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{{main|Strength}} | {{main|Strength}} | ||
[[File:Strength Score Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] | [[File:Strength Score Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] | ||
Strength represents a creature's ability to exert physical force | Strength represents a creature's ability to exert physical force, and is the game's recommended primary stat for barbarians and fighters. | ||
==== Uses of Strength ==== | ==== Uses of Strength ==== | ||
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; General : Strength checks are made when physical might is required, such as when attempting to push over a heavy object or when attempting to force open locked doors or containers during dialogue. | ; General : Strength checks are made when physical might is required, such as when attempting to push over a heavy object or when attempting to force open locked doors or containers during dialogue. | ||
; Athletics : Athletics is used during attempts to [[Shove|shove]] other creatures, as well as when attempting to resist being shoved. | ; Athletics : Athletics is used during attempts to [[Shove|shove]] other creatures, as well as when attempting to resist being shoved. | ||
==== Strength saves ==== | |||
Strength saves are rare, and primarily called for when attempting to resist being [[Prone (condition|knocked prone]].{{ref|{{SAI|Thunderous Smite}}}} | |||
=== Dexterity === | === Dexterity === |