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 If the final result of the roll, after any applicable modifiers are added, is equal to or exceeds the targwt mumber, the attempt was successful.
-=== Unique mechanics ===
+=== d20 mechanics ===
-A number of gameplay mechanics apply only to d20 rolls.
+A number of unique mechanics apply to d20 rolls.
+==== Difficulty Class ====
+Difficulty Class (or DC) is a number rolled against when making ability checks on or saving throws. It represents how difficult a task is to accomplish.
+The number is determined by the the task attempted, or in the case of saves, the spell, condition or action that has to be overcome.
+===== Danger DC =====
+In scenarios such as traps, the game chooses an appropriate Difficulty Class, depending on how serious the danger is. This includes single-use items such as elemental arrows or throwables.
+===== Spell DC =====
+For the Difficulty class of a spells that can be saved against is determined through the following formula:
+<div style="text-align: center;">Difficulty Class = {{InfoBlob|8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting ability modifier}}</div>
+===== Weapon action DC =====
+The Difficulty Class of saves allowed by weapon actions is calculated as follows:
+<div style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;">{{InfoBlob|1=Weapon Action DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + [[Strength|Strength]] or [[Dexterity|Dexterity]] + inherent weapon action bonus DC]]}}</div>
+FEach Weapon Action can grant its own inherent bonus DC that isn't listed anywhere, but most frequently it's +2.
+===== Hybrid DC =====
+Certain weapon actions, notably [[Concussive Smash]], instead use allow the acting creatures to either use their spallcaster DC or weapon Action DC with a +2 bonus, whichever is higher.
 ==== Natural 1s and 20s ====