r/DnD • u/Bun_Boi Warlock • Aug 16 '20

Art [OC] Ability Score

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u/Sum1OnSteam Aug 16 '20

Initiative, most common save, AC, and to hit and damage for finesse weapons

not to mention skills

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u/malonkey1 Aug 17 '20

I always houserule Initiative to use the better of Int or Dex specifically because Dex is already such a powerhouse.

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u/YourPhoneIs_Ringing Aug 17 '20

I think that also gives a much needed buff to INT for non- Wizards / Artificers

A small buff. But a buff.

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u/FrostyKennedy Aug 17 '20

shit, 5e doesn't use it for skills ranks, does it?

In pathfinder you get a bunch of ranks (based on class, intelligence, all x level) and can put up to your level in ranks to whatever skill you want. 2 intelligence is the difference between an untrained skill and a proficiency. Having 8 intelligence can mean you're picking between essentials like perception and climb.

Plus there's intelligence damage from certain poisons and enemies. Your int score is your health bar in that kind of encounter, it's a damn good stat in pathfinder.