Strength

Ability Score Bonuses

Stat	Bonus
3	-3
4-5	-2
6-8	-1
9-12	0
13-15	+1
16-17	+2
18	+3

Description

Strength: As the name implies, this ability measures the character's raw physical power. Strength is the Prime Requisite for the Fighter. Apply the ability bonus or penalty for Strength to all attack and damage rolls in melee (hand to hand) combat. Note that a penalty here will not reduce damage from a successful attack below one point in any case. Strength positively impacts Carrying Capacity as shown below:

Carrying Capacity in Pounds

	Dwarf,Elf,Human		Halfling
Strength	Light Load	Heavy Load	Light Load	Heavy Load
3	25	60	20	40
4-5	35	90	30	60
6-8	50	120	40	80
9-12	60	150	50	100
13-15	65	165	55	110
16-17	70	180	60	120
18	80	195	65	130

Notes

• Halfling Characters cannot naturally gain more than 17 Strength
• Your Strength bonus is added to your d6 range when forcing stuck doors and other obstacles. Thus a hero with a bonus of +2 from 16 Strength opens a door on a roll of 1-3 instead of just on a 1.
• Attacks with bows and crossbows do not gain the Strength bonus to accuracy or damage, but thrown weapons and ranged blunt weapons like sling bullets do.
• Strength bonus is added to your Save vs Death Ray to break free of Wrestling