Let’s not forget that Dexterity helps a creature react quickly when a combat breaks out. Depending on the armor a creature is wearing, a creature can usually add some or all of its Dexterity bonus to your armor class. When you want to avoid an attack, Dexterity is every creature’s best friend. It’s also used for melee weapons that have the finesse property like daggers and short swords. Controlling a heavily laden cart on a steep descentĭexterity is used for ranged attack rolls and damage rolls with most ranged weapons such as bows and crossbows.It’s picking pockets, concealing objects, and other fun thievery.įinally, Dexterity (Stealth) is the ability to conceal oneself from enemies, get past guards, and sneak up on folks without being caught. Sleight of Hand is all about manual trickery. Sometimes, it’s a good substitute for Athletics, too, such as with escaping grapples and avoiding getting shoved. If you’ve ever played a rogue, you’ve probably used all three.ĭexterity (Acrobatics) is your ability to stay on your feet in tricky situations. Dexterity: Ability Checks and Skillsĭexterity gets three skills: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth. Divine beings and monsters can go much higher than 20, although with Dexterity, you’ll find it’s pretty rare that anything goes past lower 20’s.īut just how fast is that stuff? Keep reading to find out. 20 is typically the ceiling for most adventurers. Monsters and adventurers are a cut above, of course. Where do all the Monster Manual monsters stand in terms of Dexterity?Īccording to the Player’s Handbook Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance.Īs usual, a 10-11 is the Dexterity of the average human.What does each point in Dexterity mean?.Today, I’m continuing the trend with a look at the next physical ability, Dexterity. The result was a massive post that explored Strength in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. This was mostly for my benefit, to see how different monsters lined up with each other. DM Dave 3 Comments on Monster Abilities Part 2 – Dexterity Posted in ArticlesĪ couple weeks ago, I started a series on monster abilities.
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