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Each ability has an ability score modifier, which is derived from its respective ability score. These modifiers are added to various dice rolls in the game, including [[Attack roll|attack rolls]], [[Damage rolls|damage rolls]], [[Ability check|ability checks]] and [[Saving throw|saving throws]]. | Each ability has an ability score modifier, which is derived from its respective ability score. These modifiers are added to various dice rolls in the game, including [[Attack roll|attack rolls]], [[Damage rolls|damage rolls]], [[Ability check|ability checks]] and [[Saving throw|saving throws]]. | ||
Ability score modifiers are decreased by ''1'' for every odd ability score below 10, and are increased by ''1'' for every even ability score above 10 | Ability score modifiers are decreased by ''1'' for every odd ability score below 10, and are increased by ''1'' for every even ability score above 10.{{note|Ability score modifiera cannot be increased beyond ''+10'', even if their respective ability scores are increased further.}} | ||
The formula used for calculation an ability score's modifier is {{InfoBlob|1=Modifier = (Score − 10) ÷ 2 <small>''(rounded down)''</small>}}. | The formula used for calculation an ability score's modifier is {{InfoBlob|1=Modifier = (Score − 10) ÷ 2 <small>''(rounded down)''</small>}}. | ||