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<blockquote data-quote="Psikerlord#" data-source="post: 6735181" data-attributes="member: 93321">There are no skill checks in 5e. There are only 3 kinds of rolls: attack rolls, saves and ability checks. If you try to do something like read magic demon runes, the DM might call for an Int or Wis check. If you have Arcana, you will probably get to add proficiency bonus. Or roll with Adv. If you don't have Arcana, maybe you have Religion and can get half prof bonus. If you don't have either skill, maybe your DM still allows a check if you are a warlock or whatever, but doesn't permit a check for a barbarian. Personally, I also allow backgrounds to sometimes add prof to ability checks (in above scenario for example a demon hunter background or sage background). And I also still use +/1 - 3 modifiers too (in addition to adv/disad). I consider the 5e approach to &quot;skills&quot; a HUGE improvement on the last two editions. Everyone can attempt most things, but if you have the right skill/background, you're going to have a better chance.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Psikerlord#, post: 6735181, member: 93321"] There are no skill checks in 5e. There are only 3 kinds of rolls: attack rolls, saves and ability checks. If you try to do something like read magic demon runes, the DM might call for an Int or Wis check. If you have Arcana, you will probably get to add proficiency bonus. Or roll with Adv. If you don't have Arcana, maybe you have Religion and can get half prof bonus. If you don't have either skill, maybe your DM still allows a check if you are a warlock or whatever, but doesn't permit a check for a barbarian. Personally, I also allow backgrounds to sometimes add prof to ability checks (in above scenario for example a demon hunter background or sage background). And I also still use +/1 - 3 modifiers too (in addition to adv/disad). I consider the 5e approach to "skills" a HUGE improvement on the last two editions. Everyone can attempt most things, but if you have the right skill/background, you're going to have a better chance. [/QUOTE]

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