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== Proficiency bonus == | == Proficiency bonus == | ||
The proficiency bonus is a modifier that increases with [[character level]] (not class level). It starts at ''+2'', increases to ''+3'' at level 5, and becomes ''+4'' at level 9. | |||
The bonus is applied to the following rolls: | |||
* [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with. | * [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with. (Doubled if the creature has [[#Expertise|expertise]].) | ||
* [[Attack rolls]] made with weapons the creature is proficient with. | |||
* [[Attack rolls]] made with weapons the creature | |||
* Attack rolls made when casting spells, as long as the creature has spellcasting proficiency. | * Attack rolls made when casting spells, as long as the creature has spellcasting proficiency. | ||
* Saving throws ( | * [[Saving throws]] (e.g. Strength saves, Dexterity saves, etc.) that the creature is proficient in. | ||
Creatures with spellcasting proficiency also add the bonus to the saving throw [[difficulty class]] (DC) of spells they cast, for a total DC of: | |||
{{InfoBlob|8 + spellcasting ability modifier + proficiency bonus}} | |||
== Weapon proficiency == | == Weapon proficiency == | ||
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=== Armour and shield proficiency by source === | === Armour and shield proficiency by source === | ||
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! Race !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ! Race !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ||
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| {{Race|Shield Dwarf}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Shield Dwarf}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Race|Githyanki}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Githyanki}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Race|Half-Elf}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Half-Elf}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Race|Human}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Human}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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! '''Class !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ! '''Class !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ||
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| {{Class|Barbarian}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Barbarian}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Bard}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Bard}} || ✅ || ➰ || ❌ || ➰ | ||
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| {{Class|Cleric}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Cleric}} || ✅ || ✅ || ➰ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Druid}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Druid}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Fighter}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Fighter}} || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Monk}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Monk}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Paladin}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Paladin}} || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Ranger}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Ranger}} || ✅ || ✅ || ➰ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Rogue}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Rogue}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Sorcerer}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Sorcerer}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Warlock}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Warlock}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Wizard}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Wizard}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
|} | |} | ||
* | * ✅ = proficient | ||
* | * ❌ = not proficient | ||
* | * ➰ = some subclasses are proficient | ||
=== Feats that give Shield Proficiency === | |||
[[Feats#Moderately Armoured|Moderately Armoured]] also gives Shield Proficiency. | |||
== Spellcasting proficiency == | == Spellcasting proficiency == | ||