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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

Pathfinder RPG (1st Edition) Pathfinder RPG (2nd Edition) Starfinder RPG

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NPC Core / Introduction / Adjusting Creatures

Skills, Perception, and Proficiency

Source NPC Core pg. 5
If you need to know the creature's proficiency rank, creatures are trained in the skills listed in their stat blocks and untrained in the rest. Proficiency in listed skills usually upgrades to expert around 5th level, master around 9th level, and legendary around 17th level. Many creatures start with expert proficiency in Perception and improve to master proficiency around 7th level and legendary proficiency around 13th level. You might grant a creature with world-class aptitude for a particular skill or Perception a higher proficiency rank.