Str
Strength
Example
Okay, my character's STR modifier is ... -2. Is that bad?
Yup, it's pretty bad. Roll your Strength check
Miss Piggy, succeeding on a STR check
Related Slang
DnD | Dungeons & Dragons |
D&D | Dungeons and Dragons |
DM | Dungeon Master |
PC | Player character |
DEX | Dexterity |
CON | Constitution |
INT | Intelligence |
WIS | Wisdom |
CHA | Charisma |
Dump stat | An ability that an RPG player doesn't prioritize |
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:
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.