1. What is the Custom Point Buy System?

The Custom Point Buy system in D&D 5e allows players to purchase ability scores using a point-based system rather than rolling dice. This method ensures balanced characters while allowing customization.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard point buy cost table:

Where:

• Standard cost table: 8(0), 9(1), 10(2), 11(3), 12(4), 13(5), 14(7), 15(9), 16(12), 17(15), 18(19)
• Each ability score is purchased individually
• Total points typically limited to 27 in standard D&D 5e

Explanation: Higher ability scores cost progressively more points, encouraging balanced character builds.

3. Importance of Point Buy

Details: Point buy ensures fair character creation, prevents imbalanced parties, and allows for intentional character design without the randomness of dice rolls.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select desired ability scores from dropdown menus. The calculator will automatically sum the total point cost. Standard array (15,14,13,12,10,8) costs 27 points.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the standard point limit?
A: Most campaigns use 27 points, but DMs may adjust this for high/low power games.

Q2: Can I go below 8 or above 18?
A: Standard point buy is limited to 8-18, but some DMs may allow 7 or 19+ with custom costs.

Q3: Why does 14 cost 7 points but 15 costs 9?
A: Costs increase non-linearly to prevent min-maxing and encourage more balanced scores.

Q4: How does this compare to rolling stats?
A: Point buy guarantees fairness while rolling can create very strong or weak characters randomly.

Q5: Can I save this build?
A: Currently no, but you can note down your selections or take a screenshot.