Roll 4d4
Rolling 4d4 means rolling four four-sided dice and adding them, for a total from 4 to 16 with an average of 10. 10 is the most likely total at 17.19%. In D&D 5e, 4d4 is the first hit of Acid Arrow and the dice of a Potion of Greater Healing, which restores 4d4 + 4 hit points.
4d4 added together
4d4 ranges from 4 to 16, averages 10, and is most likely to total 10.
| Total | Chance | This or higher | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.39% | 100% | |
| 5 | 1.56% | 99.61% | |
| 6 | 3.91% | 98.05% | |
| 7 | 7.81% | 94.14% | |
| 8 | 12.11% | 86.33% | |
| 9 | 15.63% | 74.22% | |
| 10 | 17.19% | 58.59% | |
| 11 | 15.63% | 41.41% | |
| 12 | 12.11% | 25.78% | |
| 13 | 7.81% | 13.67% | |
| 14 | 3.91% | 5.86% | |
| 15 | 1.56% | 1.95% | |
| 16 | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Where you roll 4d4 in D&D
Acid Arrow: Acid Arrow (Melf's Acid Arrow in the Player's Handbook) is a 2nd-level ranged spell attack. On a hit the target takes 4d4 acid right away and 2d4 more at the end of its next turn, 15 on average in total. Even a miss splashes the target for half of the initial 4d4. Each slot level above 2nd adds 1d4 to both parts. Honestly, the damage is low for a 2nd-level slot; Scorching Ray or Shatter usually does more. Take it if you want a spell that still does something when the attack misses.
Potion of Greater Healing: This uncommon potion heals 4d4 + 4, between 8 and 20 hit points with 14 on average, twice what a basic Potion of Healing gives. Four d4s make a fairly tight spread: you get 10 or more on the dice 58.59% of the time, and the full 16 only 0.39% (1 in 256). Set the bonus box to 4 and press Roll to roll the whole potion at once.
Upcast Healing Word: The 2024 Healing Word heals 2d4 + your modifier and adds 2d4 per slot level, so a 2nd-level casting heals 4d4 + modifier (13 on average with +3). Under the 2014 rules it started at 1d4 and added only 1d4 per level, so you needed a 4th-level slot to reach 4d4.
Roll 4d4 FAQ
How much does a Potion of Greater Healing heal?
A Potion of Greater Healing restores 4d4 + 4 hit points, between 8 and 20 with an average of 14.
How much damage does Acid Arrow do?
On a hit, Acid Arrow deals 4d4 acid damage (average 10) immediately and 2d4 (average 5) at the end of the target's next turn, 15 in total. On a miss it deals half of the initial 4d4 and nothing later.
What is the average of 4d4?
The average of 4d4 is 10. Each d4 averages 2.5, and four of them add up to 10.
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