What’s a level 5 ranger's max hit points with a Constitution modifier of +2?
Is it hit die plus modifier?
So (10+2)*5
Lvl 1 = 12
Lvl 2 = 24
Lvl 3 = 36
Lvl 4 = 48
Lvl 5 = 60
Seems high.
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\$\begingroup\$ Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance. Have you read the 5e basic rules, specifically regarding how hit points are affected as they go up in levels? \$\endgroup\$– V2BlastCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 4:59
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2\$\begingroup\$ Related: How do you calculate your character's Maximum Hit Points?, Is Con modifier × level added to HP every level-up?, Do the rules specify that you add your CON bonus to HP when taking the average at leveling up? \$\endgroup\$– V2BlastCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:10
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2\$\begingroup\$ Are you asking for a literal maximum (including other features), or just the maximum from the rolled dice and Constitution modifier? \$\endgroup\$– David CoffronCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:12
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2\$\begingroup\$ Possible duplicate of How do you calculate your character's Maximum Hit Points? \$\endgroup\$– SirTechSpecCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:25
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From the PHB (p. 90):
Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per ranger level after 1st
So yes, based on just your hitdie rolls, the absolute maximum at level 5 would be 60, as you calculated. However the chance of that happening is pretty astronomical (.01% chance of getting a 10 on 4 consecutive d10 rolls). That's why it would appear to be a "bit high".
That said, there are feats and race/class features that can boost this further, like the Hill Dwarf's Dwarven Toughness feature, or the Tough feat (PHB, p. 170).
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\$\begingroup\$ @MikeQ: The total increase per level is between 3 and 12 HP because it's 1d10 plus a Con mod of 2. \$\endgroup\$– V2BlastCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:02
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\$\begingroup\$ @MikeQ I don't think the question actually wants the literal maximum, but is just asking about the base HP from class levels \$\endgroup\$ Commented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:12
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\$\begingroup\$ @MikeQ: There are also other race/class features that could increase one's max HP (e.g. Dwarven Toughness, Draconic Resilience). \$\endgroup\$– V2BlastCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:13
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\$\begingroup\$ Clarified the max based on hit die rolls \$\endgroup\$– BenCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 5:14
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5\$\begingroup\$ You get 10 hp at first level so you only need to roll 4 sequential 10s for a much more reasonable 0.01% chance. \$\endgroup\$– Dale MCommented Feb 13, 2019 at 6:36