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'''Arcana''' is an [[Intelligence]]-based [[Skill|skill]]. It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells.
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Creatures add their Intelligence score to the results of Arcana [[Ability checks|ability checks]]. If they are [[Proficient|proficient]] in Arcana, they also add their proficiency bonus.
'''Arcana''' is an [[Intelligence]]-based [[Skill|skill]]. It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells. Creatures add their Intelligence score to the results of Arcana [[Ability checks|ability checks]]. If they are [[Proficient|proficient]] in Arcana, they also add their proficiency bonus.
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==Proficiency==
==Proficiency==
The following [[Background|backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arcana:
The following [[Background|backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arcana:
* [[Sage]]
* {{Background|Sage}}


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

Revision as of 02:34, 29 July 2024

Arcana is an Intelligence-based skill. It represents an academic understanding of arcane magic and the Weave, but it is not required to cast spells. Creatures add their Intelligence score to the results of Arcana ability checks. If they are proficient in Arcana, they also add their proficiency bonus.

Proficiency

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Arcana:

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

Rangers who choose Keeper of the Veil Keeper of the Veil or Mage Breaker Mage Breaker as a Favoured Enemy gain proficiency in Arcana.

Knowledge Domain clerics can choose to gain proficiency in Arcana at Level 1. If chosen, they can add double their proficiency bonus when making Arcana checks.

Uses

  • Used in dialogue.
  • Used to identify or reveal information about magical items and some supernatural creatures, especially those from other planes.

Related items

+1 to Skill Checks

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Related Spells