Ability Scores

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All creatrues – characters and monsters – have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics, as shown on the Ability Description table.

Strength
Measures: Physical Might.

Dexterity
Measures: Agility, reflexes, and balance.

Constitution
Measures: Health and stamina.

Intelligence
Measures: Reasoning and memory.

Wisdom
Measures: Perceptiveness and mental fortitude.

Charisma
Measures: Confidence, poise, and charm.

Ability Score and Modifiers

Score Modifier
1 -5
2-3 -4
4-5 -3
6-7 -2
8-9 -1
10-11 0
12-13 +1
14-15 +2
16-17 +3
18-19 +4
20-21 +5
22-23 +6
24-25 +7
26-27 +8
28-29 +9
30 +10