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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shiroiken" data-source="post: 8180957" data-attributes="member: 6775477">In general, using Str/Athletics is because of an odd situation or a desire to push beyond the normal rules. For example, many DMs will allow a character to jump a bit higher/farther than their Str score allows by requiring a check. In the case of swimming or climbing, if the water/surface is harder to handle than expected it might require a check. In no case, however, is it an action (although the Dash action could be used to increase speed).From your example, I would think it's getting back to the surface. Falling a depth unexpectedly into deep water will cause disorientation, and the disrupted water wouldn't help determine which way is up. In addition, while 5E doesn't cover it, being unexpectedly submerged means you probably don't have a full breath.</blockquote>