Intimidation

Be a bully. Threaten and induce fear.

Intimidation is a Charisma Skill.

The higher your Charisma Score, the more likely you will succeed on Intimidation Checks.

Proficiency

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

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Intimidation:

• Soldier

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

•  Barbarian
•  Bard
•  Fighter
•  Paladin
•  Rogue
•  Sorcerer
•  Warlock

The following races are proficient in Intimidation:

• Half-Orc

Characters who take the Illithid power Illithid Expertise gain expertise (and proficiency) in Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation checks.

Uses

• Used in dialogue.

Related Items

-1 to Skill Checks

• Absolute Confidence Amulet

+1 to Skill Checks

• Dark Justiciar Mask

+2 to Skill Checks

• Bonespike Helmet

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Advantage on Skill Checks

• Cloth of Authority

Other

• Champion's Chain -  Tyrant Tongue: Grant an ally a +2 bonus to Intimidation checks for Duration: 10 turns. ( Recharge: Long rest)

Related Spells

•  Astral Knowledge - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
•  Knowledge of the Ages: Charisma - Grants Proficiency in all Charisma Skills.
•  Guidance - Grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
•  Thaumaturgy - Grants advantage on Intimidation and Performance Checks.
•  Friends - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a target.
•  Charm Person - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Humanoid target.
•  Animal Friendship - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Beast target.
•  Eagle's Splendour - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks.
•  Hex (Charisma) - Grants Disadvantage on all Charisma Checks.