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'''Arcana''' is an [[Intelligence]] 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. | |||
{{quote|Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.}} | |||
==Proficiency== | ==Proficiency== | ||
The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arana: | The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arana: | ||
* [[Sage]] | * [[Sage]] | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 24 November 2023
Arcana is an Intelligence 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.
Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.
Proficiency
The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Arana:
The following classes can choose to select Arcana as a proficient skill at Level 1:
Rangers who choose 
or 
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.
