Survival

Survival is a skill used when making Wisdom checks pertaining to hunting and the wilderness.

The higher a creature's Wisdom Score is, the more likely it is they will succeed on Survival checks.

Stay alive in the wilds. Track prey.

Proficiency[edit | edit source]

Characters who are proficient in Survival can add their Proficiency Bonus when making Ability checks.

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Survival:

The following classes can choose to select Survival as a proficient skill at Level 1:

Uses[edit | edit source]

Used in dialogue.
Detect buried treasure chests

Related Items[edit | edit source]

+1 to Skill Checks[edit | edit source]

Explorer's Ring

+1d4 to All Skill Checks[edit | edit source]

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Related Spells[edit | edit source]

Astral Knowledge - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
Knowledge of the Ages: Wisdom - Grants Proficiency in all Wisdom Skills.
Guidance - Grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
Owl's Wisdom - Grants Advantage on all Wisdom Checks.
Hex (Wisdom) - Grants Disadvantage on all Wisdom Checks.

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