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| | The '''Proficiency''' system is how the game determines whether to add a creature's [[Proficiency Bonus]] to a [[Die Rolls|Die Roll]]. One can have Proficiency in [[Weapons]], [[Armour]], [[Shield]]s, [[Spells|Spellcasting]], [[Saving Throw]]s, and [[Skills]]. | ||
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'''Proficiency''' is | |||
== Weapon Proficiency == | |||
A creature can | A creature can be proficient in entire categories of [[Weapons]] (Martial or Simple), or it can be proficient in specific weapon types such as Longswords, Longbows, etc. These proficiencies can be granted by the creature's [[Race]], [[Class]], or [[Feats]] chosen when leveling up. | ||
When a creature is proficient in a wielded weapon, they add their [[Proficiency Bonus]] to [[Attack Roll]]s with that weapon. When the weapon is equipped in the main hand, it also enables special properties and actions of that weapon type, such as [[Tenacity]], [[Piercing Strike]], [[Flourish]], [[Lacerate]], [[Pommel Strike]], and so on. | |||
{{RaceAndClassWeaponsTable}} | |||
== Armour Proficiency == | |||
''Main page: [[Armour]]'' | |||
{{ | A creature may have Proficiency in {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, and/or {{HeavyArmour}}. Some [[Helmets]], [[Gloves]], and [[Boots]] also require Proficiency in a certain type of armour. | ||
Wearing armour without Proficiency in that armour type will impose {{Disadvantage}} on all of your [[Ability Check]]s, [[Saving Throw]]s, and [[Attack Roll]]s, and prevent you from casting [[Spells]]. | |||
== Shield Proficiency == | |||
''Main page: [[Shields]]'' | |||
{{ | {{Shields}} are a piece of equipment wielded in the offhand weapon slot. Shield Proficiency typically comes paired with {{MediumArmour}} Proficiency. | ||
Wielding a shield without Proficiency in Shields will impose {{Disadvantage}} on all of your [[Ability Check]]s, [[Saving Throw]]s, and [[Attack Roll]]s, and prevent you from casting [[Spells]]. | |||
== Spellcasting Proficiency == | |||
All creatures capable of spellcasting on the regular (i.e., without the use of magical items or scrolls) have proficiency in spellcasting. This means that the creature's [[Proficiency Bonus]] will be added to the [[Attack Roll]]s of spells, and to the Difficulty Class of [[Saving Throw]]s imposed on others via spells. Although all spellcasters have it, the ''lack'' of spellcasting proficiency can nevertheless become apparent, when a creature not regularly capable of casting spells does so through the use of a magical item or scroll. | |||
== Saving Throw Proficiency == | |||
Having proficiency in a type of [[Saving Throw]] such as Strength Save, Dexterity Save, and so on, means that the creature making the save can add its [[Proficiency Bonus]] to the result. Each [[Class]] provides proficiency in two types of saving throw. | |||
{{ClassSavingThrowsTable}} | |||
== | == Skill Proficiency == | ||
Being proficient in a [[Skills|Skill]] means that a creature adds its [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making a corresponding [[Skill Check]]. Skill proficiency can be granted by a creature's [[Background]], [[Class]], or certain class features gained when leveling up. | |||
=== Background | === Background Skill Proficiencies === | ||
{{BackgroundSkillsTable}} | {{BackgroundSkillsTable}} | ||
=== Class Skill Proficiencies === | |||
=== Class | |||
==== Ranger ==== | ==== Ranger ==== | ||
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==== Bard ==== | ==== Bard ==== | ||
A [[Bard]] of the [[College of Lore]] subclass can choose | A [[Bard]] of the [[College of Lore]] subclass can choose three additional Skills to gain proficiency in. ''(Note: As of Early Access Patch 9, this is locked to Arcana, Intimidation, and Sleight of Hand, rather than allowing the Bard to choose.)'' | ||
==== Warlock ==== | ==== Warlock ==== | ||
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=== Expertise === | === Expertise === | ||
{{Expertise}} is a deeper form of Skill Proficiency, allowing a creature to add '''double''' its [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making a corresponding [[Skill Check]]. | |||
* [[Rogue]]s gain Expertise in two Skills they are proficient in at level 1. | |||
* [[Bard]]s gain Expertise in two Skills they are proficient in at level 3. | |||
[[Category:Gameplay | [[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] |