Perception | Homebrew Directory
The Perception skill allows you to spot, hear, other otherwise detect the presence of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses, such as when attempting to hear a conversation through a closed door, eavesdrop under an open window, or detecting creatures moving silently or lying in wait, preparing for an ambush.
Examples
- Strength (Perception).
- Dexterity (Perception). Dexterity is used when relying on touch alone to find things, such as reaching behind an object or fumbling in the dark.
- Constitution (Perception). Constitution is used when to detect subtle tastes, smells, or sounds when otherwise masked by more powerful ones.
- Intelligence (Perception). Intelligence is used to connect sensations to memories from your past, or to see through illusions.
- Wisdom (Perception). Wisdom is used when relying on raw natural senses like sight, smell, and hearing to spot intruders, objects, or danger.
- Charisma (Perception).
Perception Actions
The following actions are frequently used in tandem with each other under a general Perception check, though you can call out what you may be specifically looking for as some abilities may give you Advantage or Disadvantage on specific approaches, such as Sunlight Sensitivity or Keen Senses.
Listen | Untrained
| Base DC | Examples |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
| 30 |
Smell | Untrained
| Base DC | Examples |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
| 30 |
Spot | Untrained
You devote an Action to try and find something with a Wisdom (Perception) check, normally a hidden creature or concealed object. The DC of this check is normally equal to the Stealth check of a hidden creature, or the Precision check used to conceal an object, or based on a DC determined by what you are trying to detect. Depending on circumstances (such as unfavorable weather conditions or particularly messy locations), a DM may impose Disadvantage on your check.
| Base DC | Examples |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 15 | |
| 20 | |
| 25 | |
| 30 |