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'''Dexterity''' measures agility, reflexes, and balance. It is one of six [[Using Ability Scores|ability scores]] which describe every creature.

===Dexterity Checks===
A Dexterity check can model any attempt to move nimbly, quickly, or quietly, or to keep from falling on tricky footing. The [[Acrobatics]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and [[Stealth]] [[skill]]s reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Dexterity checks.

'''''Acrobatics.''''' Your Dexterity ([[Acrobatics]]) check covers your attempt to stay on your feet in a tricky situation, such as when you’re trying to run across a sheet of ice, balance on a tightrope, or stay upright on a rocking ship’s deck. The DM might also call for a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to see if you can perform acrobatic stunts, including dives, rolls, somersaults, and flips.

'''''Sleight of Hand.''''' Whenever you attempt an act of legerdemain or manual trickery, such as planting something on someone else or concealing an object on your person, make a Dexterity ([[Sleight of Hand]]) check. The DM might also call for a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to determine whether you can lift a coin purse off another person or slip something out of another person’s pocket.

'''''Stealth.''''' Make a Dexterity ([[Stealth]]) check when you attempt to conceal yourself from enemies, slink past guards, slip away without being noticed, or sneak up on someone without being seen or heard. See [[hiding]].

'''''Other Dexterity Checks.''''' The DM might call for a Dexterity check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following:
* Control a heavily laden cart on a steep descent
* Steer a chariot around a tight turn
* Pick a lock
* Disable a trap
* Securely tie up a prisoner
* Wriggle free of bonds
* Play a stringed instrument
* Craft a small or detailed object

===Attack Rolls and Damage===
You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a [[slingshot]] or a [[longbow]]. You can also add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the [[finesse]] property, such as a [[dagger]] or a [[rapier]].

===Armor Class===
Depending on the armor you wear, you might add some or all of your Dexterity modifier to your [[Armor Class]].

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