Investigation
| Name | Investigation |
|---|---|
| Ability | Intelligence |
Investigation measures your ability to look for clues, make deductions, and solve puzzles. It represents logical reasoning and careful observation to piece together information.
Common Uses
- Search for Clues: Find hidden objects, secret doors, or important details
- Deduce Information: Draw logical conclusions from available evidence
- Solve Puzzles: Work through complex problems or riddles
- Forensics: Determine what happened at a crime scene
- Research: Efficiently search through documents or archives for specific information
Example DCs
| DC | Task |
|---|---|
| 10 | Notice an obvious clue or hidden object |
| 15 | Deduce the purpose of a complex mechanism |
| 20 | Solve an intricate puzzle or cipher |
| 25 | Draw accurate conclusions from minimal evidence |
Investigation vs. Perception
- Investigation: Active searching and logical deduction (Intelligence)
- Perception: Noticing things with your senses, awareness (Wisdom)
Related Features
- Rogues, especially Inquisitives, excel at Investigation
- Artificers use Investigation for understanding mechanisms
- Wizards often have high Investigation
- The Observant feat enhances searching abilities
Synergies
Characters proficient in Investigation often benefit from:
- High Intelligence scores
- Rogue, wizard, or artificer class levels
- Observant feat
- Detect Magic spell
- Identify spell
- Comprehend Languages spell