ability-modifier-attack-roll-abilities-xphb

Ability Modifier; Attack Roll Abilities

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 12. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Attack Roll Abilities

Ability	Attack Type
Strength	Melee attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike
Dexterity	Ranged attack with a weapon
Varies	Spell attack (the ability used is determined by the spellcaster’s spellcasting feature, as explained in “chapter 7”)
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