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A creature's [[Ability Score]]s can modify the result of rolls, depending on how high or low the Ability Score is.  Which Ability Score is used to determine the Modifier depends on the roll that's being made.  The Ability Score Modifier for a specific [[Ability Score]] can also be referred to by the name of that Ability Score, such as: Strength Modifier, Dexterity Modifier, etc.
A creature's [[Ability Score]]s can modify the result of rolls, depending on how high or low the Ability Score is.  Which Ability Score is used to determine the Modifier depends on the roll that's being made.  The Ability Score Modifier for a specific [[Ability Score]] can also be referred to by the name of that Ability Score, such as: Strength Modifier, Dexterity Modifier, etc.
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==== For Attack Rolls ====
==== For Attack Rolls ====


Weapon attacks will generally use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon and the type of attack made.  Melee weapons use the Strength Modifier, unless they have the [[Finesse]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Rapier]]), in which case Dexterity can be used instead.  The same rules apply to melee weapons with the [[Thrown]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Handaxe]]) when they're thrown for a ranged attack: they use the Strength modifier, unless they have both Thrown and Finesse (such as [[Dagger]]), in which case Dexterity can be chosen again.  In situations like this, the game will automatically choose the higher ability.  Regular ranged weapons (such as Bows and Crossbows) always use Dexterity.
Weapon attacks will generally use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon and the type of attack made.  See [[Attack Roll]] for details.


Spell attacks will use an [[Ability Score]] depending on the [[Class]] of the creature making it; see table above, under the section [[#Attack Roll]].
Spell attacks will use an [[Ability Score]] depending on the [[Class]] of the creature making it.  Again, see the Attack Roll page for details.


==== For Damage Rolls ====
==== For Damage Rolls ====


For Weapon attacks, the exact same rules apply to Damage Rolls as for Attack Rolls.  If the Damage Roll involves multiple dice, such as the 2d6 damage of a Greatsword, then the Modifier is applied to the total value, not to each individual die roll.
For Weapon attacks, the same rules apply to Damage Rolls as for Attack Rolls.  If the Damage Roll involves multiple dice, such as the 2d6 damage of a Greatsword, then the Modifier is applied to the total value, not to each individual die.


For spell attacks, there is generally no Ability Score Modifier for the Damage Roll.  The damage of spell attacks is increased through other means.  For example, Cantrips such as [[Fire Bolt]] automatically become stronger as the caster reaches higher levels, and spells that expend spell slots can be cast at a higher level (expending a higher level spell slot) to increase their damage.  The details depend on the individual spell in question.
For the damage of Spells, there is generally no Ability Score Modifier, though there are exceptions to this rule.  For example, [[Agonizing Blast]] allows the [[Warlock]] to add its Charisma Modifier to the damage of [[Eldritch Blast]].


==== For Saving Throws ====
==== For Saving Throws ====
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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 [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save.  As with most spells and effects related to poison, [[Poison Spray]] requires a Constitution Save.
For saves against various threats, the threat in question determines which Ability Score is used to make the save.  For example, the [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save.  As with most spells and effects related to poison, [[Poison Spray]] requires a Constitution Save.


An Ability Score Modifier is also used when a creature imposes a Saving Throw on another, such as by casting a spell against it.  The Modifier affects the Difficulty Class of the save imposed on the other creature, using the formula: {{c|8 + Ability Score Modifier + Proficiency Bonus}}.  However, the Ability Score used to determine this Modifier is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw it imposes on the target.  Instead, much like for Attack Rolls, it uses the Ability Score the creature uses to cast spells.
An Ability Score Modifier is also used when a creature imposes a Saving Throw on another, such as by casting a spell.  The Modifier affects the Difficulty Class (DC) of the Save imposed on the target, using the formula: {{code|8 + Ability Score Modifier + Proficiency Bonus}}.  However, the Ability Score used to determine this Modifier is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw it imposes on the target.  Instead, much like for Attack Rolls, it uses the Ability Score the creature uses to cast spells.


==== For Ability Checks ====
==== For Ability Checks ====


Which Ability Score is used for an Ability Check depends on the category or type of Ability Check, such as Athletics, Sleight of Hand, History, Perception, Deception, and so on.  See the table above, under the section [[#Ability Check]], for the different categories and which Ability Score they use for the Modifier.
An Ability Check is always based on a specific [[Ability Score]], which determines the Modifier that will be used.  The Skill Check also uses an Ability Score Modifier, since each [[Skill]] is based on a specific Ability Score.  For example, an Athletics Check uses Strength, whereas a Sleight of Hand Check uses Dexterity.


=== Proficiency Bonus ===
=== Proficiency Bonus ===
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