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{{ up to date | 2023-08-15 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->{{NoExcerpt|''See also: [[Ability Score Modifier]]''}} | {{ up to date | 2023-08-15 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->{{NoExcerpt|''See also: [[Ability Score Modifier]]''}} | ||
'''Ability Scores''' refer to | '''Ability Scores''' refer to the Ability Points in each Ability. There are a total of six Abilities: | ||
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Strength Score Icon.png|[[Strength]]|link=Strength | Strength Score Icon.png|[[Strength]]|link=Strength | ||
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* '''[[Charisma]]''': Charm or force of character | * '''[[Charisma]]''': Charm or force of character | ||
=== Primary Ability === | |||
Each class has a different Primary Ability: | |||
* {{SmallIcon|Intelligence_Ability_Icon.png|link=Intelligence}} '''[[Intelligence]] (INT)''': {{Class|Wizard}}s, {{Class|Fighter}}s*<sup>†</sup>, and {{Class|Rogue}}s*<sup>†</sup>. | |||
* {{SmallIcon|Wisdom_Ability_Icon.png|link=Wisdom}} '''[[Wisdom]] (WIS)''': {{Class|Cleric}}s, {{Class|Ranger}}s, {{Class|Druid}}s, and {{Class|Monk}}s*. | |||
* {{SmallIcon|Charisma_Ability_Icon.png|link=Charisma}} '''[[Charisma]] (CHA)''':{{Class|Bard}}s, {{Class|Paladin}}s, {{Class|Sorcerer}}s, {{Class|Warlock}}s, and {{Class|Barbarian}}s*. | |||
=== Ability Score === | |||
An ability score is never less than 1 (except when drained, such as by [[Devour Intellect]]), and for common creatures, its natural value can go up to 20. For example, a simple rat may have a Strength of 1, whereas an exceptionally well-trained fighter could have a Strength of 20. Through various enhancements, such as magical spells, elixirs, or special equipment, the score may be increased further. The ability scores of a creature determines its [[Ability Score Modifier]]s. | An ability score is never less than 1 (except when drained, such as by [[Devour Intellect]]), and for common creatures, its natural value can go up to 20. For example, a simple rat may have a Strength of 1, whereas an exceptionally well-trained fighter could have a Strength of 20. Through various enhancements, such as magical spells, elixirs, or special equipment, the score may be increased further. The ability scores of a creature determines its [[Ability Score Modifier]]s. | ||
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Ability Scores refer to the Ability Points in each Ability. There are a total of six Abilities:
- Strength: Physical power
- Dexterity: Agility and finesse
- Constitution: Overall health and endurance
- Intelligence: Rational reasoning and memory
- Wisdom: Common sense and insight
- Charisma: Charm or force of character
Primary Ability
Each class has a different Primary Ability:
Intelligence (INT): Wizards, Fighters*†, and Rogues*†.
Wisdom (WIS): Clerics, Rangers, Druids, and Monks*.
Charisma (CHA):Bards, Paladins, Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Barbarians*.
Ability Score
An ability score is never less than 1 (except when drained, such as by Devour Intellect), and for common creatures, its natural value can go up to 20. For example, a simple rat may have a Strength of 1, whereas an exceptionally well-trained fighter could have a Strength of 20. Through various enhancements, such as magical spells, elixirs, or special equipment, the score may be increased further. The ability scores of a creature determines its Ability Score Modifiers.
