Point Buy Calculator

Build your D&D 5e character using the point buy system. You have 27 points to spend on ability scores.

Points Remaining: 27 / 27

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How Point Buy Works

  • Starting Points: You begin with 27 points to spend on ability scores
  • Base Scores: All abilities start at 8, the minimum allowed
  • Maximum Score: No ability can exceed 15 before racial bonuses
  • Point Costs: Scores 8-13 cost 1 point each; 14 costs 2 points; 15 costs 2 points
  • Modifiers: Your ability modifier is (score - 10) / 2, rounded down

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