Hit points (HP) are a central mechanic in Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition (D&D 5e). They determine your character’s mental and physical durability. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how hit points work. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of HP in D&D, including what they are, how you can calculate them, and how...

Many factors can go into Armor Class. It can be incredibly complicated for some characters, incorporating class, race, and other features on top of your type of armor. For others, it can be as simple as 10 + Dex modifier.   Armor Class is important in combat because it determines whether you succeed or fail in...

Passive Perception is a valuable tool for Players and DMs alike. It allows you to make Perception checks without the need for Players to roll it every time. Officially, passive Perception is called passive Wisdom (Perception) in books like The Player’s Handbook. The Player’s Handbook also talks about passive checks (p. 175) though only ever...

Welcome to this guide on rolling stats for D&D 5e! Whether you’re a veteran player looking to shake things up or a newcomer trying to figure out where to start, this guide covers you. I’ll explain everything you’d want to know before you start rolling and how to roll for your character’s Ability Scores. If...