Question 1

What is a d8?

Accepted Answer

A d8 is a eight-sided die (octahedron) with 8 faces, used in tabletop RPGs like D&D 5e and Pathfinder. The d8 is a versatile die used for many martial weapons and healing spells. Its octahedral shape makes it one of the most satisfying dice to roll. Clerics, rogues, and monks all use d8s for their hit dice.

Question 2

How random is this d8 roller?

Accepted Answer

Our d8 roller uses the browser crypto API to produce uniformly distributed random numbers from 1 to 8. Each face has an equal 12.50% chance.

Question 3

When do you roll a d8 in D&D?

Accepted Answer

Common uses include: Longsword / Rapier damage (1d8), Cure Wounds (1d8 + modifier), Cleric / Rogue / Monk hit dice.

Question 4

Can I roll multiple d8 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 (1–8)	12.5%
Average roll	4.5
Roll 5 or higher	50%

D8 — Eight-Sided Die (Octahedron)

Common Uses in D&D 5e

Probabilities & Statistics

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