Fall Damage 5e

How fall damage works in D&D 5e: 1d6 per 10 feet fallen, maximum 20d6.

Calculating Fall Damage

A creature takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet fallen, up to a maximum of 20d6 (200 feet or higher).

The creature lands prone unless it avoids taking damage. No save to reduce damage normally, but features like Monk's Slow Fall can reduce it.

A creature falls 500 feet per round instantly. The fall happens at the start of the next turn if knocked prone mid-turn.

Reactions like Feather Fall can be used while falling. Spells with falling components resolve before landing.

Common Mistake

Forgetting the 20d6 maximum cap

Common Mistake

Not allowing reactions during a fall

Common Mistake

Applying fall damage to flying creatures who simply descend

DM Tip

Use environmental falls as dramatic terrain hazards

DM Tip

Describe the fall for tension before rolling damage

DM Tip

Consider fall damage for thrown creatures