Point Buy[]
All ability scores start at 8. Take 25 points to spread out among all abilities. For ability scores of 14 or lower, you buy additional points on a 1-for-1 basis. For ability scores higher than 14, it costs a little more (see the table below). This method allows for maximum customization, but you should expect each PC to have at least one really good score.
Ability Score Point Costs[]
| Ability Score |
Point Cost |
Ability Score |
Point Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 11 |
| 12 | 4 | 17 | 13 |
| 13 | 5 | 18 | 15 |
Nonstandard Point Buy[]
Use the standard point buy method, except that the player has fewer or more points for buying scores, as shown on the table below.
| Type of Campaign | Points Allowed |
|---|---|
| Low-powered campaign | 15 points |
| Challenging campaign | 22 points |
| Tougher campaign | 28 points |
| High-powered campaign | 32 points |
Pathfinder Point Buy System[]
Table 1–1: Ability Score Costs
| Score | Points | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | –4 | 13 | 3 |
| 8 | –2 | 14 | 5 |
| 9 | –1 | 15 | 7 |
| 10 | 0 | 16 | 10 |
| 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 |
| 12 | 2 | 18 | 17 |
Table 1–2: Ability Score Points
| Campaign Type | Points |
|---|---|
| Low Fantasy | 10 |
| Standard Fantasy | 15 |
| High Fantasy | 20 |
| Epic Fantasy | 25 |