Str

In Dungeons & Dragons (DnD), STR is short for Strength. Dungeon Masters (DMs) and players may use STR in place of Strength when discussing an in-game action that references a character's Strength score or modifier.

Each DnD character possesses six basic abilities that describe that character's physical and mental capabilities. These are:

• Strength (STR)
• Dexterity (DEX)
• Constitution (CON)
• Intelligence (INT)
• Wisdom (WIS)
• Charisma (CHA)

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 attempts to tip over a heavy statue, their DM will ask them to make a Strength check to determine whether they are successful. The player then rolls a d20 and adds their STR modifier to the result, hoping for a high total that will send the statue toppling to the ground.

In forums, rulebooks, and virtual DnD-playing platforms, many players and DMs abbreviate Strength as STR. So, in the example provided above, the DM might ask the player to make a STR check, which is the same as a Strength check.

When gaming, "str" is an abbreviation for "strength," which refers to the power of a virtual character, weapon, vehicle, or other object. You will often see it as a statistic (stat) when evaluating a character or item to play with during a game, such as a video game, card game, or board game.

For example, you may start a mission in a video game, and the character selection screen displays characters' abilities, including their str, agi, and int. In this instance, the character with a higher str can overpower other characters or objects.

Or, you might play a board game and draw a card that allows you to purchase a weapon with several ratings, including str. In this context, the weapon with more str will inflict more significant damage.