Ability Checks

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Ability Checks

AbilityUsed for...Example Uses
StrengthPhysical force and athleticismSmash down a door, move a boulder, use a spike to wedge a door shut
DexterityAgility, reflexes, and balanceSneak past a guard, walk along a narrow ledge, wriggle free from chains
ConstitutionStamina and healthEndure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest
IntelligenceMemory and reasonRecall a bit of lore, recognize a clue's significance, decode an encrypted message
WisdomPerceptiveness and willpowerSpot a hidden creature, sense that someone is lying
CharismaSocial influence and confidencePersuade a creature to do something, cow a crowd, lie to someone convincingly
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