Abilities: Difference between revisions

Ability Scores refer to various core qualities of a creature. There are a total of six ability scores:

Strength: Physical power
Dexterity: Agility and finesse
Constitution: Overall health and endurance
Intelligence: Rational reasoning and memory
Wisdom: Common sense and insight
Charisma: Charm or force of character

An ability score is never less than 1 (except when drained, such as by Devour Intellect), and for common creatures, its natural value can go up to 20. For example, a simple rat may have a Strength of 1, whereas an exceptionally well-trained fighter could have a Strength of 20. Through various enhancements, such as magical spells, elixirs, or special equipment, the score may be increased further. The ability scores of a creature determines its Ability Score Modifiers.

Gameplay

v t e Gameplay mechanics
Turn-based	Actions Initiative Movement speed Resources
Dice rolls	Abilities Advantage Attacks Concentration Damage Critical Hit Mechanics Healing Inspiration Saving throw
Downtime	Barter Traders • Trading and item pricing Attitude Alchemy Approval Resting
Environment	Clouds Obscurity Difficult Terrain Surfaces
Items	Equipment Weapons Clothing Armour Shields Headwear Handwear Footwear Amulets Rings Cloaks Consumables Arrows Coatings Dyes Elixirs Grenades Potions Scrolls Containers Miscellaneous

v t e Creature statistics
Ability scores	Strength Dexterity Constitution Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
Skills	Acrobatics Animal Handling Arcana Athletics Deception History Insight Intimidation Investigation Medicine Nature Perception Performance Persuasion Religion Sleight of Hand Stealth Survival
Features	Feats Illithid powers Permanent bonuses Spells List
Other	Creature types Armour Class Creature size Experience Hit points Proficiency Resistances Point Buy

v t e Character creation
Classes	Barbarian Bard Cleric Druid Fighter Monk Paladin Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Warlock Wizard
Backgrounds	Acolyte Charlatan Criminal Entertainer Folk Hero Guild Artisan Haunted One Noble Outlander Sage Soldier Urchin
Races	Dragonborn Drow Dwarf Elf Githyanki Gnome Half-Elf Half-Orc Halfling Human Tiefling
Deities	Bahamut Corellon Larethian Eilistraee Garl Glittergold Gruumsh Helm Ilmater Laduguer Lathander Lolth Kelemvor Mielikki Moradin Mystra Oghma Selûne Shar Talos Tempus Tiamat Tyr Vlaakith Yondalla