The ledge

Lower creature

Size is an approximation of height, rounded to nearest 5. Adjust below if the creature is unusually tall or squat.

Higher creature

solid: clear sightline dashed: blocked sightline zone visible only from some stances

Lower creature (seen from above)

Higher creature (seen from below)

The five sightlines

Lower ↔ Higher

GM Adjudication

GMs have significant discretion when determining cover. This tool is meant to inform that call and aid in adjudicating it, not to replace it. The cover levels shown are suggestions as a guideline, not a hard rule.

The math

Live calculation