How do you add classes and levels to a listed creature NPC?

[Tiberius1701]

Say, for example, taking the CR3 Draelik in the book to an NPC CR10 Operative Draelik?

I'm at a loss to know how this is supposed to be done, thanks :)

[Garretmander]

Tiberius1701 wrote:

Say, for example, taking the CR3 Draelik in the book to an NPC CR10 Operative Draelik?

I'm at a loss to know how this is supposed to be done, thanks :)

For a CR10 operative Draelik, you would probably start with the CR10 expert stat array in alien archive one, then add the operative class graft, and if you felt it necessary, a couple extra special abilities.

Then you'll have the stat line for a CR10 operative Draelik.

["Dr." Cupi]

Important note: NPCs/Monsters do not follow the same creation rules as PCs. If you want a CR 10 creature you build a CR 10. It is inadvisable to attempt to build off of a previous creature.

[Tiberius1701]

Got it - thanks! :)

[Metaphysician]

"Dr." Cupi wrote:

Important note: NPCs/Monsters do not follow the same creation rules as PCs. If you want a CR 10 creature you build a CR 10. It is inadvisable to attempt to build off of a previous creature.

I wouldn't say its *inadvisable*. Just, you don't start with the actual stat block, per se. You start with the appropriate stat line for the CR you want, and use the monster stat block to determine which special abilities to take.

[Nerdy Canuck]

Metaphysician wrote:

"Dr." Cupi wrote:

Important note: NPCs/Monsters do not follow the same creation rules as PCs. If you want a CR 10 creature you build a CR 10. It is inadvisable to attempt to build off of a previous creature.

I wouldn't say its *inadvisable*. Just, you don't start with the actual stat block, per se. You start with the appropriate stat line for the CR you want, and use the monster stat block to determine which special abilities to take.

When the thing you're trying to apply is a race/class combo, though, you're easily better off just applying the appropriate template grafts.