D&D 5E When Are Ability Scores Used?

[DND_Reborn]

I know there are only a few times when Ability Scores are important to the rule since nearly all the time just the ability modifiers are what is used.

For example, one such time is with the Barbarian's Indomitable Might:

which allows you to use your Strength score if your check is lower.

I recall there was at least one other time when the score is used but I can't recall what it was (it is something I feel is obvious I am just overlooking...).

So, I am asking the community to help me with all the instances when the ability score is used in the game instead of the ability modifier?

Any help? Thanks!

UPDATE: List so far:

1. Indomitable Might (Barbarian)
2. Jumping (safe maximum STR score)
3. Encumbrance (STR x 15, etc.)
4. Variant Initiative rules/options (DEX)
5. Divine Domain: Visions of the Past, Object Reading and Area Reading (WIS)
6. Multiclass requirements
7. Certain creatures' attacks reduce scores

 

[Maxperson]

I know there are only a few times when Ability Scores are important to the rule since nearly all the time just the ability modifiers are what is used.

For example, one such time is with the Barbarian's Indomitable Might:
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which allows you to use your Strength score if your check is lower.

I recall there was at least one other time when the score is used but I can't recall what it was (it is something I feel is obvious I am just overlooking...).

So, I am asking the community to help me with all the instances when the ability score is used in the game instead of the ability modifier?

Any help? Thanks!

Jumping! Off the top of my head.

Edit: Multiclassing as well. Stat numbers are used to qualify.

 

[Rabulias]

Encumbrance rules use multiples of the character's Strength score.

Edited to add: Some of the Initiative variants in the DMG (and a common houserule) use the Dexterity score as a tiebreaker for Initiative.

 

[DND_Reborn]

Jumping! Off the top of my head.

AHA! That was the obvious one I just couldn't think of! Thanks, LOL!

Encumbrance rules use multiples of the character's Strength score.

Edited to add: Some of the Initiative variants in the DMG (and a common houserule) use the Dexterity score as a tiebreaker for Initiative.

Nice ones, thanks!

 

[Maxperson]

Divine Domain: Visions of the Past, Object Reading and Area Reading all use wisdom score.

 

[Maxperson]

Some armors need a certain strength number to use effectively.

 

[Zubatcarteira]

Heavy armors have strength score requirements to not be slowed down.

Edit: So close.

 

[Maxperson]

Bigby's Hand spell uses strength scores.
Tasha's Hideous Laughter won't work on creatures of Int 4 or less.

 

[Lycurgon]

Multiclass requirement.

 

[Lycurgon]

Monsters reducing ability Scores: eg Intellect Devourer reduce Int, Shadows Reduce Str