What It Is

Difficult Terrain is a movement rule.

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 it when a creature moves during exploration, encounters, or combat.

Limits And Rolls

  • Movement can be changed by terrain, conditions, speed, spells, and features.
  • You only roll when the rule, DM, spell, item, or feature asks for a roll.

FAQ

What is Difficult Terrain in D&D?

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

Read more: Difficult Terrain A stylized terrain icon representing difficult terrain. D&D Portal - Difficult Terrain Movement rule Difficult Terrain is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/difficult-terrain/

How does Difficult Terrain work?

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

Read more: Difficult Terrain A stylized terrain icon representing difficult terrain. D&D Portal - Difficult Terrain Movement rule Difficult Terrain is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/difficult-terrain/

How do you use Difficult Terrain during play?

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

Read more: Difficult Terrain A stylized terrain icon representing difficult terrain. D&D Portal - Difficult Terrain Movement rule Difficult Terrain is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/difficult-terrain/