Ability Score Increase

[Howling Wolf, of The Wolf Clan]

Hello, my question regards the ability score increase at level 4. Currently I have a level 4 multiclass PFS character: Fighter 2/Ranger 2/Wizard 1. Do I get the ability score increase NOW (overall character level is 4), or LATER (when he's level 4 in one of his CLASSES, such as RANGER 4)?

Also, when it comes time for the SECOND increase at level 8, can I increase the same ability score that I did at level 4? Since you don't get a bonus on, say, your to hit ranged attack if you only go from 18 Dex to 19, can I increase Dex from 18 to 19, and then from 19 to 20?

Way of the Kirin:

If the answer to my second question is no (you can only increase each ability score by one), is that an overarching rule, or can you stack the level 4 increase with the Triumph of The Lantern Lodge boon that gives you a +1 to an ability score?

Thanks!

[Mischief Mondragon]

Hi Howling Wolf,
You get the ability score increase at character level 4, not class level 4. You can put the increases to any stat, even one(s) you have previously increased.

[Xaratherus]

Ability score increases are based on character level rather than class level, so no matter what combination of levels you have in classes, once those total to 4 (or 8, 12, etc.) you gain another point in an ability.

The point can go into any ability you choose; you can stack them in the same ability if you want.

And to do a spoiler, you enclose the relevant text in these tags: [ spoiler ] [ /spoiler ] (remove the spaces between the brackets and the word).

[Howling Wolf, of The Wolf Clan]

Cool! My arrows thank you! *grin*

[Howling Wolf, of The Wolf Clan]

Thanks Xaratherus, I figured the spolier thingy out shortly after the initial post. Wow, you guys respond fast. But then, I usually DO roll low for Initiative for some reason lol