
Some monsters have saving throw proficiencies as well. As with skill proficiencies, proficiency in a saving throw lets a character add his or her proficiency bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score. The wizard, for example, is proficient in Intelligence saves.

For example, you use your Dexterity modifier for a Dexterity saving throw.Ī saving throw can be modified by a situational bonus or penalty and can be affected by advantage and disadvantage, as determined by the GM.Įach class gives proficiency in at least two saving throws. To make a saving throw, roll a d20 and add the appropriate ability modifier. You don't normally decide to make a saving throw you are forced to make one because your character or monster is at risk of harm. This material is published under the OGL 1.0a.Ī saving throw-also called a save-represents an attempt to resist a spell, a trap, a poison, a disease, or a similar threat.
