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==== Spellcasting ability ==== | ==== Spellcasting ability ==== | ||
{{hatnote|For more information, see [[Spells#Spellcasting_ability_and_proficiency|Spellcasting ability and proficiency]].}} | {{hatnote|For more information, see [[Spells#Spellcasting_ability_and_proficiency|Spellcasting ability and proficiency]].}} | ||
Every class has an ability that affects their spellcasting. These affect the attack rolls and [[Difficulty Class]] of their spells. The primary ability of casters classes always corresponds to their spellcasting ability, with the exception of | Every class has an ability that affects their spellcasting. These affect the attack rolls and [[Difficulty Class]] of their spells. The primary ability of casters classes always corresponds to their spellcasting ability, with the exception of rangers and classes that gain spellcasting via a subclass class feature. | ||
Racial spells may use their own designated ability. For example, the [[cantrip]] granted during character creation by the [[Elf|elf]] or [[Half-Elf|half-elf]] race always uses Intelligence, regardless of the creature's class. | Racial spells may use their own designated ability. For example, the [[cantrip]] granted during character creation by the [[Elf|elf]] or [[Half-Elf|half-elf]] race always uses Intelligence, regardless of the creature's class. | ||