Intimidation
Skill · Charisma
Associated Ability
Charisma
Ability Code
CHA
Rules Source
Player's Handbook (2024)
Rules Availability
Sourcebook
Rules
Awe or threaten someone into doing what you want.
Using Intimidation
Intimidation (Charisma)
A Intimidation check normally uses Charisma . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.
The Tomato-Based Explanation
Intimidation is threatening to burn the tomato farm to the ground unless he stops trying the dark ritual.