Health Calculator 5e

Expert Verified by: David Chen, Tabletop Gaming Mechanics Specialist

Quickly calculate your character’s Maximum Hit Points (HP) for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Whether you’re a Wizard or a Barbarian, ensure your survivability is accurately tracked according to official rules.

Character Level (1-20)

Hit Die Type

Constitution Modifier (e.g., +3)

Tough Feat (+2 HP per level)

Hill Dwarf / Draconic Sorcerer (+1 HP per level)

Maximum Hit Points

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Fixed HP (Standard Rules)

Health Calculator 5e Formula:

Level 1: Max Hit Die + Con Modifier
Level 2+: (Hit Die / 2 + 1) + Con Modifier

Source: Official D&D Basic Rules Reference

Variables:

Hit Die: The size of the die used by your class to determine health.
Constitution Modifier: Your physical endurance bonus added to every level’s HP.
Level: The current total level of your character.
Tough Feat: An optional rule providing a massive HP boost.

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What is Health Calculator 5e?

In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, your “Health” or Maximum Hit Points (HP) represents how much punishment you can take before falling unconscious. Every time you gain a level, your character gains more HP, reflecting their growth in experience and physical resilience.

This calculator uses the “Fixed Value” method prescribed in the Player’s Handbook, which is the standard for most organized play (like Adventurers League). It provides a reliable average rather than the uncertainty of rolling dice every level.

How to Calculate Health Calculator 5e (Example):

Let’s look at a Level 3 Fighter (d10) with a Constitution score of 16 (+3 modifier):

Level 1: Full Hit Die (10) + Con Mod (3) = 13 HP.
Level 2: Half Hit Die + 1 (6) + Con Mod (3) = 9 HP.
Level 3: Half Hit Die + 1 (6) + Con Mod (3) = 9 HP.
Total: 13 + 9 + 9 = 31 HP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Do I add my Constitution modifier at Level 1? Yes, the modifier is added to your full hit die at level 1 and every level thereafter.

What happens if my Constitution modifier increases? If your modifier goes up (e.g., from +2 to +3), your Max HP increases retroactively for every level you have already gained.

Does the Tough feat stack with Hill Dwarf? Yes! Both are added per level, granting you a significant survival advantage.

Should I roll for HP instead? Check with your DM. Rolling can result in higher HP but carries the risk of rolling a 1, making your character very fragile.