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Traits by Subject: Proficiencies to Stat Building

This list provides the basic traits useful to any build, from Ability Score increases to Saving Proficiencies. It includes other traits for some slightly more narrowed builds, such as Skill Proficiencies.

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Ability Score BoostIncrease an Ability Score6
AC BonusGain a bonus to AC when not wearing armor6
Armor ProficiencyGain proficiency in armorSpecial
Armor TrainingDecrease armor penalty and increase Dexterity bonus to AC4
Armor MasteryGain Damage Reduction when wearing armor7
Fast MovementGain extra speedMobility, Multiple (Special)4
Improved InitiativeGain advantage to initiative checks5
Quick ReflexesGain extra reactions in a round4
Saving ProficiencyAdd your Proficiency Score to a saveMultiple4
Skill ProficiencyBecome proficient in a skillMultiple3
Weapon ProficiencyGain proficiency with certain weaponsMultipleSpecial
Weapon TrainingGain an Insight bonus to damage with a weapon groupMultiple (Special)5
Weapon MasteryIncrease your weapon’s critical multiplier with a weapon group5

Fantasy Specific

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Magic AdaptGain proficiency in Spell Attacks and DC3
MetamagicBoost spellsMultiple7

Steampunk Specific – none