This point buy calculator for 5e assists you in allocating your character’s ability scores for your Dungeons & Dragons game effectively and efficiently.
Welcome to the 5E Point Buy Calculator, designed to help you allocate ability scores for your next Dungeons and Dragons character according to the point buy system.
How to use the calculator:
- Adjust the values of Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Constitution (CON), Intelligence (INT), Wisdom (WIS), and Charisma (CHA) using the input fields.
- As you modify ability scores, the calculator will automatically update the available points based on the costs associated with each score.
- Once the points reach zero or below, ensure you adjust the abilities until the result field indicates an acceptable point distribution.
How the calculator works:
- Each ability score has a point cost, with scores below 14 costing their score minus 8.
- Scores of 14 and above cost exponentially more; for example, 14 costs 7 points, and 15 costs 9 points.
- You start with 27 points to distribute among your ability scores, with the minimum score being 8 and the maximum being 15 before racial bonuses.
Limitations of the calculator:
- This calculator does not account for racial bonuses, which should be applied after using the point buy system.
- The calculator only functions within the standard 5E point buy rules and will not allow for homebrew or custom rulesets.
- Ability scores are unable to be reduced below 8 or increased above 15 before applying racial bonuses.