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{{quote|Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.}}
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The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception [[Checks]].
The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception [[Checks]].


== Passive Perception ==
==Proficiency==
Characters who are '''proficient''' in {{PAGENAME}} can add their [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making {{Ability Check}}s.
 
The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
* [[Acolyte]]
* [[Guild Artisan]]
 
The following classes can choose to select '''{{PAGENAME}}''' as a proficient skill at Level 1:
* {{Class|Barbarian}}
* {{Class|Bard}}
* {{Class|Druid}}
* {{Class|Fighter}}
* {{Class|Ranger}}
* {{Class|Rogue}}
 
The following [[races]] are proficient in '''{{PAGENAME}}''':
* [[Elf]]
* [[Drow]]
 
==Uses==
* Used to detect hidden container, mechanisms and [[Traps]].
* Used to spot hiding creatures.
 
=== Passive Perception ===
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to passively detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]].
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to passively detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]].


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A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:
A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:
  Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception)
  Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception)
==Related Items==
===+2 to Skill Checks===
*{{RarityItem|Mask of Soul Perception|40}}
===Advantage on Skill Checks===
*{{RarityItem|Justiciar's Greatshield|40}}
*{{RarityItem|Sentinel Shield|40}} '''Ring of Veracity'''
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Revision as of 01:33, 12 October 2023

Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.

Perception is a Wisdom Skill.

The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception Checks.

Proficiency

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

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Perception:

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

The following races are proficient in Perception:

Uses

  • Used to detect hidden container, mechanisms and Traps.
  • Used to spot hiding creatures.

Passive Perception

Passive Perception is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to passively detect things in its line of sight without rolling a Skill Check.

Passive Perception is most commonly applied against Stealth checks: when a hidden creature enters another creature's line of sight, the hidden creature rolls a Stealth check against a Difficulty Class (DC) equal to the opposing creature's Passive Perception.

A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:

Passive Perception = 10 + Wisdom Modifier + Proficiency Bonus (if Proficient in Perception)

Related Items

+2 to Skill Checks

Advantage on Skill Checks