What is a Saving Throw in DnD 5e? I'll explain this cool, fundamental roll!

[@msrsamsri]

This video's explanation is way better and more detailed than the official dnd youtube explanation.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks so much for the kind words! 🤓 Thanks again for watching!

[@helixxharpell]

HI Kristen. I'm an old guy DM who's gotten back into the game to run my grandson and his friends through Forgotten Realms. My last game was with the 3.5 rules. These 5th edition rules seem to be very easy to follow! Still, for an old guy like me new rules are a challenge! You explain the rules in a very simple straightforward way mam! Thank you and all these other youtubers out there for your effort and dedication!

[@lowercentenary]

How about saving throws for ranged attack like pistol? How does that work?

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hi Steve! So glad the video was helpful! Did you start playing yet? Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Weapon attacks don't use saving throws, the attack roll is compared to target's Armor Class (AC) score. A saving throw is for a spell attack that could possibly be avoided. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@thepopemichael]

This is honestly a fantastic video on saving throws. People can often have issues with understanding this topic, but you explain it really well! I have it bookmarked, and I'm going to show my players this video if they ever have questions about saving throws.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I'm so glad you found this video helpful! The feedback helps me plan future content - thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@rikuheagle7648]

Make more videos please. You are great at explaining everything. Its great for me and my family! Love all videos so far.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm hoping to make some more videos soon - thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@broclutch9207]

No one is talking about it but why did you stop uploading videos your d&d starter kit video got me into d&d and ttrpg you videos were truly inspiring

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks for this comment! I moved to a different part of the US and started a business and intend to start making more videos again soon 🤓

[@lightmusicguitar]

This is the only video I've seen that helped me understand it. Thanks!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@Jawby]

Every time I have a run in my mother-in-law... it's a failed saving throw.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Haha sorry to hear that - thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@AssortedMeeples]

Great video. It's amazing how often the base mechanics can get a little confusing. I ended up writing a blog post just to explain passive perception to everyone in the group so we didn't have to go back to discussing it every single session :) Love how you make DnD topics beginner friendly. Great content - keep up the good work!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@0pticalstatic832]

This was so helpful to me, thank you! Iv been on a D&D binge the last few weeks getting ready to run my first adventure and play 5e for the first time… Will for sure be watching more of your videos.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Glad I could help! Did you start your game yet? Thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@0pticalstatic832]

@@KristensEpicAdventures it will be this coming Sunday… Sometimes I feel over prepared, but then other times I feel like there’s so much I’m not ready for. And I don’t have the confidence yet to think on the fly. But that will all come the more I DM. I’m used to playing AD&D, but never being a DM, and still understanding 5e rules.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

How did it go? You will definitely get used to the rules the more you play. I still feel over and under prepared at the same time after 6 years LOL (probably because the players always seem to do what you least expect).

[@rickhenderson631]

Perfect explanation of saving throws. I understood the DC stuff, but was confused when a chracter cast a spell. Thanks to you the light bulb came on. And duh! I now see the "Spell Save DC" on the top of my D&D Beyond Character Sheet. :)

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

DnDBeyond likes to tuck stuff where you wouldn't expect it sometimes. I've spend plenty of time searching for something I can swear I've seen but can't remember where. Glad the video helped! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@TyanFH]

Thank you. You did an excellent job breaking it down. Great job!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks so much for taking the time to watch 🤓

[@davedenis]

Please come back to making videos, they're all so easy to understand and inspiring for those of us just getting started!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

2025 I'm coming back! Stay tuned 😉

[@effectivefox2844]

I had zero idea what saving throws did but now i do thank you

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad the video was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@MichaelRGibson]

Extremely helpful. thank you for this well presented and nicely explained video

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@gregoryhall2967]

Thanks! Really helping my noob self! Love the RA shirt BTW 👍

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@HowtoRPG]

A solid explanation of Saving Throws. Good video.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks so much - glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 🤓

[@johnjudd2204]

This was absolutely helpful 100%! Thank you so much!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

You're welcome! So glad it helped and thanks for watching 🤓

[@iciclewrin]

Missing your videos! I hope you continue to create and post, I appreciate your content and personality.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I do plan on making more videos, so stay tuned!! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@alanaantonelli2165]

This is a helpful video! Thank you! 😊

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@Sergioboy8888]

Omg you saved me sooo much time it makes a lot of sense!!! Thank you!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@1kickup]

Hi Kristen, just found your channel the other day thanks for all the reviews. Michael

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Glad you like it, Michael! I am back from an extended break and will be posting more videos SOON! 🤓

[@NachoNabz]

Good thing you had advantage at 5:16 to dodge that natural 1...

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

You know I was trying to hold the camera steady and didn't even notice I rolled a natural 1!! Lol 🤣 thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@briangauthier5802]

Bahhh natural one. I am sure it will be fine :)

[@ncjrock1]

Thank you for sharing these videos! They are very helpful.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad to hear this! Thanks so much for watching - should be some new vids coming SOON! 🤓

[@joetaylor8139]

Thank you thank you thank you! Perfectly explained!!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

You are very welcome, Joe! Glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@briangauthier5802]

Another great video. Thanks and keep up the super work!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks, Brian!! 🤓

[@justinsellers9402]

Friday, my 14th level paladin was attacked by a CR2 Intellect Devourer. He failed the Intelligence save through rolling a 3 on the dice, plus his 5 from charisma. It took control of his body and he damn near killed the party before they snuck in a heightened Hold Monster spell. I have always been careful to keep an eye on Will Saves, but never worried about intelligence saves. I will now. They are all important.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Wow, that sounds like such a cool game! I love hearing about people's games, thanks for sharing! And thanks again for watching 🤓

[@geoffreyperrin4347]

Small advanced tip: anything that applies to saving throws, like bless, applies to death saving throws, which are also a saving throw but are not tied to any modifier

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Love this tip! I'm planning a video on death saves for the future, and I'll mention this for sure - thanks so much for watching!

[@sightmare3588]

Pls be back. Your content is amazingly cool

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I'm planning out a few videos right now actually!! I had to take a break to remodel my house, sell it, and move to Florida, but I have lots of plans for this channel coming up!! Thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@sightmare3588]

@@KristensEpicAdventures that sounds amazing! I hope you find a nice place to live and make videos. I know that it can be hard getting ideas, but you can do it!

[@miscellaneousrat4049]

You promised videos in 2023 and now it’s almost 2025… it alwas scares me that some random stranger i’ve seen on the internet one time might just be dead.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I promise I'm not dead. Just recorded a new video yesterday! Stay tuned 😉

[@Greydoesmovies]

Wow this is so useful thank you!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@thetoad.1251]

Thank you!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@randomsleepyness]

Have you ever heard of White Box Fantastic medevil adventure? I loooove how simple its saving throw system is. Great video!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I haven't heard of that, but I love checking out new systems, so I'll look it up! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@Pipthtulip]

I watched the video , I liked the video , I subscribed , I am happy :)

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@alaexanderhawkins6324]

I'm trying to move from 2e to 5e and the systems are completely different. So different that what the text described didn't make sense to me. I kept thinking that there must be a way for higher level creatures to have a greater resistance to a lower level creature's spells. It's all in the modifiers (both ways), I guess. So I get it now. Thanks!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hope the video was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@VhaidraSaga]

What happened? No more new videos?

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I moved from MA to FL and started a business and life got in the way LOL - I plan on making more videos in 2023 for sure! 🤓

[@mikkelrasmussen7306]

Just found your channel - amazing! Thank you. You talk about saving throws and the use of magic - do you always use saving throws when your character uses some kind of magic? Maybe you could make a "how to use magic in D&D" ;) Thank you aaaaaall the way from Denmark

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Thanks for watching all the way in Denmark!! So happy to have you here! That would be a great video and I'll put it on the list! More videos coming SOON! 🤓

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Also to answer your question, no you don't always make a saving throw. The person attacking might roll a 20-sided die to see if their spell "hits" the target or the enemy might make a "saving throw" roll to try and avoid the effects of a spell. Each spell description will tell you if you need to make an attack roll or if the target needs to make a save roll.... Hope this helps! 🤓

[@MarkMcMillen2112]

I just can't understand why people keep saying 5e is "less complicated" than previous versions of the game. Maybe better than 4e, but if you compare these saving throw mechanics with that of B/X or even 1e, there's just no comparison. 5e is an order of magnitude more complicated and I would argue it's not even better, just different with many more options and pluses upon pluses. No thinks.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

What I love is that you can find so much content for all the editions, you can play the version that your group likes best! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@trens1005]

Make new videos!... Please? At least make a video update that you're OK. I have learned a lot from this channel, and made a few purchases from your reviews.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hi there! No need to be concerned, I just moved to another part of the US and have been working to start a home business. I do plan on making more videos in 2023! So glad you've found the content helpful - thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@bensworld6128]

Where did you go? My daughters and I look so forward to your insight! R u ok

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hi Ben! I should be back with some new videos soon! I apologize for the lack of new content, I sold my house in MA and moved to FL so took up a lot of time to remodel my house, sell, move and unpack but I promise new videos ARE coming 😊

[@bensworld6128]

@@KristensEpicAdventures i just told my youngest Effie who watching you all the time... over and over and over! Haha I've been rolling 20's since 1992 and now love 5e, your excitement and simple kid friendly (7 to 13) videos are spot one for old rollaz like me to fallow and relearn STUFF haha great show, hope thw move went swell. Ben

[@riktoonz]

You're awesome!!!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Awww thanks! And thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@ΜαρίνοςΑργύρηςΦαρμάκης]

Please make a video about young adventures guide book

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

I will have some new videos out soon and will pick that up for sure! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@korbenjrae9250]

Can you post more videos

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hi Korben! I had to take a break that was longer than I expected, but new videos are coming SOON!! Thanks so much for watching! 🤓

[@korbenjrae9250]

Ok thanks

[@johnstewart1266]

I have to say I miss your channel. Nothing for a year. Hope all is well.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Hi John! I made some big life changes but hope to get back to making videos again in 2023 - thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@mannyfreshbuds]

do you have to be a dwarf a elf a human or a half-ling

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

There are a lot of types of characters to play in this game and those are just 3 of them! Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@SuperADUSE]

my friend wana play d@d i wana get him a starter set what should i get

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

That's a great question because there are a few options! I have a video on how to decide which set to get here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPJl6WAaq6lo80 Thanks so much for watching 🤓

[@doodsanddudes]

Have you given up Kristen? Are you done with this channel?

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

Nope not given up at all! Trying to get my home based business successful enough to hire an editor 🙃

[@doodsanddudes]

@@KristensEpicAdventures that would be nice to get it to that point. I edit my own videos. Mostly travel/destination style videos. I love dnd though and your videos are very enlightening and fun as a new DM that cant get his friends together it gives me more time to learn!

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

@@doodsanddudes I did edit all the videos currently on my channel but I find it takes me 30 min to shoot the video and then 4 hrs to do the editing (and I find it very draining lol). Your channel sounds awesome!!! Thanks for taking the time to reach out 😊

[@doodsanddudes]

@@KristensEpicAdventures i totally agree. Although i am mostly on scene and sometimes i will shoot some at home. It takes me around 3-5 hours to get a video up my biggest issue is i have way to many clips for b roll and things like that. I play dnd with my wife and couple friends but it is just hard to get them all together. I stay knowledgeable by watching these community videos

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

@@doodsanddudes I have 3 games going currently and we play all of them over Discord or Zoom because we all live in different places. Thanks again so much for tuning in and I hope to have some new vids up soon!

[@LastNameTom]

How is this game fun? Its math and dice. "Troll comes at you with a sword, what do you do?! Quickly, your life is at stake!" Me, "Ok, OK! Lets see, 5 plus 2 is 7, with my 8 dice roll is 13, minus 2 for terrain, and minus another 2 because its dark...." I walk into a pub, roll a d20 to see if your dexterity is enough to work a doorknob. I want to ask this dude in the corner if he's seen this massive dragon, roll a dice to see if you can form words with your mouth. Oh, you rolled a 4, I guess you forgot how to use words.

[@KristensEpicAdventures]

LOL This was fantastic - I literally did laugh out loud! Thanks so much for watching 🤓