5e Cheat Sheet

d20 [+modifier] [+bonuses] [-penalties] >= target DC or AC

Contests	Ability check A > ability check B
Skills	Ability modifier + proficiency bonus
Passive Checks	Score = 10 [+ all modifiers] [+/- 5 advantage/disadvantage]
Working Together	Character leading the effort (or highest ability modifier) rolls with advantage
Group Check	Each character rolls, success if half succeed

Varies	Standard ability check
Against Your Spells	8 + your spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus + any special modifiers

Surprise	For each creature A and each opposing creature B
	Dex (Stealth) A > Wisdom (Perception) B = B is surprised
Initiative	Dex check
Damage	With a weapon – add ability mod (not prof bonus)
Multiattack	Cannot be used as opportunity attack
Space	Max 8 Med combatants in a 5' radius around another
Melee Attack Roll	+ Strength Mod + Proficiency Bonus if proficient with weapon
Ranged Attack Roll	+ Dex Mod
Spell	+ Proficiency Bonus

Always round down

1 round	6 seconds
10 rounds	1 minute
Short rest	1 hour
	Spend Hit Dice up to Level + Con mod
Long Rest	8 Hours

Lightly obscured	Disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception)
	Dim light (shadows), patchy fog, twilight, dawn, full moon, moderate foliage.
Heavily Obscured	Blinded Condition
	Darkness, opaque fog, dense foliage
Bright Light	Day, torch, lantern, fire.
Dim Light (shadows)	lightly obscured. boundary between bright light and darkness. Dawn. Full moon.
Darkness	Night, unlit dungeon, magical darkness
Blindsight
Darkvision	darkness as if dim light

Use magic item takes an action

You can administer a potion to an unconscious character. Healing potion 2d4+2

Determine Minimum d20

Target AC - monster attack modified

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5e Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by rj70