Roll 2d4
Two d4s give 2 to 8, peaking at 5. Its best-known job in D&D 5e is the basic Potion of Healing, which restores 2d4+2 hit points.
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What a 2d4 is for
- Potion of Healing: 2d4+2 hit points (average 7)
- Small area damage and minor random effects
- A gentler bell curve than 1d8 for the same 1–8ish range
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2d4 odds
Totals run from 2 to 8 and bunch in the middle. Average 5.0.
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| Total | Exactly | At least |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6.25% | 100.00% |
| 3 | 12.50% | 93.75% |
| 4 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
| 5 | 25.00% | 62.50% |
| 6 | 18.75% | 37.50% |
| 7 | 12.50% | 18.75% |
| 8 | 6.25% | 6.25% |
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Questions people ask
What is the most likely total on 2d4?
5, with 4 of the 16 combinations (25%).
How much does a healing potion heal?
A basic Potion of Healing in D&D 5e heals 2d4+2: between 4 and 10, 7 on average.