What Level Should I be for Out of the Abyss?

To answer the question directly, you should ideally be level 14 by the time you reach Chapter 16, “The Fetid Wedding”, and level 15 for the final showdown against the demon lords in Chapter 17, “Against the Demon Lords”, as this is the expected level progression outlined in the Out of the Abyss campaign. The Out of the Abyss adventure is designed to take characters from 1st level to 15th level, making it a comprehensive and epic journey through the Underdark setting.

Understanding Out of the Abyss

The Out of the Abyss campaign is a 256-page adventure path that provides a great introduction to the iconic D&D Underdark setting, albeit with some challenges in layout that can make it a heavy lift for the GM to string the campaign together as written. It’s crucial for players and GMs to understand the level progression and the requirements for each chapter to fully appreciate and successfully complete the adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about Out of the Abyss that provide additional insights and information:

1. Is Out of the Abyss fun? Out of the Abyss provides a great introduction to the Underdark setting but suffers from poor layout, making it challenging for GMs. However, it offers a fun and engaging experience with horror elements and in-depth survival gameplay.

2. Is Out of the Abyss linear? The adventure is a sandbox for the first half, allowing players a lot of freedom, while the second half becomes more linear, though players still have significant agency in determining locations and outcomes.

3. How many chapters are in Out of the Abyss? There are 17 chapters in Out of the Abyss, with significant events and level ups throughout, particularly noting that chapters 10 and 12 are less critical for level progression.

4. Do you fight the Demogorgon in Out of the Abyss? Yes, fighting Demogorgon is part of the adventure, as players must kill him and other demon lords through a special ritual that brings them together.

5. Is Out of the Abyss horror? Yes, Out of the Abyss incorporates harrowing horror scenarios and life-or-death scenes, promising an intense experience.

6. What does Out of the Abyss add to the game? It adds madness checks and creates a setting flush with horror and fantasy, providing a unique gameplay experience.

7. Does Out of the Abyss have maps? Yes, Out of the Abyss comes with encounter maps that can guide players through the adventure.

8. Is Out of the Abyss a good module? It’s ranked as one of the best hardcover adventure modules for 5E, despite requiring significant prep work from the GM.

9. How long is Out of the Abyss? Out of the Abyss is a 1st level to 15th level campaign, spanning 256 pages.

10. What year does Out of the Abyss take place? According to Chris Perkins, if using the Archmage novel, Out of the Abyss takes place in 1485 or later.

11. What world is Out of the Abyss in? Out of the Abyss is set in the Underdark, a subterranean wonderland in the D&D universe.

12. Do you need level 90 for the Abyss? No, level doesn’t matter for the Abyss; the focus is on teamwork and strategy rather than character level.

13. What is the 7th level of the Abyss? The 7th level is known as the Phantom Plane or Kearackinin, the realm of the demon lord Sess’innek.

14. What is the 6th level of the Abyss? The 6th level is known as the Capital of the Unreturned, where a human who tries to ascend either succumbs to death or is deformed beyond recognition.

15. Is Out of the Abyss sandbox? While Out of the Abyss starts as a sandbox, it becomes more linear in the second half, though players still have agency in determining outcomes and locations.