Nature

Intelligence-based skill for recalling knowledge about terrain, plants, animals, and the natural world.

Nature covers knowledge of the natural world: terrain, plants, animals, weather, and natural cycles. It is governed by Intelligence.

When to roll: The DM calls for a Nature check when a character tries to recall or identify something from the natural world.

Common uses:

Identifying plants, animals, or natural hazards
Knowing the behavior patterns of beasts and natural creatures
Predicting weather or reading terrain
Recalling lore about natural phenomena
Identifying tracks or signs of a specific creature type

Proficiency: Druid and Ranger commonly have Nature proficiency.

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