Roll a D8

The octahedron. In D&D it covers most one-handed martial weapons and the healing spells clerics lean on.

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What a d8 is for

  • Longsword (one-handed), rapier and warhammer damage
  • Cure Wounds heals 1d8 + your spellcasting modifier (2014 rules)
  • Hit dice for clerics, rogues, bards, druids, monks and warlocks

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d8 odds

Each face from 1 to 8 has exactly a 12.5% chance (1 in 8). Average: 4.5.

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Questions people ask

What is the average of a d8?

4.5. A longsword hit with +3 Strength averages 7.5 damage.

Which classes use a d8 hit die?

In D&D 5e: bard, cleric, druid, monk, rogue and warlock.