Skills

These are alternative uses for skills with increasing DC’s. These count as innates and are subject to IR. They require 1S action.

Acrobatics (Balance/Tumble) - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Navigate a narrow surface	Walk across a 6-inch-wide beam or ledge without falling, such as a log or stone wall.	10
Somersault through enemy space	Tumble through an opponent's threatened area without provoking an attack of opportunity.	20
Leap and flip onto a moving platform	Jump onto a moving cart, wagon, or unstable surface like an airship ladder or speeding minecart.	30
Run along a narrow surface while dodging attacks	Sprint along a tightrope or ledge (less than 2 inches wide) while avoiding ranged or melee attacks.	40
Flip off a high ledge and land gracefully	Dive off a 50-foot cliff, land on your feet, or roll to reduce fall damage.	50
Tumble through a horde of enemies	Move through the spaces of at least four hostile creatures in a single turn without provoking attacks of opportunity.	60
Balance on a single finger or impossibly small point	Perfectly balance on something as small as a sword tip, single spike, or arrowhead for several seconds.	70
Run along vertical or inverted surfaces	Defy gravity by running briefly on a wall, across a bridge's underside, or along a suspended chain.	80
Tumble through an enemy's weapon swing mid-attack	Flip or roll to evade an opponent’s weapon as they swing, potentially closing distance or gaining an advantage.	90
Navigate an impossible terrain	Traverse extraordinary terrain, like floating, shifting platforms, gale-force winds, or dancing across the backs of stampeding dragons.	100

Appraise - Int

Task	Description	DC
Estimate the value of a common item	Estimate the value of a common item, such as a piece of jewelry or a weapon of ordinary quality.	10
Estimate the value of a moderately rare or high-quality item	Estimate the value of a moderately rare item, such as a fine piece of art, high-quality gemstone, or a well-crafted sword.	20
Identify the maker or origin of an item	Recognize the maker, origin, or craftsmanship of an item, such as identifying a famous artisan's work or the region from which a weapon originates.	30
Estimate the value of a rare or magical item	Determine the approximate value of a rare or magical item, taking into account its rarity, origin, and magical properties.	40
Identify the magical properties of an item	Identify the magical properties of an item, such as its enchantments or the specific school of magic it belongs to.	50
Evaluate the craftsmanship and special features of an item	Determine the quality, craftsmanship, and special features of an item, such as an intricate design or hidden magical properties.	60
Identify the historical significance or provenance of an item	Recognize the historical significance of an item, such as identifying an ancient relic or an artifact with a storied past.	70
Estimate the value of a unique or legendary item	Accurately estimate the value of a unique or legendary item, considering its rarity, magical properties, and historical importance.	80
Identify a rare or one-of-a-kind magical artifact's hidden properties	Uncover hidden properties of a rare or one-of-a-kind magical artifact, such as a legendary item with secret powers or abilities.	90
Evaluate the value and significance of a world-changing or mythic item	Accurately evaluate the value and significance of an item with world-altering or mythic properties, such as an artifact capable of shifting the course of history.	100

Bluff - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Tell a small, believable lie	Convince someone of a minor untruth, such as exaggerating a story or making an innocuous excuse (e.g., "I didn’t see who took the gold").	10
Feign innocence in a suspicious situation	Successfully act like you don’t know what’s going on, even when directly implicated in wrongdoing.	20
Plant a convincing falsehood under scrutiny	Tell a larger lie that holds up under moderate questioning, such as convincing guards you are an official courier.	30
Feign emotions or reactions flawlessly	Imitate grief, fear, anger, or another emotion with perfect believability, enough to manipulate someone emotionally.	40
Spin a complex web of lies	Maintain an elaborate deception involving multiple falsehoods and avoid contradictions over an extended period.	50
Deceive someone who knows you well	Successfully lie to a close friend, ally, or someone familiar with your behavior, making them doubt their instincts.	60
Bluff someone with exceptional insight	Fool someone with extraordinary perception, such as a skilled interrogator, a zone of truth spell user, or a deity’s servant.	70
Convince someone of an absurd lie	Persuade someone of something completely unbelievable, such as claiming you’re the long-lost heir to a forgotten empire.	80
Bluff in a dire or life-threatening situation	Maintain composure and lie successfully even while under magical torture, direct physical threat, or interrogation by legendary beings.	90
Deceive a god or entity of absolute truth	Successfully lie to a being that should know the truth intrinsically, such as a god of knowledge or a sentient artifact designed to uncover falsehoods.	100

Climb - Str

Task	Description	DC
Climb a knotted rope	Climb a rope with knots or a wall with plenty of handholds, such as a ladder or rocky surface.	10
Climb a rough natural surface	Scale a rock face, a tree, or another uneven but challenging surface without aid.	20
Climb a smooth, vertical surface with few holds	Ascend a nearly smooth stone wall or metal surface with sparse handholds, requiring significant skill and strength.	30
Climb while carrying an additional load	Scale a surface while carrying another person, a heavy chest, or another encumbrance that makes climbing harder.	40
Climb an overhanging or inverted surface	Traverse a ceiling or an overhanging rock face, relying on pure strength and grip to maintain balance and momentum.	50
Climb a moving or shaking structure	Scale a moving siege tower, a swaying tree in a storm, or a ship's mast while it's being struck by waves or wind.	60
Climb a magically smooth surface	Ascend an impossibly smooth and vertical surface, like magically polished stone or a glass-like wall, using tiny imperfections or sheer determination.	70
Climb with no handholds or footholds	Use pure friction and body tension to ascend a perfectly flat surface, such as a giant obsidian monolith.	80
Climb an impossible vertical structure	Scale something fantastical, like an ice-covered waterfall, an active volcano’s sheer slope, or the side of a floating castle.	90
Climb during extreme external conditions	Traverse an environment of legendary danger, such as climbing while dodging falling boulders, magical lightning strikes, or dragonfire.	100

Concentration - Con

Task	Description	DC
Maintain concentration on a spell despite distractions	Focus on a spell while taking damage, weathering environmental hazards, or facing combat distractions.	10
Cast defensively to avoid provoking attacks of opportunity	Concentrate on casting a spell while avoiding attacks of opportunity from nearby foes.	15
Maintain a spell under difficult environmental conditions	Focus while enduring high winds, rough terrain, or other natural challenges.	20
Maintain concentration during combat while grappling or pinned	Sustain focus on a spell while engaged in a grapple or while restrained.	25
Focus through ongoing magical or psychic interference	Keep concentration under constant mental or magical assault, such as telepathic interference.	30
Cast a spell while subjected to a high level of pain or stress	Focus through excruciating pain, such as from severe wounds or ongoing torture.	40
Sustain concentration over an extended period (several hours)	Maintain focus on a spell or ability for an unusually long time, like hours of concentration-intensive effort.	50
Focus under extreme sensory overload	Maintain concentration despite deafening sounds, flashing lights, or disorienting illusions.	60
Maintain a spell while your mind is under assault (e.g., domination)	Hold onto concentration while resisting mental control or magical domination.	70
Focus through world-ending or reality-bending conditions	Sustain concentration while facing apocalyptic-level events, such as standing in the middle of a plane collapsing or a god’s overwhelming presence.	100

Craft - Int

Task	Description	DC
Create a basic, simple item	Craft a basic item related to your craft, such as a simple wooden chair, a basic sword, or a common piece of clothing.	10
Repair a damaged item	Perform basic repairs on an item that is damaged but not beyond repair, such as fixing a broken tool or patching a hole in a piece of clothing.	20
Create a functional item of moderate quality	Craft an item of moderate quality, such as a sturdy piece of armor, a reliable weapon, or a piece of furniture that can stand up to regular use.	30
Craft an item with special properties or enhancements	Create an item with special qualities or enhancements, such as a sword with an unusual design, a piece of clothing with resistance to elements, or a sturdy chest.	40
Craft a masterwork item of exceptional quality	Craft an item that is of exceptional quality, such as a masterwork weapon or armor with flawless craftsmanship that enhances its effectiveness.	50
Create a magical item or imbue an item with magic	Craft a magical item or imbue an object with magic, using magical materials and knowledge of enchanting techniques.	60
Craft a unique item with rare or hard-to-find materials	Create a unique item using rare, exotic, or hard-to-find materials, such as a sword forged from dragon bone or armor made from a unique metal.	70
Create a highly intricate and detailed item with exceptional craftsmanship	Craft a highly intricate item that is both functional and aesthetically stunning, such as a piece of artwork, a delicate instrument, or ornate jewelry.	80
Craft an item with both magical and mechanical properties	Create an item that combines both magical and mechanical elements, such as a clockwork construct or a magical artifact with a mechanical function.	90
Craft a world-changing item or artifact	Forge a legendary item or artifact that changes the course of history, such as an ancient sword of great power or a magical item of immense significance.	100

Decipher Script - Int

Task	Description	DC
Understand simple written text in a foreign language	Decipher simple written text, such as basic instructions or messages in a foreign language that you are somewhat familiar with.	10
Read a message written in a complex or archaic script	Interpret a message written in a more complex or archaic script, such as ancient runes or unfamiliar written symbols.	20
Decipher a cipher or encoded message	Break a basic code or cipher, such as a substitution cipher or a basic encrypted message.	30
Read and understand magical script or arcane symbols	Decipher magical symbols or arcane script, such as inscriptions on a magical artifact, a spellbook, or a scroll with ancient runes.	40
Interpret a document with multiple layers of encryption or hidden meanings	Decipher a document that contains hidden meanings or encrypted layers, such as a letter with encoded text that requires careful analysis to uncover.	50
Translate ancient or forgotten languages with some knowledge of their structure	Translate an ancient or forgotten language that you have some understanding of, such as an older form of a common language or a long-dead dialect.	60
Decipher a complex magical or divine text with specialized knowledge	Interpret a complex magical or divine text, such as a religious scripture or a powerful spellbook, that requires specialized knowledge of magical lore.	70
Unravel the meaning behind a cryptic or esoteric manuscript	Uncover the meaning behind a cryptic manuscript, such as a piece of literature or an ancient prophecy that requires deep understanding to interpret fully.	80
Understand the hidden layers of meaning in a highly complex and ancient language	Interpret a highly complex and ancient text with multiple hidden layers of meaning, such as deciphering an entire set of scriptures or a powerful prophecy.	90
Decipher an ancient, legendary, or godly script with world-altering significance	Unravel the secrets of an ancient, legendary, or godly script that has the potential to change the world, such as uncovering the true meaning of an ancient prophecy.	100

Diplomacy - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Make a polite request	Convince someone to do something minor, like allowing you to pass, giving you directions, or agreeing to a simple favor.	10
Convince someone to help with a basic task	Persuade a person to assist with a relatively straightforward action, such as lending you a small item or helping you lift something heavy.	20
Negotiate a fair trade or bargain	Work out a deal where both sides feel they’ve gained something, like haggling over the price of an item or agreeing to terms for a simple alliance.	30
Get someone to share sensitive information	Convince a reluctant person to open up and reveal information that would be normally kept secret, such as a hidden agenda or personal trouble.	40
Resolve a conflict peacefully	Calm down two opposing factions or individuals and convince them to find a compromise or cease fighting, avoiding a violent escalation.	50
Convince a person of your trustworthiness	Persuade someone you’ve just met, despite suspicion, to trust you fully or offer you resources or aid in a dangerous situation.	60
Sway the opinion of a large group	Convince a group of people, such as a crowd of onlookers, a council, or a town, to accept your argument or change their minds on an important matter.	70
Negotiate a complex treaty or alliance	Work out an intricate diplomatic agreement between multiple factions, each with differing needs and interests, ensuring mutual gain and avoiding resentment.	80
Convince a leader or powerful figure to act against their best interests	Persuade a ruler, high-ranking official, or legendary figure to support your cause or do something that goes against their better judgment or personal gain.	90
Broker peace between warring nations or factions	Successfully mediate peace between two powerful, hostile nations or groups, even if they are at the brink of war or under extreme ideological divides.	100

Disable Device - Int

Task	Description	DC
Disable a simple mechanical trap (e.g., a basic pressure plate)	Disable a basic mechanical trap, such as a simple pressure plate or a basic tripwire that activates a door or alarm.	10
Disable a complex mechanical trap (e.g., spring-loaded darts or poison needle)	Disable a more complex mechanical trap, such as a spring-loaded dart trap or a poison needle that requires more precision and knowledge.	20
Disable a magical trap with basic knowledge of arcane symbols	Disable a magical trap that relies on basic arcane symbols, runes, or enchantments, requiring some knowledge of magic to interpret.	30
Disable a complex magical trap (e.g., an explosive rune or rune trap)	Disable a complex magical trap that involves powerful magic or intricate runes, such as an explosive rune or a trap that summons magical effects.	40
Disable a combination trap (mechanical and magical)	Disable a trap that combines both mechanical and magical elements, requiring the disarming of both aspects simultaneously.	50
Disable an intricate or well-hidden trap (e.g., pressure-sensitive false floors)	Disable an intricate or well-hidden trap, such as a false floor with pressure-sensitive triggers or traps that require keen observation and delicate work.	60
Disable a trap under stressful or time-sensitive conditions	Disable a trap under stressful conditions, such as during combat or when under time pressure, requiring quick thinking and precise execution.	70
Disable a rare or legendary trap with unique properties	Disable a rare or legendary trap, such as one made by an ancient or powerful creator, with unique properties that demand specialized knowledge.	80
Disable a godly or divine trap with mystical protections	Disable a trap that is protected by divine or mystical forces, such as one set by gods or using celestial magic, requiring immense skill and divine understanding.	90
Disable a world-altering or apocalyptic trap	Disable a trap that could cause world-altering effects or an apocalyptic event, such as a trap that could destroy a kingdom or summon an ancient evil.	100

Disguise - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Change minor details (e.g., hairstyle, minor scars)	Alter small physical details to look slightly different.	10
Impersonate a different individual of the same race and gender	Change appearance to convincingly resemble another person with similar physical traits.	20
Impersonate a different race or gender	Disguise yourself as a member of another race or gender, requiring significant changes in appearance.	25
Maintain a disguise under casual observation	Avoid detection from casual observers while in disguise.	30
Impersonate someone under close scrutiny	Fool someone who interacts directly with you, such as engaging in a conversation.	40
Create a disguise for a mythical or magical creature	Disguise yourself as a creature of legend, such as a demon, angel, or fey.	50
Maintain a disguise under intense investigation	Sustain a disguise while being actively investigated by skilled observers or magical means.	60
Impersonate a specific famous individual convincingly	Mimic the appearance, mannerisms, and voice of a well-known person under close scrutiny.	70
Disguise yourself in plain sight with no tools or preparation	Create a convincing disguise with no prior preparation or materials, relying solely on improvisation and skill.	80
Create a disguise capable of fooling deities or perfect beings	Develop a disguise that even godlike or omniscient entities cannot penetrate without extraordinary effort.	100

Escape Artist - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Slip out of simple bindings (e.g., ropes or basic manacles)	Escape from basic restraints like poorly tied ropes or loose-fitting manacles.	10
Escape from a grappler’s hold	Break free from a grapple or physical hold during combat.	20
Squeeze through a tight space (e.g., a small opening or bars)	Maneuver your body through an opening smaller than your normal size, such as prison bars or a narrow crevice.	30
Escape from masterwork manacles or reinforced bindings	Break free from high-quality restraints, such as masterwork manacles or magically reinforced bindings.	40
Slip free of a net, web, or entangling spell effect	Free yourself from magical or physical entanglement, such as a net or a spell like Web.	50
Escape a mundane trap with moving or shifting parts	Wiggle free from a mechanical trap that actively resists your escape attempts.	60
Free yourself from a magical prison or dimensional binding	Escape from a magical prison, such as a Forcecage or an extradimensional binding.	70
Escape while heavily restrained or incapacitated	Free yourself from bindings while paralyzed, unconscious, or otherwise incapacitated.	80
Slip through spaces that seem physically impossible	Escape through spaces no ordinary creature of your size should be able to fit through, using extreme flexibility or magical aids.	90
Escape from divine or godlike bindings	Break free from restraints created by a deity or divine-level magic, requiring extraordinary skill and possibly supernatural aid.	100

Forgery - Int

Task	Description	DC
Forge a simple document (e.g., a basic letter or form)	Create a convincing fake of a simple document without much detail.	10
Forge a moderately complex document (e.g., official forms)	Create a passable forgery of a document with some complexity, such as official paperwork or travel permits.	20
Forge a document with seals or signatures	Accurately replicate a document that includes official seals or detailed signatures.	30
Forge a magical or encrypted document	Create a forgery of a document with magical writing or encrypted elements, requiring arcane knowledge.	40
Forge an ancient or rare document	Produce a convincing copy of a rare or ancient text, including specific details like aged paper and authentic-looking handwriting.	50
Create a forgery under close scrutiny	Forge a document while being observed or under time constraints, maintaining composure and precision.	60
Forge a document that can fool magical detection	Produce a document capable of bypassing magical scrutiny, such as a Detect Magic spell or similar effect.	70
Forge an artifact or legendary text	Replicate a legendary artifact or famous text with uncanny accuracy, fooling even most experts.	80
Forge a divine or godly text	Create a forgery of a divine document or scripture, convincing enough to deceive even divine beings under normal circumstances.	90
Forge a document that alters the course of history	Produce a forgery with world-altering consequences, such as a fake treaty that starts or ends a war, requiring immense skill and knowledge.	100

Gather Information - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Locate common rumors or general knowledge	Learn local gossip, legends, or basic information from casual conversations.	10
Uncover specific or detailed information	Discover a particular piece of information about a person, location, or event with targeted questioning.	20
Identify hidden or secretive groups	Learn about clandestine organizations, such as thieves' guilds or secret societies, without drawing attention.	30
Find sensitive or restricted information	Uncover classified, forbidden, or protected knowledge with extensive questioning and subtlety.	40
Learn information under hostile conditions	Extract information in a hostile environment, such as a war zone or unfriendly city, while avoiding suspicion.	50
Identify obscure or forgotten lore	Piece together ancient or cryptic knowledge that few know or remember.	60
Uncover hidden agendas or conspiracies	Gather clues and information to expose intricate plots or shadowy organizations.	70
Learn secrets hidden by powerful entities	Discover truths deliberately concealed by influential figures, organizations, or even governments.	80
Locate divine or extraplanar knowledge	Uncover information about gods, outer planes, or cosmic secrets from esoteric or divine sources.	90
Learn truths that defy reality itself	Acquire information about existential mysteries or paradoxes that challenge the very nature of existence.	100

Handle Animal - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Calm a domesticated animal	Calm a domesticated animal, such as a dog or horse, to prevent it from panicking or acting aggressively.	10
Train an animal to perform a simple trick	Teach an animal a simple trick, like sitting or fetching, using basic training methods.	20
Command an animal to follow basic instructions	Give an animal basic instructions like "stay," "heel," or "fetch" and ensure that the animal follows them without resistance.	30
Calm a frightened or aggressive animal	Calm an animal that is frightened or aggressive, such as preventing a wild animal from attacking or calming a panicked horse.	40
Train an animal to perform complex tricks or tasks	Teach an animal to perform more complex tasks or tricks, like fetching specific items, opening doors, or performing an acrobatic feat.	50
Command an animal to perform a complicated action in combat or stressful situations	Direct an animal to perform a complex action during combat or in a high-stress environment, such as attacking a specific target or evading danger.	60
Handle a wild or dangerous animal without provoking it	Successfully handle a wild or dangerous animal without provoking an attack or causing fear, such as calming a wild beast or guiding a dangerous creature safely.	70
Train a group of animals to work together	Train multiple animals to cooperate as a team, such as having several horses pull a cart or multiple dogs track a scent.	80
Command a trained animal to perform advanced combat maneuvers	Direct a trained animal to perform advanced combat actions, such as distracting or attacking enemies, working in coordination with the owner.	90
Achieve a legendary bond with an animal, performing feats of great synchronization	Form a deep and legendary bond with an animal, allowing you to perform extraordinary feats together, such as moving as one in combat or solving complex puzzles.	100

Heal - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Provide basic first aid	Stabilize a dying creature or treat a simple wound to stop ongoing damage.	10
Treat poison	Help a poisoned creature recover by providing timely and appropriate care.	15
Treat disease	Assist in curing a diseased creature, speeding up recovery or preventing progression.	20
Long-term care	Provide sustained care to improve recovery rates for ability damage or hit points.	25
Perform surgery or advanced medical aid	Handle complex injuries, such as resetting broken bones or treating critical internal damage.	30
Treat exotic or magical afflictions	Heal or mitigate the effects of magical illnesses or conditions from rare sources.	40
Revive someone on the brink of death	Bring someone back from death’s edge after near-fatal damage.	50
Provide care in extreme environments	Treat injuries or illnesses in hazardous conditions, such as extreme cold, heat, or magical storms.	60
Heal divine or cosmic injuries	Mend damage caused by divine or extraplanar sources, such as a wound inflicted by a god or an abyssal being.	70
Reverse catastrophic injury or disease	Repair bodily harm or afflictions considered impossible to cure by most mortals, such as permanent disfigurement.	100

Hide - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Hide behind cover or in a shadowed area	Hide in a relatively concealed area, such as behind a barrel, tree, or within a shadow, where the concealment is basic but effective.	10
Hide in a moderately concealed location	Hide in a location with moderate cover, such as inside a room with scattered furniture or behind a partially obscured object.	20
Hide in a busy or crowded area	Blend into a crowded or busy area, such as a marketplace or festival, using the cover of other people to hide your presence.	30
Hide in a natural environment, like dense foliage or wilderness	Hide in a natural environment, such as dense foliage, tall grass, or a thick forest, using the surroundings to remain unseen.	40
Hide in a completely concealed or almost invisible location	Hide in a location where you are nearly invisible, such as a crevice, inside a box, or behind an object that fully blocks your presence.	50
Hide from creatures with keen senses, like a predator or magical detection	Hide from creatures with exceptional senses, such as a creature with heightened smell, sight, or magical detection abilities.	60
Hide in plain sight with little or no cover	Hide in plain sight by blending seamlessly into your environment, such as pretending to be part of a crowd or blending with a similarly dressed group.	70
Hide in a magical or ethereal location	Use magical or ethereal means to hide, such as by turning invisible, using an illusion, or hiding within a magical aura that obscures your presence.	80
Hide while moving or performing actions	Hide while actively moving or engaging in other tasks, such as sneaking across a room or preparing for combat, without losing concealment.	90
Hide from creatures with supernatural or godlike perception	Hide from creatures with godlike perception or magical awareness, such as divine beings, powerful magic users, or entities that can sense your presence across planes.	100

Intimidate - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Instill fear or compliance in a target	Cause a target to hesitate or comply with your demands through a show of force or menace.	10
Demoralize an opponent during combat	Use intimidation to weaken an enemy’s resolve, causing penalties to their attacks or morale.	20
Intimidate a group of individuals	Cow a group of people into compliance or submission with a display of power or overwhelming threat.	30
Threaten someone under duress	Instill fear in a target despite being restrained, outnumbered, or otherwise disadvantaged.	40
Break someone’s will completely	Use intimidation to leave a target emotionally or mentally broken, unable to resist further demands.	50
Intimidate magical or resistant foes	Frighten creatures resistant to fear effects, such as undead, constructs, or magical beings.	60
Spread terror through a large crowd	Use intimidation to incite panic or compliance across a large crowd or audience.	70
Cause lasting psychological trauma	Instill fear so intense that it lingers in the target’s mind, affecting them long after the encounter ends.	80
Intimidate a powerful or divine being	Use sheer force of presence to instill fear or hesitation in a godlike or extraplanar entity.	90
Strike fear into the heart of an entire realm	Create a legend of terror so widespread that entire nations or realms live in fear of your presence or reputation.	100

Jump - Str

Task	Description	DC
Make a long jump (10 ft.)	Jump horizontally across a distance of 10 feet with a running start.	10
Make a high jump (2 ft.)	Jump vertically to a height of 2 feet with a running start.	20
Jump across a chasm (15 ft.)	Clear a 15-foot gap horizontally with a running start.	30
Leap over an obstacle (4 ft. high)	Vault over a moderately tall barrier, like a fence or low wall.	40
Jump a long distance (25 ft.)	Perform an impressive long jump with precision landing.	50
Perform a standing jump (15 ft.)	Achieve a significant horizontal jump without a running start.	60
Leap to a height of 10 feet	Jump vertically to reach a high ledge or object.	70
Cover a vast distance (50 ft.)	Accomplish an incredible long jump, akin to superhuman feats.	80
Perform impossible jumps (100 ft.)	Jump distances that seem physically impossible without magical or divine assistance.	90
Jump to defy gravity	Leap across vast spaces, such as between floating islands, ignoring normal physics.	100

Knowledge (Arcana) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a common magical item	Recognize a common magic item, such as a basic potion or a magical weapon with no complex enchantments.	10
Recall basic magical knowledge	Remember basic facts about magic, such as the names of schools of magic, famous spells, or the principles of spellcasting.	20
Identify a spell being cast	Recognize the specific spell being cast based on the somatic or verbal components, or the magical energy involved.	30
Identify the origin of a magical effect	Determine where a magical effect or phenomenon is coming from, such as recognizing the presence of a magic portal or the origin of a conjured creature.	40
Recognize rare magical phenomena	Understand and explain rare or unusual magical phenomena, such as a planar rift, a strange artifact, or an unknown type of magic.	50
Identify the specific properties of a magical item	Discover all the magical properties of an item, such as its enchantments, curse, or unique magical abilities, even if it's an ancient or unfamiliar object.	60
Recall knowledge about an obscure magical tradition	Identify an obscure or long-lost school of magic, an ancient wizard’s specific style, or magical secrets of an almost forgotten civilization.	70
Understand a complex magical ritual	Recognize or comprehend a magical ritual, even one involving advanced or arcane magical traditions, such as the rituals of a forgotten deity.	80
Solve a magical mystery or puzzle	Deduce the true nature or purpose of an ancient, enigmatic magical mystery, such as the meaning behind a magical riddle, curse, or arcane riddle.	90
Understand the magic of a powerful artifact or legendary being	Gain insight into the workings of an artifact of divine or extraplanar origin, or understand the unique magic tied to a god, demon lord, or ancient entity.	100

Knowledge (Dungeoneering) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify basic dungeon hazards	Recognize simple dungeon hazards, such as pit traps, loose stones, or minor environmental dangers.	10
Locate a hidden door or passage	Spot a secret door, hidden lever, or passageway within a dungeon or underground complex.	20
Detect a specific type of trap or hazard	Identify a particular kind of trap or hazard (e.g., a pressure plate, poison dart, or gas trap) before triggering it.	30
Know the layout of a dungeon or cavern system	Recall the design of a specific dungeon, cave system, or underground lair, including its layout, traps, or notable features.	40
Understand the purpose or design of a dungeon	Recognize the architectural style or purpose behind an ancient dungeon or structure, such as identifying a tomb, a magical fortress, or a cult's hideout.	50
Predict dungeon encounters	Sense or predict potential encounters or dangers in a dungeon, such as a monster’s lair, a cursed treasure, or an imminent collapse.	60
Navigate a labyrinth or maze with ease	Skillfully find your way through a complex maze or labyrinth, even if it’s enchanted or shifting to confuse you.	70
Understand the ecology of a dungeon ecosystem	Recognize how creatures, plants, and environmental factors within a dungeon interact, including identifying dangerous or beneficial symbiotic relationships.	80
Identify the source of a dungeon's supernatural influence	Detect the source of any unnatural or magical phenomenon within a dungeon, such as an otherworldly presence, a cursed artifact, or a demon’s influence.	90
Master the secrets of an ancient or legendary dungeon	Unlock the hidden knowledge or power of a long-forgotten dungeon, such as the hidden purpose of its design, an ancient artifact, or the secret of its creators.	100

Knowledge (Geography) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a local landmark	Recognize a well-known natural feature in the area, such as a mountain range, river, or distinctive rock formation.	10
Identify basic geographic features	Recognize geographical features like forests, deserts, plains, and basic terrain features on a map or in the landscape.	20
Locate a specific region or area on a map	Accurately pinpoint a location on a map, such as a hidden valley or a remote village.	30
Understand the climate and seasons of a region	Recognize the weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the general climate of a specific area, such as predicting a coming storm or drought in a region.	40
Analyze the terrain for tactical advantages	Understand how to use a specific terrain type to gain a strategic advantage, such as knowing where to position yourself in a canyon or dense forest.	50
Identify regions with dangerous or hostile environments	Recognize regions known for hazardous terrain, such as volcanic areas, frozen tundras, or dangerous jungles, and understand their dangers.	60
Map out a vast, unfamiliar territory	Successfully chart an unfamiliar region or wilderness area, accurately identifying its key landmarks and natural resources.	70
Understand the history and significance of ancient or mythical geography	Recall the importance of ancient, legendary, or mythical places, such as the location of lost civilizations, sacred sites, or forgotten wonders.	80
Sense the ecological balance of an area	Detect subtle changes or imbalances in an ecosystem, such as a cursed forest, a poisoned river, or areas affected by arcane or divine influence.	90
Identify the hidden nature of a mythical or otherworldly region	Recognize or reveal the true nature of a location that defies ordinary understanding, such as a planar rift, an entrance to the Feywild, or a god's domain.	100

Knowledge (History) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Recall a common historical event	Remember well-known events from recent history, such as a major battle or the rise of a famous ruler.	10
Identify a famous historical figure	Recognize the names or accomplishments of famous leaders, inventors, or other notable figures from history.	20
Recall a historical custom or tradition	Remember customs or traditions from a specific time or culture, such as the way a group celebrates their holidays or conducts their rituals.	30
Identify the origins of a historical conflict	Recognize the causes or reasons behind major historical conflicts or wars, such as the long-standing rivalry between two kingdoms.	40
Understand the political structure of a historical empire or civilization	Comprehend the political system, governance, or societal hierarchy of a long-lost empire or civilization, such as an ancient kingdom or city-state.	50
Understand the significance of a specific historical event	Recognize the importance of a specific historical event or turning point, such as the fall of a great empire or the discovery of a new world.	60
Recall obscure or forgotten historical events	Remember lesser-known historical events, such as a battle that shaped the course of a smaller kingdom or the collapse of a forgotten dynasty.	70
Analyze the historical context of a powerful artifact or location	Determine the historical context behind an artifact, relic, or site of great importance, such as why a specific location became sacred or an artifact became legendary.	80
Understand the intricate details of a major historical era	Comprehend the complex political, cultural, and social dynamics of an entire historical era, such as the intricacies of the Age of Dragons or a great cataclysm.	90
Uncover the forgotten or hidden history of the world	Unveil secrets or lost history of the world itself, such as ancient truths about the creation of the world or forgotten gods who once ruled it.	100

Knowledge (Local) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a common local landmark or place	Recognize easily identifiable landmarks, such as a town square, a notable statue, or the local tavern in a familiar area.	10
Know local customs and etiquette	Understand the basic customs, etiquette, or cultural norms of a specific town, village, or region, such as greeting rituals or acceptable behavior in public.	20
Recall important local figures	Remember the names and roles of influential or well-known people in the area, such as the mayor, sheriff, or a local guildmaster.	30
Know about a local faction or political group	Recognize the key factions, political parties, or power structures that influence the area, such as noble houses, merchant guilds, or rebel groups.	40
Identify significant local events or conflicts	Recall major events that have shaped the history of the area, such as past rebellions, natural disasters, or political upheavals.	50
Understand local economy and trade routes	Understand the economic makeup of the area, including trade practices, local industries, and the major goods or services the area produces.	60
Know about local legends and myths	Be familiar with the myths, legends, or folklore specific to the region, such as stories about local heroes, haunted locations, or mythical creatures.	70
Identify secret local societies or hidden groups	Recognize the existence of secret organizations or underground groups that influence the local area, such as thieves' guilds, secret societies, or conspiracies.	80
Understand the political dynamics of local power struggles	Recognize and analyze the intricate political dynamics in the area, such as power plays, hidden alliances, or ongoing rivalries.	90
Uncover the hidden history or secrets of a location	Discover the ancient or hidden history of the area, such as long-buried secrets, lost locations, or secret plots that have shaped its present state.	100

Knowledge (Nature) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify common plants or animals	Recognize easily identifiable plants, trees, or animals in the wild, such as common herbs, flowers, or forest creatures.	10
Understand the behavior of a local animal	Observe and predict the behavior of a specific local animal, such as understanding why a predator hunts in a specific area or how animals respond to threats.	20
Identify the effects of a common poison or herb	Recognize the signs of poisoning or the effects of a medicinal herb, such as knowing how a specific plant can heal wounds or poison someone.	30
Analyze a plant or animal’s ecosystem	Understand the ecological role of a specific plant or animal in its environment, such as recognizing how a predator and prey interact in a balanced ecosystem.	40
Understand a rare or dangerous creature’s habits	Identify the habits, strengths, weaknesses, and behaviors of a dangerous or rare creature, such as a venomous snake, a territorial predator, or a mythical beast.	50
Know the migratory patterns of local animals	Understand the seasonal migration patterns of local creatures, such as where certain birds or animals travel to during different seasons.	60
Identify the effects of a significant ecological disruption	Recognize the signs of a major ecological imbalance, such as deforestation, climate change, or an invasive species disrupting the local environment.	70
Understand the flora and fauna of a specific biome	Comprehend the entire ecosystem of a specific biome, such as how plants, animals, and weather interact in a desert, jungle, or tundra environment.	80
Understand a legendary or mythical creature’s nature	Recognize the attributes and behaviors of a legendary or mythical creature, such as a griffon, dragon, or chimera, and the role it plays in local lore.	90
Sense an unnatural influence on the natural world	Detect and understand when the natural world is being altered by supernatural forces, such as a cursed forest, a plague of unnatural creatures, or a portal to another plane.	100

Knowledge (Nobility) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a noble title or rank	Recognize the difference between various noble titles, such as identifying a duke, baron, or count based on their title or role in a specific society.	10
Recall a noble family or house	Recognize the name, heritage, or historical significance of a noble family or house, such as remembering the ruling family of a kingdom or region.	20
Understand noble customs or etiquette	Know the social customs, formalities, and etiquette specific to noble courts, such as appropriate behavior at a banquet or the proper way to address a noble.	30
Identify political alliances and rivalries	Recognize and recall the alliances, rivalries, and power struggles between noble families or political entities, including understanding their motivations.	40
Understand the influence of a noble family on local politics	Comprehend the political influence of a noble house or family, such as how they shape laws, culture, or military decisions in their region.	50
Recall key historical events related to a noble family	Remember significant historical events, victories, or tragedies tied to a specific noble family, such as a family feud or a noble house’s rise to power.	60
Analyze the inheritance or succession laws of a kingdom	Understand the complex inheritance laws and the succession of power within a noble house or kingdom, such as how a title or land is passed down.	70
Identify secret noble alliances or conspiracies	Recognize when noble families or individuals are secretly working together behind the scenes, either to gain power or to overthrow a rival.	80
Understand the history and role of a royal court	Recall the workings of a royal court, including the relationships and influence of court advisors, monarchs, and royal families in shaping a kingdom’s history.	90
Uncover a hidden or forgotten royal lineage or royal secret	Discover the truth behind a lost royal family, a hidden heir, or the true history of a monarch’s rise to power, including any dark secrets kept from the public.	100

Knowledge (Religion) - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a common deity or religious symbol	Recognize a deity or religious symbol that is widely known, such as the symbol of a well-known god or the primary tenets of a major religion.	10
Understand the basic practices of a religion	Recall and explain the basic rituals, ceremonies, and practices of a specific religion, such as how the faithful pray, offer sacrifices, or celebrate festivals.	20
Know the major beliefs of a specific religion	Comprehend the key beliefs and philosophies that drive a particular religion, including core teachings, morality codes, and major holidays.	30
Identify the influence of a religion on a culture or region	Recognize how a religion shapes the culture, laws, and societal norms of a region, such as how it affects politics, art, or social roles.	40
Recall historical religious events or figures	Remember significant religious events or key figures, such as the founding of a religion, the rise of a prophet, or major religious conflicts.	50
Understand religious disputes or schisms	Recognize and understand the origins of religious disputes, schisms, or heresies, such as disagreements over doctrine or the splitting of sects.	60
Know about ancient or forgotten deities	Recall information about ancient, forgotten, or obscure deities and religions that are no longer practiced but have left their mark on history or myth.	70
Identify divine or celestial intervention in the world	Recognize when and how divine forces or celestial beings directly influence the material world, whether through miracles, omens, or acts of divine will.	80
Understand the influence of a religion on world events	Comprehend how a religion or its followers have shaped significant world events, such as crusades, religious wars, or the spread of a particular faith.	90
Uncover the hidden or lost aspects of an ancient religion	Discover long-forgotten aspects of an ancient or lost religion, such as hidden scriptures, forbidden rituals, or the truth behind an extinct religious order.	100

Listen - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Hear a whisper (10 ft.)	Pick up a hushed voice or sound from a short distance.	10
Identify a sound’s general direction	Determine where a noise, such as footsteps, is coming from.	20
Discern a hidden conversation	Eavesdrop on a soft conversation taking place nearby but behind a barrier.	30
Hear through a closed door	Detect muffled sounds or voices through a wooden or solid door.	40
Detect a faint sound in a noisy area	Pick out a specific noise in a bustling or crowded environment.	50
Hear an approaching ambush	Detect stealthy enemies attempting to move silently nearby.	60
Identify individual voices or sounds	Separate and recognize multiple distinct sounds from a cacophony of noises.	70
Hear through thick walls or magical barriers	Discern sounds beyond physical or magical obstructions.	80
Detect subsonic or ultrasonic frequencies	Perceive sounds that are normally beyond the range of human hearing, such as magical echoes.	90
Hear across vast distances	Pick up sounds from miles away as though they were close by.	100

Move Silently - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Move quietly across soft ground	Sneak across terrain like grass or dirt without making noticeable noise.	10
Move silently across uneven terrain	Stay quiet while navigating rocks, loose gravel, or similarly noisy surfaces.	20
Sneak past an alert guard	Move without drawing the attention of someone actively listening for intruders.	30
Cross a squeaky wooden floor silently	Avoid making noise while walking across a particularly noisy surface.	40
Move in complete silence (armor penalty)	Sneak perfectly without any noise, even while wearing armor or carrying equipment.	50
Pass through dry leaves without a sound	Move quietly across the most difficult terrain for stealth, such as dry leaves or cracking ice.	60
Stay quiet while under close scrutiny	Maintain complete silence while someone is actively searching or listening for you.	70
Avoid detection by supernatural senses	Evade creatures with heightened senses like blindsight, tremorsense, or keen hearing.	80
Move unseen and unheard in magical zones	Navigate areas with magical detection spells like Alarm or Zone of Truth without detection.	90
Silence your presence entirely	Move so stealthily that even gods or omniscient beings cannot hear you.	100

Open Lock - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Open a simple lock	Pick a basic lock with a rudimentary mechanism, like a cheap chest lock.	10
Open an average lock	Pick a standard lock, such as those used for doors or sturdy storage boxes.	20
Open a good lock	Open a well-made lock with higher quality mechanisms.	30
Open a superior lock	Crack a finely crafted lock, such as those used to secure vaults or sensitive locations.	40
Open a masterwork lock	Defeat an expertly designed, complex lock, often requiring specialized tools.	50
Open a magically reinforced lock	Pick a lock that has been magically enhanced to resist tampering.	60
Open a lock while under duress	Successfully pick a lock while under time constraints, combat, or stressful situations.	70
Open a legendary or artifact lock	Defeat a lock guarding ancient treasures or legendary artifacts, requiring extreme precision.	80
Open a lock with divine protection	Pick a lock imbued with divine or godlike enchantments, requiring extraordinary skill and tools.	90
Open a lock defying mortal skill	Defeat an impossibly complex lock that would normally require divine intervention or magic.	100

Perform - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Perform a simple act (e.g., play a basic tune on an instrument or sing a simple song)	Perform a basic, straightforward act, such as playing a simple melody on an instrument or singing a well-known song.	10
Perform a moderately difficult act (e.g., play a more complex piece or perform a basic dance)	Perform an act that requires more skill, such as playing a moderately complex piece of music or executing a basic dance routine.	20
Perform an impressive act (e.g., a challenging musical piece or dramatic acting)	Perform an act that showcases impressive skill, such as playing a difficult musical piece, delivering an emotional speech, or acting in a dramatic play.	30
Perform an intricate act (e.g., an advanced musical composition or complex dance routine)	Perform a highly intricate or detailed act, such as a complex musical composition or a challenging and graceful dance routine.	40
Perform a virtuoso act (e.g., an advanced piece of music or acrobatics)	Perform with exceptional skill, such as playing a difficult piece flawlessly or performing an acrobatic routine that requires precision and timing.	50
Perform an act that leaves a lasting impression on the audience	Perform in a way that captivates the audience, leaving a lasting impression through charisma, artistry, or remarkable talent.	60
Perform a highly emotional or awe-inspiring act	Perform with great emotional depth or awe-inspiring skill, such as a powerful ballad or a piece that moves the audience deeply.	70
Perform in an extraordinary or magical manner	Perform in a way that defies ordinary expectations, such as using magical effects, illusions, or abilities that enhance your performance.	80
Perform a legendary act that becomes part of history	Perform an act so exceptionally that it becomes part of legend, such as a heroic song or dramatic performance that will be remembered for ages.	90
Perform an act that alters the course of history or influences the world in a profound way	Perform an act that has world-altering consequences, such as an inspiring speech or magical performance that shifts the tides of history or unites a divided people.	100

Profession - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Perform basic work in your trade	Carry out routine tasks associated with your profession, such as crafting tools or farming.	10
Manage a small operation or business	Successfully operate a small business, ensuring it runs smoothly and profitably.	20
Excel in a trade under adverse conditions	Continue your work in challenging conditions, such as poor tools, weather, or supplies.	30
Perform exceptional work in your trade	Create a masterpiece or provide a service of extraordinary quality, impressing even experts.	40
Handle a complex or high-stakes project	Oversee a large-scale or difficult endeavor, such as managing a major construction or trade deal.	50
Invent or pioneer in your field	Introduce groundbreaking methods, designs, or practices in your profession.	60
Lead a guild or organization expertly	Manage a prominent guild, institution, or trade network with unparalleled skill.	70
Achieve legendary renown in your trade	Become world-famous for your skills, producing works or services known far and wide.	80
Define an era with your profession	Your work or innovations shape history and are remembered for centuries.	90
Attain divine-level skill in your trade	Perform feats in your profession that rival divine creation or craftsmanship.	100

Ride - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Stay in the saddle	Avoid falling off your mount during normal riding.	10
Guide your mount with your knees	Control your mount hands-free, such as during combat.	15
Leap obstacles while mounted	Jump your mount over a small barrier or ditch.	20
Control a mount in battle	Calm and direct your mount while fighting from the saddle.	25
Perform advanced riding maneuvers	Execute difficult maneuvers, such as rearing, charging, or weaving through tight spaces.	30
Ride an untrained or wild mount	Successfully control a mount not accustomed to being ridden, such as a wild horse.	40
Stay mounted during extreme conditions	Remain in the saddle during earthquakes, storms, or magical turbulence.	50
Ride mythical or legendary creatures	Masterfully ride a difficult, legendary creature like a dragon or griffon.	60
Perform impossible feats of riding	Execute riding maneuvers that defy logic, like balancing on your mount while leaping a chasm.	80
Ride as though one with your mount	Achieve a supernatural bond with your mount, moving as a single entity in perfect harmony.	100

Search - Int

Task	Description	DC
Find a simple item in plain sight	Locate a common object in an uncluttered area.	10
Find a hidden compartment or trap	Detect a concealed compartment or a mechanical trap.	20
Thoroughly search a cluttered area	Locate a specific item in a disorganized space, such as a messy room or crowded market stall.	25
Find a well-hidden or magical trap	Detect a trap or compartment that is expertly concealed or protected by minor magical effects.	30
Locate a hidden door or passage	Discover a secret door or passage, requiring keen observation and patience.	35
Discern faint magical residues	Notice lingering traces of magic or enchantments in the environment.	40
Uncover ancient or legendary traps	Detect traps or mechanisms built by ancient civilizations or legendary crafters.	50
Locate an invisible or ethereal object	Find a hidden object that is invisible or exists partially in another plane.	60
Detect divine or godlike secrets	Discover secrets or traps hidden by deities or divine beings.	80
Sense impossible or otherworldly details	Perceive hidden objects or traps that defy natural laws, requiring near-supernatural skill.	100

Sense Motive - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Sense a basic lie or misleading statement	Detect when someone is trying to mislead you with a simple untruth, such as a person trying to cover up their intentions or hiding small details.	10
Sense someone's emotional state	Determine if someone is nervous, angry, happy, or afraid, even if they are trying to hide their feelings.	20
Detect deception in an elaborate lie	Catch someone in a more complex lie, such as when someone tells an elaborate story or tries to cover up a crime or betrayal.	30
Sense hidden motives behind actions	Recognize when someone has ulterior motives, such as when a person’s actions don’t align with their words or they are secretly working against you.	40
Recognize manipulation or psychological tactics	Detect when someone is using psychological manipulation, like gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or playing on your emotions to control your actions.	50
Sense when someone is intentionally misleading or plotting	Realize when someone is scheming against you or someone else, planning a betrayal or working to deceive you on a larger scale.	60
Uncover a concealed long-term agenda	Discover a hidden agenda or conspiracy that someone has been planning over time, even if they’ve gone to great lengths to keep it secret.	70
Sense when someone is hiding a major secret	Recognize when someone is keeping a massive secret, such as a betrayal, crime, or even their true identity.	80
See through a master manipulator's lies and tactics	Spot a master deceiver or manipulator who is very skilled in hiding their intentions, exposing their real goal or deception no matter how well it is concealed.	90
Read the mind or intentions of an immortal being or god	Uncover the true thoughts, emotions, and motives of a god, demon, or other powerful entity, even if they are hiding them with divine or magical protection.	100

Sleight of Hand - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Palm a small object	Conceal a small object, such as a coin or key, during casual observation.	10
Pickpocket a distracted individual	Steal a small item from someone who isn’t paying attention.	20
Perform a basic magic trick	Execute a simple sleight-of-hand maneuver, such as making a coin disappear.	25
Pickpocket in a crowded space	Steal from someone in a busy area without being noticed.	30
Conceal a weapon or tool	Hide a larger item, like a dagger or small tool, from a pat-down or casual search.	35
Steal from someone under scrutiny	Pickpocket a target who is wary or suspicious of you.	40
Perform a complex magic trick	Execute an advanced sleight-of-hand routine, such as card tricks or illusions.	50
Pickpocket a high-value target	Steal from someone of great importance, such as a king or powerful mage, under heavy guard.	60
Manipulate with supernatural skill	Move objects in plain sight so deftly that they seem to teleport or disappear.	80
Outmaneuver divine perception	Perform sleight-of-hand feats so flawless that even deities find it hard to detect.	100

Speak Language - None

Task	Description	DC
Learn a basic phrase in an unfamiliar tongue	Memorize a simple phrase in a language you don’t know.	10
Understand a simple written sentence	Decipher a single sentence written in an unfamiliar language.	20
Hold a basic conversation in an unknown language	Speak or understand enough to have a simple conversation.	25
Comprehend complex written texts	Fully understand written works in a language you have limited exposure to.	30
Imitate an unfamiliar accent or dialect	Speak fluently in a regional or cultural variation of a language you know little about.	35
Understand ancient or rare languages	Decipher long-forgotten or rarely spoken tongues.	40
Communicate in a dead or magical language	Speak fluently in a language no longer spoken or one requiring magic to comprehend.	50
Master multiple unfamiliar languages simultaneously	Juggle fluency in several unknown languages at the same time.	60
Understand divine or otherworldly languages	Comprehend languages spoken by gods, demons, or other planar beings.	80
Create a universal or perfect language	Invent or perfectly understand a universal tongue that bridges all barriers.	100

Spellcraft - Int

Task	Description	DC
Identify a spell as it is being cast	Recognize a spell being cast by observing verbal, somatic, or material components.	10 + SL
Learn the school of magic from effects	Determine the school of a spell by examining its lingering magical aura.	20 + SL
Identify a spell already in place	Understand the nature of an existing magical effect or ongoing spell.	30 + SL
Identify a magical item or effect	Determine the properties of an unidentified magical item or effect without casting a spell.	40
Prepare spells from another's spellbook	Use a spellbook not your own to prepare spells, deciphering its unique annotations.	50 + SL
Counterspell without preparation	Identify a spell being cast and use an appropriate counterspell on the spot.	60 + SL
Decipher ancient magical writings	Read magical texts from an ancient civilization or lost magical tradition.	70
Unravel the effects of a unique or epic spell	Understand a spell or effect beyond normal magical knowledge, such as those created by deities.	80
Understand divine or cosmic magic	Comprehend the nature of spells cast by gods or beings from other planes of existence.	90
Create a new spell through sheer intuition	Conceptualize and design an entirely new spell without prior research or collaboration.	100

Spot - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Notice something in plain sight	Observe a visible but overlooked detail in your immediate surroundings.	10
Spot someone hiding nearby	Detect a creature or individual using basic concealment or attempting to hide.	Hide Roll
Spot a distant creature or object	Recognize something far away, such as a person on the horizon or a bird in the sky.	15
Notice an invisible creature’s presence	Detect subtle signs of an invisible creature, like footprints or disturbances in the air.	20
See through a disguise or illusion	Notice flaws in a disguise or an illusory effect with careful observation.	25
Spot a hidden trap or ambush	Identify traps or ambushers lying in wait with deliberate concealment.	30
Notice minute details or markings	Discern extremely fine details, such as faint writing or intricate patterns.	40
Spot a creature hidden by magic	Detect a creature using magical concealment, such as invisibility or displacement.	50
Perceive hidden dimensions or other planes	Recognize distortions in reality or notice the presence of extraplanar phenomena.	70
Spot a god or divine being in disguise	Identify a deity or godlike entity disguised as a mortal or hidden in plain sight.	100

Survival - Wis

Task	Description	DC
Find a safe place to rest	Identify a safe spot to rest in the wilderness, such as a sheltered area or a place away from potential dangers.	10
Track a common animal or creature	Follow the trail of a common animal or creature, recognizing tracks, droppings, or other signs of its movement through the environment.	20
Forage for food in the wilderness	Locate edible plants, fruits, or insects in the wild, ensuring that they are safe to eat and provide nourishment.	30
Identify a potential source of fresh water	Recognize where fresh water can be found in the wilderness, such as identifying a stream, river, or other water sources.	40
Find shelter in an extreme environment	Identify or construct shelter in a harsh environment, such as a snowstorm, desert heat, or dangerous jungle, to protect yourself from the elements.	50
Survive in harsh conditions for an extended period	Endure harsh conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, or hunger, for an extended period without suffering long-term health effects.	60
Hunt or trap a creature for food	Set up a successful trap or hunt a wild creature, using local resources to capture or kill the animal for food.	70
Navigate through dangerous or uncharted wilderness	Navigate through a difficult or unknown wilderness, using natural signs, landmarks, or survival tools to find your way without getting lost.	80
Predict and prepare for weather changes	Forecast changes in the weather, such as an incoming storm, extreme temperature shift, or natural disaster, and prepare accordingly.	90
Survive in a completely hostile environment	Survive in a completely hostile environment, such as a dangerous jungle, frozen tundra, or desolate wasteland, while also thriving and finding a way out.	100

Swim - Str

Task	Description	DC
Swim in calm water	Move through calm and still water without much effort.	10
Swim in rough or turbulent water	Navigate through rough currents or choppy water safely.	15
Avoid hazards while swimming	Swim through water with potential dangers, such as rocks, debris, or low visibility.	20
Swim in stormy seas or rapids	Move through exceptionally difficult conditions, like a storm or raging river.	25
Swim while carrying a heavy load	Stay afloat and maneuver while encumbered by armor, gear, or a person.	30
Hold your breath under extreme strain	Withstand long periods underwater while engaged in activity, such as combat or intense effort.	40
Outswim a natural predator	Escape a fast or agile underwater creature, such as a shark or crocodile.	50
Swim in magical or unnatural water	Navigate water affected by magic, such as reverse gravity or liquid fire.	60
Swim through a planar portal or vortex	Travel through portals or rifts within water that leads to another plane of existence.	80
Swim against divine or impossible forces	Move through water controlled or shaped by a god or impossible natural forces.	100

Use Magic Device - Chr

Task	Description	DC
Use a scroll with an unknown spell	Activate a scroll with a spell not on your class list or that you cannot normally cast.	20 + SL
Emulate a class feature	Pretend to have a class feature required for a magic item’s activation.	20
Emulate an alignment	Convince a magic item that you have a specific alignment required for its use.	30
Emulate a race	Fool a magic item into believing you belong to a particular race.	25
Activate a wand without knowing the spell	Use a wand without having the associated spell on your spell list.	20
Decipher a magical inscription	Read magical text (like on a scroll) without casting Read Magic.	25
Bypass a curse on an item	Use a cursed item while suppressing its negative effects for the duration.	30
Activate a sentient magic item unwillingly	Force a sentient item to obey or activate against its will.	35
Control a major artifact	Harness the powers of an extremely powerful or legendary magical artifact.	50
Fool a divine or intelligent item flawlessly	Convince a godlike or highly intelligent magic item to accept you as its wielder, regardless of all restrictions.	100

Use Rope - Dex

Task	Description	DC
Tie a basic knot (e.g., a square knot or slipknot)	Tie a simple, common knot such as a square knot or a slipknot.	10
Tie a secure knot for climbing or anchoring	Tie a secure knot to anchor a rope for climbing, such as a bowline knot or a figure-eight knot.	20
Tie a knot that withstands a moderate amount of tension or weight	Tie a knot that can handle some weight or tension, like a knot used for tying down equipment or securing a load.	30
Tie a knot under stressful or time-sensitive conditions	Tie a knot under pressure, such as during combat, a chase, or a time crunch, where you need to quickly secure something.	40
Tie a knot that is difficult to untie without tools or expertise	Tie a knot that is intricate enough to be difficult to untie without tools or knowledge, such as a special knot for securing prisoners or valuables.	50
Create a trap or snare using rope	Use rope to create a snare, tripwire, or trap to catch prey or entangle foes.	60
Tie an advanced knot with multiple ropes or complicated configurations	Tie a more advanced knot involving multiple ropes or complicated configurations, such as setting up a rope bridge or a complex pulley system.	70
Use rope in an elaborate climbing setup, like a rappel or complex anchor system	Set up an elaborate climbing setup, such as a rappel line, with safety and efficiency, requiring expert knowledge of ropework and anchors.	80
Tie a near-impossible knot that resists magical tampering or extreme conditions	Tie a knot that resists magical tampering, extreme heat, or other hazardous conditions, requiring both skill and an understanding of magical properties.	90
Create a world-changing trap or mechanism using ropes	Create a large-scale or world-changing mechanism with ropes, such as a trap capable of altering the course of events, requiring immense expertise and planning.	100