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As one of the main ability scores in D&D 5e, Dexterity can be super important for many characters—but what is it, and why does it matter so much? Dexterity is simply an attribute that measures a character’s agility and reflexes. Certain skills, like Stealth and Acrobatics, rely on a character’s Dexterity score—as well as mechanics like Initiative and Armor Classes. Read on for a complete guide to Dexterity and its significance in character creation, combat, gameplay, and more.
Things You Should Know
- Dexterity is one of six ability scores (along with Strength, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma). It gauges a character’s agility, reflexes, and balance.
- A character’s Dexterity (DEX) ability score also determines their DEX modifier, which is a value used to calculate skill checks, saving throws, and attack rolls.
- Dexterity also factors into mechanics like a character’s Armor Class (which impacts how hard they are to hit) and Initiative (which sets the order of turns in a battle).
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- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/abilities/ability_checks/
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/abilities/ability_checks/
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/abilities/ability_checks/
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/abilities/ability_checks/
- ↑ https://blackcitadelrpg.com/armor-class-5e/
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/combat/
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