Adjusting an Ability *Modifier* NOT an Ability Score

[Netjera]

So I have a special effect that says, 'Reduce the Dexterity *modifer* by -3'. I'm trying to create an effect for this, but I can't seem to find the right tag. If I do DEX: -3, it adjusts the ability itself, and the modifier drops by one point. Is there a tag which adjusts the ability modifier?

Thanks in advance!

[Zacchaeus]

No, there's no effect that directly changes the modifier. To achieve that you need to change the ability (using DEX) sufficiently to achieve a =3 penalty.

[Moon Wizard]

DEX: -6 will reduce the Dexterity modifier by 3.

Regards,
JPG

[Netjera]

Thanks a lot Zacchaeus and Moon Wizard. I guess I'll just do that then. Have a great day!