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D&D 5e cheat sheets

Fast D&D 5e references designed to be used during play. Keep one open at the table or print it.

Quick overview

How rolls work

D&D 5e resolves rolls with a d20: roll 1d20, add your ability modifier and proficiency bonus if it applies, and meet or beat a Difficulty Class (or the target's Armor Class for attacks). Advantage and disadvantage have you roll two d20s and keep the better or worse.

Full roll resolution sheet →
Combat at a glance

D&D 5e combat: d20 + modifiers vs AC or DC. Initiative sets the order, and your turn gives you an Action, Bonus Action, Reaction, and Movement.

Full combat cheat sheet →

All cheat sheets

Combat
Turn order, actions, and reminders.
Roll resolution
A 1-page summary of how to resolve rolls.
Character creation
A checklist you can run during creation.
Advancement
Progression loop summary.
GM checklist
Before-session and during-session reminders.

More links

Rules reference
The full D&D 5e rules reference.
Quickstart
Learn D&D 5e from zero.
System glossary
Look up terms mid-session.

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