Ability checks
/roll 1d20+4 works well for skill checks, initiative, or saving throws with a single modifier.
Guide
How to roll dice in Discord for DND 5e
The simplest way to roll DND dice in Discord is to use a bot that
understands standard dice notation and keeps the output in-channel.
With 5e-Bot, the core pattern is straightforward: use /roll,
enter the dice notation you need, and let the result post directly in
the same channel where your session is happening.
Attack rolls
/roll 1d20+7 keeps attack math in the channel so everyone sees the result immediately.
Damage rolls
/roll 2d6+3 handles common damage patterns without needing a separate dice bot.
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Basic dice workflow in Discord
During a session, the main goal is to keep rolls readable and fast. A good Discord setup lets players post checks, attacks, and damage in the same place where table talk is already happening.
- Use
/rollwith your dice formula, such as1d20+5or2d6+3. - Read the result in the channel and resolve the action immediately.
- If combat is active, follow the roll with the initiative commands instead of switching tools.
Common DND 5e roll patterns
1d20+Xfor ability checks, saves, and attack rolls2d6+Xor similar notation for damage rolls- Repeated use of
/rollin combat when attacks and damage happen back-to-back - Rolling in the same channel as initiative to preserve encounter context
Rolling dice during combat
Dice rolling matters most when initiative is already active. In that
situation, 5e-Bot works best when the table uses /roll for
attacks and damage, then uses the initiative commands to move to the
next turn. That keeps the channel focused and makes it easier for a DM
to review what just happened.
Related pages
DND Dice Bot Discord
See the dice-first landing page for Discord roll and initiative use cases.
Discord initiative tracker for DND
Use the initiative guide when your rolls need to connect cleanly to encounter order.
DND Discord Bot
See the broader overview of 5e-Bot as a Dungeons & Dragons bot for Discord.