 2,930,000 5,655,000 5,310,000 5,690,000 6,000,000 5,230,000 6,380,000
31 2,650,000 3,130,000 3,850,000 3,050,000 5,890,000 5,530,000 5,930,000 6,250,000 5,450,000 6,650,000
32 2,750,000 3,250,000 4,000,000 3,170,000 6,125,000 5,750,000 6,170,000 6,500,000 5,670,000 6,920,000
33 2,850,000 3,370,000 4,150,000 3,290,000 6,360,000 5,970,000 6,410,000 6,750,000 5,890,000 7,190,000
34 2,950,000 3,490,000 4,300,000 3,410,000 6,595,000 6,190,000 6,650,000 7,000,000 6,110,000 7,460,000
35 3,050,000 3,610,000 4,450,000 3,530,000 6,830,000 6,410,000 6,890,000 7,250,000 6,330,000 7,730,000
36 3,150,000 3,730,000 4,600,000 3,650,000 7,065,000 6,630,000 7,130,000 7,500,000 6,550,000 8,000,000
Illusionist Spell List

The illusionist spell list below is taken from the Labyrinth Lord Advanced Edition Companion.
Because illusionists in this Rules Cyclopedia Addendum are modeled on the magic-user class,
there are nine levels of spells for illusionists instead of seven. However, there are currently no
spells of 8th or 9th level on the illusionist list. Player character illusionists can invent spells of such
power using the normal spell research rules. Consult the Labyrinth Lord AEC for spell descriptions.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 7

1. Auditory Illusion 1. Confusion 1. Astral Spell
2. Color Spray 2. Illusory Stamina 2. Limited Wish
3. Dancing Lights 3. Implant Emotion 3. Prismatic Spray
4. Darkness Globe 4. Invisibility, Greater 4. Prismatic Wall
5. Detect Illusion 5. Massmorph 5. Vision
6. Detect Invisibility 6. Minor Creation
7. Doppelganger 7. Phantasmal Killer
8. Hypnotism 8. Phantasmal Monsters
9. Light
10. Phantasmal Force LEVEL 5
11. Refraction 1. Confusion, Greater
12. Wall of Vapor 2. Major Creation
3. Maze
LEVEL 2 4. Phantasmal Door
1. Blindness 5. Phantasmal Monsters,
2. Blur Greater
3. Deafness 6. Project Image
4. Detect Magic 7. Shadow Evocation
5. Fog Cloud 8. Summon Shadow
6. Hypnotic Pattern
7. Invisibility LEVEL 6
8. Magic Mouth 1. Conjure Animals
9. Mirror Image 2. Phantasmal Monsters,
10. Misdirection Advanced
11. Phantasmal Force, Greater 3. Shadow Evocation, Greater
12. Ventriloquism 4. Spectral Force, Permanent
5. Spectral Force, Programmed
LEVEL 3 6. Suggestion, Mass
1. Continual Light (reversible) 7. True Seeing
2. Dispel Phantasm 8. Veil
3. Fear
4. Hallucinatory Terrain
5. Illusionary Script
6. Invisibility 10' Radius
7. Nondetection
8. Paralyze
9. Rope Trick
10. Spectral Force
11. Suggestion
 Acrobatics

The mystic‟s acrobatics special ability can be added on to another class by raising the
experience point total of that class‟ advancement table. Use the following additions. This
would be especially appropriate for thieves if you want to simulate the thief-acrobat class.

Level XP Add-On Level XP Add-On Level XP Add-On Level XP Add-On

1 +0 10 +90,000 19 +360,000 28 +630,000
2 +500 11 +120,000 20 +390,000 29 +660,000
3 +1,000 12 +150,000 21 +420,000 30 +690,000
4 +2,000 13 +180,000 22 +450,000 31 +720,000
5 +4,000 14 +210,000 23 +480,000 32 +750,000
6 +8,000 15 +240,000 24 +510,000 33 +780,000
7 +16,000 16 +270,000 25 +540,000 34 +810,000
8 +30,000 17 +300,000 26 +570,000 35 +840,000
9 +60,000 18 +330,000 27 +600,000 36 +870,000

Thus, the experience points required for a 36th level human thief-acrobat would be 3,400,000 XP
plus 870,000 XP for a total of 4,270,000 XP. The experience point total for a 36th level halfling or
gnome fighter/magic-user with acrobatics is 11,820,000 XP and is the most required for 36th level
in the entire game.
Using Material from Other Editions of D&D

It is obvious that a wealth of information and additional gaming materials can be gleaned from
other editions of D&D, vis. AD&D. What should be used from other editions, and how should it be
used?

Spells

There are thousands of spells detailed for other editions of D&D. All difficulties in converting spells
from AD&D or D&D Third Edition cannot be anticipated. When deciding to use a spell, the DM
should read the spell description carefully and compare that spell to others in the Rules
Cyclopedia of the same level and for the same class. Range, Duration, and Effect are the only
spell statistics, all others should be ignored. These statistics should remain the same, if possible. If
this is not possible, find spells that are close to the spell you want to use in your campaign and
adjust the spell statistics accordingly. Make sure that the new spell is neither too weak nor too
powerful and obeys all of the established conventions for spells in the Rules Cyclopedia.

All spells should convert to the same spell level as the source material. For 8th and 9th level
cleric and druid spells converted from D&D Third Edition, use the following guideline. Make these
spells 7th level and require the cleric or druid to be at least 22nd level to use spells that were
formerly 8th level and 27th level to use spells that were formerly 9th level. The precedent for
such a guideline is the cleric version of the wish spell on page 40 which requires that the cleric
be 36th level.

Because the illusionist in this Addendum is based on the magic-user class, you may have some
difficulty finding high level spells. Illusionists in AD&D have seven levels of spells, while specialist
illusionists in D&D Third Edition have nine. The spell level of illusionist spells found in AD&D should
take precedence over their equivalents in D&D Third Edition. Also check the effects of spells
having the same name. The shades spell in AD&D is a 6th level illusionist spell and is the
equivalent of shadow conjuration, greater in D&D Third Edition. The shades spell in Third Edition
actually has no equivalent in other forms of D&D and would make a good 9th level spell for
illusionists in this system. The 7th level illusionist spell weird in AD&D and the 9th level illusionist spell
weird in Third Edition are entirely different spells and both can be used, for instance.

One last note, if the spell already has a version in the Rules Cyclopedia, use that version.

Monsters

When using a monster from another version of D&D, make sure that you keep its “power level”
the same during the conversion. You can do this by first comparing the instances of one type of
monster that appears in both versions (such as hill giant or chimera). The monster chosen should
be roughly the same hit dice as the monster that you‟re converting. You can also check other
monster types with similar abilities or roles. Another method is to find two monsters that have
equivalents in both the Rules Cyclopedia and the system you‟re taking the new monster from.
One monster should be slightly more powerful while the other slightly less. Once you‟ve
converted the monster for use with the Rules Cyclopedia make sure that your creation‟s power
level is still in between the two monsters you chose for comparison.

If a monster already has a version in the Rules Cyclopedia, use that version. Appendix 2 in the
Rules Cyclopedia offers good information on conversions from AD&D 2nd Edition.
 Magical Items

It should be fairly easy to convert magical items from other forms of D&D. Many magical items
are more complicated, but this should be a problem for most groups. As always, if an item
already exists in the Rules Cyclopedia, just use that item. Experience points are never gained for
magical items according to the Rules Cyclopedia.

Skills

If you wish to use the skills found in D&D Third Edition, then use the following guidelines. Assume
that the character has the number of indicated ranks in each skill:

Class Skill Ranks = 3 + 1 rank per level (1st to 12th level) + 1 rank per three levels (13th to 36th)
Cross-Class Skill Ranks = 1 rank per two levels (1st to 12th) + 1 rank per six levels (13th to 36th)

The table below summarizes these formulae:

Class X-Class Class X-Class Class X-Class Class X-Class

Skill Skill Skill Skill Skill Skill Skill Skill
Level Ranks Ranks Level Ranks Ranks Level Ranks Ranks Level Ranks Ranks
1 4 0 10 13 5 19 17 7 28 20 8
2 5 1 11 14 5 20 17 7 29 20 8
3 6 1 12 15 6 21 18 7 30 21 9
4 7 2 13 15 6 22 18 7 31 21 9
5 8 2 14 15 6 23 18 7 32 21 9
6 9 3 15 16 6 24 19 8 33 22 9
7 10 3 16 16 6 25 19 8 34 22 9
8 11 4 17 16 6 26 19 8 35 22 9
9 12 4 18 17 7 27 20 8 36 23 10

To determine whether a skill is a class skill or a cross-class skill, simply find the closest character
class in Third Edition matching a character‟s class as detailed in this Addendum. For multi-
classed characters, use the class lists from both classes, but subtract three from each class skill
unless it appears on both class skill lists.

Feats and Class Special Abilities

Most feats from Third Edition are unnecessary, because the game presented in the Rules
Cyclopedia is so different from that of Third Edition. However, you may wish to use certain class
special abilities to further round out their equivalents in this addendum. Take care that you do
not make one class dominate all others. For example, if you were to grant rangers all of the
special abilities found in AD&D, they would instantly become better than any other fighting
character class. Use class abilities sparingly, if at all, and always tie their acquisition to something
actually occurring in the game world. For instance, perhaps a ranger character learns the
secret of tracking from an extremely high level ranger and thus, you introduce “tracking” into
your campaign.
 Alignment

If you wish to use the two-axis alignment system, you certainly can. Look to AD&D for inspiration
on the new alignments for each of your monsters. The recommended alignments for character
classes are listed below. You may, of course, allow any alignment desired.

Class Recommended Alignments Class Recommended Alignments

Cleric Any Magic-user Any
Druid True Neutral Illusionist Any
Fighter Any Thief Any (most are non-good)
Avenger any chaotic (most are non-good as well) Assassin any evil
Berserker any non-lawful Bard any neutral
Knight Any Mystic Any (most are lawful)
Ranger Neutral Good and True Neutral Multi-classed alignments that will meet both restrictions
Paladin Lawful Good and Lawful Neutral

Equipment

Equipment found in other editions should translate directly. If a player must have his fighter use a
Bohemian Ear-Spoon, then let him. For weapons, always use the S-M damage. Keep in mind
that the armor class system in the Rules Cyclopedia is slightly different than the system found in
other forms of D&D. If you want to use an armor type found in another variant of D&D, make
sure the AC of that type translates appropriately. Suggested armor classes are listed below.
Costs should be based on the cost of the armor providing the same AC in the Rules Cyclopedia.
For example, a chain shirt costs the same as scale mail. Encumbrance is likewise the same.
Essentially, the game effects of other armor types are the same, it is the flavor that is different.

Note, that to account for the one step difference in the armor class systems, I have treated
studded leather and ring mail a little differently from other armor types. By themselves, these
armor types are AC 7. When used with a shield, they become AC 5 (instead of AC 6). I feel this
is a good compromise to insert a “half step” into the armor table. Thus, the cost of studded
leather and ring mail is a bit more than leather armor, but less than the chain shirt and scale
mail.

Armor
Armor Armor Class Cost Enc Armor Class Cost Enc
Padded 8 10 gp 100 cn Splint Mail 4 50 gp 450 cn
Leather 7 20 gp 200 cn Banded Mail 4 50 gp 450 cn
Studded Leather* 7 25 gp 250 cn Bronze Plate Mail 4 50 gp 450 cn
Ring Mail* 7 25 gp 250 cn Plate Mail 3 60 gp 500 cn
Chain Shirt 6 30 gp 300 cn Half-Plate 3 60 gp 500 cn
Scale Mail 6 30 gp 300 cn Field Plate 2 100 gp 550 cn
Chain Mail 5 40 gp 400 cn Full Plate (3rd Ed.) 2 100 gp 550 cn
Breastplate 5 40 gp 400 cn Full Plate (UA) 1 150 gp 600 cn
Elfin Chain Mail 5 -- 200 cn Suit Armor 0 250 gp 750 cn
* Studded leather or ring mail with shield is AC 5, not AC 6.
Game Settings

All of the other D&D game settings can be used with the Rules Cyclopedia coupled with this
addendum. There is a class equivalent for all classes found in AD&D (original and 2nd Edition).
You must keep in mind that high level characters in the Rules Cyclopedia have higher levels
than those in other forms of D&D. After 12th level, a Rules Cyclopedia character has three levels
for every level an AD&D character would have. Most classes from Third Edition are represented
as well, though the sorcerer class poses some difficulty. All of the important monsters you need
are listed in the Rules Cyclopedia. Most game settings contain flavor which can be used with
any sort of rules system. Thus, a DM should have no difficulty running a Rules Cyclopedia
campaign set in the World of Greyhawk, the Forgotten Realms, or even more exotic settings.
Settings that are psionic-heavy, like Dark Sun, may not be especially suitable for a Rules
Cyclopedia campaign, however.

Modules

Modules written for AD&D can be used almost as-is for a Rules Cyclopedia game. NPCs of all
classes except for magic-user should have one hit point subtracted per hit die. Keep in mind
that traits like ThAC0, saving throws, spells, AC, and other factors are slightly different between
editions, but not frightfully so. Using modules from Third Edition would be a greater challenge
because the game system is extremely different compared to other forms of D&D existing in the
20th century. For the most part, running an old module shouldn‟t be a problem.

Game Books

There are probably thousands of game books pertaining to D&D that can be used for inspiration.
Actual changes in rules should not be used, but other types of information might prove useful.
For instance, the AD&D 2nd Edition class kits may not be suitable from a rules standpoint, but
may be useful for ideas for different character types that can be roleplayed.

Dragon Magazines

Another source of inspiration are the 360 or so issues of Dragon Magazine. These magazines
contain countless character classes, spells, monsters, rulings, modules, and other game
materials. Because the differences in earlier D&D are so miniscule, most material should be
suitable for a game featuring the Rules Cyclopedia, if the DM wants to add complexity.

Final Word

The intent is not to make the D&D Rules Cyclopedia a lesser clone of AD&D. If you find that
you‟re adding so many rules and drawing so many things from AD&D, you may just want to
switch over to that system. The idea is that you start with a campaign that draws straight from
the Rules Cyclopedia while adding one change - divorcing character race from character
class. After that, as DM, add whatever elements you want to your particular game such that it
represents exactly the kind of D&D you want to play. By starting with something simple, you can
add complexity as the campaign progresses and as the players are ready for it. With this, you
can essentially reinvent D&D, having the progress of your campaign mimic the slow incremental
changes that the game has seen over four decades. What you end up with will be uniquely
yours and your group‟s. By the end of a campaign, you will have made an entirely new game
just for your group, with its own idiosyncrasies, house rulings, ideas, and flavor. This effort is not
unlike the original campaigns that took place in the beginning days of Dungeons & Dragons.