Each Pathfinder: Kingmaker character has ability scores. A bonus is derived from ability scores are added to nearly every roll. Player characters are created with base ability scores between 7 and 18. 10 is the default value before bonuses are applied. Each ability score's bonus is one half of the score minus 10: Bonus = (Score-10)/2.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker uses the 20 point buy method[1]. When creating a character, all ability scores start at 10 and the player spends points to change their values. Racial bonuses are applied after the points are assigned.
| Score | Total point cost |
|---|---|
| 7 | -4 |
| 8 | -2 |
| 9 | -1 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 17 |
For every 4 levels, characters increase an ability score by 1.
Ability scores are modified by the following bonus and penalties: alchemical, enhancement, inherent, racial, sacred, and size
Ability scores reduced by ability damage, ability drain, fatigue and exhaustion, racial modifiers, size modifiers, and various spells.
List
| Name | Application | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| Dexterity | ||
| Constitution | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Wisdom | ||
| Charisma |