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1d12:slashing vs 1d8:slashing+1d6:fire

Side-by-side distributions with exact probabilities. Edit either expression or drag the HP slider — the URL updates as you go, so the page stays shareable. expression syntax →

Strike A

Roll 1 12-sided die (slashing damage).

min 1 max 12 mean 6.50 13/2 ±3.45
P(finish at 8 HP) = 41.67% (5/12)
  • 1 8.33%
  • 2 8.33%
  • 3 8.33%
  • 4 8.33%
  • 5 8.33%
  • 6 8.33%
  • 7 8.33%
  • 8 8.33%
  • 9 8.33%
  • 10 8.33%
  • 11 8.33%
  • 12 8.33%
  • 13 0.00%
  • 14 0.00%
Strike B

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

min 2 max 14 mean 8.00 8 ±2.86
fire 3.50 (1–6) slashing 4.50 (1–8)
P(finish at 8 HP) = 56.25% (9/16)
  • 1 0.00%
  • 2 2.08%
  • 3 4.17%
  • 4 6.25%
  • 5 8.33%
  • 6 10.42%
  • 7 12.50%
  • 8 12.50%
  • 9 12.50%
  • 10 10.42%
  • 11 8.33%
  • 12 6.25%
  • 13 4.17%
  • 14 2.08%

B finishes in 1.45 strikes vs A's 1.75 — B wins by 0.30 strikes.

Strikes to kill 8 HP expected: 1.75
  • ≤ 1 41.67%
  • ≤ 2 85.42%
  • ≤ 3 97.97%
  • ≤ 4 99.83%
Strikes to kill 8 HP expected: 1.45
  • ≤ 1 56.25%
  • ≤ 2 98.48%
  • ≤ 3 99.99%