Perception (PSR Supplement)
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Perception (or “Wisdom”) is one of the six ability scores.
Perception reflects the sharpness of senses, the accuracy of instincts, the capability for empathy, and common sense.
Perception Checks
A Perception check can model tasks made to discern that which isn’t obvious, whether through senses, attention, or intuition. Possibilities include:
- Read body language
- Eavesdrop on a conversation in a noisy room
- Follow tracks
- Discern deception
- Identify true intentions behind a lie or false front
- Understand someone's feelings
- Care for an injured person
- Intuit the intentions of a beast
- Predict someone's next move
- Forecast the weather without instruments
- Get a hunch or "gut" reading that points in the right direction in the absence of evidence
Perception Saves
A Perception save is made to:
- Notice hidden creatures and objects upon entering a new area, especially creatures who have used the Hide action.
- Defend against spells and other threats that can be thwarted with sharp senses or intuition, such as a sneaky pickpocket or a hidden trap.
- Decide turn order at the outbreak of an encounter, if turn order would otherwise be uncertain.
Perception Mark
Your Perception Mark equals: 8 + PB + Perception modifier.
If you cast spells through intuition, such as with ki or a hunter's magic, any saving throw made against or memorization, saving throw made against one is made against your Perception mark.
If an NPC tries to hide or deceive something from you, they might make a secret ability check against your Perception mark.
Attack and Damage Rolls
When you make an attack roll with an aimed weapon, you can add either your Dexterity or Perception to the attack and damage rolls.
When you cast an intuitive spell that calls for an attack roll, you add your Perception and PB to the result, but you don't add an ability modifier to the damage roll.
