Combat rule

Initiative Roll

Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order.

What It Is

Initiative Roll is a combat rule reference used by rules, class features, spells, items, and rulings.

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

Use this reference when another rule mentions initiative roll or when you need to resolve that part of play.

Limits And Rolls

  • The specific spell, feature, item, or DM ruling can add more precise instructions.
  • Use the linked rule as the baseline when no more specific rule overrides it.
  • You only roll when the rule, DM, spell, item, or feature asks for a roll.

FAQ

What is Initiative Roll in D&D?

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

Read more: Initiative Roll A stylized initiative icon representing initiative rolls. D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/

How does Initiative Roll work?

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

Read more: Initiative Roll A stylized initiative icon representing initiative rolls. D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/

How do you use Initiative Roll during play?

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

Read more: Initiative Roll A stylized initiative icon representing initiative rolls. D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/