What’s better than one weapon in D&D?

One in each hand.

However, simply being proficient in a skill still leaves room for error.

D&D Expertise

For those looking to be a master of a certain key in of skill, there’s Expertise.

How Has Expertise Changed In The 2024 PHB?

Expertise’score principles have remained largely the samein the 2024 Player’s Handbook.

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Rogue by Bryan Sola

However,there are a few key distinctions that have shifted.

What Is Expertise?

Expertise cannot stack.

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Rogue by Bryan Sola

You cannot apply Expertise to a given skill more than once.

Here’s a breakdown of how each of these classes gain Expertise.

Bard

2nd, 9th

Bards gain Expertise in two skill proficiencies of their choice at second and ninth levels.

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Conflict Between Characters by Scott Murphy

Ranger

Rangers gain Expertise in one skill proficiency at level two, and two at level nine.

Rogue

1st, 6th

Rogues gain Expertise in two skill proficiencies of their choice at first and sixth levels.

What Feats Can Grant Expertise?

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Here is a breakdown ofwhat feats can grant Expertise.

Skill Expert

Choose any one skill you have proficiency in and gain Expertise in it.

Boon Of Skill

All of the above feats also have additional benefits beyond just Expertise.

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Refer to Chapter Five of the 2024 Player’s Handbook to see the full feat descriptions in detail.

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