Roll a d8

Free online d8 roller for D&D. Roll an eight-sided die for weapon damage, hit dice, and spells with modifiers and a full roll log.

Quick roll

Dice notation

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

Presets

Roll lines

Roll log

Your roll history appears here.

The d8 sits in the middle of the polyhedral set — common for martial weapon damage, cleric and bard hit dice, and many monster attacks.

How to roll a d8

  1. Tap d8 in the quick-roll tray for an instant result.
  2. Or type notation like 1d8 or 2d8+3 and press Roll.
  3. Add modifiers, presets, or roll lines when you need a full turn of checks and damage.
  4. Open the full dice roller anytime for the complete tray and session log.

Common d8 uses

  • Longsword, battleaxe, and morningstar damage (1d8)
  • Hit dice for Clerics, Bards, Monks, Warlocks, and Rogues
  • Some spell and monster damage rolls
  • Medium creature hit dice for monsters

Other popular rolls

Frequently asked questions

What is a d8 used for in D&D 5e?

An eight-sided die is used for many one-handed martial weapons, several class hit dice, and various spell and monster damage rolls. It rolls 1–8.

How do I add a modifier to a d8?

Type 1d8+3 (or use the modifier field next to the notation input) to add Strength, Dexterity, or a magical bonus to the roll.