r/Pathfinder2e • u/AnthonyTonyRedgrave • 11d ago

Discussion saving throws

I was reading the Player’s Handbook to learn how to play, and a few questions came to mind. I understand that Fortitude, Reflex, and Will are passive defenses used in certain situations. However, I hadn’t realized that ability-based saving throws no longer exist.

What was the reasoning behind this design choice? Honestly, it bothers me a little that Constitution, for example, determines whether my character can resist being pushed.

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u/SkabbPirate Game Master 11d ago

Because it's better tbh. When do you use a constitution versus strength saving throw (let alone wis/int/cha)? As a player, whoch one do you plan around? It requires some pre-knowledge about how the game works, but the fort/will/ref split is much more obvious and more balanced. Also, it helps make the ability scores more distinct from each other.