I began adventuring recently after a nearly 30 year hiatus. I can not seem to find the best information on the conditions of 0 HP, -HP and losing twice your maximum HP. My questions are simple. Is the DnD 5e wiki correct here? If so no reply is needed. I just need some experts to confirm this link to be accurate. Thank you:
When you reach 0 hp you stop. You are considered unconscience There are no negative hit points in 5e. Instead at the end of your turn you make a death saving throw. After three failures you die. Getting hit by any creature within 5 ft grants two failures. Any creature over 5ft grants one failure.
The exception is that once you reach zero hp if the damage remaining is equal to or greater than your Max hp you automatically die.
Thanks. The no negative HP is key. Death saving throws makes sense. I literally went from 1980's AD&D 30 years ago to 5e a few weeks ago. So it was a lot to take in. New races and classes are one thing but d20 initiative, armor class going up rather than down, cantrips, Clerics can use crossbows, all cool changes but taking some time.. I am hooked again! Love this site.
I began adventuring recently after a nearly 30 year hiatus. I can not seem to find the best information on the conditions of 0 HP, -HP and losing twice your maximum HP. My questions are simple. Is the DnD 5e wiki correct here? If so no reply is needed. I just need some experts to confirm this link to be accurate. Thank you:
https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/5e_SRD:Dropping_to_0_Hit_Points
Try reading this for info:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/compendium/rules/basic-rules/combat#DamageandHealing
Specifically this:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/compendium/rules/basic-rules/combat#Droppingto0HitPoints
Site Rules & Guidelines --- Focused Feedback Mega Threads --- Staff Quotes --- Homebrew Tutorial --- Pricing FAQ
Please feel free to message either Sorce or another moderator if you have any concerns.
When you reach 0 hp you stop. You are considered unconscience There are no negative hit points in 5e. Instead at the end of your turn you make a death saving throw. After three failures you die. Getting hit by any creature within 5 ft grants two failures. Any creature over 5ft grants one failure.
The exception is that once you reach zero hp if the damage remaining is equal to or greater than your Max hp you automatically die.
Thanks. The no negative HP is key. Death saving throws makes sense. I literally went from 1980's AD&D 30 years ago to 5e a few weeks ago. So it was a lot to take in. New races and classes are one thing but d20 initiative, armor class going up rather than down, cantrips, Clerics can use crossbows, all cool changes but taking some time.. I am hooked again! Love this site.
-
View User Profile
-
View Posts
-
Send Message
D&D Beyond FoundersI started D&D in the 80's, so I know what you mean about the amount of change!
Welcome back! :)
Pun-loving nerd | Faith Elisabeth Lilley | She/Her/Hers | Profile art by Becca Golins
If you need help with homebrew, please post on the homebrew forums, where multiple staff and moderators can read your post and help you!
"We got this, no problem! I'll take the twenty on the left - you guys handle the one on the right!"🔊
I started with 3rd/3.5 mostly skipped 4th, so I haven't had many issues. Not sure if that's a good thing or not.
I am eager to play again. We try once a week, which is not enough!