SRD:Saving Throw

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Saving Throws[edit]

Generally, when you are subject to an unusual or magical attack, you get a saving throw to avoid or reduce the effect. Like an attack roll, a saving throw is a d20 roll plus a bonus based on your class, level, and an ability score. Your saving throw modifier is: Base save bonus + ability modifier.

Saving Throw Types[edit]

The three different kinds of saving throws are Fortitude, Reflex, and Will:

Fortitude[edit]

These saves measure your ability to stand up to physical punishment or attacks against your vitality and health. Apply your Constitution modifier to your Fortitude saving throws.

Reflex[edit]

These saves test your ability to dodge area attacks. Apply your Dexterity modifier to your Reflex saving throws.

Will[edit]

These saves reflect your resistance to mental influence as well as many magical effects. Apply your Wisdom modifier to your Will saving throws.

Saving Throw Difficulty Class[edit]

The DC for a save is determined by the attack itself.

Automatic Failures and Successes[edit]

A natural 1 (the d20 comes up 1) on a saving throw is always a failure (and may cause damage to exposed items; see Items Surviving after a Saving Throw). A natural 20 (the d20 comes up 20) is always a success.



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