Combat rules
Combat
Browse combat rules used by attacks, damage, defenses, and turn order.
What It Is
Combat collects related combat rule references in one place.
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
Open a specific reference below when a class feature, spell, item, monster, or ruling points to it.
Limits And Rolls
- These pages are quick references, not full character options.
- Specific rules override the general reference when they conflict.
- You only roll when the rule, DM, spell, item, or feature asks for a roll.
Rule References
Armor Class
Armor Class is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Attack Roll
Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Critical Hit
Critical Hit is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Damage Roll
Damage Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Hit Points
Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Initiative Roll
Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Melee Attack
Melee Attack is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →Melee Weapon Attack
Melee Weapon Attack is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.
Open page →FAQ
What is Combat in D&D?
Combat is a rules reference that explains one part of character creation, exploration, combat, or spellcasting.
Read more: Combat 
D&D Portal - Combat Combat rules Browse combat rules used by attacks, damage, defenses,
and turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/
How does Combat work?
The Combat page explains the rule, its requirements, and the result during play.
Read more: Combat D&D Portal - Combat Combat rules Browse combat rules used by attacks, damage, defenses,
and turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/
How do you use Combat during play?
Use the Combat rules when the situation described on the page occurs during a game.
Read more: Combat D&D Portal - Combat Combat rules Browse combat rules used by attacks, damage, defenses,
and turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/