Free DND Point Buy Calculator
A DND point buy calculator helps you assign ability scores under the standard 27-point 5e budget, then compare base costs, final bonuses, and modifiers. Use it for 2014-style racial bonuses or 2024-style background bonuses before your session starts.
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Set each base score from 8 to 15, add ancestry or background bonuses, and compare the final modifiers against the standard 27-point DND 5e budget.
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Legal point buy
| Ability | Base score | Cost | Bonus | Final score | Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 9 | 17 | +3 | ||
| Dexterity | 7 | 14 | +2 | ||
| Constitution | 7 | 15 | +2 | ||
| Intelligence | 2 | 10 | +0 | ||
| Wisdom | 2 | 10 | +0 | ||
| Charisma | 0 | 8 | -1 |
2014 baseline
Standard 5e point buy starts each ability at 8, caps base scores at 15 before racial bonuses, and uses a 27-point budget.
2024 baseline
The 2024 rules still use the same point-buy math, while ability score increases usually come from background choices instead of species.
Quick target
Most optimized builds start with one 15, one or two 14s, and enough Constitution or Dexterity to support the character's role.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DND point buy calculator?
A DND point buy calculator helps you assign ability scores with the standard 27-point budget, then shows the cost, remaining points, final bonuses, and modifiers.
How many points do you get in DND 5e point buy?
The standard DND 5e point-buy budget is 27 points. Ability scores begin at 8 and can usually be raised to 15 before bonuses.
How much does a 15 cost in point buy?
A base score of 15 costs 9 points in standard DND 5e point buy. A 14 costs 7 points and a 13 costs 5 points.
Does 2024 DND use the same point buy?
The 2024 rules use the same point-buy cost structure, but ability score increases are usually selected through backgrounds instead of race or species.
Can point buy create an 18 at level 1?
Yes, if your table allows a +2 bonus and another +1 or feat-based increase on top of a 15 base score. The point-buy base score itself normally caps at 15.