The D&D Wild Magic Surge table is the d100 table from the Player's Handbook that Wild Magic Sorcerers roll on when a surge occurs. This tool rolls instantly or lets you enter a manual result to look up the effect.
Full Wild Magic Surge Table (d100)
All 50 entries — click any row to highlight it
How Wild Magic Surges Work in D&D 5e
Wild Magic Sorcerers have the Tides of Chaos feature and the Wild Magic Surge table as core class mechanics. Understanding when and how surges occur is essential for playing this subclass effectively — and for DMs managing it at the table.
When Does a Surge Occur?
After a Wild Magic Sorcerer casts a spell of 1st level or higher (not a cantrip), the DM can ask the player to roll a d20. On a roll of 1, a wild magic surge occurs and the player rolls d100 on the table. Some DMs have sorcerers roll the d20 themselves; others handle it secretly. The frequency is DM's discretion — some DMs use 1-5 on the d20 for more chaotic campaigns.
Tides of Chaos Trigger
When the sorcerer uses Tides of Chaos (gaining advantage on one attack, ability check, or saving throw), the DM can force a wild magic surge on the next spell cast — automatically triggering the d100 roll. This recharges Tides of Chaos immediately, creating a risk/reward cycle central to the subclass fantasy.
Notable Surge Results
Results 1-2 (fireball centered on you) and 3-4 (teleport 60 feet) are the most dramatic. Results 9-10 (invisible for 1 minute) and 53-54 (maximum damage on next spell) are highly beneficial. Most results create interesting narrative moments without being campaign-ending. The table is balanced intentionally — roughly half the results are beneficial or neutral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this wild magic table free?
Yes, completely free. Roll as many times as you need — it's all browser-based with no signup required.
When does a wild magic surge occur?
Wild Magic Sorcerers roll a d20 after casting a spell of 1st level or higher. On a roll of 1, a wild magic surge occurs and they roll on the 1d100 table. The Tides of Chaos feature triggers automatic surges.
Are all 50 wild magic results included?
Yes, the roller includes all 50 entries from the official D&D 5e Player's Handbook wild magic surge table. Roll results of 1-2 through 99-100 each map to a specific effect.
Can I enter my own roll number?
Yes. Enter any number from 1-100 in the manual roll field to look up a specific result. The highlighted entry shows the full description for that result.
Some wild magic effects need additional rolls — what do I do?
Some effects say 'roll a d6' or 'choose a target'. These secondary rolls are noted in the effect description. Use the dice roller on this site to make those additional rolls.