Proficiency and checks


Pathfinder Adventure Card Game General Discussion

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Many cards have a 'If you aren't proficient with' clause. Does this apply to both the Check to Acquire and the combat check? I waffle a little on this because any schmoe could 'acquire' it, but only a trained schmore could 'use' it.

IE: Merisiel tries to acquire a Longsword (Strength/Melee 6 to acquire) and rolls a 7 on her 1d8 STRENGTH. Should her check to acquire really be 10 because she isn't proficient or would the subsequent combat check to defeat she used the longsword for be at a +4?

Thanks :)


The check to acquire has nothing to do with proficiency. The proficiency penalty or bonus will only apply after the boon is acquired.

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