A Con save is a common saving throw that many players take. It is one of the most important types of saving throws in the game because many of the effects of failing a Con save can be debilitating. For example, gaining conditions like blinded, petrified, poisoned or exhaustion.

Your DM should tell you if you need to make a Con saving throw.

If you have a 16 Constitution, you get a +3 bonus to your Constitution saving throw. ..

If you’re proficient in Con saving throws, you also get to add your proficiency bonus to your Con save.

  1. You are trying to avoid an attack.
  2. You are trying to avoid a harmful effect.
  3. You are trying to resist an effect that would force you to do something you don’t want to do.
  4. You are trying to prevent an event from happening.
  5. You are trying to get out of a difficult situation. ..

You are targeted by a spell or ability that threatens your physical well-being. ..

Spellcasters often want to boost their Constitution saves in order to avoid losing powerful spells if they are injured. ..

Con Saves For Spells

If a spellcaster is damaged while concentrating on a spell, they must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC equal to half the damage taken, or 10, whichever is higher. ..

Some feats that can help casters make these rolls are Resilient: Concentration, Lucky, and War Caster. These feats help keep the caster focused and allow them to make more successful Con saves.

Certain classes and subclasses also gain bonuses to their Con saving throws. This includes those who are proficient in the weapon of their choice, those who have the magic weapon ability, and those who have the shield of their choice.

If you are concentrating on a spell and are injured, you must make a Con saving throw. Your DM may not need to remind you of this.

Constitution in Battle

If an enemy is within 30 feet of you and you cast a spell or ability that requires them to make a Con saving throw, they must make the save or take the effect. ..

Many monsters have strong CON saving throws, which can make them difficult to kill.

Cast a spell or use an ability that requires a Con saving throw before forcing an enemy to make a Con save.

If you reach high levels and have already maxed-out your main attributes, and if you don’t have proficiency in Con saving throws, I strongly encourage you to look for ways to improve your Con saving throws, such as the Lucky feats.