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=== For Ability Checks === | === For Ability Checks === | ||
An Ability Check is always based on a specific [[Ability Score]], which determines the Modifier that will be used. | An Ability Check is always based on a specific [[Ability Score]], which determines the [[Ability Score Modifier]] that will be used. One type of Ability Check is the [[Skill Check]], since each [[Skill]] is based on a specific Ability Score. For example, an Athletics Check uses [[Strength]], whereas a Sleight of Hand Check uses [[Dexterity]]. | ||
== Proficiency Bonus == | == Proficiency Bonus == | ||
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=== For Ability Checks === | === For Ability Checks === | ||
An Ability Check may be based | An Ability Check may be based only on an [[Ability Scores|Ability]] rather than a [[Skill]], in which case no Proficiency Bonus is possible. If it's based on a Skill, however, a creature will get a Proficiency Bonus in the corresponding Skill Checks if it's Proficient in that Skill. | ||
Proficiency in a [[Skill]] can be granted by [[Race]], [[Class]], or a [[Feat]] chosen when leveling up. For example, all Elves have an innate feature called Keen Senses which grants them Proficiency in Perception. Rangers can gain Proficiency in a number of skills based on class features they choose: Bounty Hunter grants Proficiency in Investigation, Keeper of the Veil and Mage Breaker both grant Proficiency in Arcana, and so on. The [[Skilled]] Feat, if chosen when leveling up, allows a creature to gain Proficiency in any three Skills. | Proficiency in a [[Skill]] can be granted by [[Race]], [[Class]], or a [[Feat]] chosen when leveling up. For example, all Elves have an innate feature called Keen Senses which grants them Proficiency in Perception. Rangers can gain Proficiency in a number of skills based on class features they choose: Bounty Hunter grants Proficiency in Investigation, Keeper of the Veil and Mage Breaker both grant Proficiency in Arcana, and so on. The [[Skilled]] Feat, if chosen when leveling up, allows a creature to gain Proficiency in any three Skills. | ||