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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andvari" data-source="post: 8741374" data-attributes="member: 7036523">A natural 20 still increases the success factor by one step, so it will almost always be a critical hit even if not 10 above the target number. For example, if the AC is 25, you have +8 to hit and roll 20, your result is only 28, but it still critically hits as the natural 20 increases the degree of success from success to critical success.In gameplay, the "10 above mechanic" mostly means crits happen more frequently, as you can  often crit without needing a 20.But if the AC was 29, you are correct that it would not be possible to critically hit the target with only a +8 to hit. Though I imagine that scenario is one the players are not intended to fight anyway.</blockquote>