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When a creature attacks another, it rolls a d20. The result is modified by its [[#Ability Score Modifier|Ability Score Modifier]] and [[#Proficiency Bonus|Proficiency Bonus]]. If the result matches or exceeds the [[Armor Class]] of the target, then the attack is successful. Otherwise, it's a failure; this could mean the attack was a miss, failed to hurt the target due to its armor, or the target was able to dodge or parry. | When a creature attacks another, it rolls a d20. The result is modified by its [[#Ability Score Modifier|Ability Score Modifier]] and [[#Proficiency Bonus|Proficiency Bonus]]. If the result matches or exceeds the [[Armor Class]] of the target, then the attack is successful. Otherwise, it's a failure; this could mean the attack was a miss, failed to hurt the target due to its armor, or the target was able to dodge or parry. | ||
As a special case, a roll of 1 means that the attack fails regardless of bonuses and the target's Armor Class. This is called a Critical Miss. Likewise, a roll of 20 means the attack succeeds regardless of the target's Armor Class. This is called a Critical Hit. A critical hit also affects the result of the Damage Roll, though the details of how this will be implemented in the finished game are not known yet. | |||
Attacks done with [[Weapons]] always use an Attack Roll to determine success. Some spells also use an Attack Roll to determine whether they hit their intended target (such as [[Fire Bolt]] or [[Eldritch Blast]]), though other spells hit the target automatically (such as [[Magic Missile]] or [[Fireball]]). A spell that hits its target automatically may allow the target to make a Saving Throw instead. | Attacks done with [[Weapons]] always use an Attack Roll to determine success. Some spells also use an Attack Roll to determine whether they hit their intended target (such as [[Fire Bolt]] or [[Eldritch Blast]]), though other spells hit the target automatically (such as [[Magic Missile]] or [[Fireball]]). A spell that hits its target automatically may allow the target to make a Saving Throw instead. | ||