4d5s

4d5s is a term that can refer to several different concepts, primarily within the context of dice notation and role-playing games. In its most common usage, 4d5s denotes the rolling of four five-sided dice. The "d" stands for "dice," and the number preceding it (4) indicates the quantity of dice to be rolled, while the number following it (5) specifies the number of sides on each die. The "s" at the end is sometimes used to signify "sides" for clarity, though it is not always present.

When 4d5s is rolled, each of the four dice is independently rolled, and the result of each die is a number from 1 to 5. The sum of these four rolls typically represents the outcome of an action or event within a game. For example, a game master might ask a player to roll 4d5s to determine the success of an attack or the amount of damage dealt. The minimum possible result is 4 (if all four dice roll a 1), and the maximum possible result is 20 (if all four dice roll a 5).

The use of five-sided dice is less common than dice with standard numbers of sides like 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 20. However, they can be used to introduce unique probability distributions into game mechanics. Understanding dice notation like 4d5s is crucial for players and game designers to accurately interpret and implement game rules. The specific context in which "4d5s" appears will determine the precise meaning and application of this dice roll.