On Your Character Sheet
This number represents your current health; if it hits zero, your character drops unconscious
hit points (hp)
specific plastic die is the absolute most important one in the bag, used for almost every single attack and major action
d20
These small, green, annoying creatures are usually the very first monsters a new adventuring party fights in a cave or ambush
Goblins
The Dungeon Master will ask you to roll this specific type of check if you want to search a room for a hidden door or structural clue
Investigation (or Perception) check
This pointed weapon is the most iconic choice for Elves and Rangers who prefer to fight from a safe distance
Bow (Longbow/Shortbow)
This classic fantasy class is usually the group's healer, wears heavy armor, and serves a specific god or deity
Cleric
When you roll a perfect 20 on the die during an attack, it is called this, and it usually lets you double your damage dice
critical hit (nat 20)
These brainless, slow-moving undead monsters are immune to poison and just keep walking forward trying to eat you
Zombies
When the DM wants to see if you can successfully lie to a town guard, they will ask you for this specific social skill check
Deception check
This classic player race lives for hundreds of years, cannot be magically put to sleep, and has sharp, pointed ears
Elves
This class is a master of stealth, loves to hide in the shadows, and gets extra damage from a "Sneak Attack."
Rogue
When the DM tells you to roll a specific check with "this," you roll two d20s and take the higher number
Advantage
This classic D&D monster mimics ordinary dungeon objects—most famously a treasure chest—to bite greedy adventurers
When a trap suddenly triggers or a fireball explodes, the DM doesn't ask for a skill check; they tell you to roll this type of "save" to dodge the danger
Saving Throw
This is the traditional, cozy gathering place in every fantasy town where adventurers meet shady contacts and rent a room for the night
Tavern (or Inn)
Pre-made sheets already have these calculated for you, representing your character's specialized talents like Acrobatics, Stealth, or Insight
skills
This is the smaller, four-sided die that looks like a pyramid, often used for rolling healing potion health or small dagger damage
d4
These massive, angry monsters look like giant humans, live in caves, and are famous for carrying massive wooden clubs
Ogres (or Giants)
This is the standard in-game currency used to buy weapons, shields, and rooms at the local tavern
Gold Pieces (or GP)
If a weapon has this specific trait on your sheet, it means you can throw it at an enemy instead of just swinging it
Thrown (or Ranged)
This class relies on pure physical strength, wears little to no armor, and uses a mechanic called "Rage" to take less damage in battle
barbarian
If your character is clumsy, wearing heavy metal armor gives you this negative penalty on all Stealth rolls
Disadvantage
This terrifying floating eyeball monster has dozens of smaller eyes on stalks, each shooting a different magical death ray
Beholder
This phrase is what the DM calls the short break you take in a safe zone to patch up wounds and get back some of your abilities
Rest (Short or Long)
This classic musical instrument is the ultimate stereotype for a Bard trying to charm a crowd (or a monster)
Lute