[RPG] Do temporary effects that modify Intelligence during a Level Up count for Skill Point gain

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Let us suppose a character has increased their Intelligence score temporarily through some spell effect, and it lasts through their rest while they level up. Does their enhanced Intelligence Modifier also increase the number of Skill Points they gain? Or do you perhaps look at a (relatively) unmodified Intelligence score, counting only permanent changes?

On the flip side, should that apply the same to, say, a curse dropping the Intelligence score? Or is it/could there be a double standard here?

Ultimately my question is: Do temporary changes to your Intelligence Score affect your Skill Point gain during a Level Up?

I am asking because I haven't found anything on here regarding that, and I have looked at 5e so much that my knowledge of 3.5e is rusty. I am interested in a RAW interpretation, mostly.

Best Answer

No

Temporary intelligence bonuses don't give you extra skill points.

Fox Cunning

[...]This spell doesn’t grant extra skill points.

Even a band of intellect enhancing intelligence as long, as it is worn ( does not give you any extra skill points.

[...] The headband adds to the wearer’s Intelligence score in the form of an enhancement bonus of +2, +4, or +6. This enhancement bonus does not earn the wearer extra skill points when a new level is attained; use the unenhanced Intelligence bonus to determine skill points.