Religion

Religion is an Intelligence-based Skill.

The higher a creature's Intelligence Score, the more likely they will succeed on Religion Checks to recognize religious details.

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Recognise deities. Understand holy rites.

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— In-game skill description

Proficiency

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

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Religion:

•  Acolyte

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

•  Bard
•  Cleric
•  Druid
•  Monk
•  Paladin
•  Sorcerer
•  Warlock
•  Wizard

Rangers who choose Sanctified Stalker as a Favoured Enemy gain proficiency in Religion.

Knowledge domain Clerics can choose to gain proficiency in Religion at Level 1. If chosen, they can add double their Proficiency Bonus when making Religion checks.

Uses

• Used in dialogue.

Related Items

+1 to Skill Checks

• Mage's Friend

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Related Spells

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