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When a creature rolls dice to determine success, they roll a twenty-sided die ({{D20}}) and add the associated ability score modifier to the result of the roll. If applicable, they also add their proficiency bonus and appropriate modifiers from other sources. If the final result equals or exceeds a threshold value, it is considered a success. | When a creature rolls dice to determine success, they roll a twenty-sided die ({{D20}}) and add the associated ability score modifier to the result of the roll. If applicable, they also add their proficiency bonus and appropriate modifiers from other sources. If the final result equals or exceeds a threshold value, it is considered a success. | ||
Rolling a 1 or 20 on a d20 roll is referred to as a "natural 1" or "natural 20". | Rolling a 1 or 20 on a d20 roll is referred to as a "natural 1" or "natural 20". In most cases a natural one is always an automatic failure, while a natural twenty is always an automatic success, however saving throws made outside of dialogue treat these rolls as regular dice rolls. | ||
=== Attack rolls === | === Attack rolls === | ||