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Saving throws representa creature’s attempt to “'''save'''” themselves from harm. Spells and actions taken by other creature frequently allow their targets to attempt a save, as do hazards like [[traps]] and [[surface]]s. Each save has an associated ability – referred to using terms like '''Strength saving throw''' or '''Dexterity save''' – and a save DC that creatures attempting to save roll against, adding their corresonding ability score modifier to the results. When attempting a save, a creature adds an ability score modifier corresponding to that save's associated ability. If they are also proficient in saves made using that ability, they add their proficiency bonus as well.

While the outcome of an attempted saving throw is always binary – it is either a success or a failure – the exact outcome of a successful save depends on the effect in question. Often, the damage or conditions inflicted by the associated effect will be reduced in severity, or sometimes ignored entirely.