D&D 5E How can i obtain a proficiency in a musical instrument if im not a bard

[Son of the Serpent]

Violin in 5e. Basically a viol.

 

[Salthorae]

Take a background that grants an instrument as a Tool proficiency, like Entertainer, or Outlander even.

Or use the downtime rules and spend 25 gp a week until you become proficient in one?

 

[Paul Farquhar]

I believe the rule is 300 hours downtime - I can't remember the cost though.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

Take a background that grants an instrument as a Tool proficiency, like Entertainer, or Outlander even.

Or use the downtime rules and spend 25 gp a week until you become proficient in one?

1. You cant just simply take one as a general feat when you level up or in place of your ability score bump via the rules for taking a feat instead of an ability increase?

2. Where is said dowbtime rule pertaining to proficiency?

 

[Salthorae]

I believe the rule is 300 hours downtime - I can't remember the cost though.

Resources. Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least ten workweeks, but this time is reduced by a number of workweeks equal to the character’s Intelligence modifier (an Intelligence penalty doesn’t increase the time needed). Training costs 25 gp per workweek.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

I believe the rule is 300 hours downtime - I can't remember the cost though.

You remember where its at?

 

[Salthorae]

1. You cant just simply take one as a general feat when you level up or in place of your ability score bump via the rules for taking a feat instead of an ability increase?

2. Where is said dowbtime rule pertaining to proficiency?

You could take the Skilled Feat which grants proficiency in up to three skills or tools in place of an ASI.

If you're human you could also take Prodigy to get a tool proficiency, which could be an instrument.

 

[Salthorae]

You remember where its at?

See my post above in reply to Paul. it's in XGE

 

[Son of the Serpent]

You could take the Skilled Feat which grants proficiency in up to three skills or tools in place of an ASI.

If you're human you could also take Prodigy to get a tool proficiency, which could be an instrument.

DAYUM!!! Where is "skilled" feat located?

 

[ad_hoc]

Take one as part of your Background.