Skill List; Skills

TableXPHBp. 142024SRD

Skills

SkillAbilityExample Uses
AcrobaticsDexterityStay on your feet in a tricky situation, or perform an acrobatic stunt.
Animal HandlingWisdomCalm or train an animal, or get an animal to behave in a certain way.
ArcanaIntelligenceRecall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence.
AthleticsStrengthJump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something.
DeceptionCharismaTell a convincing lie, or wear a disguise convincingly.
HistoryIntelligenceRecall lore about historical events, people, nations, and cultures.
InsightWisdomDiscern a person's mood and intentions.
IntimidationCharismaAwe or threaten someone into doing what you want.
InvestigationIntelligenceFind obscure information in books, or deduce how something works.
MedicineWisdomDiagnose an illness, or determine what killed the recently slain.
NatureIntelligenceRecall lore about terrain, plants, animals, and weather.
PerceptionWisdomUsing a combination of senses, notice something that's easy to miss.
PerformanceCharismaAct, tell a story, perform music, or dance.
PersuasionCharismaHonestly and graciously convince someone of something.
ReligionIntelligenceRecall lore about gods, religious rituals, and holy symbols.
Sleight of HandDexterityPick a pocket, conceal a handheld object, or perform legerdemain.
StealthDexterityEscape notice by moving quietly and hiding behind things.
SurvivalWisdomFollow tracks, forage, find a trail, or avoid natural hazards.
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