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== Primary Ability == | == Primary Ability == | ||
The primary ability of a class affects the features specific to that class, such as spell [[Difficulty Class|DC]] for spellcasters, or weapon types that the class has default [[proficiency]] with. This designation has no other mechanical significance. | The primary ability of a class typically affects the features specific to that class, such as spell [[Difficulty Class|DC]] for spellcasters, or weapon types that the class has default [[proficiency]] with. This designation has no other mechanical significance. | ||
Each class has a different Primary Ability: | Each class has a different Primary Ability: | ||
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* {{SmallIcon|Charisma_Ability_Icon.png|link=Charisma}} '''[[Charisma]] (CHA)''':{{Class|Bard}}s, {{Class|Paladin}}s, {{Class|Sorcerer}}s, {{Class|Warlock}}s | * {{SmallIcon|Charisma_Ability_Icon.png|link=Charisma}} '''[[Charisma]] (CHA)''':{{Class|Bard}}s, {{Class|Paladin}}s, {{Class|Sorcerer}}s, {{Class|Warlock}}s | ||
For dedicated spellcaster classes, Primary Ability is the same as [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_and_Proficiency|Spellcasting Ability]]. For non-spellcasters, this | For dedicated spellcaster classes, Primary Ability is the same as [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_and_Proficiency|Spellcasting Ability]]. For non-spellcasters, this is a recommendation, but not the only viable way to build a character. For example, {{Class|Figher}}s can be effective specializing in Dexterity using [[Finesse]] weapons and ranged weapons. | ||
Some classes have an important "secondary" ability not indicated by the game, | Some classes have an important "secondary" ability not indicated by the game. For example, for {{Class|Monk}}s, Wisdom affects their [[Armour Class]] and may contribute to unarmed damage via [[Way of the Open Hand]]. | ||
== Spellcasting Ability == | == Spellcasting Ability == |