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For saves against various threats, the threat in question determines which Ability Score is used to make the save. For example, the {{SmallIcon|Web Spell Icon.png}} [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas {{SmallIcon|Crown of Madness Icon.png}} [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save. | For saves against various threats, the threat in question determines which Ability Score is used to make the save. For example, the {{SmallIcon|Web Spell Icon.png}} [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas {{SmallIcon|Crown of Madness Icon.png}} [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save. | ||
An Ability Score Modifier is also used | === For Difficulty Class === | ||
An Ability Score Modifier is also used in the Difficulty Class of a Saving Throw, such as by casting a spell. The Modifier affects the Difficulty Class (DC) of the Save imposed on the target, using the formula: | |||
<div style="text-align: center;">'''Spell Save DC = {{InfoBlob|8 + Spellcasting Ability Score Modifier + Proficiency Bonus}}'''</div> | <div style="text-align: center;">'''Spell Save DC = {{InfoBlob|8 + Spellcasting Ability Score Modifier + Proficiency Bonus}}'''</div> | ||
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This allows spellcasters to increase the effectiveness of their spells by increasing their [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]], even when those spells do not involve Attack Rolls. | This allows spellcasters to increase the effectiveness of their spells by increasing their [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]], even when those spells do not involve Attack Rolls. | ||
Note: The Ability Score used to determine the Spell Save DC is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw imposed on targets | Note: The Ability Score used to determine the Spell Save DC is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw imposed on targets. | ||
=== For Ability Checks === | === For Ability Checks === | ||
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=== For Saving Throws === | === For Saving Throws === | ||
A creature can have Proficiency in a specific type of Saving Throw, like Strength Saving Throws or Dexterity Saving Throws. Each [[Class]] gains Proficiency in two such types of Saving Throw at level 1, and can add their Proficiency Bonus to those types of Saving Throws. | A creature can have Proficiency in a specific type of Saving Throw, like Strength Saving Throws or Dexterity Saving Throws. Each [[Class]] gains Proficiency in two such types of Saving Throw at level 1, and it can add their Proficiency Bonus to those types of Saving Throws. | ||
=== For Difficulty Class === | |||
A creature's Proficiency Bonus also affects the Difficulty Class of the Saving Throw that enemies must roll when affected by that creature's spells (and some non-spell abilities). The formula for this is: | A creature's Proficiency Bonus also affects the Difficulty Class of the Saving Throw that enemies must roll when affected by that creature's spells (and some non-spell abilities). The formula for this is: | ||