1st Level Character : score of 20 ?

[Erestor]

Hello all !

Just a simple question - I cannot find the answer in the PHB (I have the french version ^^).

Can a 1st level Character with a 18 in, for exemple, STR, get a 20 with the racial bonus ? (human can have a +2)

thanx ^^

Marc

 

[Zurai]

18 + 2 = 20, so yes.

 

[FadedC]

yes

 

[Baumi]

Short Answer: Yes

Long Answer: Yes

 

[xortam]

There isn't anything to say you can't but if you are using the points system to allocate ability scores then you would get a character who was strong but more or less average everywhere else.

 

[Danceofmasks]

Dreadfully expensive .. but worth it for some builds.
Rogue or Ranger (ranged weapons) use one stat for attack, damage, as well as reflex, AC, and initiative.
Other classes are somewhat less able to specialise (though builds with a 20 can still work well enough).

 

[pogminky]

Cheaper to go for 17 to 19.... often almost as good IMHO

 

[Erestor]

Thanx !

 

[DLichen]

Cheaper to go for 17 to 19.... often almost as good IMHO

17 is probably the worst stat you can get unless your campaign is going to start exactly at level 4 or something.

Most cost for the least bang.

 

[pogminky]

I meant 17 to goto 19 with the +2 racial.... but even then I need to look more closely.