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On the other hand, a [[Wizard]] normally only has Proficiency in [[Dagger]]s, [[Quarterstaff|Quarterstaves]], and [[Light Crossbow]]s, so the Proficiency Bonus won't be added to attacks made with any other weapon, unless the Wizard has Proficiency in that weapon for some other reason.
On the other hand, a [[Wizard]] normally only has Proficiency in [[Dagger]]s, [[Quarterstaff|Quarterstaves]], and [[Light Crossbow]]s, so the Proficiency Bonus won't be added to attacks made with any other weapon, unless the Wizard has Proficiency in that weapon for some other reason.


For spells that require an Attack Roll to hit, the Proficiency Bonus is added if the creature has the innate ability to cast spells. I.e., not just with items and scrolls.  This means that, at higher levels (where the Proficiency Bonus starts making a significant difference), it's better to let spell casters use items and scrolls to cast spells.
For spells that require an Attack Roll to hit, the Proficiency Bonus is added if the creature has the innate ability to cast spells. ''(Note: As of Early Access Patch 9, all classes receive their Proficiency Bonus when casting a spell from a [[Scrolls|Scroll]] or other item, even when not innately able to cast spells.)''


=== Saving Throw ===
=== Saving Throw ===

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