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Initiative Order Calculator

Sort initiative rolls with DEX modifier tie-breaking for up to 5 combatants.

Inputs

Results

1st Place Total

20

2nd Place Total18
3rd Place Total13
4th Place Total7
Active Combatants4
Initiative Spread13
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter each combatant's name and Dexterity modifier.
  2. Input the d20 roll result for each participant.
  3. Add any initiative bonuses from feats, class features, or magic items.
  4. Review the Sorted Initiative Order from highest to lowest.
  5. Use the Tiebreaker Rule output to resolve ties between combatants with equal totals.

How the result changes with Combatant 3 Roll

Combatant 3 Roll1st Place Total
218
718
1318
1820

What each input means

Combatant 1 Roll
d20 roll result (0 = not in combat).
Combatant 1 DEX Mod
Dexterity modifier (also used for tie-breaking).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Combatant 1 Roll = 15, Combatant 1 DEX Mod = 3, Combatant 2 Roll = 12, Combatant 2 DEX Mod = 1 = 10 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate 1st Place Total
    1st Place Total
    20 = 20
  3. Calculate 2nd Place Total
    2nd Place Total
    18 = 18
  4. Calculate 3rd Place Total
    3rd Place Total
    13 = 13

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