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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Using the '''Hide''' ability while standing nearby and within line of sight of any creature (aside from party members and minions) causes the Hide attempt to immediately fail with no roll.  
* As of Early Access patch 9, Hide is a Bonus Action, but it will be changed to an [[Action]] in the full release of the game. However, the Way of Shadow [[Monk]] and {{Class|Thief}} subclasses are still expected to be able to Hide as a Bonus Action via subclass features.
* Using the Hide ability while standing nearby and within line of sight of any creature (aside from party members and minions) causes the Hide attempt to immediately fail with no roll.  
* While hidden, if a creature enters line of sight of an enemy creature, they must immediately roll a [[Stealth]] check against the enemy creature's [[Perception#Passive Perception|Passive Perception]].
* While hidden, if a creature enters line of sight of an enemy creature, they must immediately roll a [[Stealth]] check against the enemy creature's [[Perception#Passive Perception|Passive Perception]].
* Lines of sight ('vision cones') of nearby enemies and other NPCs can be viewed by holding the '''Show Sneak Cones''' key (Default hotkey: Left Shift).
* Lines of sight ('vision cones') of nearby enemies and other NPCs can be viewed by holding the '''Show Sneak Cones''' key (Default hotkey: Left Shift).
** Lines of sight can be manipulated to create an opening for a pickpocketing or ambush attempt by creating a distraction, such as casting the {{SmallIcon|Minor Illusion Icon.png}} [[Minor Illusion]] cantrip.
** Lines of sight can be manipulated to create an opening for a pickpocketing or ambush attempt by creating a distraction, such as casting the {{SmallIcon|Minor Illusion Icon.png}} [[Minor Illusion]] cantrip.

Revision as of 06:07, 29 July 2023

Hide is a Bonus Action that allows the user to conceal their location.

Description

Try to conceal yourself.

Hiding depends on your Stealth and whether you are Obscured. Attacking or casting spells reveals your location.

Properties

Bonus action

  • Attempt to hide from view.

Notes

  • As of Early Access patch 9, Hide is a Bonus Action, but it will be changed to an Action in the full release of the game. However, the Way of Shadow Monk and Thief Rogue subclasses are still expected to be able to Hide as a Bonus Action via subclass features.
  • Using the Hide ability while standing nearby and within line of sight of any creature (aside from party members and minions) causes the Hide attempt to immediately fail with no roll.
  • While hidden, if a creature enters line of sight of an enemy creature, they must immediately roll a Stealth check against the enemy creature's Passive Perception.
  • Lines of sight ('vision cones') of nearby enemies and other NPCs can be viewed by holding the Show Sneak Cones key (Default hotkey: Left Shift).
    • Lines of sight can be manipulated to create an opening for a pickpocketing or ambush attempt by creating a distraction, such as casting the Minor Illusion cantrip.