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	Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic and their raw endurance.		Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic and their raw endurance.

	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting and [[Book of Nine Swords\|Diamond Mind]] maneuvers, ''and'' that skill was removed in both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting and [[Book of Nine Swords\|Diamond Mind]] maneuvers, ''and'' that skill was removed in both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game, and checks with it are largely restricted to things like resisting forced marches or inhospitable climates and altitudes. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Constitution is ''also'' often targeted and drained by deadly spells or monster powers, with 0 outright killing you in a way other ability score drains don't, and determines situational but life-and-death-when-they-come-up effects like holding one's breath to not suffocate or how many negative hitpoints you can be reduced to without dying. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]]; the occasional brave soul goes as low as 12.

	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] classes that use [[RAGE]] ([[Barbarian]], [[Bloodrager]], some archetypes) and scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] classes that use [[RAGE]] ([[Barbarian]], [[Bloodrager]], some archetypes) and scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. [[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.

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1d4chan>SpectralTime at 18:14, 20 January 2021

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	'''Constitution''' is one of the six [[Ability Scores]] used in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], alongside [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], [[Intelligence]], [[Wisdom]], and [[Charisma]].		'''Constitution''' is one of the six [[Ability Scores]] used in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], alongside [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], [[Intelligence]], [[Wisdom]], and [[Charisma]].

	Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.		Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic and their raw endurance.

	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting and [[Book of Nine Swords\|Diamond Mind]] maneuvers, ''and'' that skill was removed in both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting and [[Book of Nine Swords\|Diamond Mind]] maneuvers, ''and'' that skill was removed in both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].

1d4chan>Agiletek at 05:21, 14 November 2019

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	Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.		Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.

	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting, ''and'' it was removed ~~for~~ both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting and [[Book of Nine Swords\|Diamond Mind]] maneuvers, ''and'' that skill was removed in both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].

	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] classes that use [[RAGE]] ([[Barbarian]], [[Bloodrager]], some archetypes) and scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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1d4chan>SpectralTime at 04:54, 14 November 2019

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	Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.		Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.

	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage ~~roll~~ or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (one~~: Concentration~~) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage rolls or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (Concentration is the only one, it's only good for spellcasting, ''and'' it was removed for both ''5e'' and ''Pathfinder'' outright) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].

	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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	Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.		Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.

	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage roll or spellcasting. And it is the ~~''only''~~ stat in the game ~~that has no associated skills, save in special situations, like tests to make forced marches or shrug off extreme environments like deserts or icy wastes~~. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage roll or spellcasting. And it has the fewest associated skills (one: Concentration) of any stat in the game. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].

	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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1d4chan>SpectralTime at 18:04, 13 August 2017

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	Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage roll or spellcasting. And it is the ''only'' stat in the game that has no associated skills, save in special situations, like tests to make forced marches or shrug off extreme environments like deserts or icy wastes. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].		Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage roll or spellcasting. And it is the ''only'' stat in the game that has no associated skills, save in special situations, like tests to make forced marches or shrug off extreme environments like deserts or icy wastes. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency\| how many other stats they need]].

	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability ~~scores~~ (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability score requirements (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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1d4chan>QuietBrowser at 02:06, 13 August 2017

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	Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability scores (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)		Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability scores (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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'''Constitution''' is one of the six [[Ability Scores]] used in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], alongside [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], [[Intelligence]], [[Wisdom]], and [[Charisma]].

Of the six stats, Constitution represents a character's physical conditioning and heartiness. This means it not only governs how many [[hit point]]s a character gets, but their defenses against things like poison, disease, and vitality-sapping magic.

Constitution is in a bit of a weird place in the constellation of ''D&D'' stats. On the one hand, it's rarely the highest score a character has. It almost never affects, for instance, attack and damage roll or spellcasting. And it is the ''only'' stat in the game that has no associated skills, save in special situations, like tests to make forced marches or shrug off extreme environments like deserts or icy wastes. However, because of its vital role in providing hit points and physical defenses, no [[powergamer]] worth their salt wants to make it a [[dump stat]] either. Most characters thus get by with a 14 or 16, depending on bonuses and on [[Multiple Ability Dependency| how many other stats they need]].

Constitution is one of the three ''physical'' stats for all the reasons above. They only real classes that could be said to depend on it heavily are the 2e [[paladin]] and [[ranger]], both of whom had very high ability scores (and some "short" races like dwarfs, halflings, and gnomes also enjoyed boosted saves with higher Constitution), the [[Pathfinder]] scarred witch doctor archetype for the [[witch]], which used Constitution as a spellcasting stat (later changed after beastlike shrieks of rage from countless butthurt wizard fanboys who saw this as honing in on their gig), and the 5e [[barbarian]], who can potentially enjoy the highest AC in the base game via his ability to add his Constitution bonus to his AC whenever he isn't wearing armor, and combo that with a shield. ([[Genasi]] and [[dragonborn]] also use the stat for some of their racial powers, like innate spellcasting and breath-weapons.)

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