# 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 |