Creature Information Checks

Source: homebrew - Natalie's setting

If one PCs wants to get information on a creature they make a skill check using a relevant skill. If the DM does not have a specific skill in mind, use the skill for the creature type noted on the table below. The DC of the check is equal to 10 + the monster's CR divided by 2.

Making a check requires a action. Each PC may continue making checks until the first failure.

If the check is successful the group can ask about one of the following:

• One of the creatures habits; such as when it's awake, if it travels in packs, how it relates to another creature (ex: goblin to hobgoblin), how it's culture is structured, or how intelligent it is.
• A short description of it's major abilities. For example, a dnd.monster.magma_mephit breaths fire and are extremely hot up close.
• If the creature is immune or resistant to any damage.
• Relative CR see table below
• All ability scores which are not in the average range see table below

Tables

Creature Ability Score	Description
0 - 4	weak
4 - 8	low
8 - 12	average
12 - 16	high
16 - 20	epic
20+	legendary

CR to Average Party Level	Description
-6 and below	Easy
-3 to -5	Moderate
-2 to +2	Dangerous
+3 to +5	Formidable
+6 and above	Deadly

Creature Type	Skill	Skill ½ proficiency bonus
Aberation	Arcana	Religion
Beast	Nature	History
Celestial	Religion	Arcana
Construct	Arcana	Religion
Dragon	History	Nature
Elemental	Arcana	Religion
Fey	Religion	Arcana
Fiend	Arcana	Religion
Giant	History	Nature
Humanoid	History	Nature
Monsterosity	Nature	History
Ooze	Nature	History
Plant	Nature	History
Undead	Religion	Arcana
Legendary*	Intelligence	Intelligence

* For legendary creatures, the PCs may only make the check if they have the corresponding skill, such as History or Nature for a dragon.