Question 1

What is a d4?

Accepted Answer

A d4 is a four-sided die (tetrahedron) with 4 faces, used in tabletop RPGs like D&D 5e and Pathfinder. The d4 is the smallest standard RPG die. Shaped like a tetrahedron, it has four triangular faces. In Dungeons & Dragons, it's commonly used for light weapon damage and minor healing spells. Despite being small, it's one of the most frequently rolled dice in any campaign.

Question 2

How random is this d4 roller?

Accepted Answer

Our d4 roller uses the browser crypto API to produce uniformly distributed random numbers from 1 to 4. Each face has an equal 25.00% chance.

Question 3

When do you roll a d4 in D&D?

Accepted Answer

Common uses include: Dagger damage (1d4), Healing Word (1d4 + modifier), Magic Missile (1d4+1 per dart).

Question 4

Can I roll multiple d4 dice at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On the main roller you can select up to 20 dice of the same type, apply a modifier, and roll them simultaneously. The total and individual results are shown in the roll log.

Metric	Value
Each number (1–4)	25%
Average roll	2.5
Roll 3 or higher	50%

D4 — Four-Sided Die (Tetrahedron)

Common Uses in D&D 5e

Probabilities & Statistics

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