D&D 5e Point Buy Calculator


Create your character's ability scores using the point buy system from the Player's Handbook. You have 27 points to spend on your abilities, with scores ranging from 8 to 15 before racial modifiers.

Character Information

Ability Scores

Points Remaining: 27
Ability Base Score Cost Racial Bonus Final Score Modifier
Strength
STR
8
0 8 -1
Dexterity
DEX
8
0 8 -1
Constitution
CON
8
0 8 -1
Intelligence
INT
8
0 8 -1
Wisdom
WIS
8
0 8 -1
Charisma
CHA
8
0 8 -1
Total Points Spent: 0

Additional Options

Character Summary

Character
Custom Race

Ability Scores

8
-1
Strength
8
-1
Dexterity
8
-1
Constitution
8
-1
Intelligence
8
-1
Wisdom
8
-1
Charisma

Point Buy Summary

Total Points Spent: 0/27

Points Remaining: 27

Racial Bonuses

No racial bonuses applied

Understanding the D&D 5e Point Buy System

The D&D 5e Point Buy Calculator helps players create balanced and strong characters for their campaigns. Using the point buy system from the Player's Handbook, players start with 27 points to allocate towards their ability scores. This system allows for strategic character building, ensuring that no character is overly powerful or weak compared to others. You can personalize your character's abilities while keeping the Game fair and fun for everyone.

How to Use the Point Buy Calculator

The calculator is designed to be user-friendly. It lets you input character names and select races to reflect your character’s background. Then, you can adjust six ability scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. As you adjust these scores, the calculator tracks your remaining points, so you always know how much you have left to spend.

Cost of Increasing Ability Scores

  • Scores start at 8 and can go up to 15 without racial bonuses.
  • Each increase in score costs points: For instance, going from 8 to 9 costs 1 point, and from 14 to 15 costs 9 points.
  • The calculator automatically reflects these costs as you make changes, providing a clear view of your spending.

Racial Bonuses and Their Impact

In D&D 5e, your chosen race influences your ability scores through racial bonuses. For example, many races provide a +2 to one ability and a +1 to another. You can select these bonuses easily in the calculator. This feature ensures that your character feels authentic and themed according to their race, enhancing the role-playing experience.

Tracking Points and Modifiers

Keeping track of your points is essential while creating your character. The D&D 5e Point Buy Calculator shows how many points you've spent and how many you have left. It also calculates the final ability scores and their modifiers automatically. This way, you can focus on building a fun and effective character without worrying about complex Math.

Advanced Options for Customization

  • You can allow for custom racial bonus distributions to make your character even more unique.
  • The calculator provides options to manually assign these bonuses, giving you full control over your character's abilities.

Character Summary and Review

Once you’ve finished adjusting your scores, the calculator generates a summary of your character. This includes the final ability scores, modifiers, and any racial bonuses applied. It’s a great way to visualize your character’s strengths and weaknesses before heading into your next adventure.

Getting Started with Your Adventure

The D&D 5e Point Buy Calculator is an excellent tool for both new and experienced players. It simplifies the character creation process while maintaining the depth and fun of Dungeons & Dragons. Start building your character now and dive into your next campaign with confidence!