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Example of a PC "Attack & Damage" roll, and a Spell outputted as a "spellcard"

Main Page: D&D 5E by Roll20

There are 10 roll templates provided by the D&D 5E by Roll20-character sheet.

See also the D&D5E by Roll20 NPC Attributes-page.

[edit] General Notes

• Anything that says it toggles something off/on means that if you put anything after the "=", including a space, that feature is turned on, if there is nothing after the "=", then it is off.
• The macros using atk, simple, npcatk, and atkdmg generated by the sheet utilize @{rtype} in place of {{always/normal/advantage/disadvantage=1}} {{r2=[[1d20]]}}. This attribute would allow you to link whether a second d20 is rolled or not to what the settings of your sheet are. Since @{rtype} translates to {{query=1}} {{<advantage|disadvantage|always|normal>=1}} {{r2=[[1d20 you will need to add the closing brackets and any attack modifiers you want directly afterwards in order to match the first attack roll.

An example of such a macro would look like this: &{template:atkdmg} {{rname=rname}} {{attack=1}} {{r1=[[1d20+7 ]]}} @{rtype}+7]]}} {{damage=1}} {{dmg1flag=1}} {{dmg1=[[1d6+5]]}} {{dmg1type=dmg1type}} Note how @{rtype} is followed by +7]]}} in order to match the original attack roll of 1d20+7.

• The roll templates have a hard-coded size and will not scale if the chat pane is resized or (with the exception of the description fields and fields in the NPC templates) if a field's contents are larger than the field's space in the template output.

[edit] Common Fields

Many of the fields used by the roll templates are common to all or most of the roll templates. See the example templates below to see which of the following fields a given template uses.

[edit] Roll Templates

[edit] Description

Template

&{template:desc} {{desc=desc}}

[edit] Simple

Template &{template:simple} {{rname=rname}} {{mod=mod}} {{r1=r1}} {{always=1}} {{r2=r2}} {{charname=charname}}

Use

• rname, mod, charname are all optional
• In order for either of r1 or r2 sections to be shown, template must contain one of:
  • {{normal=1}}(shows only r1)
  • {{always=1}}(shows both)
  • {{advantage=1}}(highlights the better roll)
  • {{disadvantage=1}}(highlights the worse roll)

Character Sheet Uses

• Attribute Checks
• Saving Throws
• Skill Checks

Example:

&{template:simple} {{rname=Grapple}} {{mod=Dex}} {{advantage=1}} {{r1=[[d20+3[DEX]+2[WIS] ]]}} {{r2=[[d20+3[DEX]+2[WIS] ]]}} {{charname=Alice}}

[edit] Attack

Template

&{template:atk} {{mod=mod}} {{rname=rname}} {{rnamec=rnamec}} {{r1=r1}} {{always=1}} {{r2=r2}} {{range=range}} {{desc=desc}} {{spelllevel=spelllevel}} {{ammo=ammo}} {{charname=charname}}

Character Sheet Examples

• Spells and Attacks that require to hit rolls (Sheet setting 'Auto Damage Roll' must be set to 'Don't Auto Roll Damage')

Caveats

• In order for the r1 or r2 sections to be output, the normal | always | advantage | disadvantage field must be included.
• In order for the rname, rnamec and mod fields to be output, r1 and, if included, r2 must be a calculable roll value.
• In order for ammo to be correctly expended, rname must exactly match the name of a weapon that uses the correct ammunition field, r1 must be a calculable roll value and charname must resolve to the exact name of a character sheet.

[edit] Damage

Template

&{template:dmg} {{rname=rname}} {{range=range}} {{damage=1}} {{dmg1flag=1}} {{dmg1=dmg1}} {{dmg1type=dmg1type}} {{dmg2flag=1}} {{dmg2=dmg2}} {{dmg2type=dmg2type}} {{crit=1}} {{crit1=crit1}} {{crit2=crit2}} {{save=1}} {{saveattr=saveattr}} {{savedesc=savedesc}} {{savedc=savedc}} {{desc=desc}} {{hldmg=hldmg}} {{spelllevel=spelllevel}} {{ammo=ammo}} {{charname=charname}}

Character Sheet Examples

• Spells and Attacks that cause damage, but do not require a to hit roll.

Caveats

• In order for the DC to be displayed, the save field must be 1
• In order for the hldmg section to be output, the hldmg field must be a calculable roll value.
• In order for the spelllevel field to properly expend the correct spell slot, the dmg1 field must be a calculable roll value and charname must resolve to match the exact name of a character sheet.
• In order for ammo to be correctly expended, rname must exactly match the name of a weapon that uses the correct ammunition field, r1 must be a calculable roll value and charname must resolve to the exact name of a character sheet.

[edit] Attack & Damage

Template

&{template:atkdmg} {{mod=mod}} {{rname=rname}} {{r1=r1}} {{always=1}} {{r2=r2}} {{attack=1}} {{range=range}} {{damage=1}} {{dmg1flag=1}} {{dmg1=dmg1}} {{dmg1type=dmg1type}} {{dmg2flag=1}} {{dmg2=dmg2}} {{dmg2type=dmg2type}} {{crit1=crit1}} {{crit2=crit2}} {{save=1}} {{saveattr=saveattr}} {{savedesc=savedesc}} {{savedc=savedc}} {{desc=desc}} {{hldmg=hldmg}} {{spelllevel=spelllevel}} {{ammo=ammo}} {{charname=charname}}

Character Sheet Examples

• Spells and Attacks that require a to hit roll and cause damage. (Sheet setting 'Auto Damage Roll' must be set to 'Auto Roll Damage & Crit')

Caveats

• In order for the r1 or r2 sections to be output, the normal | always | advantage | disadvantage field must be included.
• In order for the hldmg section to be output, the hldmg field must be a calculable roll value.
• In order for the spelllevel field to properly expend the correct spell slot, the dmg1 field must be a calculable roll value and charname must resolve to match the exact name of a character sheet.
• In order for ammo to be correctly expended, rname must exactly match the name of a weapon that uses the correct ammunition field, r1 must be a calculable roll value and charname must resolve to the exact name of a character sheet.

[edit] Spell

Template

&{template:spell} {{level=school level}} {{name=name}} {{castingtime=castingtime}} {{range=range}} {{target=target}} {{v=1}} {{s=1}} {{m=1}} {{material=material}} {{duration=duration}} {{description=description}} {{athigherlevels=athigherlevels}} {{ritual=1}} {{concentration=1}} {{charname=charname}}

Character Sheet Examples

• Spells with 'Output' set to 'Spellcard'.

Caveats

• In order for the level field to properly expend the correct spell slot, the charname must resolve to match the exact name of a character sheet. (See spell slot tracking.)

Unique Fields

[edit] Traits

&{template:traits} {{name=Traits Name}} {{source=Source:Source type}} {{description=Trait description}}

• Rolls from the Features&Traits section use this rolltemplate.
• If Features & Traits are used, {{source=}}-section gets filled with the Source + Source Type, of the trait, which in the example is "Class" and "Rogue"

[edit] NPC Action

Template

&{template:npcaction} {{attack=1}} {{damage=1}} {{dmg1flag=1}} {{dmg2flag=1}} {{name=name}} {{rname=rname}} {{r1=r1}} {{always=1}} {{r2=r2}} {{dmg1=dmg1}} {{dmg1type=dmg1type}} {{crit1=crit1}} {{dmg2=dmg2}} {{dmg2type=dmg2type}} {{crit2=crit2}} {{description=description}}

Character Sheet Examples

• NPC Actions that require a to hit roll and cause damage. (Sheet setting 'Auto Damage Roll' must be set to 'Auto Roll Damage & Crit')

Caveats

• In order for the r1 or r2 sections to be output, the normal | always | advantage | disadvantage field must be included.

[edit] NPC Attack

Template

&{template:npcatk} {{attack=1}} {{name=name}} {{rname=rname}} {{rnamec=rnamec}} {{r1=r1}} {{always=1}} {{r2=r2}} {{description=description}}

Character Sheet Examples

• NPC Actions that require a to hit roll. (Sheet setting 'Auto Damage Roll' must be set to 'Don't Auto Roll Damage')

Caveats

• In order for the rname field to be output, r1 and, if included, r2 must be a calculable roll value.
• In order for the r1 or r2 sections to be output, the normal | always | advantage | disadvantage field must be included.

[edit] NPC Damage

Template

&{template:npcdmg} {{damage=1}} {{dmg1flag=1}} {{dmg2flag=1}} {{dmg1=dmg1}} {{dmg1type=dmg1type}} {{dmg2=dmg2}} {{dmg2type=dmg2type}} {{crit=1}} {{crit1=crit1}} {{crit2=crit2}}

Character Sheet Examples

• NPC Actions that cause damage. (Sheet setting 'Auto Damage Roll' must be set to 'Don't Auto Roll Damage')

[edit] MancerRoll

Template

&{template:mancerroll} {{title=title}} {{c1=[[1d20]]}} {{r1=r1}} {{r2=r2}} {{r3=r3}} {{r4=r4}} {{r5=r5}} {{r6=r6}} {{option1=option1}} {{option2=option2}} {{option3=option3}} {{option4=option4}} {{option5=option5}} {{option6=option6}} {{option7=option7}} {{option8=option8}} {{option9=option9}} {{option10=option10}} {{option11=option11}} {{option12=option12}} {{option13=option13}} {{option14=option14}} {{option15=option15}} {{option16=option16}} {{option17=option17}} {{option18=option18}} {{option19=option19}} {{option20=option20}}

Notes

• This template allows conditional display with up to 20 entries.
• {{c1}} must be a dice roll. The result will determine which {{optionX}} field is displayed, from 1 to 20.
• {{r1}} to {{r6}} are not conditional, and will always display if declared.
• As with any roll template, all rolls will be executed even if not displayed. If {{option1}} to {{option20}} all contain sub-rolls, be prepared for many 3d dice to fly across your screen, even though only one result will display in the template.

Example
Display one result from four options:
&{template:mancerroll} {{title=DM wins!}} {{c1=[[1d4]]}} {{option1=The ceiling collapses and you all die.}} {{option2=The floor collapses and you all die.}} {{option3=The universe collapses and you all die.}} {{option4=You wake up and realise it was all a dream. Pay me for the session and get out of my Campaign.}}

[edit] Examples

Rolls stealth for selected npc token, using it's stealth proficiency. /w gm &{template:npcatk} {{attack=1}} {{name=Shadow}} {{rname=Shadow Stealth}} {{rnamec=Hide}} {{r1=[[@{selected|d20}+@{selected|npc_stealth} + 6]]}} {{always=1}} {{r2=[[@{selected|d20}+@{selected|npc_stealth} + 6]]}} {{description=While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is **also** improved to +6 }}

Health Potion: &{template:npcaction} {{rname=Healing Potion}} {{description=@{selected|character_name} takes a healing potion and regains [[2d4+ @{selected|level} [Level] + @{selected|constitution_mod} [Constitution Mod]]] hp!}}

[edit] See Also

• Sheet sourecode (from 2019) - The HTML file contains to code for how the roll templates are defined. Even if the code is older and doesn't represent the current sheet, this should still mostly be accurate on how roll templates are defined.
• Roll Templates - general info on how roll templates work
• 5E info on the other D&D 5E character sheets, that have their own roll templates that work differently