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1d12r1

Damage distribution for 1d12r1. Edit the expression or drag the HP slider — the URL updates as you go, so the page is always shareable. expression syntax →

Target HP 6 Target resistance

Strike

Roll 1 12-sided die (reroll any 1 once).

min 1 max 12 mean 6.96 167/24 ±3.19

P(finish at 6 HP) = 63.19% (91/144)

1 0.69%
2 9.03%
3 9.03%
4 9.03%
5 9.03%
6 9.03%
7 9.03%
8 9.03%
9 9.03%
10 9.03%
11 9.03%
12 9.03%

Strikes to kill 6 HP expected: 1.40

≤ 1 63.19%
≤ 2 97.17%
≤ 3 99.98%

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