Cheat sheet
Character creation (Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition)
A checklist you can run during creation.
Quick blocks
Creation order (from system.json)
- Choose a Race
- Choose a Class
- Determine Ability Scores (Standard Array, Point Buy, or 4d6 drop lowest)
- Describe Your Character (name, alignment, background, personality)
- Calculate Derived Stats (HP, AC, initiative, proficiency bonus)
- Choose Equipment and Spells (if applicable)
- Choose Proficiencies and Languages
Creation limits
abilityScoreMin
3
abilityScoreMax
20
startingLevel
1
maxLevel
20
standardArray
15,14,13,12,10,8
pointBuyTotal
27
pointBuyMin
8
pointBuyMax
15