How do you identify an enemy Variant Channel ability?


Rules Questions


Would this be a Knowledge (Religion)? And if so what is the DC?

We determined that channeling is not a spell so we couldn't use Spellcraft.


So say a DC 15 Knowledge (Religion) to identify the Domain of a Variant Channel?


harmor wrote:

Would this be a Knowledge (Religion)? And if so what is the DC?

We determined that channeling is not a spell so we couldn't use Spellcraft.

I would say knowledge arcana(it is magic) or religion(it is religion based to an extent)


harmor wrote:

Would this be a Knowledge (Religion)? And if so what is the DC?

We determined that channeling is not a spell so we couldn't use Spellcraft.

As far as I know there is no way to identify Su abilities; knowledge arcana gives info on spells.


I would use what is all ready there...

You can use this skill to identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities. In general, the DC of such a check equals 10 + the monster's CR. For common monsters, such as goblins, the DC of this check equals 5 + the monster's CR. For particularly rare monsters, such as the tarrasque, the DC of this check equals 15 + the monster's CR, or more. A successful check allows you to remember a bit of useful information about that monster. For every 5 points by which your check result exceeds the DC, you recall another piece of useful information.

Sound like monster "special powers"

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