How do I use THAC0?

A simple formula for quickly calculating the success or failure of an attack roll using THAC0 is: THAC0 – (roll on a d20) = AC Hit. For example, if the attacker has a THAC0 of 17 and rolls a 15 on his or her To Hit roll, the attacker has succeeded in hitting if the target’s armor class is 2 or higher (2 or worse).

How do you explain THAC0?

THAC0 is an acronym standing for “To Hit Armor Class 0”. It refers to the roll required for a character to score a hit on a hypothetical opponent with an armor class of zero, which in turn is used to calculate other attack rolls.

What does Thaco stand for?

THACO

When did D&D stop using Thaco?

The Thaco name is likely to go over the heads of most modern D&D players, as it was abandoned in 2000.

Is lower Thaco better?

THAC0 is an acronym for To Hit Armor Class 0 (Zero). It is a number that represents the chances that a physical attack hit its target. Lower numbers are better.

How is THAC0 AD&D calculated?

Is higher Thaco better?

What happened to THAC0?

THAC0 hasn’t been used since 2nd edition AD&D! The current system in 5th edition is much simpler and doesn’t require anything more than the most basic maths during a fight. Every character will have an armor class (like before) but now the higher the armor class, the better.

How do I lower my THAC0?

Potion of Heroism will decrease base THAC0 to 90\% of its normal value for 2 hours. Potion of Power will decrease base THAC0 to 80\% of its normal value for 4 turns.

How does armor class work Baldur’s Gate?

Armors often provide a Base AC and a series of Damage-specific AC modifiers . For example Full Plate Armor, on its own, provides a total AC of 1 against weapons that deal Crushing damage — since it doesn’t provide extra AC vs Crushing — but of -3 vs Slashing damage — thanks to its large -4 bonus vs Slashing.