If you have ever entered the world of "Dungeons & Dragons", this tense and ritualistic scene must be familiar to you.
Then the question is: What is a D20 Dice?
Answer: The D20 dice is a polyhedral dice with 20 faces, which is widely used in tabletop role-playing games (such as "Dungeons & Dragons"). Each side of the D20 dice is marked with numbers 1 to 20. The different points thrown represent different degrees of success or failure. The points of the D20 dice can be used as the baseline of 10. From 9 to 1, the probability of failure of the event action is increasing, and from 11-20, the probability of success of the event action is increasing.
The most memorable moments in the game often come from the highlight moment of rolling a natural 20, or the Waterloo of a natural 1. Regardless of the result, every throw of the D20 may become a game adventure story that you and your friends will talk about.
In TRPGs, the D20 is usually used for key moments such as attack checks, skill determinations, and immunity checks. The result of the player rolling this 20 sided dice will directly affect the direction of the story. It is the most commonly used and core dice in the DND dice set.
In our dnd dice set, you can also order a single D20. In addition, there are more single giant D20 dice!
When it comes to the size of D20 dice, the most common one is actually the standard size of 20 mm. Basically, everyone usually plays DND with this size. It feels right and is easy to throw.
However, some players like the presence of the "big guy" and think that the D20 should be smashed on the table and the whole audience is silent. Like 28mm, 35mm, 40mm and even 50mm, when thrown, not only the sound is deep and the feel is heavy, but also the visual impact is also very strong. There are more exaggerated ones, such as the giant 80mm and 95mm D20, which is really the desktop overlord, especially suitable for live broadcasts, DM props or collection ornaments, and can stun the audience as soon as it appears.
Uses of D20 Dice in Dungeons and Dragons
In the world of Dungeons and Dragons, D20 dice is not just as simple as rolling casually, it is almost the "core engine" of this rule universe. Whenever your character tries to do something risky, D20 will appear on the stage to determine whether you will succeed heroically or fail embarrassingly.
Here are some of the most common key uses of the D20 in the game:
1. Ability Checks
For example, if you want to eavesdrop on an enemy (Perception), sneak into a castle (Stealth), or convince a tavern owner to reveal a clue (Persuasion), you have to roll a D20 and then add your character's corresponding attribute modifier.
2. Attack Rolls
When you raise your weapon to attack an enemy, you roll a D20, add your attack bonus, and see if your attack hits the opponent's AC (Armor Class). If you happen to roll a 20, it's a critical hit, doubling the damage, and it's super cool!
3. Saving Throws
If your character is hit by a spell, poisoned, or needs to avoid a trap, you need to make a saving throw. For example, if you are hit by a fireball, you have to roll a D20 to see if you can dodge some of the damage with agility.
4. The key dice to determine fate
Many times, DMs will say, "Roll a D20 and see." That's because the game encourages free exploration, but when encountering unknown situations, D20 is needed to determine the fate of the character. For example, when you are groping for a mechanism in the dark, trying to remove a curse, or jumping over a broken suspension bridge, D20 is to determine the direction of the story.
5. Initiative
Before the battle begins, both the player and the monster must roll D20 to determine the order of action. The person who rolls higher will act first, and who acts first will often affect the direction of the battle.
Therefore, D20 is the first weapon of every DND adventurer. It not only carries the judgment of combat and spells, but also controls the rhythm of the entire game process. If you are a DND player, then a D20 dice with good feel and clear numbers is definitely a powerful partner in your character's career!
Practical Uses of D20 Dice
In TRPG games such as DND, D20 dice are the "protagonist" to be rolled in almost every round. Whether it is attack, judgment or immunity, success or failure depends on this 20-sided dice. For example, imagine that you are playing the role of Lyra, an agile elf thief, sneaking into the city lord's mansion under the cover of night to find the stolen artifact.
You quietly approach the window, and the DM says: "This window is locked. You need to do a lock picking action. The judgment is agility + lock picking tool bonus, and the corresponding DC is 15." At this time, you have to roll 1 D20 dice, plus the corresponding bonus on your character sheet.
For example, Lyra's agility is 18, which means she has a +4 agility modifier, plus her proficiency in lock picking tools (plus +2), a total of +6 bonus. You roll the D20 dice, and the dice shows the result is 10, 10+6=16, successfully exceeding DC 15! Congratulations, the window "clicks" open without triggering any alarms.
Let's take another battle scene. You encounter a guard, and Lyra pulls out a dagger to attack. The DM says, "The guard's AC is 14, you roll a D20 to see if you hit." You roll the dice again, and you get a 12, plus your hit bonus (for example, +5), a total of 17, a successful hit! Then roll the damage dice to calculate the damage value of the attack.
This tension and excitement of rolling the dice runs through the entire game - whether you use strength + athletics to climb a wall, or use perception + insight to determine whether the NPC is lying, every time the D20 is rolled, it is a crossroads of your character's fate.
The D20 dice is not only a number, but also a channel for your character to interact with the fantasy adventure world. Whatever you want to do, it will tell you - whether you can do it.
Complete DND Dice Set
Although the D20 dice is the most commonly used and most critical dice in the DND game, a complete DND dice set is far more than that. A standard set of polyhedral DND dice usually includes: D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20 (D% is a variation of the 10-sided dice, often used with another D10. It is used to roll percentage numbers from 1-100.)
If you are a DND novice, or are choosing a special gift for a TRPG player friend, buying a complete DND dice set including D20 is definitely the most practical and thoughtful choice. Bear Dice offers a variety of unique styles and high-quality DND dice sets to meet the needs of all players from novices to veterans.
Our dice materials are rich and varied, including transparent resin dice, heavy metal dice, natural texture stone dice, dreamy and exquisite liquid core dice, and durable and lightweight silicone dice. At the same time, we also launch themed dice and dice spinners with unique shapes, and support personalized dice services such as names, logos, commemorative dates, etc. You may never feel that you have enough dice, and there will be more and more dice sets.
Order with Bear Dice
At Bear Dice, we have a wide selection of D20 dice sets. D20 dice are an essential tool for any tabletop game; in fact, playing D&D is impossible without them. Whether you want to buy a dice set made of metal, wood, or stone, we have one to suit your preferences and even match your character's theme. Now, let the games begin!
