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=== For Saving Throws ===
=== For Saving Throws ===


For saves against various threats, the threat in question determines which Ability Score is used to make the save.  For example, the {{SmallIcon|Web_Spell_Icon_2.png}} [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas {{SmallIcon|Crown of Madness Icon.png}} [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save.
For saves against various threats, the threat in question determines which Ability Score is used to make the save.  For example, the {{SmallIcon|Web Spell Icon.png}} [[Web]] spell requires you to make a Dexterity Save, whereas {{SmallIcon|Crown of Madness Icon.png}} [[Crown of Madness]] requires a Wisdom Save.


An Ability Score Modifier is also used when a creature imposes a Saving Throw on another, such as by casting a spell.  The Modifier affects the Difficulty Class (DC) of the Save imposed on the target, using the formula: {{code|<nowiki>Spell Save DC = 8 + Spellcasting Ability Modifier + Proficiency Bonus</nowiki>}}. This allows spellcasters to increase the effectiveness of their spells by increasing their [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]], even when those spells do not involve Attack Rolls.
An Ability Score Modifier is also used when a creature imposes a Saving Throw on another, such as by casting a spell.  The Modifier affects the Difficulty Class (DC) of the Save imposed on the target, using the formula: {{code|<nowiki>Spell Save DC = 8 + Spellcasting Ability Modifier + Proficiency Bonus</nowiki>}}. This allows spellcasters to increase the effectiveness of their spells by increasing their [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]], even when those spells do not involve Attack Rolls.


Note: The Ability Score used to determine the Spell Save DC is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw imposed on targets.  Instead, much like for Attack Rolls, it uses the caster's [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]]. For example, a [[Wizard]]'s Spell Save DC is determined by their Intelligence modifier, but a creature targeted by a {{SmallIcon|Web_Spell_Icon_2.png}} [[Web]] spell cast by a Wizard must still make a ''Dexterity'' Save.
Note: The Ability Score used to determine the Spell Save DC is not necessarily the same as the type of Saving Throw imposed on targets.  Instead, much like for Attack Rolls, it uses the caster's [[Spells#Spellcasting_Ability_Modifier|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]]. For example, a [[Wizard]]'s Spell Save DC is determined by their Intelligence modifier, but a creature targeted by a {{SmallIcon|Web Spell Icon.png}} [[Web]] spell cast by a Wizard must still make a ''Dexterity'' Save.


=== For Ability Checks ===
=== For Ability Checks ===

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