Resolving Outcomes; Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024) p. 27. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws

Ability	Score Measures…	Make an Ability Check To…	Make a Saving Throw To…
Strength	Physical might	Lift, push, pull, or break something	Physically resist direct force
Dexterity	Agility, reflexes, balance	Move nimbly, quickly, or quietly	Dodge out of harm’s way
Constitution	Health and stamina	Push your body beyond normal limits	Endure a toxic hazard
Intelligence	Reasoning and memory	Reason or remember	Recognize an illusion as fake
Wisdom	Perceptiveness and mental fortitude	Notice things in the environment or in creatures’ behavior	Resist a mental assault
Charisma	Confidence, poise, and charm	Influence, entertain, or deceive	Assert your identity
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