Movement rule

Falling

Falling is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat.

What It Is

Falling handles damage and landing after dropping from height.

This page is a compact play reference. If a spell, feature, monster, item, or DM ruling gives a more specific instruction, use that specific instruction.

How To Use It

For every 10 feet fallen, roll 1d6 bludgeoning damage, to a maximum of 20d6. After the fall, the creature lands prone unless it avoids taking damage.

Limits And Rolls

  • Falls shorter than 10 feet normally deal no falling damage.
  • Resistance to bludgeoning damage can reduce the damage if it applies.
  • Some spells, features, or DM rulings can slow the fall, reduce damage, or change the landing.
  • Roll damage dice: floor(fall distance / 10) d6, maximum 20d6.

Quick Reference

Falling damage = 1d6 bludgeoning per 10 feet fallen, maximum 20d6.

Falling Damage Examples
Fall DistanceDamage
10 feet1d6 bludgeoning damage
20 feet2d6 bludgeoning damage
50 feet5d6 bludgeoning damage
100 feet10d6 bludgeoning damage
200 feet or more20d6 bludgeoning damage maximum

FAQ

What is Falling in D&D?

Falling is a rules reference that explains one part of character creation, exploration, combat, or spellcasting.

Read more: Falling A stylized hazard icon representing falling. D&D Portal - Falling Movement rule Falling is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/falling/

How does Falling work?

The Falling page explains the rule, its requirements, and the result during play.

Read more: Falling A stylized hazard icon representing falling. D&D Portal - Falling Movement rule Falling is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/falling/

How do you use Falling during play?

Use the Falling rules when the situation described on the page occurs during a game.

Read more: Falling A stylized hazard icon representing falling. D&D Portal - Falling Movement rule Falling is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/falling/