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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. | |||
{{quote|Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.}} | {{quote|Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.}} | ||
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. | |||
==Proficiency== | ==Proficiency== | ||
The following [[Background|backgrounds]] grant proficiency in Arcana: | |||
The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in | |||
* [[Sage]] | * [[Sage]] | ||
The following classes can choose to select | The following classes can choose to select Arcana as a proficient skill at Level 1: | ||
* {{Class|Bard}} | * {{Class|Bard}} | ||
* {{Class|Druid}} | * {{Class|Druid}} | ||
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* {{Class|Wizard}} | * {{Class|Wizard}} | ||
[[Ranger]] | [[Ranger|Rangers]] who choose {{SAI|Keeper of the Veil}} or {{SAI|Mage Breaker}} as a Favoured Enemy gain proficiency in Arcana. | ||
[[Knowledge Domain]] [[Cleric]] | [[Knowledge Domain]] [[Cleric|clerics]] can choose to gain proficiency in Arcana at Level 1. If chosen, they can add {{em|double}} their proficiency bonus when making Arcana checks. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
* Used in dialogue. | * 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=== | ===+1 to Skill Checks=== | ||
*{{RarityItem|Mage's Friend|40}} | *{{RarityItem|Mage's Friend|40}} | ||
===+1d4 to All Skill Checks=== | |||
:{{RarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring|40}} ''while Shapeshifted or Disguised'' | |||
==Related Spells== | |||
* {{SAI|Astral Knowledge|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability. | |||
* {{SAI|Knowledge of the Ages: Intelligence|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Intelligence Skills. | |||
* {{SAI|Guidance|w=40}} - Grants a {{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} '''+1d4''' bonus on all Skill Checks. | |||
* {{SAI|Fox's Cunning|w=40}} - Grants Advantage on all Intelligence Checks. | |||
* {{SAI|Hex (Intelligence)|w=40}} - Grants Disadvantage on all Intelligence Checks. | |||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} | ||
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, 28 March 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.
Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.
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[edit | edit source]
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 
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[edit | edit source]
- Used in dialogue.
- Used to identify or reveal information about magical items and some supernatural creatures, especially those from other planes.
Related items[edit | edit source]
+1 to Skill Checks[edit | edit source]
+1d4 to All Skill Checks[edit | edit source]
Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised
Related Spells[edit | edit source]
- Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
- Grants Proficiency in all Intelligence Skills.
- Grants a 
+1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
- Grants Advantage on all Intelligence Checks.
- Grants Disadvantage on all Intelligence Checks.
