Ability Check

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Ability Check An ability check is a D20 Test that represents using one of the six abilities—or a specific skill associated with an ability—to overcome a challenge. See also “Playing the Game” (“D20 Tests” and “Proficiency”).

Ability Check

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Ability Check An ability check is a D20 Test that represents using one of the six abilities—or a specific skill associated with an ability—to overcome a challenge. See also “Playing the Game” (“D20 Tests” and “Proficiency”).

Ability Check

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Ability Check An ability check is a D20 Test that represents using one of the six abilities—or a specific skill associated with an ability—to overcome a challenge. See also chapter 1 (“D20 Tests” and “Proficiency”).

Ability Check

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Ability Check An ability check is a D20 Test that represents using one of the six abilities—or a specific skill associated with an ability—to overcome a challenge. See also chapter 1 (“D20 Tests” and “Proficiency”).

Is a 1 on an ability check an automatic failure?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Is a 1 on an ability check an automatic failure? Rolling a 1 on an ability check or a saving throw is not an automatic failure. A 1 is an automatic miss for an attack roll.

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check? Ability checks don’t score Critical Hits. Attack rolls do.

Is a 1 on an ability check an automatic failure?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Is a 1 on an ability check an automatic failure? Rolling a 1 on an ability check or a saving throw is not an automatic failure. A 1 is an automatic miss for an attack roll.

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check? Ability checks don’t score Critical Hits. Attack rolls do.

Cobbler's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Modify footwear to give Advantage on the wearer’s next Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (DC 10) Craft: Climber's Kit If you have proficiency with a tool, add your

Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Navigator's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Wisdom Utilize: Plot a course (DC 10), or determine position by stargazing (DC 15) If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses

the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Jeweler's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Discern a gem’s value (DC 15) Craft: Arcane Focus, Holy Symbol If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make

that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Cartographer's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Wisdom Utilize: Draft a map of a small area (DC 15) Craft: Map If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Poisoner's Kit

Equipment

Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Detect a poisoned object (DC 10) Craft: Basic Poison If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool

. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Mason's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Strength Utilize: Chisel a symbol or hole in stone (DC 10) Craft: Block and Tackle If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses

the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Disguise Kit

Equipment

Ability: Charisma Utilize: Apply makeup (DC 10) Craft: Costume If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Alchemist's Supplies

Equipment

Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: IntelligenceUtilize: Identify a substance (DC 15), or start a fire (DC 15)Craft: Acid, Alchemist's Fire, Component Pouch, Oil, Paper, Perfume If you have proficiency with a tool, add your

Cook's Utensils

Equipment

ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Wisdom Utilize: Improve food’s flavor (DC 10), or detect spoiled or poisoned food (DC 15) Craft: Rations If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any

Leatherworker's Tools

Equipment

or Scroll Case, Parchment, Pouch, Quiver, Waterskin If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Add a design to a leather item (DC 10) Craft: Sling, Whip, Hide;Hide Armor, Leather;Leather Armor, Studded Leather;Studded Leather Armor, Backpack, Crossbow Bolt Case, Map

Weaver's Tools

Equipment

, Traveler's Clothes If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Mend a tear in clothing (DC 10), or sew a Tiny design (DC 10) Craft: Padded;Padded Armor, Basket, Bedroll, Blanket, Fine Clothes, Net, Robe, Rope, Sack, String, Tent

Carpenter's Tools

Equipment

, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Strength Utilize: Seal or pry open a door or container (DC 20) Craft: Club, Greatclub, Quarterstaff, Barrel, Chest, Ladder, Pole, Portable Ram, Torch If you have proficiency with a tool

Woodcarver's Tools

Equipment

Pen, Needles If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Carve a pattern in wood (DC 10) Craft: Club, Greatclub, Quarterstaff, Ranged weapons (except Pistol, Musket, and Sling), Arcane Focus, Arrows, Bolts, Druidic Focus, Ink

Tinker's Tools

Equipment

, Manacles, Mirror, Shovel, Signal Whistle, Tinderbox If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Assemble a Tiny item composed of scrap, which falls apart in 1 minute (DC 20) Craft: Musket, Pistol, Bell, Bullseye Lantern, Flask, Hooded Lantern, Hunting Trap, Lock

Spell Scroll of Fireball

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

;t lost. If Fireball is on your spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you make a DC 13 ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast the spell. On

a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect. Copying this Scroll into a Spellbook. A Wizard can copy this Spell Scroll into a spellbook. When copied in this way, the

Thieves' Tools

Equipment

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Pick a lock (DC 15), or disarm a trap (DC 15) If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Brewer's Supplies

Equipment

Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Detect poisoned drink (DC 15), or identify alcohol (DC 10) Craft: Antitoxin If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you

make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Calligrapher's Supplies

Equipment

ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Write text with impressive flourishes that guard against forgery (DC 15) Craft: Ink, Spell Scroll If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any

Painter's Supplies

Equipment

ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Wisdom Utilize: Paint a recognizable image of something you’ve seen (DC 10) Craft: Druidic Focus, Holy Symbol If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any

Potter's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Discern what a ceramic object held in the past 24 hours (DC 15) Craft: Jug, Lamp If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check

you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Dispel Magic

Spells Player’s Handbook

Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within range. Any ongoing spell of level 3 or lower on the target ends. For each ongoing spell of level 4 or higher on the target, make an ability check

using your spellcasting ability (DC 10 plus that spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell ends. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You automatically end a spell on the target if the spell’s level is equal to or less than the level of the spell slot you use.

Costume

Equipment

While wearing a Costume, you have Advantage on any ability check you make to impersonate the person or type of person it represents.

Smith's Tools

Equipment

, Bucket, Caltrops, Chain, Crowbar, Firearm Bullets, Grappling Hook, Iron Pot, Iron Spikes, Sling Bullets If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that

Ability: Strength Utilize: Pry open a door or container (DC 20) Craft: Any Melee weapon (except Club, Greatclub, Quarterstaff, and Whip), Medium armor (except Hide), Heavy armor, Ball Bearings

Military Saddle

Equipment

A Military Saddle gives Advantage on any ability check you make to remain mounted.

Forgery Kit

Equipment

any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Mimic 10 or fewer words of someone else’s handwriting (DC 15), or duplicate a wax seal (DC 20) If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to

Glassblower's Tools

Equipment

Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Discern what a glass object held in the past 24 hours (DC 15) Craft: Glass Bottle, Magnifying Glass, Spyglass, Vial If you have proficiency with a tool, add your

Guidance

Spells Player’s Handbook

You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.

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