An Investigation check is used when you look around for clues and make deductions based on those clues. This may also involve deducing the location of a hidden object, determine minute details about an individual, or determining the weakest point in a tunnel that may be about to collapse. Poring through ancient texts in pursuit of information may also call for investigation. The base ability used is normally Intelligence.
Decode Ciphers | Trained
Critical Success.
Success.
Failure.
Critical Failure.
| Base DC | Examples |
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| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
Gather Information | Untrained
You attempt to gather specific pieces of information by looking through textbooks, correspondences, or talking to various individuals. Depending on the source you are using to gather this information, the ability score used for the resulting Investigation check may vary. For instance, ancient texts may call for Intelligence (Investigation), while searching for information by talking to people may result in Charisma (Investigation).
Critical Success.
Success.
Critical Failure.
| Base DC | Examples |
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| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
| 30 | |
Study | Untrained
Critical Success.
Success.
Failure.
Critical Failure.
| Base DC | Examples |
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| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
