{
  "children": [],
  "desc": "| Score | Modifier |\n|-------|----------|\n| 1     | -5       |\n| 2-3   | -4       |\n| 4-5   | -3       |\n| 6-7   | -2       |\n| 8-9   | -1       |\n| 10-11 | +0       |\n| 12-13 | +1       |\n| 14-15 | +2       |\n| 16-17 | +3       |\n| 18-19 | +4       |\n| 20-21 | +5       |\n| 22-23 | +6       |\n| 24-25 | +7       |\n| 26-27 | +8       |\n| 28-29 | +9       |\n| 30    | +10      |\n\nTo determine an ability modifier without consulting the table, subtract 10 from the ability score and then divide the total by 2 (round down).\n\nBecause ability modifiers affect almost every attack roll, ability check, and saving throw, ability modifiers come up in play more often than their associated scores.",
  "index": "ability-scores-and-modifiers",
  "name": "Ability Scores and Modifiers",
  "parent": {
    "index": "using-ability-scores",
    "name": "Using Ability Scores",
    "url": "/api/2014/rules/using-ability-scores"
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-09-24T21:12:35.682Z",
  "url": "/api/2014/rules/ability-scores-and-modifiers"
}