What does D&D dice notation mean?
Standard RPG dice notation: XdY means roll X dice with Y sides and sum the results. Examples: 1d20 = roll one 20-sided die (used for attack rolls and ability checks in D&D 5e). 2d6 = roll two 6-sided dice and sum (used for weapon damage). 1d4 = one 4-sided die. 1d8 = one 8-sided die. 1d10 = one 10-sided die. 1d12 = one 12-sided die. 1d100 (or d%) = two d10s rolled as tens and units digits.