Create Balanced Character Ability Scores
Calculate D&D 5th Edition character ability scores using the Point Buy system. Our calculator ensures balanced character creation for Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma within official rules.
Use this calculator to allocate points to your character's attributes while staying within the standard point limit. Create a balanced and optimized character for your next adventure.
Total Points Used: 0
Points Remaining: 27
The point buy system is a method for generating character attributes in role-playing games, allowing players to customize their characters' strengths and weaknesses within a balanced framework.
You have a pool of 27 points to distribute among six attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Each attribute starts at a base score of 8. Increasing an attribute's score costs a certain number of points based on the desired score.
| Score | Point Cost |
|---|---|
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 9 |
By carefully distributing your points, you can create a well-rounded character that excels in their chosen field while contributing to the overall success of your party.
Point Buy allocates 27 points to distribute among six abilities. Base score is 8; each point spent increases an ability. Costs: 8→9 (0 pts), 9→10 (1 pt), 10→11 (1 pt), 11→12 (1 pt), 12→13 (1 pt), 13→14 (2 pts), 14→15 (2 pts). Maximum starting score is 15 before racial bonuses.
Optimize for your class: martial classes prioritize Strength or Dexterity, spellcasters focus on their casting stat (Int/Wis/Cha), all classes benefit from Constitution. Common strategies: max one stat to 15, two stats at 14-15, balance for multiclassing, or min-max for specialized builds.
Point Buy advantages: guaranteed balanced party, no luck involved, prevents overpowered/underpowered characters, fair for all players. Rolling advantages: potential for higher stats, traditional feeling, excitement of randomness. Point Buy is standard for organized play and recommended for new players.
