Can We Guess Your Favorite D&D Stat to Max Out?

By: Amanda Monell

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

There are two different types of games in the world of gaming. The first is the most popular, where players are pitted against each other for the distinguished title of winner. The second are co-op games where the player group works together to achieve a common goal. Dungeons & Dragons fall into the latter category and could be considered one of the first RPGs that give a player the option to design what kind of character they want to be. On top of which, these characters had depth and if the player desired, they could provide a backstory on how their characters got into their current situation.

In addition to being able to give a character depth, Dungeons & Dragons provide players with an opportunity to add a little piece of themselves into it. This could be in various ways from choosing alignments to physical attributes. Unfortunately, if the character gets killed (in hopefully a glorious fashion), a player can be devastated because of the intense bond they have to it. Of course, surviving a battle usually depends on two different things: whether the dice god wants to bless you with amazing rolls or whether the DM is sympathetic to character deaths.

So let's grab our dice, a blank character sheet and a pencil because it's time for us to figure out what stat you'd use to dominate the game.

There are several different ways a player can enter the battlefield and still be a benefit to their party. Which of these roles would fit you the best?

I'm laying traps for the monster to step into.

I'm taking the brunt of the damage.
I'm healing the wounded.

I'm usually performing a ranged attack.

Characters with high constitution stats could easily run a marathon. How many miles do you think you could run?

I could probably go for a couple of miles before I burn out.

I'd be able to keep up with that character and I'd challenge them to go further.
Why run if you could drive?

I'm more of a cheer from the sidelines kind of person.

Grab your bedrolls, it's time to head out for adventure. Where in the party is your character positioned?

They're right behind the leader.

They're in the back of the party.
They're in the middle.

They're leading the group.

While you're walking to your next destination, you come across a merchant getting attacked by some goblins. What would your character do?

They'd get excited and then join the fight.

They'd be a little frustrated because they should have known that a security detail should have been in place.
They'd start making sure that healing potions were easily accessible to the rest of the party.

They'd feel opportunistic; there are things to easily steal here!

Let's talk alignments. Which one would your character have?

Neutral Good

Chaotic Neutral
Neutral

Lawful Evil

Congratulations! Your character has survived long enough to reach level 3, which means it's time to choose your archetype! Which one will your character have?

Battlemaster

Path of the Battlerager
Oath of Redemption

Assassin

Is your character going to be strong like a warrior or smart like a wizard?

Definitely strong

My character will be smart but not as smart as a wizard.
Definitely smarts

My character will be very smart but a tiny bit strong.

Characters with a high strength score can bench press over 500 pounds. How much weight do you think you can lift?

I could lift over 200 pounds.

I guess I could lift around 50 pounds.
I can lift five pounds.

I'd talk someone else into carrying anything for me.

When your party heads into a new town, which of these shops do you enter first?

I visit the forge.

I visit the stables.
I visit the potion shop.

I go straight to the inn.

Your party is on a fact finding mission. Which of these people do you think would supply the most information?

A street urchin

It would depend on the information needed.
A priest

A bar wench

The DM decides it's time for your character to get a familiar. What animal would you choose?

A bear

A fox
An owl

A dog

Which of these abilities would your character need to survive?

Orcish Fury

Infernal Constitution
Alert

Lucky

When it comes to character design, a rich background is a must. Which background does your character have?

Urban Bounty Hunter - someone who can locate others in a city

Entertainer - someone who can perform acrobatic feats for crowds
Acolyte - a low-ranking person of religion

Charlatan - a scam artist

If your character is trying to talk down an angry dragon, a high charisma score is something your character will need. Are you someone who can talk their way out of sticky situations?

Why talk when I can fight?

I eventually get the other person to cooperate by arguing my point until they cave.
I get nervous so I'd be useless when it comes to sweet talking.

I can not only talk my way out of situations, but I also can shift the blame onto others.

Wearing plate or chain mail armor will often give away the location of a character. Does your character have the ability to sneak around?

No

If they were hard of hearing, yes.
They'll be as quiet as a church mouse.

I think that it may be a challenge for them.

What is your character's prime weapon of choice?

Sword and shield

Whatever is available
Magic

Daggers

You're in combat and the dice gods decide to curse you with a critical fail. What do you think the DM will do to your character?

Physically hurt them

Make them tired
Make them clumsy

Cast Cone of Darkness on them.

Encountering a baddie is a day in the life for your average adventurer. Which of these villains would be most difficult for them to fight?

I think all of these would be difficult.

A beholder
A dragon

A mind flayer

Caves are the norm for an adventurer. Which of these things found in caves would your character be afraid of?

Puddles of an unknown substance

Getting lost
Bats

Falling into a trap

If your character has a high intellect score, taking a test would be a breeze. When you were in school, how much did you study?

I crammed the night before the test.

I didn't study at all.
I studied a few hours before the test.

I studied a couple of days before the quiz.

The rogue in your party misses a check for pits and traps roll, landing you in a big hole. How does your character get out?

They'd use sheer strength to pull themselves out.

They'd hang out in the pit until the baddies come. Maybe they'll have equipment.
I use a grappling hook.

They'd levitate.

Suppose your character is sound asleep and is awakened by a gaggle of goblins. How does your character handle it?

They get stabby.

They'll do what they can to help out.
They took a potion to stay awake all night, so this is an invalid question.

They'd wake everyone up.

Many players will use characters in books as an inspiration for their design. Which fictional character would be a good reference for yours?

Conan the Barbarian

Hermes from Greek mythology
Gandalf the Grey from The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Robin Hood from "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood"

In D&D, some classes are harder to play than others, making it challenging for all players. How long have you been playing?

I just started playing D&D.

I've been playing for a few months.
I've been playing for over a decade.

I've been playing for about five years.

If your character were to live in the real world, what kind of job do you think they'd have?

They'd be a physical trainer.

They'd work in customer support.
They'd be a teacher.

They'd be a motivational speaker.

A character with a high dexterity score would be able to change directions at the drop of a hat. How do you handle being taken off task?

I may say something, but I muddle through it.

I keep my opinions to myself.
I am amazing at that.

I gripe because I had plans.

Let's say your character is in an evil party. Which of these things would your character be OK doing?

Assault

Corrupting young minds
Descrecating holy ground

Stealing from a church

Lace up your boots. Which D&D location would be your character's favorite place to travel?

I think they'd enjoy all of these places.

Baldur's Gate
Neverwinter

Dock Street in Waterdeep

When a character has a high wisdom score, they are very aware of their environment, making it nearly impossible to ambush them. Are you easy to startle?

Yes

It depends on what I'm doing at the time.
No

I wouldn't know. No one has tried to startle me.

What started out as three classes has evolved into too many to count. What class is your character?

A warrior

A hunter
A wizard

A rogue

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