The dice you use are incredibly important in how you play Dungeons and Dragons. Use this guide to discover how to use a D&D dice d100 in your game.
Playing Dungeons and Dragons is gaining momentum everywhere, with more players engaging in their own exciting adventures than ever before. What was once considered a "niche" game is now becoming more popular. It's no surprise, considering just how vast the world of D&D can be. You can be a vengeful ranger fighting a dragon in one campaign but a peaceful cleric saving a village in another. It's not too difficult to pick up as a beginning adventurer, either. Yet, there are some game items that aren't as well known as others.
A d100 die isn't the most widely used in a D&D set when compared to the popular d4 or d6 diceor any other dice you'd find on your typical dice roller d100 . However, this oddly shaped die can be incredibly useful in certain campaigns and situations.
What Is a d100 Die?
A d100 is instantly recognizable once you see it. Fairly large and round, almost similar to a golf ball, it's impossible to mistake it for any other type of die. In 1985, a man by the name of Lou Zocchi created this 100-sided die.
The cool thing about a d100 dice is that when you roll it, there are no calculations or mix-and-matching required. You simply roll it and the number that comes up is the number used.
When Should It Be Used?
Since this is a die with such a wide range of numbers, it can have a lot of different uses. The specifics can vary, all depending on your unique campaign. The main use that a d100 has is to determine percentages, whether for save rolls or for spells-to-hit. It can depend on the edition of D&D that you play, as well. For example, you'd use a d100 die when determining whether a sorcerer is able to cast their spell correctly or not. Let's say that the failure rate for the spell is 25%. This means you have a 75% chance to cast the spell successfully. If you roll a 15, that means your spell fails. But if you roll an 80, that means it was cast successfully. When in doubt, your DM (Dungeon Master) will tell you when you should roll a d100 in a particular situation.
How Do You Read It?
Because of its ball-like shape and small panels, some find the d100 die to be difficult to get used to at first. It's quite unlike other types of dice, in that it's much larger and requires more space in order to roll it. Most people like to roll the die in a box or something else with raised edges, as the ball-like shape makes this die more likely to keep rolling. The smaller panels that make up this die can also be a little finicky for first-time users to decipher. Ultimately, it comes down to you needing a little bit of practice. Once you get used to the die, it is much easier to read.
Solving Disagreements with a d100 - How to Roll a D100
Sometimes problems do arise with reading the d100. In these cases, you could ask for the second opinion of someone who is neutral towards the outcome of the roll. Perhaps asking the DM for their confirmation of the rolled number could break up any questions that may occur. Or, if you are the DM, ask a player whose character isn't affected by the outcome. If any disputes do occur, a diplomatic solution could be to have everyone, including both DM and players alike, vote on what they believe to be the real number. The number with the highest amount of votes will then be used.
Alternatives
If you are unable to get your hands onto a proper d100 die to roll dice, there is an alternative way to get a similar effect of the rolls the d100 gives you.
Rolling Two d10 Dice Using two d10 is an acceptable way to get the same results. This method works best when you have two different colored d10 dice. It not only helps you tell apart one die from the other. It's also useful because one die will give you the 10's place, while the other die will give you the number for the 1's place. Additionally, you could use virtual dice, and select their d100 dice roller.
For example, let's say you roll both dice. The one for the 10's place says 7, while the other says 3. This means you've rolled a 73 for the roll. The problem with this method is that it can be confusing for when you roll a 0 on the dice. When both dice come up as 0, this means you've actually rolled a 100, as 0 is not an actual number that you can achieve (it has to go from 1 through 100). If the 10's place die reads 0, but the 1's place read 6, this means you've rolled a 06.
On the other hand, if the 10's place die says 6 but the 1's place die reads 0, this would indicate you've rolled a 60. Because of this confusion, a lot of people favor the simplicity of the d100.
A d100 Die Is a Useful Tool in Any Dice Bag
Although a d100 is not normally included in any beginner's starter dice pouch, it can be very useful to have around for any D&D campaign to generate your random numbers. With this die in hand, you won't need to designate multiple dice and figure out their numbers to get the results you desire. A d100 takes away the guesswork and makes the entire process more streamlined. You'll just need to roll the die and then continue on playing through your campaign.
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