Roll 5d8

Free online 5d8 dice roller and calculator. Roll 5 d8 instantly — see results, min 5, max 40, and average 22.5.

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Dice notation

kh keep highest · kl keep lowest · dl drop lowest · Space roll

Presets

Roll lines

Roll log

Your roll history appears here.

Need to roll 5d8? Dice Cove’s roller is preloaded with 5d8 so you can roll once or many times, log every result, and check the math: minimum 5, maximum 40, expected average 22.5.

5d8 calculator stats

  • Minimum: 5
  • Maximum: 40
  • Average: 22.5

Use this page as a quick 5d8 roller and average calculator — roll as many times as you need and compare totals to the 22.5 expected value. For keep/drop rules and custom formulas, open the dice calculator.

How to roll 5d8

  1. Press Roll — notation is already set to 5d8.
  2. Add a modifier (for example 5d8+5) when damage or a bonus applies.
  3. Check the roll log to compare several 5d8 results in a row.
  4. Switch dice anytime via the tray or the full dice roller.

Common 5d8 uses

  • Quick 5d8 damage or table rolls at the table
  • Compare results to the 22.5 average for 5d8

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average of 5d8?

The average of 5d8 is 22.5. Each d8 averages 4.5, so 5 × 4.5 = 22.5.

What is the minimum and maximum for 5d8?

5d8 ranges from 5 (all 1s) to 40 (all 8s).

How do I roll 5d8 with a modifier?

Type 5d8+3 (or use the modifier field) to add a bonus to the total — useful for damage riders and spell attack modifiers.