Dungeons and Dragons: Basics of Armor Class and Saving Throws

5.4K views • 7 years ago • 15:30 The basics of Armor Class and Saving Throws in the Dungeons and Dragons RPG from Wizards! In our previous video we discussed the attack action and a few optional ways to use it, such as charging. And in part 5 of our Basics of Combat series we explore the other side of attacks... Defending! In this video we discuss the differences between Armor Class Calculations and Armor Class Bonuses, when Saving Throws apply, how Damage Resistance and Vulnerability function, and more! In Part 6 of this series we will explore the affect combat has on characters and discuss health, hit points and healing. WANT TO SKIP AHEAD? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Armor Class 06:31 Saving Throws 09:33 Damage Resistance 11:20 Damage Vulnerability 12:32 TL;DR Version Want to help support the channel? Get your name listed at the end of my videos by joining my Patreon : ▶️ https://www.patreon.com/HowItsPlayed/ Thank me with a cup of coffee! ▶️ https://ko-fi.com/HowItsPlayed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media: Twitter: @How_Its_Played_ (include the last underscore) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowItsPlayed/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some of the maps used in these videos may be purchased from these sites... 0-hr: http://0-hr.com Maps of Mastery: https://maps-of-mastery-store.myshopify.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2FOaoZh #DnD #DnD5e #RPG