Dnd 5e Health Point Calculator

This D&D 5e Health Point Calculator helps you determine the hit points for your character based on their class, level, and Constitution modifier. The calculator follows the official rules from the Player's Handbook and provides a quick way to get accurate results without manual calculations.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate your character's hit points:

Select your character's class from the dropdown menu.
Enter your character's level (1-20).
Enter your character's Constitution modifier (typically between -5 and +6).
Click "Calculate" to see your total hit points.

The calculator will display your base hit points, Constitution bonus, and total hit points. You can also view a chart showing how your hit points grow with each level.

Formula Used

The hit point calculation follows these steps:

Total Hit Points = (Base HP × Level) + (Constitution Modifier × Level)

Where:

Base HP is determined by your character class
Constitution Modifier is your character's Constitution score minus 10, divided by 2 (rounded down)

Each class has a different base hit point value:

Barbarian: 12
Fighter: 10
Paladin: 10
Ranger: 10
Cleric: 8
Druid: 8
Monk: 8
Rogue: 8
Warlock: 8
Sorcerer: 6
Wizard: 6
Bard: 8

Worked Example

Let's calculate hit points for a Level 5 Fighter with a Constitution score of 16 (+3 modifier):

Base HP × Level = 10 × 5 = 50

Constitution Bonus = 3 × 5 = 15

Total Hit Points = 50 + 15 = 65

So a Level 5 Fighter with a Constitution of 16 has 65 hit points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between hit points and hit dice?: Hit points represent your character's current health, while hit dice determine how much health you regain when you take a short rest. Each class has a different hit die size (d8, d10, etc.).
Can I use this calculator for homebrew classes?: This calculator uses the standard D&D 5e classes. For homebrew classes, you'll need to manually calculate hit points based on your homebrew rules.
How do temporary hit points work?: Temporary hit points are separate from your regular hit points and last until they're depleted or the duration ends. They don't count as actual health and don't heal your character.
What happens when a character reaches 0 hit points?: When a character reaches 0 hit points, they are unconscious and may die if they don't receive healing before their hit point maximum. Some classes have special features that can prevent death at 0 hit points.