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5e5e Point Buy

Changelog

All significant updates to the calculator, content, and rules implementation. Most recent first.

v3.0May 1, 2025
  • ·Added 20 complete race guide pages with full point buy analysis, sample builds, and FAQs
  • ·Added 13 class build pages with stat priorities, sample arrays, and multiclassing notes
  • ·Added 10 pillar guide pages covering character creation, 2024 PHB changes, min-maxing, and more
  • ·Added 8 supplemental tool pages: standard array, stat roller, ability modifier, racial bonus, custom point buy, encounter balance, character level, and multiclass prerequisites calculators
  • ·Added EEAT pages: About, Editorial Policy, Methodology, Contact, Sources, Changelog
  • ·Added legal pages: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Disclaimer, Cookie Policy, DMCA, Accessibility
  • ·Added HTML sitemap and XML sitemap
  • ·Added full schema markup (FAQPage, Article, BreadcrumbList, WebApplication, Organization) across all pages
  • ·Updated all AdSlot placements for future advertising integration
v2.5January 15, 2025
  • ·Added 2024 PHB rule set support — toggle between 2014 and 2024 flexible ASI systems
  • ·Added multi-build comparison tool (up to 4 builds side-by-side)
  • ·Added shareable build URLs via base64-encoded state in URL hash
  • ·Added PDF export functionality for character sheets
  • ·Improved mobile layout for stat allocation interface
  • ·Added keyboard shortcuts (R to reset, S to save, number keys for quick stat focus)
v2.0September 20, 2024
  • ·Complete site redesign — dark parchment theme with Cinzel typography
  • ·Added saved builds library with localStorage persistence
  • ·Added PresetButtons component for quick arrays (Balanced, Min-Max, Standard Array)
  • ·Added RaceReference and ClassReference panels for in-calculator reference
  • ·Added race selector with 50+ official races and automatic ASI application
  • ·Added class selector with recommended stat display
  • ·Expanded race database to include Mordenkainen's Monsters of the Multiverse revisions
v1.5March 10, 2024
  • ·Added Tasha's Cauldron Custom Lineage (+2 to one stat + feat at level 1)
  • ·Added Fizban's Treasury Dragonborn subraces
  • ·Fixed Mountain Dwarf ASI display showing +2 STR and +2 CON correctly
  • ·Added tooltip explanations for cost table values
  • ·Corrected Warforged ASI to +2 CON + flexible +1 per Eberron: Rising from the Last War
v1.2November 5, 2023
  • ·Added settings panel with point buy pool customization (22/27/30/32/36 presets)
  • ·Added Adventurers League mode indicator
  • ·Fixed Half-Elf +1/+1 flexible bonus selection — now correctly restricts to two different stats
  • ·Added Variant Human +1/+1 selection with feat placeholder
  • ·Improved point cost display — shows cumulative cost and per-point cost
v1.0July 1, 2023
  • ·Initial launch — basic 5e point buy calculator with all six ability scores
  • ·Standard 27-point budget with official 2014 PHB cost table (scores 8-15)
  • ·Basic racial bonus display for core PHB races
  • ·Ability score modifier calculation and display
  • ·Point budget tracker with remaining points counter

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