How to ingame identify monster?

[Max Caysey]

Yeah... So I remember something about identifying/knowing monsters as a correct knowledge check DC 10+HD. Can anyone confirm this, and possible the source?

Thanks alot!

[Kalaska'Agathas]

In many cases, you can use [the type-appropriate knowledge skill] to identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities. In general, the DC of such a check equals 10 + the monster’s HD. A successful check allows you to remember a bit of useful information about that monster. (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/knowledge.htm)

[Diarmuid]

It's right in the SRD:



Check
Answering a question within your field of study has a DC of 10 (for really easy questions), 15 (for basic questions), or 20 to 30 (for really tough questions).

In many cases, you can use this skill to identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities. In general, the DC of such a check equals 10 + the monster’s HD. A successful check allows you to remember a bit of useful information about that monster.

For every 5 points by which your check result exceeds the DC, you recall another piece of useful information.

[Max Caysey]

Thanks alot... that solved that very quickly! :smallbiggrin: