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=== Description ===
'''Dexterity:''' This ability measures the character's quickness and balance as well as aptitude with tools. Dexterity is the Prime Requisite for [[Thief|Thieves]]. The Dexterity bonus or penalty is applied to all attack rolls with missile (ranged) weapons, to the character's [[Armor Class]] value, and to the character's [[Initiative]] die roll.
=== Notes ===

* Unlike [[Strength|Strength's]] effects on Melee Attacks, Dexterity only adds Accuracy, not Damage.
* A character's Dexterity Bonus is added to all [[Saves]] when speed is helpful
* Fleeing characters must make a Dexterity modified [[Save vs Death Ray]] when running through the threshold of a dangerous room - a failure indicates that character is stopped in that room for the round.
* Dexterity may be used instead of [[Strength]] to escape a pin while [[Wrestling]]
* A Dexterity modified [[Save vs Death Ray]] is used whenever falling into a pit, chute, ravine or similar threat. It's also used for traversing slick surfaces.

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