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=== Passive Perception ===
=== 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 a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]]. As with other passive skill checks (for example an [[Acrobatics]] check to [[Shove#Roll|avoid being shoved]]), passive Perception value is given by:
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{{InfoBlob|10 + [[Wisdom]] modifier + [[proficiency bonus]] (if proficient) + other bonuses}}.
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Since passive Perception does not involve a d20 roll, {{Advantage}} on Wisdom or Perception skill checks instead adds a flat +5 to the value. Similarly, {{Disadvantage}} subtracts 5 from this score.


Passive Perception is most commonly applied against [[Stealth]] checks: when a [[Hide|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.
Passive Perception is most commonly used when sneaking. A [[Hide|hidden]] creature must make [[Stealth]] checks to avoid being detected when entering the cone of vision of another creature and every subsequent round (or 6 seconds) while remaining there. The [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) of these checks are equal to the opposing creature's passive Perception.


A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:
Many creatures have unlisted flat bonuses to their perception. For example, [[owlbear]]s have a +5 bonus and [[worg]]s have a +4 bonus. Since skills are not shown when inspecting an enemy, this information is not readily available in game.
Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception)


==Related Items==
==Related Items==

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