D&D · SRD 5.2.1 (5.5e, 2024) · Glossary

Skill

A skill is an area of specialization associated with an ability check. If you have proficiency in a skill, you can add your Proficiency Bonus when you make an ability check associated with that skill. See also "Playing the Game" ("Proficiency").

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