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  Result = {{D20}} + Ability Score Modifier + (optional) Proficiency Bonus
  Result = {{D20}} + Ability Score Modifier + (optional) Proficiency Bonus


Each [[Class]] offers [[Proficiency]] in two types of Saving Throws.  One can also gain Proficiency in more specific kinds of Saving Throws through other means.  For example, Elves have the innate trait [[Fey Ancestry]] which provides them Proficiency in Saving Throws against being [[Charmed]].  Normally, this would require proficiency in Wisdom Saves.
Each [[Class]] provides a creature [[Proficiency]] in two types of Saving Throws.


== The save succeeded, but I still got hurt! ==
== The save succeeded, but I still got hurt! ==


Making a successful Saving Throw could mean avoiding negative effects entirely, or it could merely mean halving the damage taken.  Depending on the threat, there could also be other rules that determine what happens on a failed or successful save.
Making a successful Saving Throw could mean avoiding negative effects entirely, or it could merely mean halving the damage taken.  Depending on the threat, there could also be other rules that determine what happens on a failed or successful save.

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