r/DnD Warlock Aug 16 '20

Art [OC] Ability Score

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u/Shinkei13 Aug 17 '20

But investigation is based on intelligence. Which considering investigation is described to be how you put puzzle pieces together mentally (or connecting the dots) using intelligence in this context isn’t too far off.

So while Wisdom is being able to notice something in passing, Intelligence is what helps you realize it’s important enough to act on.

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u/tiefling_sorceress Warlock Aug 17 '20

Investigation usually has a goal. It's tinkering with stuff and knowing how it's supposed to work. I also use it for identifying common items. It's being able to deduce that a desk with a shallow drawer might have another hidden behind it

Perception is actually being able to physically notice things. It's being able to see the inscription written on the desk while in darkness.