What It Is

Dodge focuses your turn on defense.

This page is a compact play reference. If a spell, feature, monster, item, or DM ruling gives a more specific instruction, use that specific instruction.

How To Use It

Until the start of your next turn, visible attackers have a harder time hitting you and your Dexterity saving throws improve.

Limits And Rolls

  • The benefit ends if you become incapacitated.
  • The benefit also fails if your speed drops to 0.
  • Dodge itself requires no roll.
  • You only roll when the rule, DM, spell, item, or feature asks for a roll.

FAQ

What is Dodge in D&D?

Dodge is a rules reference that explains one part of character creation, exploration, combat, or spellcasting.

Read more: Dodge A stylized disadvantage icon representing Dodge. D&D Portal - Dodge Action rule Dodge is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dodge/

How does Dodge work?

The Dodge page explains the rule, its requirements, and the result during play.

Read more: Dodge A stylized disadvantage icon representing Dodge. D&D Portal - Dodge Action rule Dodge is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dodge/

How do you use Dodge during play?

Use the Dodge rules when the situation described on the page occurs during a game.

Read more: Dodge A stylized disadvantage icon representing Dodge. D&D Portal - Dodge Action rule Dodge is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dodge/