What does "XP to next level" mean?

It is the XP a player must earn while at that level before advancing. Level 1 shows how much XP is needed to reach Level 2, and so on.

Which formula type should I start with?

Polynomial (quadratic) is the most common in RPGs — it feels gradual early and steep late. Exponential grows extremely fast and suits idle/incremental games. Power Law sits between the two and is easy to tune with a single exponent.

How is the cumulative XP column useful?

It shows total XP from Level 1 to the end of a given level. This is the number to store in a database or compare against a player's all-time earned XP to determine their level.

Can I use these numbers directly in my game?

Yes. The values are plain integers (rounded). Paste the CSV into your engine's data file, a Google Sheet, or a JSON array.

What is the maximum level supported?

The tool supports 5–500 levels in steps of 5. Very high levels with aggressive scaling may produce very large numbers — use the active formula controls to keep values manageable.

XP Curve Generator

Design a level-up XP curve for your game: pick a formula, tune parameters, and get a ready-to-use table.

Curve Settings

Max Level: 50

Formula Type

XP(n) = base + scale × n^exp

Base XP: 100

Scale Factor: 50

Exponent: 2.0

XP Required per Level

Level Table

Level	XP to Next	Cumulative XP	vs Prev

Summary

XP Curve Generator lets game designers specify max level, XP formula type, and tuning parameters to instantly produce a per-level XP requirement table. Supports polynomial (quadratic/cubic), exponential, and power-law curves. The live bar chart shows the distribution at a glance, and the full table can be copied or downloaded as CSV.

How it works

Set the maximum level for your game (e.g. 50 or 100).
Choose a formula type: Polynomial, Exponential, or Power Law.
Adjust the formula parameters (base XP, scaling factor, exponent).
The table and chart update instantly — no submit needed.
Click "Copy CSV" or "Download CSV" to export the data to your game engine.

Use cases

Prototype a leveling curve before coding it into your game engine.
Compare how different formulas feel at early vs late levels.
Generate XP tables for RPGs, idle games, card games, and mobile titles.
Export directly to a spreadsheet for further balancing work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Reviewed by Nham Vu