5e Hit Point Calculator

Reviewed by: David Chen, CFA & TTRPG Mechanics Expert | Updated: 2024

Struggling to track your character’s resilience? Our 5e Hit Point Calculator simplifies Dungeons & Dragons HP math, accounting for level scaling, constitution modifiers, and specialized feats like Tough.

5e hit point calculator

5e hit point calculator Formula

Max HP = (Hit Die Max + Con) + (Level – 1) * (Avg Hit Die + Con) + Bonuses

Formula Source: D&D Beyond Official Rules | Roll20 Wiki

Variables:

• Character Level: Your total level in a specific class.
• Hit Die Type: The die used by your class (e.g., d10 for Fighters).
• Constitution Modifier: The bonus/penalty from your CON score.
• Average Hit Die: Half the die value plus 0.5 (rounded up for HP gains, e.g., 6 for d10).
• Tough Feat: An optional feat providing 2 extra HP per level.

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What is 5e hit point calculator?

The 5e Hit Point Calculator is a specialized tool used by Dungeons & Dragons players to determine their character’s maximum durability. In 5th Edition, HP isn’t just a random number; it’s a calculated value based on your class’s Hit Die and your physical stamina (Constitution).

Knowing your Max HP is critical for surviving dangerous encounters. As you level up, you gain additional Hit Points based on the “average” roll of your hit die or a manual roll. This calculator defaults to the standard “average” method used in most organized play and home games to ensure balance.

How to Calculate 5e hit point calculator (Example)

1. Determine your 1st level HP: Max Hit Die + Constitution Modifier.
2. For levels 2 through [Your Level], add the Average Hit Die value + Con Modifier.
3. Add bonuses for feats: If you have the Tough feat, add 2 * Total Level.
4. Add racial bonuses: If you are a Hill Dwarf, add 1 * Total Level.
5. Sum all values for your final Max Hit Point total.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I get max HP at every level?

No, per the PHB, you only get the maximum value of your Hit Die at Level 1. Subsequent levels use the average or a roll.

Does my Constitution increase affect past levels?

Yes! If your CON modifier increases (e.g., from 14 to 16), your Max HP increases for every level you have already gained.

What is the “Average” for a d8?

The mathematical average of 1d8 is 4.5, but for HP calculation in 5e, you round up to 5.

How does multiclassing affect HP?

When multiclassing, you calculate the HP for each level based on that specific class’s Hit Die, but always using your current CON modifier.