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'''Perception''' is a [[Wisdom]]-based [[Skills|Skill]].


{{quote|Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.}}
The higher a creature's Wisdom Score, the more likely they will succeed on Perception [[Checks]] to spot hidden objects or creatures.
 
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'''Perception''' is a [[Wisdom]] [[Skills|Skill]].
 
The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception [[Checks]].


==Proficiency==
==Proficiency==
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Characters who are '''proficient''' in {{PAGENAME}} can add their [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making {{Ability Check}}s.
The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
* No background grants proficiency in Perception


The following classes can choose to select '''{{PAGENAME}}''' as a proficient skill at Level 1:
The following classes can choose to select '''{{PAGENAME}}''' as a proficient skill at Level 1:
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The following [[races]] are proficient in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
The following [[races]] are proficient in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
* [[Elf]]
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* [[Drow]]
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==Uses==
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=== Passive Perception ===
=== Passive Perception ===
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]].
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]]. As with other passive skill checks (for example an [[Acrobatics]] check to [[Shove#Roll|avoid being shoved]]), passive Perception value is given by:
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Since passive Perception does not involve a d20 roll, {{Advantage}} on Wisdom or Perception skill checks instead adds a flat +5 to the value. Similarly, {{Disadvantage}} subtracts 5 from this score.


Passive Perception is most commonly applied against [[Stealth]] checks: when a [[Hide|hidden]] creature enters another creature's line of sight, the hidden creature rolls a [[Stealth]] check against a [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) equal to the opposing creature's Passive Perception.
Passive Perception is most commonly used when sneaking. A [[Hide|hidden]] creature must make [[Stealth]] checks to avoid being detected when entering the cone of vision of another creature and every subsequent round (or 6 seconds) while remaining there. The [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) of these checks are equal to the opposing creature's passive Perception.


A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:
Many creatures have unlisted flat bonuses to their perception. For example, [[owlbear]]s have a +5 bonus and [[worg]]s have a +4 bonus. Since skills are not shown when inspecting an enemy, this information is not readily available in game.
Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception)


==Related Items==
==Related Items==

Revision as of 05:30, 11 November 2024

Perception is a Wisdom-based Skill.

The higher a creature's Wisdom Score, the more likely they will succeed on Perception Checks to spot hidden objects or creatures.

Perception Icon.png
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Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.
„
— In-game skill description

Proficiency

Characters who are proficient in Perception can add their Proficiency Bonus when making Ability checks.

The following classes can choose to select Perception as a proficient skill at Level 1:

The following races are proficient in Perception:

Uses

  • Used to detect hidden containers, mechanisms and Traps.
  • Used to spot hiding creatures.

Passive Perception

Passive Perception is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a Skill Check. As with other passive skill checks (for example an Acrobatics check to avoid being shoved), passive Perception value is given by:

10 + Wisdom modifier + proficiency bonus (if proficient) + other bonuses.

Since passive Perception does not involve a d20 roll, Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Wisdom or Perception skill checks instead adds a flat +5 to the value. Similarly, Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage subtracts 5 from this score.

Passive Perception is most commonly used when sneaking. A hidden creature must make Stealth checks to avoid being detected when entering the cone of vision of another creature and every subsequent round (or 6 seconds) while remaining there. The Difficulty Class (DC) of these checks are equal to the opposing creature's passive Perception.

Many creatures have unlisted flat bonuses to their perception. For example, owlbears have a +5 bonus and worgs have a +4 bonus. Since skills are not shown when inspecting an enemy, this information is not readily available in game.

Related Items

+2 to Skill Checks

Mask of Soul Perception

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Advantage on Skill Checks

Related Spells

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