Performance

Performance is a Charisma-based Skill.

The higher a creature's Charisma Score, the more likely they will succeed on Performance Checks to entertain others or imitate characters.

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Entertain audiences. Command the stage.

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— In-game skill description

Proficiency

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

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Performance:

•  Entertainer

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

•  Bard
•  Rogue

Characters who take the Actor feat gain  Expertise (and Proficiency) in Performance and Deception.

Uses

• Used frequently in dialogue.
• Used when  Performing to receive tips from audience members. The Difficulty Class scales with the size of the audience.
  • 1 audience member: DC 10,
  • 2-3 audience members: DC 12,
  • 4-5 audience members: DC 15,
  • 6-7 audience members: DC 18,
  • 8+ audience members: DC 20

Related Items

+1 to Skill Checks

• Absolute Confidence Amulet
• Phalar Aluve

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Other

• Harmonic Dueller -  Mellow Harmony: Make a DC 15 Performance check to add your Charisma Modifier to the damage rolls of all melee weapon attacks for Duration: 10 turns. ( Recharge: Short rest)

Related Spells

•  Animal Friendship - grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Beast target
•  Astral Knowledge - grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability
•  Bardic Inspiration - grants a +1d6 / +1d8 / +1d10 bonus on the next Skill Check
•  Bend Luck: Ability Check Bonus - grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks
•  Bend Luck: Ability Check Penalty - grants a +1d4 penalty on all Skill Checks
•  Bolstering Magic: Boon - grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks
•  Charm Person - grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Humanoid target
•  Cosmic Omen: Ability Check - grants a +1d6 bonus on all Skill Checks
•  Eagle's Splendour - grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks
•  Friends - grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a target
•  Guidance - grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks
•  Hex (Charisma) - grants Disadvantage on all Charisma Checks
•  Knowledge of the Ages: Charisma - grants Proficiency in all Charisma Skills
•  Thaumaturgy - grants Advantage on Intimidation and Performance Checks