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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 1s and 20s === | ||
Rolling a 1 or 20 on a d20 roll is referred to as a ''natural 1'' or ''natural 20''. When making an attack roll or ability check, rolling a natural one is always an automatic failure, while a natural twenty is always an automatic success, regardless of the the final result after modifiers are applied. Saving throws attempted during dialogue and death saving throws can also roll roll natural 1s and 20s. | |||
=== Attack rolls === | === Attack rolls === | ||