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Tagged with ability-scores pathfinder-1e
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Is there a way to use Strength for the Perform Skill?
How (if possible) would one utilize their Strength ability score with the Perform Skill? Be that in lieu of Charisma or in addition to it.
There are so many ways to shuffle the ability score that ...
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Is there a way to add my Strength modifier to my Armor Class?
It's an age old question -- how can I make it as hard as possible for enemies to hit me, so I can slaughter them without even the slightest jostling of my coif? Typically, for those wanting to proceed ...
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Can you benefit from the Fencing Grace feat while wielding a buckler?
Fencing Grace:
When wielding a rapier one-handed, you can add your Dexterity modifier
instead of your Strength modifier to that weapon’s damage. The rapier
must be one appropriate for your size. You ...
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How does Polymorph Any Object turn objects into creatures?
Polymorph Any Object, as the name implies, allows spell casters to polymorph objects into creatures. I thought I knew how that worked, but having now used the spell in a game, I am uncertain. So, how ...
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What are the potential pitfalls of using Starfinder's ability score generation and advancement method for Pathfinder?
I'm starting a new campaign as GM. We are in session zero and talking about how to roll/buy ability scores. I'm considering using the Starfinder system with Pathfinder 1e.
Starfinder starts all stats ...
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How is 'Same or Lower Intelligence' determined for the spell Polymorph Any Object?
In this spell, one of the factors that determines the spell's final duration is "Subject is... Same or lower intelligence." What does that mean?
Obviously, if the spell turns the subject into an ...
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What is the spell I remember that delays ability damage?
I swear I could remember a spell in Pathfinder (though possibly in 3rd Ed) which, after being cast on a character, could slow subsequent ability damaging effects by dishing out the full damage over ...
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If I'm hit by an undead touch attack but negative energy doesn't hurt me, am I still affected by the Con drain?
I recently answered a question along the same line as this one about how energy resistance affects regeneration, but sadly I have a new variation of it.
My question is about undead, their negative ...
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How to make charisma mod replace as many values as possible
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No undead my gm rules that outside of ethereal enemies like ghosts all undead use their con mod normally and ethereal enemies use wisdom mod
Dips are allowed but only for 3-4 levels total and ...
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Can you combine the feats Iron Palm Technique and Dragon Style?
A party member of my campaign wants to get both Iron Palm Technique and Dragon Style.
However, it is unclear for us if it is possible to combine these two feats and what the result will be.
Iron ...
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Do prestige class levels give feats and ability score improvements?
Does gaining a level in a prestige class in Pathfinder (1e) give you feats and ability score improvements? Or do you only gain those from "base" classes?
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What would be an appropriate cost for a Dexterity enhancement bonus on a sword?
My fighter has a sword that gives him +2 to dexterity as long as it is wielded or sheathed. What would an appropriate amount be to value that bonus at?
The magic items creation rules say an ability ...
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How does ability damage interact with the Possession spell?
Let's say that a wizard casts possession on a bugbear. Now, this bugbear has spent some time in questionable places and has contracted both Filth Fever and Mindfire, the first being a disease causing ...
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What is the average point buy of a stat array from a 6x6 matrix of "roll 4d6, drop the lowest die"?
For character creation my group sometimes uses a weird method to generate stats. We roll 6 stat arrays using 4d6d1 (rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest), and arrange them on top of one another to make ...
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Will temporary Dex penalties prevent you from getting the benefits of the "Two Weapon Fighting" feat if your Dex score falls below the prerequisite?
Our fighter is exhausted and is suffering a -6 to Dexterity as a result, bringing his Dexterity from 15 to 9.
He has the feat Two-Weapon Fighting, which reduces the penalty for fighting with two ...
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