dump stat

noun

A statistic (of a player character skill or other property, etc.) where a poor value is accepted in order to allow for improved statistics in other areas.

“Charisma is a common dump stat for players who want to give their PCs better strength or intelligence.”

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Meanings

noundump stat (plural dump stats)

plural dump stats

  1. roleplaying gamesA statistic (of a player character skill or other property, etc.) where a poor value is accepted in order to allow for improved statistics in other areas.

    Charisma is a common dump stat for players who want to give their PCs better strength or intelligence.

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APA

dump stat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dump%20stat

MLA

“dump stat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dump%20stat. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dump stat,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dump%20stat.

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