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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
every 8 hours of work, the creature can make an Intelligence check using its tool proficiency, with a DC set by the item’s rarity. On a successful check, the creature makes 100 gp worth of progress. On
a failed check, no progress is made. For every 10 by which the check exceeds the DC, the creature makes an additional 100 gp of progress. The item is complete when the progress equals the cost of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
every 8 hours of work, the creature can make an Intelligence check using its tool proficiency, with a DC set by the item’s rarity. On a successful check, the creature makes 100 gp worth of progress. On
a failed check, no progress is made. For every 10 by which the check exceeds the DC, the creature makes an additional 100 gp of progress. The item is complete when the progress equals the cost of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Typical Difficulty Classes Task Difficulty DC Very easy 5 Easy 10 Medium 15 Hard 20 Very hard 25 Nearly impossible 30 To make an ability check, roll a d20 and add the relevant ability modifier
. As with other d20 rolls, apply bonuses and penalties, and compare the total to the DC. If the total equals or exceeds the DC, the ability check is a success--the creature overcomes the challenge at
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Typical Difficulty Classes Task Difficulty DC Very easy 5 Easy 10 Medium 15 Hard 20 Very hard 25 Nearly impossible 30 To make an ability check, roll a d20 and add the relevant ability modifier
. As with other d20 rolls, apply bonuses and penalties, and compare the total to the DC. If the total equals or exceeds the DC, the ability check is a success--the creature overcomes the challenge at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character’s or monster’s innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
attempts an action (other than an attack) that has a chance of failure. When the outcome is uncertain, the dice determine the results. For every ability check, the DM decides which of the six abilities is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character’s or monster’s innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
attempts an action (other than an attack) that has a chance of failure. When the outcome is uncertain, the dice determine the results. For every ability check, the DM decides which of the six abilities is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
DC 14 Strength (Athletics) checks. A character ascends 10 feet with each successful check. If they fail a check, they make no progress. If they fail a check by 5 or more, they fall to the ground and must start the process over.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
DC 14 Strength (Athletics) checks. A character ascends 10 feet with each successful check. If they fail a check, they make no progress. If they fail a check by 5 or more, they fall to the ground and must start the process over.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
qualified to navigate Neverwinter Wood. Use the map of the Sword Coast to chart the characters’ progress through the forest. Whenever the characters enter a new hex on the map, have the navigator make a DC
10 Wisdom (Survival) check. If the check succeeds, the party stays on course. If the check fails, the party gets back on course after wasting 1d4 miles of movement going in the wrong direction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
qualified to navigate Neverwinter Wood. Use the map of the Sword Coast to chart the characters’ progress through the forest. Whenever the characters enter a new hex on the map, have the navigator make a DC
10 Wisdom (Survival) check. If the check succeeds, the party stays on course. If the check fails, the party gets back on course after wasting 1d4 miles of movement going in the wrong direction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Sides. A creature climbing along the sides of the cars must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to hang on. A creature that fails this check almost loses its grip and makes no progress
character who makes a successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check convinces the conductor to stand down without the character paying. If the character can’t pay and fails to convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Resolving Activities The description of each activity tells you how to resolve it. Many activities require an ability check, so be sure to note the character’s relevant ability modifiers. Follow the
below) and possibly double the activity’s costs to represent the inefficiency of the character’s progress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Earthquake! Rather than halt or slow Stonky’s progress, the theft of Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion has inspired the gnome to accelerate his plan to launch the Barn Door into space. Soon after the book
witnesses and compare their own recollections of the quake can try to ascertain its nature. With a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check, a character is confident that the earthquake wasn’t magically created. As such, it must have been caused by a natural phenomenon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Resolving Activities The description of each activity tells you how to resolve it. Many activities require an ability check, so be sure to note the character’s relevant ability modifiers. Follow the
below) and possibly double the activity’s costs to represent the inefficiency of the character’s progress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
resembles a smaller version of the famed statue of Moloch in the main temple (area 25). Treasure A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check made to search this area uncovers a key to the treasure
experiments in progress, providing the characters with a window of opportunity to deal with it alone if they so choose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against a DC that depends on the group or individual in question (see the table below). On a successful check, the characters earn progress toward achieving the alliance. On a failed check, they don’t
or more characters must display their good intentions to that individual or group consistently for at least 3 hours. At the end of that time, a character can then attempt a Charisma (Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against a DC that depends on the group or individual in question (see the table below). On a successful check, the characters earn progress toward achieving the alliance. On a failed check, they don’t
or more characters must display their good intentions to that individual or group consistently for at least 3 hours. At the end of that time, a character can then attempt a Charisma (Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Earthquake! Rather than halt or slow Stonky’s progress, the theft of Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion has inspired the gnome to accelerate his plan to launch the Barn Door into space. Soon after the book
witnesses and compare their own recollections of the quake can try to ascertain its nature. With a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check, a character is confident that the earthquake wasn’t magically created. As such, it must have been caused by a natural phenomenon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
resembles a smaller version of the famed statue of Moloch in the main temple (area 25). Treasure A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check made to search this area uncovers a key to the treasure
experiments in progress, providing the characters with a window of opportunity to deal with it alone if they so choose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Sides. A creature climbing along the sides of the cars must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to hang on. A creature that fails this check almost loses its grip and makes no progress
character who makes a successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check convinces the conductor to stand down without the character paying. If the character can’t pay and fails to convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
characters’ progress. If the check is 14 or higher, or if any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 studies the fey after they’ve been spotted, the fey appear mean and grubby. The fey run off if they are noticed, shouting with barely disguised menace to “enjoy our sunny woods.”
still shine between the trees.
Suspect Fey At the edge of the corrupt woods, a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check spots a number of corrupt fey (sprites, pixies, and satyrs) watching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The boat loses a half-hour of progress for every failed check or character who doesn’t assist. 4 A mangrove-shaped treant blocks the
path forward. The treant moves only if the party listens to its hour-long ode to the swamp, or if a character succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince it to let the skiff pass. 5 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
check. If they fail a check, they make no progress. If they fail a check by 5 or more, they fall to the lower level. Ill-Fated Ambush A patrol of three kapak draconians and one sivak draconian (see
) check. Afterward, the dragonnels drop the characters off and depart. Alternatively, if the characters saved the wasteland dragonnel (see appendix B) in the occupied mansion, it might return with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
check. If they fail a check, they make no progress. If they fail a check by 5 or more, they fall to the lower level. Ill-Fated Ambush A patrol of three kapak draconians and one sivak draconian (see
) check. Afterward, the dragonnels drop the characters off and depart. Alternatively, if the characters saved the wasteland dragonnel (see appendix B) in the occupied mansion, it might return with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The boat loses a half-hour of progress for every failed check or character who doesn’t assist. 4 A mangrove-shaped treant blocks the
path forward. The treant moves only if the party listens to its hour-long ode to the swamp, or if a character succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince it to let the skiff pass. 5 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
failed check, you are bitten and take 1d4 piercing damage, and the dogs count as 5 feet of difficult terrain. 7 You run into a brawl in progress. Make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics), Dexterity
failed check, the brush counts as 5 feet of difficult terrain. 2 Uneven ground threatens to slow your progress. Make a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to navigate the area. On a failed check, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
characters’ progress. If the check is 14 or higher, or if any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 studies the fey after they’ve been spotted, the fey appear mean and grubby. The fey run off if they are noticed, shouting with barely disguised menace to “enjoy our sunny woods.”
still shine between the trees.
Suspect Fey At the edge of the corrupt woods, a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check spots a number of corrupt fey (sprites, pixies, and satyrs) watching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
failed check, you are bitten and take 1d4 piercing damage, and the dogs count as 5 feet of difficult terrain. 7 You run into a brawl in progress. Make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics), Dexterity
failed check, the brush counts as 5 feet of difficult terrain. 2 Uneven ground threatens to slow your progress. Make a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to navigate the area. On a failed check, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
(Acrobatics) check. A failed check indicates that the character makes no progress. To enter or exit a chimney from the top, one must first use an action to try to remove the chimney’s stone cap, doing so
with a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check. A character in gaseous form can navigate a chimney without having to make these checks or remove the chimney cap. Doors The conservatory’s doors are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
(Acrobatics) check. A failed check indicates that the character makes no progress. To enter or exit a chimney from the top, one must first use an action to try to remove the chimney’s stone cap, doing so
with a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check. A character in gaseous form can navigate a chimney without having to make these checks or remove the chimney cap. Doors The conservatory’s doors are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traveling by ship. Draw a Map A ship’s captain often undertakes this activity, producing a map of the ship’s progress and helps the crew get back on course if they get lost. No ability check is required
. Forage The character casts fishing lines, keeping an eye out for sources of food, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. Raise Morale (First Mate Only) The first mate can manage the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Progression of a Shadowsteel Curse Shadowsteel curses are spells that progress in phases called Stages. Between each stage is an Escalation Check. A Shadowsteel curse uses the following structure
occurs when the target fails its first saving throw. The curse is often dormant at this stage, waiting for a trigger to progress. Triggering Event. A specific event, such as an action or word, causes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traveling by ship. Draw a Map A ship’s captain often undertakes this activity, producing a map of the ship’s progress and helps the crew get back on course if they get lost. No ability check is required
. Forage The character casts fishing lines, keeping an eye out for sources of food, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. Raise Morale (First Mate Only) The first mate can manage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
check, a character makes no progress and dislodges loose stones that clatter down the crevasse into the magma. If the check fails by 5 or more, the climber falls into the magma. Any creature that
crevasse and 40 feet above the magma. It can be reached by magic or by climbing down to it. The sheer sides of the crevasse require a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check to climb. On a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the balloon. Crawling up the ropes requires a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. If the check fails, no progress is made; if the check fails by 5 or more, the creature falls