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For questions primarily about ability scores (and their associated abilities), mechanical components of a character in all editions of D&D that represent the character's innate attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma.

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Is there a minimum ability score?

The minimum score before racial modification when using Point Buy is a 7. See this short explanation from the SRD (emphasis mine): Purchase: Each character receives a number of points to spend on …
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What is the highest ability score possible?

The highest score you can get is 30, which is a hard limit. See also this question. You could get one by using True Polymorph or a comparable effect to turn into a creature with such an ability score …
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Does Polymorph Any Object grant a Con score to an Undead polymorphed into another Undead?

I would say it does not. The spell gives the target all the ability scores it's missing. If that includes those that the new form does not have/need, then that would imply that if you convert a rock t …
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Why does the pre-gen Drow Rogue have a 0 Str modifier but a Strength score of 8?

It seems to be a mistake in the file. There is nothing special going on that I can see, so the number is likely just wrong. I don't know of any rule in the game that would be able to change an attribu …
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Starting play at higher levels and ability point buy

I'm going to say it will have absolutely no noticeable impact. Your example shows that your Rogue gets a total of +1 on his 4th best stat after trying to "abuse" this. The Rogue is already the second- …
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A cursed ring makes me shorter with each use. When will reduced height cause mechanical chan...

By the rules, nothing would really happen with your stats until you hit the point where you traverse from Medium to Small, at which your stats change (probably -2 STR +2 DEX) and you can't use most of …
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How to guarantee a successful DC 20 CON save to maximise benefit from the Bag of Beans Item ...

I want to add cheap option that adds considerable kick to your Con saving throw: a single level of Sorcerer with the Favored Soul origin. That gives you access to Resistance or Bless (you can only con …
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When can we use proficiency with ability checks?

In the top block which lists your abilities, the black/white mark in front of the ability shows your bonus (and proficiency) for Saving throws. It says so under the block. So when you become the targ …
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Considerations for assigning Constitution buff within the party

Rather than looking at the static details of the character sheets, I'd look at the actual in game results. So don't ask "Who has the fewest HP?" or "Who gets hit the most?", but instead ask "Who gets …
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