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how to calculate hp in dnd 5e
Hey there, can you help me understand how to calculate HP in DND 5E?
Absolutely! In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, your character's Hit Points or 'HP' is a representation of their health. At first level, your HP is maximum, meaning it's the highest number showing on your class's hit die plus your Constitution modifier.
The hit die, that's something different for every class, right?
Exactly. Each class in D&D has a specified 'Hit Die'. For instance, a Barbarian has a d12, meaning they roll a 12-sided die. A wizard, on the other hand, has a d6, so they roll a 6-side die. Your hit die determines how much HP you gain when you level up.
Okay, I think I get it. But what happens when I level up?
When you level up, you add more hit points to your total. You either roll your Hit Die or take the average rounded up (for example, a d6 would average to 4), then add your Constitution modifier. The total is then added to your existing HP.
Thanks! So, HP is calculated by taking the max HP at first level, which is the max roll on my hit die plus my Constitution modifier. Then, whenever I level up, I add either the averaged roll on my hit die or the actual roll, plus my Constitution modifier, to my total HP. Right?
That's absolutely correct! And remember, having a high Constitution modifier can really help boost your HP. Always keep track of your HP, as it's a critical part of survival in D&D!
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