Players take the wheel in live sessions
Joined players can now move their own token on the battle map, roll into initiative, and manage their own HP — live, in real time, without waiting on the DM. The DM still sees and controls everything.
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Run Your Table.
Online & Free. The online virtual tabletop for D&D and more
Combat tracker, battle map, session notes, and community rulesets — all in one tab. Run sessions online with your group, or use it solo as a GM screen on your tablet.
d4–d100
All dice types
Free
Forever
Run your sessions
Online or in person
Nat20 is a free, browser-based virtual tabletop for D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e and homebrew tabletop RPGs. The game master gets a combat tracker, dice roller, battle map, session notes and rules reference cards in one tab, and players join from a laptop, tablet or phone with a free account. Nothing to install, no subscription.
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Everything at Your Table
One tab. All the tools. No paywall.
Live Sessions
Connect players online or run solo. Share a session link — players sign in with a free account to join, no install required.
Combat Tracker
Initiative order, HP tracking, conditions, and turn management. Keeps combat moving so the story doesn't stop.
Dice Roller
All dice from d4 to d100 with macros for common rolls. Available in-session and as a free public roller on this page.
Battle Map
Place tokens, track positions, and run encounters on a grid. Touch-optimized for tablets and touchscreens.
Community Rulesets
Browse the official D&D 5e SRD spell and monster lists, or create and share your own homebrew ruleset with the community.
Standalone GM Screen
No players needed. Use Nat20 at the physical table — dice, monster lookup, and session notes without anyone else connected.
From the blog
Guides, tips, and tools
Long-form reads on running better games — plus the occasional tool we love.
Guides22 min read
Pathfinder 2e Encounter Building: XP Budget and Examples
Build Pathfinder 2e encounters with the GM Core XP budget: five threats, party size, creature level vs party level, and a worked example for every threat.
November 2, 2026Read →
Guides21 min read
Pathfinder 2e vs D&D 5e: Actions, Proficiency and Crits in Numbers
Pathfinder 2e and D&D 5e side by side: three actions, proficiency by level, degrees of success, the attack penalty, and one fighter worked out in both.
November 2, 2026Read →
Guides17 min read
How to Balance D&D Encounters: The 5e XP Budget, Worked Out
The SRD 5.2 XP budget step by step, three encounters built for a level-3 party, what the XP total misses, and how to adjust a fight mid-combat.
November 2, 2026Read →
Get Started
Play Your Way
Roll dice right now without an account. Create a free account when you want to host sessions and save your campaigns.
Without Account
No signup needed to try the tools.
Roll any dice (d4 through d100)
Browse rulesets and community content
Look up D&D 5e SRD spells & monsters
Browse community-created content
With Free Account
Unlock the full platform — campaigns, sessions, content.
Everything above, plus...
Create, host, and join live sessions
Archive campaigns scene by scene
Create characters, items, and monsters
Share content with the community
Why Nat20
Why Choose Nat20?
The honest comparison.
| Feature | Nat20 | Roll20 / Others |
|---|---|---|
| Free forever | ||
| No subscription required | ||
| Standalone GM screen mode | ||
| Tablet-optimized interface | ||
| Campaign archive & history | ||
| Community content library | ||
| D&D 5e SRD spells & monsters included |
What’s new
Latest updates
The newest additions to the platform and the reference library.
FAQ
Questions?
Everything you need to know about Nat20.
01
Is Nat20 really free?
Yes — completely free, no hidden fees or paywalls. We may add optional premium features in the future, but the core session toolkit will always be free.
02
Do I need an account to use it?
No account is needed to roll dice or browse rulesets and community content. Create a free account to join or host a live session, create characters, or archive your campaigns.
03
Can I use it without players connected?
Yes. Nat20 works as a standalone GM screen at the physical table — dice, monster lookup, and session notes without any players joining online.
04
Does it work on tablet?
Yes. The interface is touch-optimized and tested on iOS and Android tablets. Many GMs use it as their dedicated GM screen at the table.
