D&D Initiative Tracker
Track D&D 5e combat initiative with HP, temp HP, conditions, death saves, monster lookup, keyboard shortcuts, and offline local saves.
Add named combatants, then Sort to begin.
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Run combat without fighting your tracker. Dice Cove’s initiative tool is built for the mid-round chaos DMs actually face: damage and healing, conditions, death saves, and a turn order that never wastes a click on blank rows. No login wall, no broken encounter names.
How to use the initiative tracker
- Name the encounter, then add PCs, allies, and enemies (or type an SRD monster name for autocomplete).
- Enter initiative — or click the die on a row / use Roll initiative for everyone.
- Hit Sort & start, then Next turn (or press N) as each creature acts.
- Select a combatant to apply damage, heal, set temp HP, toggle conditions, and track death saves.
- Save as many encounters as you need locally — or Share / Export when you want a backup.
Why this beats a basic initiative grid
- Current / max HP with one-tap damage and healing (temp HP absorbs first)
- Condition chips, concentration, and PC death saves
- Turn rail that shows who’s up next — empty rows skipped by default
- PC / ally / enemy color coding and hideable combatants
- SRD monster autocomplete with pack add (+3)
- Legendary / lair reminders, per-creature notes
- Keyboard shortcuts for next, previous, sort, and mass initiative rolls
- Offline autosave, multi-encounter library, JSON export/import, shareable links
Frequently asked questions
How does this initiative tracker work?
Add PCs and monsters, roll or enter initiative, then Sort & start. Use Next turn (or press N / Space) to advance. Empty and hidden rows are skipped so combat stays fast.
Can I track hit points during combat?
Yes. Each combatant has current and max HP, plus temp HP. Select a creature and apply damage or healing with quick buttons — temp HP absorbs damage first.
Does it include D&D monsters?
Start typing a name for SRD / common 5e monsters (goblin, owlbear, young red dragon, and many more). Selecting a match fills HP, AC, and initiative modifier. Use +3 to drop a pack of the same monster.
Do I need an account to save encounters?
No. Encounters autosave in your browser. You can keep multiple local encounters, export/import JSON, or copy a share link for the current fight.
What keyboard shortcuts are available?
N or Space advances the turn, P goes previous, S sorts and starts the round, R rolls initiative for all named combatants.
How are initiative ties resolved?
Higher initiative total wins. On a tie, higher initiative modifier (usually DEX) wins, then name alphabetically — so order stays predictable when several creatures roll the same number.