Perception
Skill · Wisdom
Associated Ability
Wisdom
Ability Code
WIS
Rules Source
Player's Handbook (2024)
Rules Availability
Sourcebook
Rules
Using a combination of senses, notice something that's easy to miss.
Using Perception
Perception (Wisdom)
A Perception check normally uses Wisdom . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.
The Tomato-Based Explanation
Perception is spotting the tomato farmer running away into the woods.