D&D stat roller
A fresh set of six ability scores is rolled below with 4d6 drop lowest, the Player's Handbook method. Every die is shown; reroll, switch method or copy the set.
Rolling six scores…
Rolling method
Why 4d6 drop lowest makes stronger heroes
Dropping the lowest die throws away your worst luck on every score. The curve slides right and leans: 3d6 is a symmetric bell centred on 10.5, while 4d6kh3 peaks at 13 and averages 12.24. An 18 goes from 1 in 216 to about 1 in 62.
| Score | 3d6 | 4d6 drop lowest |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0.46% | 0.08% |
| 8 | 9.72% | 4.78% |
| 10 | 12.50% | 9.41% |
| 12 | 11.57% | 12.89% |
| 14 | 6.94% | 12.35% |
| 15 | 4.63% | 10.11% |
| 16 | 2.78% | 7.25% |
| 17 | 1.39% | 4.17% |
| 18 | 0.46% | 1.62% |
Ability modifiers
Your modifier is (score − 10) ÷ 2, rounded down. It is what you actually add to rolls.
| Score | 3–3 | 4–5 | 6–7 | 8–9 | 10–11 | 12–13 | 14–15 | 16–17 | 18–19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | −4 | −3 | −2 | −1 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
Point-buy costs (27 points)
| Score | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
The point-buy value shown after rolling uses this table, extended below 8 and above 15 with the widely used community values, so you can compare a rolled set with the 27-point standard.
Questions people ask
How do you roll D&D stats?
The standard 5e method: roll four six-sided dice, drop the lowest, and add the other three. Do it six times and assign the totals to Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma. In notation that is 4d6kh3 (keep highest 3) or 4d6dl1 (drop lowest 1).
What is the average of 4d6 drop lowest?
About 12.24 per score, versus 10.5 for straight 3d6. A full array averages around 73 points in total.
What is the standard array?
15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8. It is the fixed alternative to rolling, worth exactly 27 points on the point-buy scale.
How does point buy work?
You start every score at 8 and spend 27 points. Scores 9–13 cost 1 point per step, 14 and 15 cost 2 each: a 15 costs 9 points in total. Scores above 15 are not allowed before racial or background bonuses.
How do I roll stats for 5e?
Press "Roll six scores" above. Each score is 4d6 with the lowest die dropped, which is the rolling method in the Player's Handbook. Then assign the six totals to your abilities in whatever order suits your class, and add your background (2024) or racial (2014) bonuses.
Is 4d6 drop lowest the official way to roll stats?
Yes. Both the 2014 and 2024 Player's Handbook offer it as the random option alongside the standard array and point buy. Your DM decides which method the table uses.
Can I reroll a bad set?
That is up to your DM. A common house rule is to reroll if the total modifiers are +0 or lower, or if no score is above 13. RollPick shows the total modifier and point-buy value so you can apply whatever rule your table uses.