Proficiency: Difference between revisions

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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.

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''Main page: [[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]].

''Main page: [[Shields]]''

{{Shields}} are a piece of equipment wielded in the offhand weapon slot. Shield Proficiency typically comes paired with {{MediumArmour}} Proficiency.

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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.

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.

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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]], [[Race]], [[Class]], or certain class features gained when leveling up.

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* [[Elf|Elves]] and [[Drow]] are proficient in [[Perception]]

* [[Elf#Wood Elves|Wood Elves]], [[Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves|Wood Half-Elves]], and [[Halfling#Lightfoot Halflings|Lightfoot Halflings]] are proficient in [[Stealth]]

* [[Githyanki]] can gain Proficiency in all Skills corresponding to a chosen Ability (Recharge: Long Rest)

Level one characters gain proficiencies in two to four skills, depending on their chosen [[Class]]. The skills available to choose from also depends on their Class.

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Note: bonuses provided by the feat Actor, the Knowledge subclass of the Cleric, and the Rock Gnome subrace are more valuable than any Expertise bonus provided by Bard or Rogue class progression, due to virtually providing proficiencies at the same time if the character is not proficient in the concerned skill.

[[Instrument]]s can be used to entertain and distract crowds. When a character proficient in instruments plays one, nearby people might approach and gather to listen. If they perform well on a [[Performance]] check, those gathered might toss gold at to the performer as well.

Some [[Non-Player Characters|NPCs]] have two special weapon proficiencies unavailable to the Player and the [[Companions]]. The weapons for these proficiencies cannot be normally obtained and are only referred to in the game files.

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