Generating Ability Scores
Determining the Numbers
Generating your ability scores is a different process then the normal process. In Eldridth, when forming a hero there are three option. You can take the Eldridth Hero Array, which is made up as follows:-16 - 15 - 14 - 12 - 10 - 9-
The next alternative is rolling for your statistics. To determine your stats you would roll 5d6 . You then ignore the lowest two die, and add the others together. Repeat this 6 times. In Eldridth, a player character is meant to be strong, and be heroicly able. This means you will re-roll results under 9. It also means that if you do not end up with at least two stats 15 or higher, you can choose one of the other methods or re-roll again all the statistic.
The last option is a split between the two, you can take 16 15 14, and roll 5d6 3 times, re-rolling anything below a 9.
Assigning the scores
Once you have your scores, known, now is a good time to decide what you want for a race and class you are going to choose. Knowing the class you are going to choose lets you know how to assign your scores, and knowing your race will give you the final starting numbers as races have specific adjustments to your abilitly scores.You can use the summaries below to help you make the decision. It also goes into a bit more depth on the Understanding Ability Scores page.
Stength
Measures: Natural Athleticism, Bodily PowerImportant for: Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin
Feeds Skills: Athletics
Dexterity
Measures: Physical Agility, Reflexes, Balance, PoiseImportant for: Monk, Ranger, Rogue
Feeds Skills: Acrobatics, Slight of Hand, Stealth
Constitution
Measures: Health, Stamina, Vital ForceImportant for: Everyone
Feeds Skills:None
Intelligence
Measures: Mental acuity, Information Recall, Analytical SkillImportant for: Wizard, Artificer
Feeds Skills: Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, Religion
Wisdom
Measures: Awareness, Intuition, InsightImportant for: Cleric, Druid
Feeds Skills:Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, Survival
Charisma
Measures: Confidence, Eloquence, LeadershipImportant for: Bard, Sourcerer, Warlock
Feeds Skills: Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion
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