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Difficulty Class (DC)

A number representing how hard it is to succeed at a task. The higher the number, the harder the task.

The DC is usually set by the GM, but it can also be determined by the rules of the game.

Typical Difficulty Classes

Task DifficultyDC
Very easy5
Easy10
Medium15
Hard20
Very hard25
Nearly impossible30
  • name Difficulty Class (DC)
  • type gameplay
  • related
    • ability-check
    • spell-save-difficulty-class