Associated Ability: Strength
Your Strength (Athletics) check is used in challenging physical situations, like climbing a slippery cliff, dodging obstacles while climbing, jumping farther than usual, pulling off tricks in mid-jump, swimming through rough waters, or keeping your head above water when a creature attempts to drag you down.
Grappling and Shoving Athletics is also used for grappling and shoving in combat. For more details, refer to the Special Melee Attacks section in this chapter.
| DC | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Easy | Climb a short, easy-to-grip ladder or tree. |
| 10 | Simple | Swim across a calm stream or climb a basic rock face. |
| 13 | Hard | Jump across a wide gap between rooftops. |
| 15 | Challenging | Climb a rain-slicked cliff or swim against a strong current. |
| 20 | Impressive | Lift a heavy boulder or break through a barred door with sheer strength. |