CON
Constitution
Example
Okay, my character's CON modifier is ... -2. Is that bad?
Yup, it's pretty bad. Roll your Constitution check
Joey Tribbiani, failing on a CON check
Related Slang
| DnD | Dungeons & Dragons |
| D&D | Dungeons and Dragons |
| DM | Dungeon Master |
| PC | Player character |
| STR | Strength |
| DEX | Dexterity |
| INT | Intelligence |
| WIS | Wisdom |
| CHA | Charisma |
| Dump stat | An ability that an RPG player doesn't prioritize |
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In Dungeons & Dragons (DnD), CON is short for Constitution. Dungeon Masters (DMs) and players may use CON in place of Constitution when discussing an in-game action that references a character's Constitution score or modifier.
Each DnD character possesses six basic abilities that describe that character's physical and mental capabilities. These are:
Each ability has a numeric score and ability check modifier (such as +2 or -1) associated with it. Players reference these numbers when performing actions related to an ability.
For example, if a player travels for hours without rest, their DM will ask them to make a Constitution check to determine whether their character can handle the strain. The player then rolls a d20 and adds their CON modifier to the result, hoping for a high total that will spare their character some damage.
In forums, rulebooks, and virtual DnD-playing platforms, many players and DMs abbreviate Constitution as CON. So, in the example provided above, the DM might ask the player to make a CON check, which is the same as a Constitution check.