Ability Checks

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide p. 237

Ability Checks

Ability	Used for…	Example Uses
Strength	Physical force and athleticism	Smash down a door, move a boulder, use a spike to wedge a door shut
Dexterity	Agility, reflexes, and balance	Sneak past a guard, walk along a narrow ledge, wriggle free from chains
Constitution	Stamina and health	Endure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest
Intelligence	Memory and reason	Recall a bit of lore, recognize a clue’s significance, decode an encrypted message
Wisdom	Perceptiveness and willpower	Spot a hidden creature, sense that someone is lying
Charisma	Social influence and confidence	Persuade a creature to do something, cow a crowd, lie to someone convincingly
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