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The range of results is usually given in parentheses. For example, a single dart from a {{SAI|Magic Missile|h=20px}} spell does 1d4+1 (2-5) Force damage, meaning it rolls 1d4 and adds 1 to the result, giving a possible total of between 2 and 5 points of damage.
The range of results is usually given in parentheses. For example, a single dart from a {{SAI|Magic Missile|h=20px}} spell does 1d4+1 (2-5) Force damage, meaning it rolls 1d4 and adds 1 to the result, giving a possible total of between 2 and 5 points of damage.


=== d20 rolls ===
== d20 rolls ==
d20 rolls are generally rolled against a number – ypically an [[Armour Class]] (A) or [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) – to determine success. If the final result of the roll, after any applicable modifiers are added, is equal to or exceeds the number it is rolled against, the attempt was successful.
d20 rolls are generally rolled against a number – ypically an [[Armour Class]] (A) or [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) – to determine success. If the final result of the roll, after any applicable modifiers are added, is equal to or exceeds the number it is rolled against, the attempt was successful.