Character BuildingGame EducationMechanical Design

Hit Dice in 5th Edition by Character Class and Monster Size

The 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Hit Die Chart Based on Character Class & Monster Sizes

Use this chart to figure out your hit die based on your character’s class! With each level increase, you’ll get to add a roll from your hit die + your constitution modifier to your max hit points!

Hit Die D&D 5E Character Classes Monster Sizes
d4
n/a
Tiny
d6
Sorcerer, Wizard
Small
d8
Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, Warlock
Medium
d10
Fighter, Paladin, Ranger
Large
d12
Barbarian
Huge
d20
n/a
Gargantuan
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Beth the Bard (@ItsBethTheBard)

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