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A '''Death Saving Throw''' is a special type of [[Saving Throw]] that a [[ | A '''Death Saving Throw''' is a special type of [[Saving Throw]] that a [[Downed_(Condition)|Downed]] creature must make to avoid dying. Typically, Death Saving Throws are only performed by player characters, [[Companion]]s, and certain notable [[Non-Player Characters|NPCs]]. Most enemy creatures simply die when reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]]. | ||
== Rolling Death Saving Throws == | == Rolling Death Saving Throws == | ||
When an eligible creature is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], they fall unconscious and become [[ | When an eligible creature is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], they fall unconscious and become [[Downed_(Condition)|downed]]. While downed, the creature must use their full turn to roll one Death Saving Throw per round. | ||
The die rolled is a {{D20}} and the [[Difficulty Class]] of the roll is 10. A roll of 9 or lower results in one failed save, and 10 or higher results in one successful save. | The die rolled is a {{D20}} and the [[Difficulty Class]] of the roll is 10. A roll of 9 or lower results in one failed save, and 10 or higher results in one successful save. | ||
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== Healing a Downed Creature == | == Healing a Downed Creature == | ||
At any time while [[ | At any time while [[Downed_(Condition)|downed]], if a creature is [[Help]]ed or healed by another creature, they immediately lose the [[Conditions#Downed|downed]] condition, return to consciousness, and no longer need to make Death Saving Throws. | ||
Note that granting a creature [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|Temporary Hit Points]] is not the same as healing them, and does not remove the [[ | Note that granting a creature [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|Temporary Hit Points]] is not the same as healing them, and does not remove the [[Downed_(Condition)|downed]] condition. | ||
== Reviving the Dead == | == Reviving the Dead == | ||
A dead creature cannot be healed by normal means and can only be resurrected by powerful magic, such as [[Revivify]], [[Raise Dead]], or [[Resurrection]]. | A dead creature cannot be healed by normal means and can only be resurrected by powerful magic, such as [[Revivify]], [[Raise Dead]], or [[Resurrection]]. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] | [[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] | ||
Revision as of 17:53, 1 August 2023
A Death Saving Throw is a special type of Saving Throw that a Downed creature must make to avoid dying. Typically, Death Saving Throws are only performed by player characters, Companions, and certain notable NPCs. Most enemy creatures simply die when reduced to 0 Hit Points.
Rolling Death Saving Throws
When an eligible creature is reduced to 0 Hit Points, they fall unconscious and become downed. While downed, the creature must use their full turn to roll one Death Saving Throw per round.
The die rolled is a 
d20 and the Difficulty Class of the roll is 10. A roll of 9 or lower results in one failed save, and 10 or higher results in one successful save.
If the downed creature rolls a total of three failures, they die. If the creature rolls three successes before rolling three failures, they become Stable - though still unconscious - and no longer need to make Death Saving Throws.
Healing a Downed Creature
At any time while downed, if a creature is Helped or healed by another creature, they immediately lose the downed condition, return to consciousness, and no longer need to make Death Saving Throws.
Note that granting a creature Temporary Hit Points is not the same as healing them, and does not remove the downed condition.
Reviving the Dead
A dead creature cannot be healed by normal means and can only be resurrected by powerful magic, such as Revivify, Raise Dead, or Resurrection.