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== Proficiency bonus ==
== Proficiency bonus ==
A creature's proficiency bonus is a modifier that increases with their level. It starts at ''+2'' at character level 1, increases to ''+3'' at character level 5, and becomes ''+4'' at character level 9.
The proficiency bonus is a modifier that increases with [[character level]] (not class level). It starts at ''+2'', increases to ''+3'' at level 5, and becomes ''+4'' at level 9.


Note that ''character'' level mustn't be confused with ''class'' level, a character's character level is the sum of all their class levels.
The bonus is applied to the following rolls:
 
A creature's proficiency bonus is applied to the following rolls:
* [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with.
* [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with.
** Creatures with expertise in a skill add their proficiency bonus {{em|twice}} on ability checks made using that skill.
** Creatures with expertise in a skill add their proficiency bonus {{em|twice}} on ability checks made using that skill.
Retrieved from "https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Proficiency"