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A saving throw is d20 + the relevant ability modifier + your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in that save. You succeed if you meet or beat the DC. Each class is proficient in two saves. Spell save DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting modifier.
The formula
Saving throw = d20 + ability modifier + proficiency bonus (if proficient) vs a Difficulty Class (DC).
Six saves exist, one per ability. The most common are Dexterity (dodging explosions and traps), Constitution (poison, concentration) and Wisdom (charm and fear).
Save proficiencies by class
| Class | Proficient saves |
|---|---|
| Barbarian | Strength, Constitution |
| Bard | Dexterity, Charisma |
| Cleric | Wisdom, Charisma |
| Druid | Intelligence, Wisdom |
| Fighter | Strength, Constitution |
| Monk | Strength, Dexterity |
| Paladin | Wisdom, Charisma |
| Ranger | Strength, Dexterity |
| Rogue | Dexterity, Intelligence |
| Sorcerer | Constitution, Charisma |
| Warlock | Wisdom, Charisma |
| Wizard | Intelligence, Wisdom |
In the character sheet creator, tick your two proficient saves and the bonuses update automatically as you level.
Spell save DC
When you force a save, the target rolls against 8 + your proficiency bonus + your spellcasting modifier. A level 5 wizard with Intelligence 18 (+4) has DC 8 + 3 + 4 = 15.
Concentration
Taking damage while concentrating on a spell requires a Constitution save: DC 10 or half the damage taken, whichever is higher. Constitution save proficiency (or the War Caster feat) helps casters a lot.
Death saving throws
At 0 hit points you're unconscious and roll a death save at the start of each turn:
- 10 or higher: success. 9 or lower: failure.
- 3 successes: you're stable. 3 failures: your character dies.
- Natural 20: you regain 1 hit point. Natural 1: two failures.
- Taking damage at 0 HP causes a failure (a critical hit causes two).
Any healing brings you back up. More on hit points and hit dice.
Roll it
Roll a save as 1d20 plus your bonus in the d20 roller, or arm the stat in the Rollune app so the modifier is added automatically.
