D&D Ability Score Roller
Roll six ability scores the standard way: four d6, drop the lowest.
Quick answer: Press Roll to get six ability scores. Each is four six-sided dice with the lowest one dropped, so scores run from 3 to 18 and average about 12.2.
How to use it
- Press Roll ability scores.
- Six scores appear. The dice with a line through them were dropped.
- Assign the scores to your abilities. The small number is the usual modifier.
What people use it for
- Creating a new role-playing character
- Quickly generating non-player characters
- Teaching probability
Ability score modifiers
| Ability score | Modifier |
|---|---|
| 3 | −4 |
| 4 | −3 |
| 5 | −3 |
| 6 | −2 |
| 7 | −2 |
| 8 | −1 |
| 9 | −1 |
| 10 | +0 |
| 11 | +0 |
| 12 | +1 |
| 13 | +1 |
| 14 | +2 |
| 15 | +2 |
| 16 | +3 |
| 17 | +3 |
| 18 | +4 |
| 19 | +4 |
| 20 | +5 |
The modifier is the score minus 10, divided by 2, rounded down. Rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest die makes high scores more likely than rolling 3d6, with an average of about 12.2 for each score. Some groups use their own rules, such as point buy or a standard array, so check with your game master.
Questions
How do I roll stats for D&D?
Roll four six-sided dice, drop the lowest and add the other three. Do that six times.
What is the average of 4d6 drop lowest?
About 12.2.
Can I reroll?
Press the button again. Check with your game master first, because many groups allow only one roll.
Is it really random?
Yes. It uses your browser's secure random number generator, the same kind used for security. Each outcome is equally likely, and earlier results do not affect the next one.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. Names and results stay in your browser and are gone when you close the page.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no limit.