Dice rolls: Difference between revisions

When a creature rolls dice to determine success, they roll a twenty-sided die ({{D20}}) and add the associated ability score modifier to the result of the roll. If applicable, they also add their proficiency bonus and appropriate modifiers from other sources. If the final result equals or exceeds a threshold value, it is considered a success.

Rolling a 1 or 20 on a d20 roll is referred to as a "natural 1" or "natural 20". A natural 1 is always an automatic failure, while a natural 20 is always an automatic success.

Melee attacks generally use the creature's Strength modifier, and ranged attacks use Dexterity, or Strength for thrown weapons. Weapons with the Finesse property use whichever of those two modifiers is highest. Spellcasters use their [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_and_Proficiency|spellcasting ability modifier]] for attacks made with spells. Some magical effects, like the spell {{SAI|Shillelagh}} or a Warlock's {{SAI|Pact of the Blade}}, allow spellcasters to use their spellcasting ability modifier for weapon attack and damage rolls.

The creature's proficiency bonus is added to attack rolls made with weapons they are proficient with. Classes capable of spellcasting add their proficiency bonus to the attack rolls of spells they cast.