# ROLE (Data: races.lst)

## Status

New 6.1.2

## Syntax

`ROLE:x.x`

## Parameters

- x: Text (a monster role as defined in the game mode).

## What it does

Specifies the monster role or roles of a creature. Used to determine CR for creatures with both racial hit dice and class levels.

## Example

`ROLE:Combat`

Character levels in classes associated with the Combat role are key levels for CR calculation purposes for this creature.

`ROLE:Combat.Skill`

Character levels in classes associated with either the Combat role or the Skill role are key levels for CR calculation purposes for this creature.

`ROLE:Cleric`

Cleric levels are key levels for CR calculation purposes for this creature.

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