A summarisation, simplification, and concatenation of the sometimes flowery writing in the Fifth Edition (5e) of Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast.

• Constantly updating
• Hopefully correct
• Citations where possible

Detailed Rationale

References

• Simplifive
• Ability Scores
• Combat
  • Actions
• Spells
• Adventuring & Environment

Primary Abilities

• Strength
• Dexterity
• Constitution
• Intelligence
• Wisdom
• Charisma

Skills (Secondary Abilities)

Ability Checks (Active)

Passive Checks

Saving Throws

Advantage and Disadvantage

Hit Points

Proficiency Bonus

Contests

Working Together

Group Checks

• Attack (including Spell Attacks & Saving Throws)
• Cast a Spell
• Dash
• Disengage
• Dodge
• Help
• Hide
• Ready
• Search
• Use an Object
• Other

Encounters

Moving Around Creatures

Cover

Damage & Healing

Damage Types

Zero Hit Points

Mounted Combat

Underwater Combat

Spell Levels & Preparation

Casting & Action Cost

Spell Attacks & Saving Throws

Components

Schools of Magic

Duration

Areas of Effect

Typical Flow

Speed & Travel

Food & Water

Special Types of Movement

Falling & Suffocating

Vision & Light

Objects

Social Interactions

Resting

Between Adventures