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1d8:slashing+1d6:fire

Damage distribution for 1d8:slashing+1d6:fire. Edit the expression or drag the HP slider — the URL updates as you go, so the page is always shareable. expression syntax →

Strike

Roll 1 8-sided die (slashing damage), plus 1 6-sided die (fire damage).

min 1 max 8 mean 4.50 9/2
fire 0.00 (0–0) slashing 4.50 (1–8)
P(finish at 8 HP) = 12.50% (1/8)
  • 1 12.50%
  • 2 12.50%
  • 3 12.50%
  • 4 12.50%
  • 5 12.50%
  • 6 12.50%
  • 7 12.50%
  • 8 12.50%
Strikes to kill 8 HP expected: 2.28
  • ≤ 1 12.50%
  • ≤ 2 67.19%
  • ≤ 3 93.16%
  • ≤ 4 99.15%
  • ≤ 5 99.94%

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