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Returning 35 results for 'explained roll'.
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
appears on the “tails” face. Roll a d4 on the following table to determine the message.
d4
Decision
1
Lucrative
2
Brand Appeal
3
Indeterminate
4
Ruinous
powerful prognostication powers dutifully explained), you can exert your will to control its operation as a bonus action, choosing the result that appears after it lands as a means of gently coercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Underwater Combat A fight underwater follows these rules. Impeded Weapons When making a melee attack roll with a weapon underwater, a creature that lacks a Swim Speed has Disadvantage on the attack
roll unless the weapon deals Piercing damage. A ranged attack roll with a weapon underwater automatically misses a target beyond the weapon’s normal range, and the attack roll has Disadvantage against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Underwater Combat A fight underwater follows these rules. Impeded Weapons When making a melee attack roll with a weapon underwater, a creature that lacks a Swim Speed has Disadvantage on the attack
roll unless the weapon deals Piercing damage. A ranged attack roll with a weapon underwater automatically misses a target beyond the weapon’s normal range, and the attack roll has Disadvantage against
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
need. You can roll a d6 or choose from the options in the Research Options table to determine your area of research.
Research Options
d6
Clade/Project
1
Hull Clade, focused on
concepts explained to them.
5
I describe everything that happens as if it were going into my research notes (and it often is).
6
I am insatiably curious about the seemingly infinite forms and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
roll. The ability modifier used for a spell attack depends on the spellcasting ability of the spellcaster, as explained in chapter 10. Proficiency Bonus. You add your proficiency bonus to your attack
and the veteran to miss.
If the d20 roll for an attack is a 20, the attack hits regardless of any modifiers or the target’s AC. This is called a critical hit, which is explained later in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
die and adds the character’s Constitution modifier to it. The character regains hit points equal to the total (minimum of 0). The player can decide to spend an additional Hit Die after each roll. A character regains some spent Hit Dice upon finishing a long rest, as explained below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. This is called a critical hit, which is explained later in this section. If the d20 roll for an attack is a 1, the attack misses regardless of any modifiers or the target's AC.
Attack Rolls When you make an attack, your attack roll determines whether the attack hits or misses. To make an attack roll, roll a d20 and add the appropriate modifiers. If the total of the roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
die and adds the character's Constitution modifier to it. The character regains hit points equal to the total (minimum of 0). The player can decide to spend an additional Hit Die after each roll. A character regains some spent Hit Dice upon finishing a long rest, as explained below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Advantage and Disadvantage Sometimes a special ability or spell tells you that you have advantage or disadvantage on an ability check, a saving throw, or an attack roll. When that happens, you roll a
second d20 when you make the roll. Use the higher of the two rolls if you have advantage, and use the lower roll if you have disadvantage. For example, if you have disadvantage and roll a 17 and a 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, as explained below.
Student Dice Each character gains one Student Die for each Extracurricular they are participating in. A Student Die is a d4 the player can roll and add to an ability check that
so before you say whether the check succeeds or fails. No more than one Student Die can be rolled per check. After rolling a Student Die, a player can’t roll it again until the character finishes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Attack Rolls An attack roll determines whether an attack hits a target. An attack roll hits if the roll equals or exceeds the target’s Armor Class. Attack rolls usually occur in battle, described in
“Combat” later in this chapter, but the DM might also ask for an attack roll in other situations, such as an archery competition. Ability Modifier The Attack Roll Abilities table shows which ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Attack Rolls An attack roll determines whether an attack hits a target. An attack roll hits if the roll equals or exceeds the target’s Armor Class. Attack rolls usually occur in battle, described in
“Combat” later in this chapter, but the DM might also ask for an attack roll in other situations, such as an archery competition. Ability Modifier The Attack Roll Abilities table shows which ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
you’re proficient with Saving throws you’re proficient in Saving throw DCs for spells you cast (explained in each spellcasting class) Your class determines your weapon proficiencies, your saving throw
be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. Occasionally, your proficiency bonus might be modified (doubled or halved, for example) before you apply it. If a circumstance suggests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
making any attacks, but you would still roll separately for each attack roll (and damage, if appropriate). Can a spell with an attack roll be used as the attack in the Attack action or as part of the
Extra Attack feature? No. As explained in the Player’s Handbook, you can take one action on your turn in combat, in addition to moving. You choose your action from the options available to everyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When a creature drops to 0 Hit Points, it either dies outright or falls unconscious, as explained below. Instant Death Here are the main ways a creature can die instantly
to life. Unlike other saving throws, this one isn’t tied to an ability score. You’re in the hands of fate now. Three Successes/Failures. Roll 1d20. If the roll is 10 or higher, you succeed. Otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious, as explained in the following sections. Instant Death Massive damage can kill you instantly. When
to any ability score. You are in the hands of fate now, aided only by spells and features that improve your chances of succeeding on a saving throw. Roll a d20. If the roll is 10 or higher, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious, as explained in the following sections. Instant Death Massive damage can kill you instantly. When
throw. Roll a d20. If the roll is 10 or higher, you succeed. Otherwise, you fail. A success or failure has no effect by itself. On your third success, you become stable (see below). On your third
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When a creature drops to 0 Hit Points, it either dies outright or falls unconscious, as explained below. Instant Death Here are the main ways a creature can die instantly
to life. Unlike other saving throws, this one isn’t tied to an ability score. You’re in the hands of fate now. Three Successes/Failures. Roll 1d20. If the roll is 10 or higher, you succeed. Otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. When attacking a target beyond normal range, you have disadvantage on the attack roll. You can't attack a target beyond the weapon's long range. Reach. This weapon adds 5 feet to your reach when you
attack with it, as well as when determining your reach for opportunity attacks with it. Special. A weapon with the special property has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon's
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
objects have value beyond kindling or that creatures can be harmed by flames. If such concepts are explained to them, they find the ideas difficult to grasp and don’t remember them for long. Rather
) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Actions
Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object that isn’t being worn or carried
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ceiling, well hidden by the cobwebs. These items are explained in “Flight of the Vampire” below. Halfway down the hall on the south side is a narrow secret door that can be pulled open to reveal area K31
prestidigitation cantrip. Have the players roll initiative, and run this as a combat encounter with the “vampire” acting on initiative count 5. On its turn, the mannequin flies over the characters, 10 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but it is no help against a spell or other effect, such as fireball, that delivers its damage after a saving throw rather than after an attack roll. Can a rogue use Evasion if they are surprised? The
portion thereof, only once to a roll. Can a thief use the Fast Hands feature to activate a magic item? No. One of the benefits of Fast Hands is being able to take the Use an Object action as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
object Attack Rolls and Damage You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow. You can also add your
Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
object Dexterity Attack Rolls and Damage You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow. You can also add your
Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Darklake Terrain Encounters Special terrain rules are explained after the table. d10 Terrain 1 Collision 2 Falls or locks 3 Island 4 Low ceiling 5 Rockfall 6 Rough current 7 Run aground 8 Stone
are traveling in a boat or raft, their vessel takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage for each successful save; in other words, each rock that misses a character hits the boat or raft instead. Roll the damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
difficulty. Typical DCs Task DC Very easy 5 Easy 10 Moderate 15 Hard 20 Very hard 25 Nearly impossible 30 The task difficulties are explained below: Very Easy. Most people can accomplish a DC 5
a 19 or 20 on the die roll to succeed at a task of this difficulty. If you’re setting the DC for a saving throw, don’t go lower than 10 or higher than 20. If a creature is the source of the effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
wearing armor or carrying a shield if you lack the required proficiency, as explained in the Equipment section.
Some spells and class features give you a different way to calculate your AC. If you
with the weapon and the damage you deal when you hit.
When you make an attack with a weapon, you roll a d20 and add your proficiency bonus (but only if you are proficient with the weapon) and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
“Lick the floor!” and “Roll like a dog!” The bugbears here are bullying their goblin slave. This barracks contains four roughly built wooden bunks, with heaped-up blankets and dirty dishes scattered
someone stronger comes along. If he regains consciousness during combat, Droop hides and avoids the fight. He is such a coward that if he is ordered to fight, he does so with disadvantage (as explained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, and the second indicates the weapon’s long range. When attacking a target beyond normal range, you have disadvantage on the attack roll. You can’t attack a target beyond the weapon’s long range
has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon’s description (see "Special Weapons" later in this section). Thrown. If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
determined by your class. You start with hit points equal to the highest roll of that die, as indicated in your class description. (You also add your Constitution modifier, which you’ll determine in
(explained in each spellcasting class) Your class determines your weapon proficiencies, your saving throw proficiencies, and some of your skill and tool proficiencies. (Skills are described in "Using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
targets before making any attacks, but you would still roll separately for each attack (and damage, if appropriate). Can a spell with an attack roll be used as the attack in the Attack action or as part
of the Extra Attack feature? The short answer is no. As explained in the Player’s Handbook, you can take one action on your turn in combat, in addition to moving. You choose your action from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Terrain Encounters The Underdark contains dangerous hazards and wondrous terrain. Special terrain rules are explained after the table. d20 Encounter 1 Boneyard 2 Cliff and ladder 3 Crystal
the former lair of a fearsome predator, the characters can potentially gather useful material for crafting among the bones. When the party enters a boneyard, roll a d20 and consult the table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
decisionry becomes a common magic item. When you flip the coin, it always lands with the Acquisitions Incorporated sigil face down, and a message appears on the “tails” face. Roll a d4 on the following
you use it are random. But nobody else knows that. When a creature within 10 feet of you flips the coin (after having had its powerful prognostication powers dutifully explained), you can exert your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Inspiration Awarding inspiration is an effective way to encourage roleplaying and risk-taking. As explained in the Player’s Handbook, having inspiration gives a character an obvious benefit: being
able to gain advantage on one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. Remember that a character can have no more than one inspiration at a time. Awarding Inspiration Think of inspiration as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Contacts table for your guild, unless you’re in House Dimir (as explained in that guild’s section). Your first roll gives you an ally. Your second roll gives you a rival, who might be friendly
contacts are — facts that you can build on by working with your DM to add some details. The table entries for contacts are written in the first person, where “I” is your character. You’ll roll twice on the