Does Hex work on skills like Athletic

[Throne12]

So hex said ability checks so that covers skills right?

[Gungor]

Yes, skill checks are a type of ability check where you may get to add your proficiency bonus. That's why Athletics is fully described as a Strength (Athletics) check.

[iTreeby]

If you are rolling a d20, it's either an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw. Skills, are a type of ability check. Things like initiative are also ability checks.

[Throne12]

Thanks I am way form book.

[nickl_2000]

Yes and it is awesome for that. We had a Shield Master Fighter who liked to knock people on their butts and a Warlock who hexed. It was a killer combination (especially since the entire party had melee capabilities).