Perception

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.

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Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.

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— 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:

•  Barbarian
•  Bard
•  Druid
•  Fighter
•  Ranger
•  Rogue

The following races are proficient in Perception:

•  Elf
•  Drow

Uses

• Used to detect hidden containers, mechanisms and Traps.
  • Characters with the  Dungeon Delver Feat have Advantage on these checks.
• 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.

Passive Perception is most commonly applied against Stealth checks: when a 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.

A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:

Passive Perception = 10 + Wisdom Modifier + Proficiency Bonus (if Proficient in Perception)

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

• Hellrider Longbow
• Watcher's Shield
• Ambusher
• Justiciar's Greatshield
• Sentinel Shield
• Halberd of Vigilance
• Selûne's Spear of Night

Related Spells

•  Astral Knowledge - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
•  Knowledge of the Ages: Wisdom - Grants Proficiency in all Wisdom Skills.
•  Guidance - Grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
•  Owl's Wisdom - Grants Advantage on all Wisdom Checks.
•  Hex (Wisdom) - Grants Disadvantage on all Wisdom Checks.