# Games : D&D 3.5 : Rules : General
| **Ability** | Affects... | Skills |
| :---------: | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Str** | encumbrance, melee attacks, melee / thrown / sling dmg (OH: 0.5x dmg, 2H: 1.5x dmg) | Climb, Jump, Swim |
| **Dex** | Reflex, AC (up to armor's Max Dex Bonus), ranged attacks | Balance, Escape Artist, Hide, Move Silently, Open Lock, Ride, Sleight of Hand, Tumble, Use Rope |
| **Con** | Fortitude, HP | Concentration |
| **Int** | languages, skill points (min: 1) | Appraise, Craft, Decipher Script, Disable Device, Forgery, Knowledge, Search, Spellcraft |
| **Wis** | Will | Heal, Listen, Profession, Sense Motive, Spot, Survival |
| **Cha** | - | Bluff, Diplomacy, Disguise, Gather Information, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Perform, Use Magic Device |