D&D 5E Bless and stability saves

[cthulhu42]

Does the Bless save bonus apply toward stability saves?

 

[steeldragons]

"Does the Bless save bonus apply toward stability saves?"...ummmm...Read that sentence again and tell me the answer.

EDIT [to add/clarify puzzlement]: I have to ask, why is it you think it wouldn't?

 

[cthulhu42]

I was just looking for clarification. I'd assumed that it did, but I've been wrong in my assumptions before.

Thanks for the snark.

 

[steeldragons]

No sweat. Have a good one.

 

[Jester David]

I have to ask, why is it you think it wouldn't?

Death saving throws aren't standard saving throws/checks. I can see it being argued as different.

 

[steeldragons]

Well,that's something I suppose. But how is a death save not a "standard save"...and what makes a save "standard"?

Those that would argue it seem, though, to me, to be making the game more complicated than is necessary [and probably intended].

 

[Jester David]

Well,that's something I suppose. But how is a death save not a "standard save"...and what makes a save "standard"?

Those that would argue it seem, though, to me, to be making the game more complicated than is necessary [and probably intended].

It doesn't use ability scores and there's no applying proficiency or modifiers. It's just a straight d20 roll.

If it were a DC 12 Constitution save that'd be different.

 

[steeldragons]

Does Bless stipulate its bonus only applies to "standard saves" or other similar language?

 

[Jester David]

Does Bless stipulate its bonus only applies to "standard saves" or other similar language?

It is called out as "a special saving throw".
I would argue that bless applies, but I can understand the confusion.

 

[Paraxis]

It is a saving throw so anything that works with saves works with death saves. Halfling can reroll 1's, which is amazing. Paladin aura gives +cha modifier to death saves. Magic items that give bonuses to death saves. Anything.