Questions tagged [ability-scores]
For questions primarily about ability scores (and their associated abilities), mechanical components of a character in all editions of D&D that represent the character's innate attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma.
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Does Constitution influence Charisma?
I was looking around and notice that low constitution monsters usually are ugly (like skeletons)
after all low constitution make you ugly, right?
So, it's that a case where Charisma can be influenced ...
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Why do Sorcerers use Charisma?
Sorcerers use Charisma as their primary Ability Score for spell-casting in Dungeons and Dragons. Wizards use Intelligence to cast, and Clerics use Wisdom. Intelligence and Wisdom make sense for the ...
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Is there a minimum Intelligence score for the thief?
The Player's Handbook mentions that high Intelligence is very important for a thief, but Intelligence Table I does not list a minimum value for a thief, only for an assassin.
Is there a minimum value?
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Character development suggestions for a low Dexterity character?
I read in some book (forget which) that players should use a low ability score as an opportunity for character development; for example, a low Con character could have insecurities and be very ...
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How do I roleplay a character with a large disparity between their intelligence and wisdom?
This question is tangential to the (good) question how to role-play an intelligent character.
Say you have a system that differentiates between intelligence and wisdom (dd4.0 being the obvious ...
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