Animal Handling
Skill · Wisdom
Associated Ability
Wisdom
Ability Code
WIS
Rules Source
Player's Handbook (2024)
Rules Availability
Sourcebook
Rules
Calm or train an animal, or get an animal to behave in a certain way.
Using Animal Handling
Animal Handling (Wisdom)
A Animal Handling check normally uses Wisdom . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.
The Tomato-Based Explanation
Animal Handling is keeping the tomato farmer's horse quiet while you investigate.