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Progression & tracking

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition XP & advancement guide

Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
  2. Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
  3. Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.

Context: how Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition plays

Character creation in D&D 5e starts with choosing a race: Human (+1 to all scores), Elf (DEX + free cantrip), Dwarf (CON + resilience), Halfling (DEX + Lucky), Dragonborn (STR + breath weapon), Gnome (INT + magic resistance), Half-Elf (CHA + versatility), Half-Orc (STR + Relentless Endurance), or Tiefling (CHA + innate spells). Each race grants ability score bonuses, traits, and proficiencies.

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.