Dungeons & Dragons gameplay
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, game mechanics and die rolls determine much of what happens. These mechanics include:
Ability scores, the most basic statistics of a character, which influence all other statistics
Armor class, how well-protected a character is against physical attack
Hit points, how much punishment a character can take before falling unconscious or dying
Saving throws, a character's defenses against nonphysical or area attacks (like poisons, fireballs, and enchantments)
Attack rolls and damage rolls, how effectively a character can score hits against, and inflict damage on, another character
Skills, how competent a character is in various areas of expertise
Feats, what special advantages a character has through natural aptitude or training
Ability scores
All player characters have six basic statistics:
Strength (STR): Strength is a measure of muscle, endurance and stamina combined. Strength affects the ability of characters to lift and carry weights, melee attack rolls, damage rolls (for both melee and ranged weapons), certain physical skills, several combat actions, and general checks involving moving or breaking objects.
