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'''Arcana''' is an [[Intelligence]]-based [[Skill|skill]]. It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells.
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'''Arcana''' is an [[Intelligence]]-based [[Skill|skill]].


{{quote|Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.}}
It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells. The higher a creature's Intelligence Score, the more likely they will succeed on Arcana [[Checks]].


Creatures add their Intelligence score to the results of Arcana [[Ability checks|ability checks]]. If they are [[Proficient|proficient]] in Arcana, they also add their proficiency bonus.
{{Quote skill|Arcana}}


==Proficiency==
==Proficiency==
The following [[Background|backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arana:
Characters who are '''proficient''' in {{PAGENAME}} can add their [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making {{Ability Check}}s.
* [[Sage]]
 
The following [[Background|backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arcana:
* {{Background|Sage}}


The following classes can choose to select Arcana as a proficient skill at Level 1:
The following classes can choose to select Arcana as a proficient skill at Level 1:
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==Related items==
==Related items==


:{{RarityItem|Mage's Friend|40}}: +1 to Arcana checks.
===+1 to Skill Checks===
 
*{{RarityItem|Mage's Friend|40}}
 
===+1d4 to All Skill Checks===
 
:{{RarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring|40}} ''while Shapeshifted or Disguised''


==Related Spells==
==Related Spells==


* {{SAI|Astral Knowledge|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
* {{SAI|Knowledge of the Ages: Intelligence|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Intelligence Skills.
* {{SAI|Guidance|w=40}} - Grants a {{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} '''+1d4''' bonus on all Skill Checks.
* {{SAI|Guidance|w=40}} - Grants a {{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} '''+1d4''' bonus on all Skill Checks.
* {{SAI|Fox's Cunning|w=40}} - Grants Advantage on all Intelligence Checks.
* {{SAI|Fox's Cunning|w=40}} - Grants Advantage on all Intelligence Checks.

Latest revision as of 03:29, 29 July 2024

Arcana is an Intelligence-based skill.

It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells. The higher a creature's Intelligence Score, the more likely they will succeed on Arcana Checks.

Proficiency[edit | edit source]

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

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Arcana:

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

Rangers who choose Keeper of the Veil Keeper of the Veil or Mage Breaker Mage Breaker as a Favoured Enemy gain proficiency in Arcana.

Knowledge Domain clerics can choose to gain proficiency in Arcana at Level 1. If chosen, they can add double their proficiency bonus when making Arcana checks.

Uses[edit | edit source]

  • Used in dialogue.
  • Used to identify or reveal information about magical items and some supernatural creatures, especially those from other planes.

Related items[edit | edit source]

+1 to Skill Checks[edit | edit source]

+1d4 to All Skill Checks[edit | edit source]

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Related Spells[edit | edit source]