Questions tagged [difficulty-class]
For questions about the target numbers rolls are trying to achieve, in systems which call that the "difficulty class." (Questions for RPG systems that describe the target number as the "difficulty", such as Fate, should be tagged [difficulty] instead.)
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How to maximize success rate of Phantasmal Killer/Weird in realistic scenario?
Expanding upon a title on question ramifications:
Game is RAW, the only no-go department are Wish shenanigans.
Arcanist, currently level 8.
Save-or-suck/Save-or-die focused build, mostly control mage....
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Should RAW roll DC be known before roll?
I'd like to know if GM is bound by rules to provide us with DC's we're supposed to roll against, before rolls. I'm specifically interested in:
Skill Check DC's,
Ability Check DC's,
Save DC's,
Caster ...
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What is the highest Perception DC in each WotC-published adventure?
I’m building a character and one of the pillars of his abilities should be a high passive perception. I’ve found enough ways to boost this that I highly doubt I need to take all of them, so I’d like ...
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As a DM can I set a different skill check DC for each player? [duplicate]
Let's say that the players find some text. Even though it is written in common, it actually is a translation of an ancient Elvish prayer. One of the players is an elf, the other human and the 3rd one ...
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What NPC skill or ability should be used to oppose a PC's Intelligence check made when using the Disguise Kit?
The Player's Handbook states that "The DM might call for an Intelligence check when you try to accomplish tasks like [...] Pull together a disguise to pass as a city guard." However, it's ...
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What's the DC of a Devourer's "trap essence" attack?
What's the DC of a Devourer's "trap essence" attack?
I checked several sources on the internet, but they just say the DC is "charisma-based" without saying what the number is. They ...
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How do I calculate my Maneuver save DC if I use a Battle Master Maneuver while in Wild Shape?
If I have a suitable Battle Master Maneuver (from three levels of Fighter, or through Superior Technique fighting style from one level of Fighter or the Fighting Initiate feat) and I use it when I ...
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Is the DC of the Swarmkeeper ranger's Gathered Swarm feature affected by a Moon Sickle?
In the Swarmkeeper ranger's 3rd-level feature Gathered Swarm, one of the possible effects after you hit a creature with an attack on your turn is:
The attack’s target must succeed on a Strength ...
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How is the spell DC of a staff calculated when used with UMD?
Related description from Use Magic Device:
Emulate an Ability Score: To cast a spell from a scroll, you need a high score in the appropriate ability (Intelligence for wizard spells, Wisdom for divine ...
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What is the Avenging Angel Aura of Menace save DC?
The party paladin (Oath of Vengeance) is currently 18th level and we are planning on playing to 20th. Eventually he will get the Avenging Angel class feature, which states, in part:
At 20th level, ...
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Different checks for the same action?
Situation: Players are investigating a field trying to find a missing dog.
Would it be reasonable to allow a DC 15 investigation or a DC 12 survival to get the "same" information of "...
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How to calculate Friendfetch spell force vs grappled DC?
The rules for Pathfinder 2 say something like "if forced movement would break the grappled condition it has to pass the DC (either athletics for grabber or thievery for rope)".
The ...
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If a fighter learns the Command spell from the Fey Touched feat, what is the spell save DC?
When you have the Fey Touched feat, you learn misty step and one enchantment or divination spell.
What is the spell save DC for the Wisdom saving throw against the command spell, when you are a ...
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How does casting spells from magic items with fixed attack bonuses/save DCs interact with magic items that provide additional bonuses?
Some magic items, such as the Circlet of Blasting or the Eyes of Charming, allow you to cast a spell, but specify the attack bonus or save DC. Other magic items, such as the Robe of the Archmagi and ...
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How to justify Expertise? [closed]
Apologies - I am still stuck up with Bounded Accuracy and Expertise. As far as I understand from the answers about what it means to break bounded accuracy, from the related Q&As about how bonuses ...
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