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== Saving throws == | == Saving throws == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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 | |||
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. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
Saving throws do not automatically fail or succeed on natural 1s and 20s, except when made during dialogue. | Saving throws do not automatically fail or succeed on natural 1s and 20s, except when made during dialogue. | ||
A [[List of features and items that affect saving throws|number of features]] affect saving throws, and some races have advantage on certain saves. | A [[List of features and items that affect saving throws|number of features]] affect saving throws, and some races have advantage on certain saves. | ||