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How many successes do you need to pass a test, and what does a zero result mean?

The rulebook's Skill Tests section says one success passes and zero fails, and the replies confirm the headline reading.

  • Arkham Horror rulebook · Rulebook · Skill Tests
  • Clipper · Community · 2020-02-27
  • bleached_lizard · Community · 2020-02-27
  • SpaceGirl · Community · 2021-11-09

One success passes a test and zero fails it, so an attack passes with a single success even if the monster survives. A headline test result of zero means no dice showed a 5 or 6, because dice are never added together.

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