Facts about Dungeons and Dragons 5E

1. 05

   Six ability scores—Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma—underpin nearly every mechanic in Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

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2. 04

   Passive Perception in Dungeons and Dragons 5E equals 10 plus a character's Wisdom modifier and proficiency bonus if proficient, used without rolling dice.

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3. 03

   In Dungeons and Dragons 5E, character classes gain their defining subclass specialization at different levels, with some like the Cleric receiving it as early as level 1.

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4. 02

   The Advantage and Disadvantage mechanic in Dungeons and Dragons 5E replaced complex modifier stacking by simply rolling two d20s and taking the higher or lower result.

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5. 01

   Released in 2014, Dungeons and Dragons 5E uses a bounded accuracy system that keeps target numbers relatively low regardless of character level.

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