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''For a comprehensive summary of the mechanics behind all rolls and modifiers, see [[Die Rolls]].'' | |||
[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] | |||
The '''Ability Score Modifier''' is a [[Die Rolls|Die Roll]] modifier based the [[Ability Scores]] of a creature. It can affect every type of roll. | |||
== When it's applied == | |||
=== Attack Roll === | |||
During an [[Attack Roll]] with a [[Weapon]], the attacking creature's Strength or Dexterity will be used to determine the Modifier. See the Attack Roll and Weapon pages for details. | |||
For a spell that uses an Attack Roll, the Ability Score to be used depends on the [[Class]] of the creature casting the spell. For example, a Wizard uses Intelligence, a Cleric uses Wisdom, and a Sorcerer uses Charisma. See the Attack Roll page for details. | |||
=== Damage Roll === | |||
For [[Damage Roll]]s made with a [[Weapon]], the exact same rules apply as for the Attack Roll. For spells, the Ability Score Modifier is normally not used, though there are exceptions. For example, the [[Warlock]]'s [[Agonizing Blast]] feature allows it to add its Ability Score Modifier to [[Eldritch Blast]]. | |||
=== Saving Throw === | |||
Each [[Saving Throw]] is tied to a certain [[Ability Score]], which determines its type, such as Strength Saving Throw, Dexterity Saving Throw, and so on, which determines the Ability Score Modifier that will be used. | |||
=== Ability Check === | |||
The [[Ability Check]] is similar to the Saving Throw in that it's categorized based on the [[Ability Score]] used. (The clue is in the name.) | |||
A special type of Ability Check is the Skill Check, where a specific skill like Athletics, Perception, Sleight of Hand, etc. is used, but each Skill maps one to one to a corresponding Ability Score, so the Ability Score Modifier still applies. For example, Athletics is based on Strength, whereas Sleight of Hand is based on Dexterity. | |||
== Value == | |||
Following is the table for the Ability Score Modifier value based on how high the corresponding Ability Score of a creature is: | |||
{{AbilityScoreModifierTable}} | |||