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== Modifiers == | == Modifiers == | ||
A number of modifiers are potentially added to dice rolls. | A number of '''modifiers''' are potentially added to dice rolls. Modifiers are either '''bonuses''' which add to the result, or '''penalties''' which are subtracted from it. A roll may have bonuses and/or penalties from multiple sources; in such cases they are added together and expressed as a single modifier. For example, a d20 roll with a bonus of +5 and a penalty of -2 would be expressed as {{InfoBlob|1d20+3}}. | ||
; Ability score modifiers : Most rolls have an associated [[ability]], and creatures add their corresponding ability score modifier to the outcome of rolls they make. | ; Ability score modifiers : Most rolls have an associated [[ability]], and creatures add their corresponding ability score modifier to the outcome of rolls they make. | ||
; Proficiency bonus : Creatures add their proficiency bonus to any attack rolls, ability checks, or saving throws that they make using weapons, skills, or saves that they are proficient in, as well as to all attack rolls made during spell attacks. | ; Proficiency bonus : Creatures add their proficiency bonus to any attack rolls, ability checks, or saving throws that they make using weapons, skills, or saves that they are proficient in, as well as to all attack rolls made during spell attacks. | ||
; Additional modifiers : Some [[features]] and [[conditions]] add additional modifiers to save DCs and the results of rolls, such as [[Shillelagh]], which allows the caster to add their spellcasting ability modifier to their attack and damage rolls, instead of Strength or Dexterity. | ; Additional modifiers : Some [[features]] and [[conditions]] add additional modifiers to save DCs and the results of rolls, such as [[Shillelagh]], which allows the caster to add their spellcasting ability modifier to their attack and damage rolls, instead of Strength or Dexterity. | ||
When a creature forces an opponent to make a [[#Saving throw|saving throw]] against a spell the creature has cast or action they have taken, the applicable modifiers are added to the creature's save DC instead. | |||
== d20 rolls == | == d20 rolls == | ||