\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. Would be lovely. \usepackage[normalem]{ulem} % For underlining links % Most of the following are not required for the majority % of cheat sheets but are needed for some symbol support. \usepackage{amsmath} % Symbols \usepackage{MnSymbol} % Symbols \usepackage{wasysym} % Symbols %\usepackage[english,german,french,spanish,italian]{babel} % Languages % Document Info \author{ssmith1042} \pdfinfo{ /Title (dnd-5-5e-cheat-sheet.pdf) /Creator (Cheatography) /Author (ssmith1042) /Subject (DnD 5.5e Cheat Sheet) } % Lengths and widths \addtolength{\textwidth}{6cm} \addtolength{\textheight}{-1cm} \addtolength{\hoffset}{-3cm} \addtolength{\voffset}{-2cm} \setlength{\tabcolsep}{0.2cm} % Space between columns \setlength{\headsep}{-12pt} % Reduce space between header and content \setlength{\headheight}{85pt} % If less, LaTeX automatically increases it \renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove footer line \renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove header line \renewcommand{\seqinsert}{\ifmmode\allowbreak\else\-\fi} % Hyphens in seqsplit % This two commands together give roughly % the right line height in the tables \renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.3} \onehalfspacing % Commands \newcommand{\SetRowColor}[1]{\noalign{\gdef\RowColorName{#1}}\rowcolor{\RowColorName}} % Shortcut for row colour \newcommand{\mymulticolumn}[3]{\multicolumn{#1}{>{\columncolor{\RowColorName}}#2}{#3}} % For coloured multi-cols \newcolumntype{x}[1]{>{\raggedright}p{#1}} % New column types for ragged-right paragraph columns \newcommand{\tn}{\tabularnewline} % Required as custom column type in use % Font and Colours \definecolor{HeadBackground}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{FootBackground}{HTML}{666666} \definecolor{TextColor}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{DarkBackground}{HTML}{A36B2C} \definecolor{LightBackground}{HTML}{F9F5F1} \renewcommand{\familydefault}{\sfdefault} \color{TextColor} % Header and Footer \pagestyle{fancy} \fancyhead{} % Set header to blank \fancyfoot{} % Set footer to blank \fancyhead[L]{ \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{C} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \vspace{-7pt} {\parbox{\dimexpr\textwidth-2\fboxsep\relax}{\noindent \hspace*{-6pt}\includegraphics[width=5.8cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/images/cheatography_logo.pdf}} } \end{tabulary} \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{11cm}{L} \vspace{-2pt}\large{\bf{\textcolor{DarkBackground}{\textrm{DnD 5.5e Cheat Sheet}}}} \\ \normalsize{by \textcolor{DarkBackground}{ssmith1042} via \textcolor{DarkBackground}{\uline{cheatography.com/215212/cs/46857/}}} \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \fancyfoot[L]{ \footnotesize \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{LL} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheatographer}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}ssmith1042 \\ \uline{cheatography.com/ssmith1042} \\ \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheat Sheet}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}Not Yet Published.\\ Updated 12th August, 2025.\\ Page {\thepage} of \pageref{LastPage}. \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Sponsor}} \\ \SetRowColor{white} \vspace{-5pt} %\includegraphics[width=48px,height=48px]{dave.jpeg} Measure your website readability!\\ www.readability-score.com \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \begin{document} \raggedright \raggedcolumns % Set font size to small. 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If proficient in save: d20 + Ability + Proficiency ≥ DC} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Heroic Inspiration:}} Re-roll one die, result must be used. Only one HI at a time, can give to others} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{ATTACKS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Attacks:}} d20 + Ability + Proficiency ≥ target AC} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Ranged Attacks:}} Up to short range → normal attack.\{\{nl\}\}Up to long range → Disadvantage on attack.\{\{nl\}\}If an enemy is within 5 ft of you → Disadvantage on your ranged attacks.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Cover:}} Half Cover: +2 AC, +2 on DEX saves.\{\{nl\}\}$\frac{3}{4}$ Cover: +5 AC, +5 on DEX saves.\{\{nl\}\}Total Cover: Can only be targeted by area effects.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Damage Roll:}} Weapon damage dice + Ability mod (same as for attack) + modifiers} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{ Critical Hit:}} Flat extra full damage dice, then roll and add mods as normal} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{MOVEMENT}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Move:}} You can move your Speed in ft. Can be broken up in any way before/after actions. Dash action → additional movement equal to Speed} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Can {\bf{pass through space}} of an ally, incapacitated creature, tiny creature, or 2 sizes larger/smaller} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Other movements:}}\{\{nl\}\}Climb: 1 ft costs +1 ft (normal with Climb Speed)\{\{nl\}\}Crawl: 1 ft costs +1 ft\{\{nl\}\}Difficult Terrain: 1 ft costs +1 ft\{\{nl\}\}Drop prone: no movement cost\{\{nl\}\}Move while grappling: 1 ft costs +1 ft\{\{nl\}\}High jump: height = (3 + STR mod) ft if ≥ 10 ft running start, $\frac{1}{2}$ from standing. 1 ft costs 1 ft\{\{nl\}\}Long jump: length = (STR score) ft if ≥ 10 ft running start, $\frac{1}{2}$ from standing. 1 ft costs 1 ft\{\{nl\}\}Stand up: costs half your Speed\{\{nl\}\}Swim: 1 ft costs +1 ft (normal with Swim Speed)} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 11) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Opportunity Attacks:}} When enemy leaves reach, take Reaction for one melee/unarmed attack. Not during Disengage action, teleport, or when moving without using movement (e.g. thrown, falling, explosion)} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{SKILLS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{For Ability checks using Skills you are proficient in → add Proficiency mod to roll}}} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Acrobatics:}} DEX Keep balance; dodge trap; traverse difficult surface; juggle; swing on chandelier \{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Animal Handling:}} WIS Control mount; calm pet; train companion; understand animal intentions\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Arcana:}} INT Recall lore about spells; magic items; magical traditions; monsters; planes of existence\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Athletics:}} STR Lift portcullis; climb cliff; break bonds; jump chasm; carry ally; swim through rapids\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Deception:}} CHA Mislead guard; sell fake wares; use disguise; impersonate official; false flattery\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{History:}} INT Recall lore about historical events; people; nations; conflicts; cultures; lost civilizations\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Insight:}} WIS Discern true intentions; recognize mind control; detect lies; assess trustworthiness\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Intimidation:}} CHA Command loyalty; scare off beast; interrogate prisoner; demoralize enemies\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Investigation:}} INT Find secret door; search archive; identify forgery; break code; analyze crime scene\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Medicine:}} WIS Stabilize dying ally; perform surgery; diagnose illness; treat poison; identify cause of death\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Nature:}} INT Recall lore about terrain; plants; animals; weather; natural phenomena; seasons\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Perception:}} WIS Eavesdrop; spot hidden monster; recognize ambush; detect trap; notice secret symbol\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Performance:}} CHA Play instrument; entertain crowd; impress noble; dance; act out story; rally allies\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Persuasion:}} CHA Recruit help; get information; justify actions; calm fears; negotiate peace; convince judge\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Religion:}} INT Recall lore about deities; prayers and rituals; holy symbols; religious orders and cults\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Sleight of Hand:}} DEX Pick pocket; unlock shackles; cheat at games; conceal an object; plant evidence\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Stealth:}} DEX Move silently; hide in shadow; blend into crowd; tail a target; set up ambush; shake pursuers\{\{nl\}\}{\bf{Survival:}} WIS Avoid natural hazards; follow tracks; identify lair; forage; predict weather; hunt game} \tn % Row Count 42 (+ 40) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}