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dex

dex

1 9.9
A number showing a character's agility and reflexes
  • noun
  • /dɛks/
  • Jargon
translation icon : destreza
  • Except this time she is a high DEX, two-weapon-fighting, light-armor-wearing, Evasion Battle Cleric.

Examples

  • Changeling Attributes: Dex +2, Con -2, Wis -2, Cha +2. Height: 4 feet, 8 inches to 7 feet.

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  • Sad, as Vorpals and Wounding of Puncturing were once mainstays of DEX TWF builds and went a long way toward keeping them competitive.

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  • Werekin Attributes: Str +1, Dex +2, Con +1, Int -2, Cha -2 Height: 5 feet, 8 inches to 6 feet, 10 inches.

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  • In many role-playing games, having a high dex score allows characters to move quickly and dodge attacks.

  • The player focused on increasing her character's dex to improve her reflexes during battles.

  • He realized that a higher dex would enhance his skills in both combat and exploration within the game.

Synonyms

dexterity
vsdex
16 5.3

Skill and ease when using the hands or body

is a numeric game attribute representing that ability rather than natural physical skill

Antonyms

clumsiness
1 2.6

Lack of skill or care when handling things so mistakes happen

awkwardness
1 3.6

Lack of skill or grace when moving, often causing trips

Compounds

high dex
  • Jargon
8.3

Having very good control of fast movements and aiming

How Dexterous

expertise
302 4.9
skill
∞ 1.0
dexterity
16 5.3
dex
  • Jargon
1 9.9
awkwardness
1 3.6
clumsiness
1 2.6

Surface Forms

dex singular
dexes plural

Etymology

Dex is a short form of dexterity, which comes from the Latin word dexter meaning 'right' and later 'skillful'. So in games, dex measures 'agility' or quick hand skill, which is why a higher dex helps a character move and dodge more easily.