The PHB says that a jump is based on strength. The high jump explains it well where if you’re standing then it’s 3ft + str modifier. However, a long jump says you cover a number of feet up to your str score.
So if a character has a -1 str modifier and a score of 8 in str then I would assume the following?
- high jump = 2 ft (3-1)
- long jump = 8 ft if running at least 10 ft first, 4ft if trying to jump from a standing position
Is my interpretation correct?
Yes, that’s my understanding as well and how I’ve ruled in my game
Thank you so much! I haven’t yet encountered jumping, but I am running a small one shot for my 9yo son and his friend and I wanted to add in some obstacles that used something I haven’t done yet.