Writing Down Statistics

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 doshko 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'll often want to record them ahead of time. For instance, if you upgraded to a tactical doshko, you'll want to add the +1 item bonus into your attack modifier with the doshko since you'll include that bonus every time you attack with that weapon.