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Every creature has a [[race]] and a [[creature type]]: | Every creature has a [[race]] and a [[creature type]]: | ||
; Creature type : All creatures are categorised as belonging to a creature type. A creature's type may affect how certain [[conditions]] or [[spells]] affect them, and may give access to special [[features]]. | ; Creature type : All creatures are categorised as belonging to a creature type. A creature's type may affect how certain [[conditions]] or [[spells]] affect them, and may give access to special [[features]]. | ||
; Race : All creatures have a race that gives them access to specific [[Features|racial features]]. | ; Race : All creatures have a race that gives them access to specific [[Features|racial features]]. : Many creatures also belong to a subrace, which often gives them additional features. | ||
: Many creatures also belong to a subrace, which often gives them additional features. | |||
=== Basic stats === | === Basic stats === | ||
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==== Ability checks and skills ==== | ==== Ability checks and skills ==== | ||
An [[ability check]] is d20 roll made when a creature attempts to perform a task involving one of their abilities. Ability checks are often made using a specific [[skill]]. If a creature is | An [[ability check]] is d20 roll made when a creature attempts to perform a task involving one of their abilities. Ability checks are often made using a specific [[skill]]. If a creature is proficiency in a skill, they add their proficiency bonus to any ability checks made using that skill. | ||
=== Proficiency === | === Proficiency === | ||
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Characters have a proficiency bonus, determined by their level, that they may add to any rolls involving tasks they are proficient with. Proficiency also enables a creature to use various [[equipment]]. | Characters have a proficiency bonus, determined by their level, that they may add to any rolls involving tasks they are proficient with. Proficiency also enables a creature to use various [[equipment]]. | ||
Creatures usually gain proficiency from their [[background]], class, but features, feats, | Creatures usually gain proficiency from their [[background]], class, but features, feats, | ||
== Class == | == Class == | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
{{see also|Features}} | {{see also|Features}} | ||
Features give creatures access to [[actions]], [[conditions]] and passive effects. Features are usually permanent, and are generally gained from class – in which case they're know as ''class features'' – or from race, in which case they're known as ''racial features'' | Features give creatures access to [[actions]], [[conditions]] and passive effects. Features are usually permanent, and are generally gained from class – in which case they're know as ''class features'' – or from race, in which case they're known as ''racial features'' | ||
=== Feats === | === Feats === | ||
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{{notelist}} | {{notelist}} | ||
[[Category: Gameplay mechanics]] | [[Category: Gameplay mechanics]] |