d8s

D8s are eight-sided dice used in tabletop role-playing games and other dice-based games. They are regular octahedrons, consisting of eight triangular faces. Each face is labeled with a number from 1 to 8.

In production, d8s are typically made from plastic, resin, wood, or metal. Commonly produced by injection molding, many dice feature distinct color schemes, transparent or translucent materials, and various font styles. Some dice also have color-coding or pips to aid readability.

In gaming, d8s are used to generate values in the range 1–8. They appear in many RPG systems to determine weapon damage, spell effects, or skill checks, and are often rolled in multiples for damage calculations or pool mechanics. In popular games, D&D uses d8s for several weapons and spells; other systems use d8s in different ways.

In sets, d8s are part of standard polyhedral dice sets that also include d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20, as well as the percentile d10. There are also specialty d8s, such as color-coded sets for easier distinction of dice results in complex rolls.

See also polyhedral dice; dice in gaming.