AD&D 1st Edition Character Generator

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About This AD&D 1st Edition Character Generator

This AD&D 1st Edition Character Generator is a complete, rules-accurate engine for building fully playable characters in Gary Gygax's original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. It handles the entire creation process - from rolling ability scores to producing a ready-to-use PDF on an authentic 1st Edition character sheet.

Whether you are preparing for a classic Greyhawk adventure, creating a last-minute NPC, or introducing new players to 1e, this tool removes guesswork and eliminates constant rulebook-flipping. It supports every official ability score generation method (including Unearthed Arcana's Method V: Class-First) and instantly calculates all relevant modifiers - from resurrection survival to open doors and spell failure.

Select from all 16 playable races - including Unearthed Arcana additions like gray dwarves, svirfneblin, and drow - with ability requirements enforced and color-coded for clarity. Class selection is just as strict, cross-checking your stats against AD&D's original prerequisites, including ability minimums, racial restrictions, and gender-based limits.

From there, the generator guides you through race, class, combat stats, spells, and equipment, all while maintaining full compliance with 1e rules - including multi-class options, class-based level caps, and maximum spell levels. Every choice updates instantly, so your character sheet is always accurate.

When finished, one click produces a faithfully formatted PDF that mirrors the original AD&D 1e character sheet - not a modern imitation, but a true digital version filled with your chosen stats, gear, and abilities.

Key Features:

This isn't a toy or a 5e-flavored "retro clone" — it's the real deal. Built for serious DMs, long-time players, and anyone who wants a faster, cleaner way to roll up AD&D 1e characters without sacrificing an ounce of rules integrity.

Welcome back to the dungeon — bring your dice, we've got the rest.

Step 1: Roll Ability Scores

In AD&D 1st Edition, you must roll your ability scores FIRST before choosing race and class. Your rolled scores will determine which races and classes are available to you.

Strength

10
Hit Adj: +0
Dmg Adj: +0
Weight Allow: 0 lbs
Open Doors: 1-2
Bend Bars: 2%

Intelligence

Add Languages: 2
Spell Chance: 45%
Min Spells/Level: 5
Max Spells/Level: 7

Wisdom

Mental Save: +0
Spell Failure: 15%

Dexterity

Reaction Adj: +0
Missile Adj: +0
AC Adj: +0

Constitution

HP Adj: +0/level
System Shock: 70%
Resurrection: 75%
Max Resurrections: 13

Charisma

Max Henchmen: 4
Loyalty Base: +0%
Reaction Adj: +0%

Step 2: Choose Race

Based on your ability scores, certain races may not be available. Only races that meet the minimum ability requirements are shown.

Step 3: Choose Class

Based on your ability scores and chosen race, certain classes may not be available or may have level limitations.

Step 4: Character Details

Now that your character's mechanics are set, add the personal details that bring them to life.

Personal Information

Sex is automatically set when you select a race

Combat Statistics

Hit Points

1
Select a class to see hit dice

Armor Class

10
No armor, no shield
Dex Mod: 0
Armor AC:
Shield AC:
10

THAC0 & Attacks

20
1

To-Hit Table

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Saving Throw Bonuses

Saving Throws

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Equipment & Inventory

Hand Held Weapons

Weapon Name
Space Required
Speed
Damage S-M
Damage L

Ranged Weapons

Weapon Name
Range S
Range M
Range L
Damage S-M
Damage L

Armor & Protection

General Equipment

Wealth

Starting money is automatically generated when you select a class based on AD&D 1e rules. You can manually adjust the amounts as needed.

Spells & Special Abilities

Spells per Day

Special Abilities

Languages

Personal Information

Sex is automatically set when you select a race