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===Saving Throws===

Generally, when you are subject to an unusual or magical attack, you get a saving throw to avoid or reduce the effect. Like an [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack roll]], a saving throw is a d20 roll plus a bonus based on your [[SRD:Class|class]], level, and an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]]. Your saving throw modifier is: Base save bonus + [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability modifier]].

=====Saving Throw Types=====

The three different kinds of saving throws are Fortitude, Reflex, and Will:

======Fortitude======

These saves measure your ability to stand up to physical punishment or attacks against your vitality and health. Apply your [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] modifier to your Fortitude saving throws.

======Reflex======

These saves test your ability to dodge area attacks. Apply your [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] modifier to your Reflex saving throws.

======Will======

These saves reflect your resistance to mental influence as well as many magical effects. Apply your [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] modifier to your Will saving throws.

=====Saving Throw Difficulty Class=====

The [[SRD:DC|DC]] for a save is determined by the attack itself.

=====Automatic Failures and Successes=====

A natural 1 (the d20 comes up 1) on a saving throw is always a failure (and may cause damage to exposed items; see [[SRD:Breaking and Entering#Saving Throws|Items Surviving after a Saving Throw]]). A natural 20 (the d20 comes up 20) is always a success.

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