Acrobatics

Acrobatics covers balance, agility, and nimble movement. It is governed by Dexterity.

When to roll: The DM calls for an Acrobatics check when a character attempts to stay on their feet in a precarious situation, or to perform feats of agility.

Common uses:

• Keeping balance on a tightrope, narrow ledge, or slippery surface
• Performing a somersault or flip
• Moving through a tight space without triggering a trap
• Landing safely after a fall (reduces fall damage in some circumstances)
• Escaping a grapple (contested against the grappler's Athletics)
• Tumbling through a hostile creature's space (optional rule)

Proficiency: Classes that commonly have Acrobatics proficiency include Monk, Rogue, and Bard.

Versus Grapple: When a creature attempts to grapple you, you may use either Athletics or Acrobatics to resist — whichever is higher.