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Jumping question (self.dnd)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by WindyRebel to c/dnd
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The PHB says that a jump is based on strength. The high jump explains it well where if you’re standing then it’s 3ft + str modifier. However, a long jump says you cover a number of feet up to your str score.

So if a character has a -1 str modifier and a score of 8 in str then I would assume the following?

  • high jump = 2 ft (3-1)
  • long jump = 8 ft if running at least 10 ft first, 4ft if trying to jump from a standing position

Is my interpretation correct?

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[–] luffyuk 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a DM, I personally completely ignore this and ask for Athletics checks if the jump distance isn't a gimme or impossible.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right, I generally use these to determine how far you can jump without a roll, and then require an athletics check to jump further/higher than that.

[–] WindyRebel 1 points 1 year ago

You and luffyuk both have viable options that I thought about as well. Probably makes it much simpler. Thank you!