Initiative Tracker

About the D&D Initiative Tracker

This initiative tracker helps Dungeon Masters manage combat encounters in D&D 5th Edition. It sorts combatants by initiative roll, tracks whose turn it is, monitors hit points, and counts rounds automatically.

How to Use the Initiative Tracker

• Add each combatant (players and monsters) with their name, initiative roll, and max HP
• The tracker automatically sorts by initiative (highest first)
• Click "Next Turn" to advance to the next combatant and automatically track rounds
• Select a combatant and use the Damage/Heal controls to modify HP
• Combatants at 0 HP are marked as down

Initiative Rules in D&D 5e

At the start of combat, each combatant makes a Dexterity check (d20 + Dexterity modifier) to determine their place in the initiative order. Combatants take turns in order from highest to lowest initiative. When everyone has taken a turn, the round ends and a new round begins with the same initiative order.

Tips for Running Combat

• Pre-roll monster initiative to save time at the table
• Group identical monsters on the same initiative count
• Use the round counter to track duration-based spells and effects
• Keep combat moving by having the next player ready before their turn