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Cunning Intellect

Feat
sourceEC
New in SW5eThink of it as a genius's toolkit: Intelligence saves become proficient (or expertise if you already have them). In Training downtime, INT checks gain proficiency-bonus support, and you can add half your proficiency bonus or replace roll with your level.✨
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Gain INT save proficiency or expertise, pad every INT check with half your proficiency, and never roll below half your level on INT d20s.
SkillDefense
●●○value · late-game, broad INT payoff
Best fora high-Intelligence character who relies on Intelligence checks and saving throws across many situations
Skip ifIntelligence is a dump stat for you
!Requires 12th level and Intelligence 20 — this is a late-game feat for an already Intelligence-maxed character.
skill-experttech-caster
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Pairs withtech-caster builds · Intelligence-primary scholars · Investigation or Arcana heavy campaigns
PlaystyleSkill Monkey✨

Prerequisite: 12th level, Intelligence 20

You have the cunning of the most prolific scholars, granting the following benefits:

  • You gain proficiency in Intelligence saving throws. If you are already proficient in them, you instead gain expertise in them.

  • When you engage in the Training downtime activity, during resolution, you add your proficiency bonus to the check. If you would already add your proficiency bonus, you instead add twice your proficiency bonus. If you would already add twice your proficiency bonus, you instead have advantage on the check.

  • Whenever you make an ability check that uses your Intelligence, you can add half your proficiency bonus (rounded down) if it doesn't already include your proficiency bonus. Additionally, if you roll lower than half your level (rounded down) on an Intelligence check, you can instead use your level for the d20 roll.