Question 1

How do I track character health in D&D combat?

Accepted Answer

Click the 'Health' button on any character card to open the health manager. You can quickly add or subtract damage using the preset buttons (1, 5, 10, 20) or enter custom amounts. The tool also supports temporary hit points that absorb damage first.

Question 2

Can I track status effects and their durations?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click the 'Status' button on any character card to manage status effects like Poisoned, Stunned, or Charmed. You can set custom durations in rounds, and effects automatically count down each round during combat.

Question 3

How does initiative tracking work?

Accepted Answer

Set initiative values for all characters, then click 'Start Combat' to begin turn tracking. Characters are automatically sorted by initiative (highest first). Use 'Next Turn' to advance through the turn order.

Question 4

Do I need to create an account to use this D&D tracker?

Accepted Answer

No! This is a completely free tool that works in your browser without any registration. Your character data is automatically saved to your browser's local storage.

Question 5

Is this compatible with D&D 5e rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this tracker is designed specifically for D&D 5e mechanics including health, armor class, initiative, and standard status effects. It works great for any D&D 5e campaign.

Question 6

Can I use this for both players and enemies?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You can add both player characters (heroes) and enemy characters (monsters, NPCs). Each type has distinct visual styling to help you quickly identify them during combat.

Question 7

Will my character data be saved between sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all your character data is automatically saved to your browser's local storage. Your characters will persist between browser sessions, but make sure to use the same browser and device.

Question 8

Can I use this tool on mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The D&D Character Tracker is fully responsive and works great on tablets and smartphones, making it perfect for use at the gaming table.

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