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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ECMO3" data-source="post: 9181343" data-attributes="member: 7030563">They don't have a higher absolute ceiling due to feats, but as a basic ability without specifically investing in it; yes the classes/subclasses designed to be good at skills in general or Arcana in specific (Ranger, Bard, Cleric, Rogue, Druid, Artificer and some Sorecerer and fighter subclasses) all can be better than Wizards generally are, and should be if they build towards that and the Wizard doesn't.If you consider feats in the discussion and assume absolute dedication towards the Arcana skill specifically, I believe fighters actually have the highest Arcana ceiling of anyone - Rune Knight with max intelligence, Skill Expert in Arcana, Magic Initiate with Guidance and Storm Rune.  This will give you Intelligence+ 2*proficiency + 1d4 and roll with advantage.  I believe that is the highest ceiling available through class alone (including feats).If you break this down by level, this equals every other combo in ceiling by level 6 (expertise and guidance) and beats even them in average and passive Arcana at 7+.  It equals other combos in floor until level 11 when Reliable talent comes online for a Rogue, but it will still beat a Rogue in terms of average and passive Arcana.</blockquote>