Writing Down Statistics

Parent page Spell Attack Rolls

When creating your character and adventuring you'll record the total modifier for various important checks on your character sheet. Since many bonuses and penalties are due to the immediate circumstances, spells, and other temporary magical effects, you typically won't apply them to your notations.

For example, the number you write down for your attack modifier with your battle axe would likely be your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus with martial weapons. Your spell attack modifier is typically just your spellcasting attribute modifier + your proficiency bonus, and your spell DC is usually the same number + 10.

Item bonuses and penalties are often more persistent, so you will often want to record them ahead of time.