Proficiency

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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, Saving Throw:

Nobgd20.png d20 + Proficiency Bonus + Ability Modifiers (with Proficiency) vsNobgd20.png d20 + Ability Modifiers (with no Proficiency)

  • When you roll an Attack Roll:

Nobgd20.png d20 + Proficiency Bonus + Ability Modifiers (with Proficiency) vsNobgd20.png d20 + Ability Modifiers (with no Proficiency)

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

Proficiency Bonuses per Level
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