Glossary
Starfinder Core Rulebook, page 512
This glossary provides short definitions of some basic terms used in the Starfinder Core Rulebook. Definitions of terms that are exclusive to the starship building, starship combat, and vehicle chase systems are excluded here. For more about building starships, see page 292. For more about starship combat, see page 316. For more about vehicle combat and chases, see pages 278 and 282.
In this section
- A–C Ability Check: To attempt this type of check, roll a d20 and add your modifier for the relevant ability score. See page 21.
- D–M Damage: This is the numerical value subtracted from a target’s Stamina Points or Hit Points after a successful attack against it. See page 250.
- M–S Mechanic: This is a class in which your character can train. See pages 68–81.
- S–Y Square: One square on a battle map represents a 5-foot-by-5-foot space. See pages 255–256 for more about size and space.