Roll a d6
A d6 is a six-sided die, the familiar cube used in most board games. Each face from 1 to 6 has an equal 16.67% (1 in 6) chance, and the average roll is 3.5. In D&D you roll d6s for Sneak Attack, Fireball, shortswords and ability scores. Press Roll below to roll d6s instantly.
d6 odds and average
Minimum 1, maximum 6, average 3.5. Every face has a 16.67% chance on a fair die.
| Roll | Chance of exactly this | Chance of this or higher |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.67% | 100% |
| 2 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
| 3 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
| 4 | 16.67% | 50% |
| 5 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| 6 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
Where you roll a d6 in D&D
Weapons: Shortswords, scimitars, shortbows, handaxes, spears and javelins deal 1d6 damage. A greatsword deals 2d6.
Spells and features: Fireball and Lightning Bolt deal 8d6, Hunter's Mark and Hex each add 1d6, and a rogue's Sneak Attack starts at 1d6 and grows by 1d6 every odd level, up to 10d6 at level 19. Falling deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet, up to 20d6.
Character creation: Ability scores are traditionally rolled as 4d6, dropping the lowest die. Wizards and sorcerers also use a d6 as their hit die. Use the stat roller to roll a full set of scores at once.
Roll a d6 FAQ
What is the average roll on a d6?
The average roll on a d6 is 3.5, because (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6) / 6 = 3.5. For several d6s, multiply by the number of dice: 8d6 averages 28.
What are the odds of rolling a 6 on a d6?
Each face of a fair d6 has a 1 in 6 (about 16.67%) chance. Rolling a 5 or 6 is a 1 in 3 (33.33%) chance.
How do I roll several d6s at once?
Click the d6 once for each die you want, or use the plus button. The roller adds them together and shows each result. For example, click it eight times for Fireball damage.
What does d6 mean?
In dice notation, d6 means a six-sided die. The number in front is how many to roll, so 3d6 means roll three six-sided dice and add them together.
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