Observant

Quick to notice details of your environment, you gain the following benefits:

Benefits

• Ability Score Increase: Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
• Passive Investigation and Perception: If you can see a creature's mouth while it is speaking a language you understand, you can interpret what it's saying by reading its lips.
• Lip Reading: You have a +5 bonus to your passive Wisdom (Perception) and passive Intelligence (Investigation) scores.

Analysis

Observant is one of the best defensive and utility feats. The +5 to passive Perception dramatically improves your ability to avoid ambushes and notice hidden threats. The +5 to passive Investigation helps spot traps and clues. Lip reading adds utility for social encounters and espionage.

Best For

• Rangers: Natural scouts benefit from enhanced perception
• Rogues: Spot traps and hidden enemies
• Investigators: Inquisitive rogues or anyone focused on exploration
• Anyone: High passive Perception is valuable for the entire party