HP and Hit Dice Guide
Hit Die (Hit Dice) is used to calculate max Hit Points (HP) for a character in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn how Hit Die affects HP, how to calculate HP for each level, as well as the list of Hit Die for each class!
What is a Hit Die?
Determines a Character's Starting Max HP
| Max HP at Level 1 |
|---|
| Hit Die Max Value + Constitution Modifier |
Hit Die is used to determine a character's max HP at level 1 by adding their Constitution modifier to the maximum value of their hit die.
For Example: A character with a d8 hit die and a constitution modifier of +3 will begin with 11 HP (8+3) at level 1.
Determines the HP You Get Per Level
| HP Per Level | |
|---|---|
| [(Hit Die / 2) Rounded Up] + Constitution Modifier | |
| Hit Die | Half Value Rounded Up |
| d6 | 4 |
| d8 | 5 |
| d10 | 6 |
| d12 | 7 |
When leveling up, a character's HP will increase based on half the value of their hit die rounded up 1 plus their Constitution Modifier.
For Example: A character with a d8 hit die and a constitution modifier of +3 will gain an additional 8 HP(5+3) when they level up.
Check out what else Constitution affects in our Ability Scores Guide.
Hit Die Determined by Class
A character's hit die is set depending on their starting class choice.
| Class | Hit Die |
|---|---|
| Barbarian | d12 |
| Bard | d8 |
| Cleric | d8 |
| Druid | d8 |
| Fighter | d10 |
| Paladin | d10 |
| Ranger | d10 |
| Rogue | d8 |
| Sorcerer | d6 |
| Warlock | d8 |
| Wizard | d6 |
How to Find Hit Die in Baldur's Gate 3?
Found in the Character Sheet
You can view a character's Hit Die by opening your Character Sheet, then hover over to the Hit Points tab (heart icon) on the left. The base value indicated here is your class's Hit Die.
Baldur's Gate 3 Related Guides
Baldur's Gate 3 Beginner's Guide
