Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Characteristics
All 8 characteristics available in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition
Choose from 8 different characteristics in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition.
Characteristics at a glance
| Characteristic | Abbreviation | Derived Stats | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (STR) | STR | Build, Damage Bonus | Physical power and muscle. Determines melee damage, carrying capacity, and ability to break or force objects. |
| Constitution (CON) | CON | Hit Points | Health, stamina, and resistance to harm. Higher CON means more Hit Points and better recovery from injury. |
| Power (POW) | POW | Magic Points, Sanity | Willpower, mental resilience, and magical potential. Determines Magic Points and starting Sanity. |
| Dexterity (DEX) | DEX | Dodge | Agility, reflexes, and coordination. Affects combat initiative, dodging, and fine motor skills. |
| Appearance (APP) | APP | ... | Physical attractiveness and personal presence. Affects first impressions and social interactions. |
| Size (SIZ) | SIZ | Hit Points, Build, Damage Bonus | Physical bulk and mass. Combined with STR determines Build and Damage Bonus. Combined with CON determines Hit Points. |
| Intelligence (INT) | INT | Personal Interest Skill Points | Reasoning ability, learning speed, and memory. Determines personal interest skill points. Roll against INT directly for idea-type checks. |
| Education (EDU) | EDU | Occupation Skill Points | Formal education and acquired knowledge. Determines occupation skill points. Roll against EDU directly for knowledge-type checks. |
str
Physical power and muscle. Determines melee damage, carrying capacity, and ability to break or force objects.
con
Health, stamina, and resistance to harm. Higher CON means more Hit Points and better recovery from injury.
pow
Willpower, mental resilience, and magical potential. Determines Magic Points and starting Sanity.
dex
Agility, reflexes, and coordination. Affects combat initiative, dodging, and fine motor skills.
app
Physical attractiveness and personal presence. Affects first impressions and social interactions.
siz
Physical bulk and mass. Combined with STR determines Build and Damage Bonus. Combined with CON determines Hit Points.
int
Reasoning ability, learning speed, and memory. Determines personal interest skill points. Roll against INT directly for idea-type checks.
edu
Formal education and acquired knowledge. Determines occupation skill points. Roll against EDU directly for knowledge-type checks.