Applied Learning A positive Intelligence modifier grants additional non-skill proficiencies per point, such as a new language or tool. A negative Intelligence modifier removes only one additional non-skill proficiency (though never Common or the language of their heritage), regardless of the value (e.g. a -3 Intelligence modifier still removes only one non-skill proficiency). At any level where your Intelligence modifier permanently increases (e.g. through gaining a level or taking a feat), you may add another non-skill proficiency. Added to House Rules in 2023; modified 24 Aug 2024 to clarify modifier increases.
Tag: ability scores
Flex-Ability None of the base heritages confer an ability score improvement; instead, players choose one score to improve by 2 and another to improve by 1. Added to House Rules in 2023.
Heroic Stature If ability scores are generated using the Point Cost method as described in the Player’s Handbook, each character gets 30 points to spend, not 27. The Point Costs are given on the Ability Score Point Costs. Ability Score Point Costs Score Mod Cost 8 -1 0 9 -1 1 10 0 2 11 0 3 12 +1 4 13 +1 5 14 +2 7 15 +2 9 16 +3 12 Added to House Rules in 2023.