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Skill

Sleight of Hand

Skill · Dexterity

Player's Handbook
Associated Ability Dexterity
Ability Code DEX
Rules Source Player's Handbook
Rules Availability Sourcebook

Rules

Whenever you attempt an act of legerdemain or manual trickery, such as planting something on someone else or concealing an object on your person, make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. The DM might also call for a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to determine whether you can lift a coin purse off another person or slip something out of another person's pocket.

Using Sleight of Hand

Sleight of Hand (Dexterity)

A Sleight of Hand check normally uses Dexterity . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.

It Has Been Said…

The Tomato-Based Explanation

Sleight of Hand is taking a tomato farmer's keys from his belt.

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