Resilient
| Name | Resilient |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | None |
Choose one ability score. You gain the following benefits:
Benefits
- Ability Score Increase: Increase the chosen ability score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
- Save Proficiency: You gain proficiency in saving throws using the chosen ability.
Analysis
Resilient is excellent for shoring up weak saving throws or improving already good ones. Constitution is the most popular choice for concentration saves, especially for spellcasters. Wisdom helps against mind control and other devastating effects. Dexterity improves survivability against area effects.
Best For
- Resilient (Constitution): Spellcasters maintaining concentration
- Resilient (Wisdom): Anyone vulnerable to charm, fear, or mind control
- Resilient (Dexterity): Characters with heavy armor avoiding fireballs
- Any Character: With an odd ability score and vulnerable save
Popular Choices
- Casters: Constitution for concentration (especially War Caster alternative)
- Martials: Wisdom to resist mind control
- Tanks: Wisdom or Dexterity for common save types
- Odd Scores: Use it to round up and gain save proficiency