Roll 5d6
Rolling 5d6 means rolling five six-sided dice and adding them, for a total from 5 to 30 with an average of 17.5. 17 and 18 tie as most likely at 10.03%. In D&D 5e, 5d6 is a rogue's Sneak Attack at levels 9 and 10, each half of a 2024 Flame Strike, and Burning Hands from a 3rd-level slot.
5d6 added together
5d6 ranges from 5 to 30, averages 17.5, and is most likely to total 17.
| Total | Chance | This or higher | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.01% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0.06% | 99.99% | |
| 7 | 0.19% | 99.92% | |
| 8 | 0.45% | 99.73% | |
| 9 | 0.9% | 99.28% | |
| 10 | 1.62% | 98.38% | |
| 11 | 2.64% | 96.76% | |
| 12 | 3.92% | 94.12% | |
| 13 | 5.4% | 90.2% | |
| 14 | 6.94% | 84.8% | |
| 15 | 8.37% | 77.85% | |
| 16 | 9.45% | 69.48% | |
| 17 | 10.03% | 60.03% | |
| 18 | 10.03% | 50% | |
| 19 | 9.45% | 39.97% | |
| 20 | 8.37% | 30.52% | |
| 21 | 6.94% | 22.15% | |
| 22 | 5.4% | 15.2% | |
| 23 | 3.92% | 9.8% | |
| 24 | 2.64% | 5.88% | |
| 25 | 1.62% | 3.24% | |
| 26 | 0.9% | 1.62% | |
| 27 | 0.45% | 0.72% | |
| 28 | 0.19% | 0.27% | |
| 29 | 0.06% | 0.08% | |
| 30 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Where you roll 5d6 in D&D
Sneak Attack: A rogue's Sneak Attack grows by 1d6 every odd level and hits 5d6 at levels 9 and 10. You get it once per turn when you hit with a finesse or ranged weapon and either have advantage or an ally is next to the target. Add the weapon die on top: a rapier (1d8 + 4) plus 5d6 averages 26. In the 2024 rules you can also give up some of those dice for a Cunning Strike effect, such as trying to knock the target prone. See Sneak Attack in 5e for the full table.
Spells: The 2024 Flame Strike deals 5d6 fire plus 5d6 radiant in a 10-foot-radius column, 35 on average from a failed Dexterity save. The 2014 version was weaker at 4d6 + 4d6. Upcasting also lands on 5d6: Burning Hands (base 3d6) from a 3rd-level slot and Guiding Bolt (base 4d6) from a 2nd-level slot. Burning Hands at 3rd level is still well behind a Fireball, so only do it if you don't have Fireball.
Monsters: The 2024 hell hound breathes a 15-foot cone of 5d6 fire (DC 12 Dexterity save, half on a success; it was 6d6 in 2014), and a pack of three breathing on the same group is a real threat to a party below level 5. A killer whale bites for 5d6 + 4. On 5d6 you roll 21 or more 22.15% of the time, 18 or more exactly half the time, and a perfect 30 once in 7,776 rolls.
Roll 5d6 FAQ
What is the average of 5d6?
The average of 5d6 is 17.5. Each d6 averages 3.5, and five of them add up to 17.5.
At what level does Sneak Attack deal 5d6?
A rogue's Sneak Attack deals 5d6 at levels 9 and 10. It becomes 6d6 at level 11.
How much damage does Flame Strike do?
In the 2024 rules Flame Strike deals 5d6 fire and 5d6 radiant damage, 35 on average, or half on a successful Dexterity save. In the 2014 rules it deals 4d6 fire and 4d6 radiant, 28 on average.
What are the odds of rolling 20 or higher on 5d6?
Rolling 20 or higher on 5d6 has a 30.52% chance. Rolling 25 or higher has a 3.24% chance.
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