Originally published June 24th 2024

In 5e HD is determined by size. Tiny is 1d4, small 1d6, medium 1d8, large 1d10, huge 1d12, and gargantuan is 1d20. I think that works wells.

For those unaware of what those categories include here is a plain english explanation.

  • Tiny = Garden gnome

  • Small = 5 year old

  • Medium = Adult

  • Large = Horse

  • Huge = Elephant

  • Gargantuan = Orca

This is all.