If I recall correctly, the most common saving throws are Dex, Con, and Wis (in order I think). Str and Cha are less common and Int is pretty rare.
Do saving throws count as attacks?
It works against attacks of all sorts, including spell attacks, but it is no help against a spell or other effect, such as fireball, that delivers its damage through a saving throw rather than an attack roll.
What are saving throws compared to?
Your spell save is 8 + (proficiency bonus) + (ability modifier). Your saving throw is d20 + (prof bonus) + (ability mod) Both spell saves and saving throws are compared against a DC judged by the DM: 10 (for easy), 15 (moderate), 20 (hard), etc.
Which is better an attack roll or a saving throw?
Any heavier armor than that, or if the target carries a shield, the dexterity saving throw will probably be better. If you think they have proficiency in dex saves, the attack roll will probably be better. If you can target a weak wisdom save, do that.
How is the difficulty of a saving throw determined?
The difficulty class (“DC”) of the saving throw is based on the caster: 8 + proficiency bonus + casting ability modifier. (PHB p
Which is better a cantrip or a saving throw?
You will probably want one of each if you get enough cantrips to justify it (like from multiclassing). It all depends on the situation. A saving throw cantrip has the same save chance even if the caster has 3 levels of exhaustion. An attack roll cantrip, not so much.
Which is better an AC or a saving throw?
AC becomes less and less of an issue as you level up, because it doesn’t increase all that much. Usually an attack against an AC that is average for your level has a 50/50 chance of hitting. Saving throws are much more random though, because ennemies might simply not have the relevant proficiency.
