Proficiency indicates your expertise in a particular set of skills. Whether it is knowing how to handle a weapon effectively in combat, or knowing how to use a lockpick.
Every classes have Proficiency Bonus, which is based on the character’s total level. Proficiency Bonus will be added whenever a character makes an Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
- When you roll a Skill Check, Attack Roll or Saving Throw if you have proficiency:
d20 + Proficiency Bonus + Ability Score Modifiers
- When you roll a Skill Check, Attack Roll or Saving Throw if you do not have proficiency:
d20 + Ability Score Modifiers
Your proficiencies will be determined due to your choices in class, race, background, or feat.
- Read your character sheet! (Toggle Character Sheet by pressing “N”). Everything that your character has proficiency in (Weapons, Armors, Skills, Saving Throws, etc.) will be listed in the sheet.
Proficiency Bonus Chart
| Level | Proficiency Bonus |
|---|---|
| Level 1 to 4 | + 2 |
| Level 5 to 8 | + 3 |
| Level 9 to 12 | + 4 |
| Level 13 to 16 | + 5 |
| Level 17 to 20 | + 6 |