Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Ability Score Improvement 5e: Barbarian Feature

Ability Score Improvement is a Barbarian feature gained at level 16 in D&D 5e. When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1.



Ability Score Improvement

Class: Barbarian
Level: 16

When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ability Score Improvement do in D&D 5e?

When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1.

What level do you get Ability Score Improvement in D&D 5e?

You gain Ability Score Improvement at level 16 Barbarian progression.

Is Ability Score Improvement a Barbarian feature in D&D 5e?

Yes. Ability Score Improvement is a Barbarian class feature in D&D 5e.

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