Originally posted on the WOTC boards by Griff on Dec 03, 2006
Continued by Bullet06320 and GitP Community
Due to a lack of space in the original post, I have moved the thread to this post. If you would like to see the original discussion its posted here
Ever wished you had a certain skill on your class list?
Here is a compiled list of feats, domains and other stuff that grant you class skills from various official sources
Spoiler: Feats
Any
Cosmopolitan - FRCS - Choose any 1 nonexclusive skill you do not have as a class skill, it is always a class skill. It was Nerfed in PGtF
Aereni Focus - PGtE p 20
Skill knowledge - UA (for use with UA Variant skill system)
Flexible Mind (Anarchic) - Dragon 326 p 80 must be chaotic, any 2 skills you already have ranks in become class skills
Academy Graduate - Savage Tide Player's Guide Location: Sasserine p 10 have "District Feats" Must be from Sasserine Noble District choose any 3 Charisma or any 3 Intelligence based skills
Appraise
Apprentice (craftsman) - DMG II also Knowledge (architecture & engineering)
Draconic heritage (Type) RoD (sorcerer only)
Appraise Magic - online
Autohynosis
Hypnotic Focus(General) - Dragon 349 p 88
Balance
Martial Study (Iron heart/stone dragon) - ToB
Bluff
Apprentice (criminal) - DMG II - also Gather Information
Greensinger initiate - ECS - also Bluff, Perform (druid only)
Draconic heritage (Type) - RotD - sorcerer only
Initiate of Aasterinian - Dragon Magic - also Disguise, Speak Language, Sleight of Hand - cleric only
Climb
Far horizons [initiate] RotD - also Jump, Swim - cleric only
Warden initiate ECS - also Jump - druid only
Concentration
Apprentice (martial artist) - DMG II also tumble
Draconic Heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Martial Study (diamond mind) ToB
Born Under a Setting Sun [Birth] - Dragon 340 p 48
Diplomacy
Apprentice (entertainer) - DMG II - also Perform
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Martial Study (white raven) ToB
Noble Born (General) Dragon 333 p 45 - also Knowledge (nobility & royalty) only at 1st level
Recognized Elder - Dragon 334 - also Knowledge (history)
Disable Device
Initiate of Gond - PGtF - also Open lock - cleric only
Initiate of Astilabor - Dragon Magic - also Open Lock, Search - cleric only
Disguise
Draconic heritage (Type) - RotD - sorcerer only
City Slicker RoD - also Forgery, Gather Information, Knowledge (local)
Initiate of Aasterinian -Dragon Magic - also Bluff, Speak Language, Sleight of Hand - cleric only
Escape Artist
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Slippery Behind the Screen: The Agony of the Feat, Building a Campaign Story Arc, Part 3 bullywug or siv only
Forgery
City Slicker RoD - also Disguise, Gather Information, Knowledge (local)
Gather Information
Apprentice (criminal) - DMG II - also Bluff
Ecclesiarch ECS - also Knowledge (local)
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
City Slicker RoD - also Disguise, Forgery, Knowledge (local)
Initiate of Lendys - Dragon Magic - also Sense Motive cleric only
Initiate of Olidammara [initiate] - Dragon 342 p 51 - also Sleight of Hand, Tumble - divine spellcaster only
Slave Seeker - Dragon 352
Handle Animal
Initiate of Ehlonna [initiate] - Dragon 342 p 50 - also Survival - divine spellcaster only
Heal
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Self-medicating (General) - Dragon 354 p 55 - Must have Wedded to History with survivor background (from the same article)
Hide
Greensinger initiate ECS - also Bluff, Perform - druid only
Draconic heritage (Type) - RotD - sorcerer only
Martial Study (shadow hand) ToB
Nightbringer Initiate - FoE= (Nongood alignment) also Move Silently - druid only
Initiate of Arvoreen CoV - also Move Silently - cleric or paladin only
Intimidate
Apprentice (soldier) - DMG II - also Knowledge (local)
Martial Study (devoted sprit) ToB
Dread Tyranny [initiate] RoD - cleric only
Initiate of Tiamat - Dragon Magic - cleric only
Dread Tyranny [initiate] - RoD - can also add Str to the skill check
Illithid Heritage - CPs p 61-2 - must have a power point reserve of 1 or more
Jump
Far horizons [initiate] RoD - also Climb, Swim - cleric only
Martial Study (Tiger claw) ToB
Warden initiate ECS - also Climb - druid only
Knowledge (All)
Education ECS, FRCS, PGtF, Ghostwalk - only at first level
Draconic Knowledge (requires Draconic heritage) - Dragon Magic
Well Read - Dragon 315 p 54
Knowledge (Any)
Knowledge Devotion - Complete Champion - require 5 ranks in Knowledge (any) but grants any 1 other
Apprentice (philosopher) - DMG II - also Sense Motive
Apprentice (spellcaster) - DMG II - also use magic device
Any of Geography, History, Local, Religion, or the Planes: Dderywd Chymdeithas Initiate - Dragon 332 - Druid only
Knowledge (arcana)
Arcane insight RoD - cleric only
Knowledge (architecture & engineering)
Apprentice (craftsman) - DMG II - also Appraise
Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Draconic Heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Knowledge (history)
Recognized Elder - Dragon 334 - also Diplomacy
Knowledge (local)
Apprentice (soldier) - DMG II - also intimidate
Ecclesiarch ECS - also Gather information
City Slicker RoD - also Disguise, Forgery, Gather Information
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD sorcerer only
Knowledge (nature)
Apprentice (woodsman) - DMG II also survival
Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Noble Born - Dragon 333 p 45 - also Diplomacy only at first level
Knowledge (the planes)
Keeper of forbidden lore [abyssal heritor] - FC1 - also Spellcraft
Gatekeeper initiate ECS - Druid only
Edgewalker Sentinel SoS - Adds to your list of ranger or scout class skills
Knowledge (psionics)
Psithief CS - also Psicraft - spellthief only
Knowledge (religion)
Bronze Solaris Member - Dragon 334 - sorcerer only
Listen
Draconic Heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Whispered Secrets [initiate] RoD - also Spot - cleric only
Move Silently
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Nightbringer Initiate - FoE - (Nongood alignment) adds Hide - druid only
Initiate of Arvoreen CoV - also Hide - cleric or paladin only
Open Lock
Initiate of Gond PGtF - also Disable Device - cleric only
Initiate of Astilabor - Dragon Magic - also Disable Device, Search - cleric only
Perform
Apprentice (entertainer) - DMG II - also Diplomacy
Greensinger initiate ECS - also Bluff, Hide - druid only
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Divine Inspiration - Dragon 333 p 85
Hymnist - Dragon 325 p 62
From Smite to Song CoV - paladin only
Pilot
Spelljammer Helm Operation - Dungeon 92/Polyhedron 151 pg 30 of Polyhedron - makes pilot always a class skill
Profession
Sailor: Seafarer - Dragon 337 - also Survival
Psicraft
Psithief CS - also Knowledge (psionics) - spellthief only
Search
Draconic Heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Initiate of Astilabor -Dragon Magic - also Disable Device, Open Lock - cleric only
Sense Motive
Apprentice (philosopher) - DMG II - also a Knowledge
Martial Study (setting sun) ToB
Initiate of Lendys - Dragon Magic - also Gather Information - cleric only
Hashalaq Ancestor PGE - adds as a class skill for all your classes
Sleight Of Hand
Initiate of Aasterinian -Dragon Magic - also Bluff, Disguise, Speak Language - cleric only
Initiate of Olidammara [initiate] - Dragon 342 p 51 - also Gather Information,Tumble - divine spellcaster only
Speak Language
Gift of tongues RoF - elf only
Initiate of Aasterinian -Dragon Magic - also Bluff, Disguise, Sleight of Hand - cleric only
Mercenary Background - Dragon 315 p 54
Multilingual - LEoF
Polyglot - Dragon 323 p 90
Spellcraft
Keeper of Forbidden lore [abyssal heritor] - FC1 - also knowledge (the planes)
Spot
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Whispered secrets [initiate] RoD - also Listen - cleric only
Survival
Nature: Apprentice (woodsman) - DMG II - also Knowledge (nature)
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Initiate of Ehlonna [initiate] - Dragon 342 p 50 - also Handle Animal divine spellcaster only
Seafarer - Dragon 337 - also Profession: Sailor
Swim
Draconic heritage (Type) RotD - sorcerer only
Far horizons [initiate] RoD - Climb, Jump, and Swim - cleric only
Truespeak
Truename Training - ToM
Tumble
Apprentice (martial artist) - DMG II - also Concentration
Martial Study (desert wind) ToB
Initiate of Olidammara [initiate] - Dragon 342 p 51 - also Gather Information, Sleight of Hand - divine spellcaster only
Use Magic Device
Apprentice (spellcaster) - DMG II - also a Knowledge
Wedded to History - Dragon 354 p 54 - with the "Golden Ager" background only at 1st level.
Honorable mentions go to:
Able learner - RoD (human doppleganger changling only) makes cross class ranks cost less.
Jack of all Trades - CAdv
Half a rank in every skill.. including trained only..
Elf Dilettante - RotW - +1 bonus on all untrained skill checks, allows untrained checks using skills that do not allow untrained use
Ancestral Wisdom (Divine) - FoE - spend a Turn Undead Attempt you get a +4 sacred bonus to any one skill, and treat it as trained in that skill and can take 10 even if rushed for a limited time.
Ancestral Knowledge feat - RoS - make any knowledge check untrained
Guerilla Scout HoB - Listen and Spot ranks cost 1 skill point, even if these skills are cross-class for you. The maximum number of ranks you can purchase in a cross-class skill remains the same.
Guerilla Warrior HoB - Listen and Spot ranks cost 1 skill point, even if these skills are cross-class for you. The maximum number of ranks you can purchase in a cross-class skill remains the same
Of Special Note
Kingdoms of KalamarInitiate of Shar - City of Splendors: Waterdeep pg 144-5 - adds bluff and hide and several spells, must be able to cast 1st level divine spells and patron deity Shar according to the text on pg 145.
Now according to the table on p 144, you add Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (dungeoneering), several new spells, must be Blackguard level 1 or cleric level 3 with patron deity Shar.
And it should be noted that according to the primary source rule, text trumps table, so the text version should be used.
Initiate of Shar was also printed in Champions of Ruin, and there both text and table agreed on Bluff/Hide and prerequisites.
Although this might well be considered invalid since Champions of Ruin was from May 2005, and City of Splendors: Waterdeep is from July 2005
Skill Prodigy - Kingdoms of Kalamar: Player's Guide - gives you class skills equal to your int mod every time you take it
Scholar - Kingdoms of Kalamar: Player's Guide - all knowledge skills and a bonus on 3 and does not need to be taken at 1st level
Spoiler: Domains
Domains generally only add class skills to your cleric levels unless noted otherwise
AppraiseExceptions:
Herald Domain's Granted Ability: Intimidate is a class skill
Divine Agent (MotP) any domain abilities dependent on Cleric levels use the sum of your Cleric + DA levels
Commerce - ECS p 105
Pact - SC also Intimidate, Sense Motive
Wealth - SC
Autohypnosis
Gem Dragon - Dragon 344 p 107 - also Knowledge (psionics), Psicraft
Bluff
Baator [planar] - SC
Dragon - SC - also Intimidate
Envy - SC
Trickery - PHB - also Disguise, Hide
Climb
Jungle O Night Divine, Building a Campaign Story Arc, Part 7 - also Use Rope
Disable Device
Kobold - Kobolds: Playing to Their Strengths also Search
Disguise
Trickery - PHB also Bluff, Hide
Gather Information
City - RoD 162-3 - also Knowledge (local)
Hide
Trickery - PHB - also Bluff, Disguise
Intimidate
Abyss [planar] - SC
Dragon - SC - also Bluff
Herald - BOED - Intimidate is a class skill
Pact - SC - also Appraise, Sense Motive
Knowledge (all)
Knowledge - PHB
Knowledge (nature)
Animal - PHB
Plant - PHB
Knowledge (local)
City - RoD 162-3 also Gather Information
Knowledge (psionics)
Gem Dragon - Dragon 344 p 107 - also Autohypnosis, Psicraft
Psicraft
Gem Dragon - Dragon 344 p 107 - also Autohypnosis, Knowledge (psionics)
Search
Kobold - Kobolds: Playing to Their Strengths also Disable device
Sense Motive
Celestia [planar] - SC
Pact - SC - also Appraise, Intimidate
Hashalaq Ancestor - PGtE - Kalashtar only
Spot
Sky - RotW p 174
Survival
Arborea [planar] - SC
Travel - PHB
Weather - ECS p 108
Use Rope
Jungle O Night Divine, Building a Campaign Story Arc, Part 7 - also Climb
Spoiler: Ways to get Domains
see Curmudgeon's Lists of Stuff to find ways to get bonus domains
Domain Access (Sorcerer) Complete Champion
Domain Granted Power (Wizard) Complete Champion
Use one of these ACFs to get a Domain that grants the class skills your looking for
Unique Abilities - DMGII pg 157-8 Divinity (Su): the offspring of a deity, Select a domain granted by the deity, use that domains granted power as if he were a cleric of a level equal to his character level, plus other benefits. Use this to get access to a domain that grants class skills as its domain granted power.
Planar Touchstone (Catalogues of Enlightenment), feat, Planar Handbook, gain access to a domain power and spells, see text
Heretic of Faith, feat, Power of Faerun (p.46), stray from your path, exchange domain spells, etc, see text
Bonus Domain Epic Feat, also in Complete Divine
Spoiler: ACFs
Autohypnosis
Kalashtar Monk Substitution Levels - RoE p 124 - also Knowledge (psionics)
Balance
Shifter Druid Substitution Levels - RoE p 126 - also Climb, Jump
Shifter Ranger Substitution Levels - RoE p 128
Elf Ranger Substitution Levels - RotW
Bluff
Zhentarim Soldier Fighter Substitution Levels also Diplomacy
Tiefling Incarnate Substitution Levels - MoI p 48 - also Hide
Changeling Egoist Substitution Levels - RoE p 121 - also Disguise
Changeling Wizard Substitution Levels - RoE p 123 - also Disguise, Sleight of Hand
half-elf bard Substitution Levels - RoD - also Diplomacy, Sense Motive
Half-Elf Fighter Substitution Levels - RoD - also Diplomacy, Sense Motive
Ruby Rose Knight (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 49 - also Perform (dance, oratory, sing, string instruments)
Enchanter Variant - Social Proficiency also Diplomacy, Gather Information, Intimidate, Sense Motive
Climb
Shifter Druid Substitution Levels - RoE p 126 - also Balance, Jump
Halfling Totemist Substitution Levels - MoI p 46 - also Hide, Jump, Move Silently
Halfling Druid - RotW - also Hide, Jump, Move Silently
Concentration
Warforged Paladin Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Craft, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Craft
Warforged Fighter Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Intimidate
Warforged Paladin Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Concentration, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Diplomacy
Zhentarim Soldier Fighter Substitution Levels also Bluff
Aasimar Incarnate Substitution Levels - MoI p 42
Fangshields Ranger Substitution Levels - CoV p 41 - nonhumanoid only
half-elf bard - RoD - also Bluff, Sense Motive
Half-Elf Fighter Substitution Levels - RoD - also Bluff, Sense Motive
Blood of Eberron Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Handle animal, Heal, Knowledge (nature) lose bluff
Blood of Siberys Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Knowledge (the planes)
Enchanter Variant - Social Proficiency also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Sense Motive
Disable Device
Ranger Trap Expert ACF - Dungeonscape p 12
Disguise
Changeling Egoist Substitution Levels - RoE p 121 - also Bluff
Kalashtar Soulknife Substitution Levels - RoE p 124 - also Knowledge (the planes), Perform
Changeling Wizard Substitution Levels - RoE p 123 - also Bluff, Sleight of Hand
Gather Information
half-elf ranger Substitution Levels - RoD - also Sense Motive
Enchanter Variant - Social Proficiency also Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Sense Motive
Skilled City-Dweller replaces Handle Animal
Handle Animal
Blood of Eberron Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Diplomacy, Heal, Knowledge (nature) lose bluff
Heal
Broken one Monk substitution Levels - CoV p 36 - also Survival
Blood of Eberron Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Knowledge (nature) lose bluff
Hide
Gnome Incarnate Substitution Levels - MoI p 46
Tiefling Incarnate Substitution Levels - MoI p 48 - also Bluff
Shadow Cloak Knight Paladin Substitution Levels also Move Silently - Gnome only
Halfling Totemist Substitution Levels - MoI p 46 - also Climb, Jump, Move Silently
Halfling Druid - RotW - also Climb, Jump, Move Silently
Illusionist variant - Shadow Shaper
Intimidate
Warforged Fighter Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Craft
Skarn Monk Substitution Levels - MoI p 47
Kalashtar Telepath Substitution Levels - RoE p 125
half-orc druid Substitution Levels - RoD
half-orc paladin Substitution Levels - RoD - replace Diplomacy
Blood of Khyber Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Enchanter Variant - Social Proficiency also Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Sense Motive
Jump
Shifter Druid Substitution Levels - RoE p 126 - also Balance, Climb
Halfling Totemist Substitution Levels - MoI p 46 -also Climb, Hide, Move Silently
Halfling Druid - RotW - also Climb, Hide, Move Silently
Knowledge (any one, chosen at 1st level)
Changeling Rogue Substitution Levels - RoE p 122
Knowledge (arcana)
Dragonborn Paladin Substitution Levels - RotD
Mystic Fire Knight (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 45 - also spellcraft
Shooting Star (Ranger Substitution Levels) - CoV p 50 - also spellcraft
Shadow Soulknife Umbragen Racial Substitution Levels - Dragon 330 p 46 - replaces Knowledge (psionics) with Knowledge (arcana). also Knowledge (dungeoneering), Survival
Paladin Domains Substitution Level- Dragon 328 p 90 - also Spellcraft
Favored Soul Knowledge Specialty (Ex) or Knowledge (religion)
Knowledge (architecture & engineering)
Dwarf Rogue Substitution Levels - Dragon 338 p 96
Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Dwarf Soulborn Substitution Levels - MoI p 44
Kobold Rogue Substitution Levels - RotD
Dwarf Cleric Substitution Levels - RoS
Dwarf Fighter Substitution Levels - RoS
Dwarf Sorcerer Substitution Levels - RoS
Relic Hunter (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 p 89 - also Search
Blood of Khyber Sorcerer substitution level -Dragon 351 p 79 - also Intimidate
Shadow Soulknife Umbragen Racial Substitution Levels - 330 p 46 - also Survival, replace Knowledge (psionics) with Knowledge (arcana)
Knowledge (geography)
Wanderer (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 p 89 - also gains Knowledge (local), Speak Language, Survival
Knowledge (history)
Red Falcon (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 48
Shadow Sword (Ranger Substitution Levels) -CoV p 49
Knowledge (local)
Wanderer (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 p 89 - also Knowledge (geography), Speak Language, Survival
Skilled City-Dweller replace Knowledge (nature)
Knowledge (local-Impiltur)
Crescent Moon Knight (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 37
Knowledge (nature)
Goliath Barbarian Substitution Levels - RoS
Lion Legionnaire (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 44
Blood of Eberron Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Diplomacy, Handle animal, Heal, lose bluff
Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Warforged Paladin Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Concentration, Craft, Profession, Ride
Knowledge (psionics)
Kalashtar Monk Substitution Levels - RoE p 124 - also Autohypnosis
Knowledge (religion)
Favored Soul Knowledge Specialty (Ex) or Knowledge (arcana)
Knowledge (the planes)
Duskling Barbarian Substitution Levels - MoI p 43
Planar Barbarian Substitution Levels - PlH p 28
Planar Druid Substitution Levels - PlH p 31
Planar Fighter Substitution Levels - PlH p 32
Planar Monk Substitution Levels - PlH p 32
Planar Paladin Substitution Levels - PlH p 33
Planar Ranger Substitution Levels - PlH p 34
Planar Rogue Substitution Levels - PlH p 34
Planar Sorcerer Substitution Levels - PlH p 35
Kalashtar Soulknife Substitution Levels - RoE p 124 - also Disguise, Perform
Holy Judge (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 44
Hunter of Fiends (Paladin Substitution Levels) - Dragon 349 p 93 - also Survival, Knowledge(the planes) lose Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Blood of Siberys Sorcerer substitution level - Dragon 351 p 79 - also Diplomacy
Listen
Wary Swordknight Paladin Substitution Levels - CoV p 51 - also Spot - halfling only
Move Silently
Shadow Cloak Knight Paladin Substitution Levels also Hide - Gnome only
Halfling Totemist Substitution Levels - MoI p 46 - also Climb, Hide, Jump
Halfling Druid - RotW - also Climb, Hide, Jump
Perform
Harmonious Knight Paladin Substitution Levels
Kalashtar Soulknife Substitution Levels - RoE p 124 also Disguise, Knowledge (the planes)
Darksong Knight (Fighter Substitution Levels) - CoV p 38 - adds Perform Dance
Ruby Rose Knight (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 49 - adds Perform (dance, oratory, sing, and string instruments) also Bluff
Profession
Warforged Paladin Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Concentration, Craft, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Ride
Profession (miner)
kobold fighter - RotD - also Search
Profession (siege engineer)
added to the Marshal class list - see also Dragon 348 p 92
Ride
Warforged Paladin Substitution Levels - RoE p 130 - also Concentration, Craft, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Search
Elf Soulborn Substitution Levels - MoI p 45 - also Spot
Kobold Fighter Substitution Levels - RotD - also Profession (miner)
Elf Wizard Substitution Levels - RotW
Relic Hunter (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 p 89 - also Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Sense Motive
Diviner Variant - Enhanced Awareness
Enchanter Variant - Social Proficiency also Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Intimidate
half-elf bard Substitution Levels - RoD - also Diplomancy, Bluff
Half-Elf Fighter Substitution Levels - RoD - also Bluff, Diplomacy
half-elf ranger Substitution Levels - RoD - also Gather Information
Skilled City-Dweller replace Survival
Sleight of Hand
Changeling Wizard Substitution Levels - RoE p 123 - also Bluff, Disguise
Speak Language
Rilkan Rogue Substitution Levels - MoI p 47
Voice of the City ACF - Druid, ranger, spirit shaman Cityscape, Part 1 Urban Class Features
Wanderer (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 pg 89 - also Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (local), Survival
Spellcraft
Erudite Convert Spell to Power ACF
Mystic Fire Knight(Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 45 - also Knowledge (arcana)
Shooting Star (Ranger Substitution Levels) - CoV p 50 - also Knowledge (arcana)
Paladin Domains Substitution Level - Dragon 328 p 90 - "Magic Domain" also Knowldege (arcana)
Spot
Elf Soulborn Substitution Levels - MoI p 45 - also Search
Wary Swordknight Paladin Substitution Levels - CoV p 51 - also Listen - halfling only
Survival
Golden Hands of Vergadain Rogue Substitution Levels dwarf only
Shifter Wilder Substitution Levels - RoE p 129
Goliath Rogue Substitution Levels- RoS
Broken one Monk Substitution Levels - CoV p 36 - also Heal
Noble Heart (Paladin Substitution Levels) - CoV p 46
Hunter of Fiends (Paladin Substitution Levels) - Dragon 349 p 93 - also Survival, Knowledge (the planes). lose Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Wanderer (Cleric ACF) - Dragon 353 p 89 - also Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (local), Speak Language
Elf Paladin Substitution Levels - RotW
Shadow Soulknife Umbragen Racial Substitution Levels - Dragon 330 p 46 - also Knowledge (dungeoneering). Replace Knowledge (psionics) with Knowledge (arcana)
Swim
Dukar Wizard Substitution Levels - CoV p 38
Tumble
Skilled City-Dweller replace Ride
Use Magic Device
Dragonblood Sorcerer Substitution Levels - RotD - lose Craft, Profession
Spoiler: Variant Classes
Any
Ancestral Speaker (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - Add Perform, Sense Motive, and any 2 other skills. Replace Knowledge (the planes) with Knowledge (local)
Appraise
Corsair (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Profession (sailor), Spot, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate.
Balance
Corsair (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Appraise, Profession (sailor), Spot, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate.
Horseman (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Tumble lose Climb, Intimidate, Swim
Kensai (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Concentration, Tumble. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate
Survivalist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Hide, Move Silently, Survival, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Ride
Bluff
Thug (Fighter) also Gather Information, Knowledge (local), Sleight of Hand.
Paladin of Freedom Replace Diplomacy
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 pg 30 - also Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Deathwalker (Wizard) - Dragon 312 - Replace Decipher Script
Fencer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Gather Information. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim.
Pugilist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Sense Motive, Spot. lose Craft, Handle Animal, Jump
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Climb, Hide, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (the planes), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Anarch (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Disable Device, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Ride
Despot (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Intimidate, Search. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Ride
Avenger (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Hide, Intimidate, Knowledge (local), Move Silently. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Corrupter (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Disguise, Forgery, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Climb
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Hide, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (the planes), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Concentration
Kensai (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Tumble. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate
Decipher Script
Cloistered Cleric also Speak Language, all Knowledge skills (from Knowledge domain)
Diplomacy
Bodyguard (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Gather Information, Search, Sense Motive, Spot. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, and Swim.
Commander (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Profession (siege engineer), Sense Motive, Spot. lose Climb, Jump, Swim.
Shield Bearer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - lose Swim
Thane (Fighter) - Dragon 323 p 96 - Replace Intimidate
Knight (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - Replace Intimidate, add heal
Fencer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Gather Information. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim.
Disable Device
Anarch (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Ride
Disguise
Corrupter (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Forgery, Hide, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Forgery
Corrupter (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Disguise, Hide, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Gather Information
Thug (Fighter) also Bluff, Knowledge (local), Sleight of Hand.
Urban Ranger also Knowledge (local), and Sense Motive. lose Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (dungeoneering), Survival
Evangelist (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - lose Knowledge (history) and Knowledge (the planes)
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Bodyguard (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Search, Sense Motive, Spot. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim.
Urban Ranger - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (local). loses Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (nature)
Filidh (Wizard) - Dragon 324 p 90 - also Intimidate, Sense Motive, Survival. lose Profession
Fencer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Diplomacy. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim
Enforcer (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Intimidate, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Handle Animal
Wilderness Rogue Also Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (nature), Ride, and Survival. lose Appraise, Diplomacy, Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information
Crusader (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Knowledge (arcana), Intimidate. lose Knowledge (the planes), Diplomacy
Heal
Knight (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - Replace Intimidate with Diplomacy
Fleshcrafter (Wizard) - Dragon 312 - lose Decipher Script, Profession
Hide
Survivalist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Move Silently, Survival, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Ride
Targetteer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Move Silently, Profession. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Jump, Swim
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Climb, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (the planes), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Avenger (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Intimidate, Knowledge (local), Move Silently. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Corrupter (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Disguise, Forgery, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Intimidate
Paladin of Slaughter Replaces Diplomacy
Druidic Avenger lose Diplomacy
Battle Sorcerer lose Bluff
Crusader (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Knowledge (arcana) and Handle Animal. lose Knowledge (the planes) and Diplomacy
Wild Reaper (Druid) - Dragon 311
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Martial Monk- Dragon 310 - Replace Knowledge skills
Filidh (Wizard) - Dragon 324 p 90 - also Gather Information, Sense Motive, Survival. lose Profession
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Climb, Hide, Jump, Knowledge (the planes), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Despot (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Search. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Ride
Enforcer (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Gather Information, Knowledge (history). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Jump
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Climb, Hide, Intimidate, Knowledge (the planes), Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Knowledge (all)
Cloistered Cleric also Speak Language, and all Knowledge skills (from Knowledge domain)
Knowledge (any)
Janissary (Fighter) -Dragon 334 p 88 - Adds any 2 Knowledge skills and Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate and Swim
Knowledge (arcana)
Arcane Disciple (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Use Magic Device
Aspirant (Cleric) - Dragon 311
Benevolent (Cleric) - Dragon 311
Crusader (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Handle Animal and Intimidate. lose Knowledge (the planes), Diplomacy
Sidhe Scholar (Druid) Dragon 339 p 90
Wyrmslayer (Paladin) - Dragon 332 p 90 - Replaces Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Knowledge (architecture & engineering)
Metal Master (Druid) - Dragon 311 - also Knowledge (dungeoneering). lose Handle Animal.
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Commander (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Profession (siege engineer), Sense Motive, Spot. lose Climb, Jump, Swim.
Anarch (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Disable Device, Intimidate, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Ride
Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Metal Master (Druid) - Dragon 311 - also Knowledge (architecture & engineering). lose Handle Animal.
Knowledge (geography)
Wilderness Rogue Also Handle Animal, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Survival. lose Appraise, Diplomacy, Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information
Winter Warden (Druid) - Dragon 311
Knowledge (history)
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (local), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Enforcer (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Gather Information, Intimidate. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Corrupter (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Disguise, Forgery, Hide. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession
Knowledge (local)
Thug (Fighter)also Bluff, Gather Information, Sleight of Hand.
Urban Ranger , also Gather Information, Sense Motive. lose Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (dungeoneering), Survival
Ancestral Speaker (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - Replace Knowledge (the planes) with Knowledge (local). Add Perform, Sense Motive, any 2 other skills
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Perform, Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Urban Ranger - Dragon 310 - also Gather Information. lose Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (nature)
Avenger (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Hide, Intimidate, Move Silently. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Knowledge (nature)
Wilderness Rogue Also Handle Animal, Knowledge (geography), Ride, Survival. lose Appraise, Diplomacy, Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information
Wild Monk - Dragon 324 p 97 - also Survival. Lose Diplomacy, Escape Artist, Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (religion), Perform, Sense Motive
Incarnate (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Listen, Sense Motive, Survival. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Knowledge (the planes)
Planar Ranger also Speak Language (Abyssal, Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Ignan, Infernal, Terran)Eliminate Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Climb, Hide, Intimidate, Jump, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Sentinel (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Listen, Search, Spot, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Listen
Incarnate (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (nature), Sense Motive, Survival. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Sentinel (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (the planes), Search, Spot, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Move Silently
Survivalist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Hide, Survival, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Ride
Targetteer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Hide, Profession. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Jump, Swim
Avenger (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Hide, Intimidate, Knowledge (local). lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Perform
Ancestral Speaker (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Sense Motive, and any two other skills. Replace Knowledge (the planes) with Knowledge (local)
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Speak Language. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Historical Ninja - Dragon 351 - Substitute Perform or Profession for Craft at 1st level
Perform (comedy)
Gnome Paladin - Dragon 329 p 94 - Replace Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Profession
Targetteer (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Hide, Move Silently. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Jump, Swim
Historical Ninja - Dragon 351 - Substitute Perform or Profession for Craft at 1st level
Profession (sailor)
Corsair (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Appraise, Balance, Spot, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate.
Profession (siege engineer)
Commander (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Sense Motive, Spot. lose Climb, Jump, Swim.
Ride
Wilderness Rogue Also Handle Animal, Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (nature), Survival. lose Appraise, Diplomacy, Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information
Search
Bodyguard (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Gather Information, Sense Motive, and Spot. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, and Swim.
Despot (Paladin) - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Intimidate. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Ride
Sentinel (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (the planes), Listen, Spot, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Sense Motive
Urban Ranger , also Gather Information, Knowledge (local). lose Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (dungeoneering), Survival
Ancestral Speaker (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Sense Motive, any two other skills. Replace Knowledge (the planes) with Knowledge (local)
Bodyguard (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Gather Information, Search, Spot. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim.
Commander (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Profession (siege engineer), Spot. lose Climb, Jump, Swim.
Filidh (Wizard) - Dragon 324 p 90 - also Gather Information, Intimidate, Survival. lose Profession
Pugilist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Spot. lose Craft, Handle Animal, Jump
Incarnate (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - Add Knowledge (nature), Listen, Survival. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Sleight of Hand
Thug (Fighter) also Bluff, Gather Information, Knowledge (local)
Athasian Sorcerer - Dragon 319 p 37
Athasian Wizard - Dragon 319 p 37
Speak Language
Cloistered Cleric also Decipher Script, all Knowledge skills (from Knowledge domain)
Planar Ranger adds Speak Language (Abyssal, Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Ignan, Infernal, Terran) And Knowledge (the planes) lose Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (dungeoneering)
Urban Druid - Dragon 317 p 30 - also Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perform. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Listen, Knowledge (nature), Ride, Spot, Survival, Swim
Janissary (Fighter) -Dragon 334 p 88 - also any 2 Knowledge skills. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Swim
Spellcraft
Mystic Ranger - Dragon 336 p 105
Spot
Bodyguard (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Gather Information, Search, Sense Motive. lose Craft, Climb, Jump, Swim.
Commander (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Diplomacy, Knowledge (architecture & engineering), Profession (siege engineer), Sense Motive. lose Climb, Jump, Swim.
Corsair (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Appraise, Balance, Profession (sailor) Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate.
Pugilist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Sense Motive. lose Craft, Handle Animal, Jump
Sentinel (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (the planes), Listen, Search, Survival. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Survival
Savage Bard lose Decipher Script, Speak Language
Wilderness Rogue Also Handle Animal, Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (nature), Ride. lose Appraise, Diplomacy, Decipher Script, Forgery, Gather Information
Hunter Monk - Dragon 310
Wild Monk - Dragon 324 p 97 - also Knowledge (nature). Lose Diplomacy, Escape Artist, Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (religion), Perform, Sense Motive.
Anagakok (Wizard) Dragon 344 p 104
Filidh (Wizard) - Dragon 324 p 90 - Add Gather Information, Intimidate, Sense Motive. lose Profession
Survivalist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Hide, Move Silently, Use Rope. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Ride
Anti-Paladin - Dragon 312 - also Bluff, Climb, Hide, Intimidate, Jump, Knowledge (the planes). lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Sense Motive
Anarch (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Bluff, Disable Device, Intimidate, Knowledge (architecture & engineering). lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Ride
Incarnate (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (nature), Listen, Sense Motive. lose Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty)
Sentinel (Paladin) - Dragon 310 - also Knowledge (the planes), Listen, Search, Spot. lose Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nobility & royalty), Profession, Ride
Tumble
Exoticist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - Lose Handle Animal, Ride
Horseman (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance. lose Climb, Intimidate, Swim
Kensai (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Concentration. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate
Use Magic Device
Arcane Disciple (Cleric) - Dragon 311 - also Knowledge (arcana)
Use Rope
Corsair (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Appraise, Balance, Profession (sailor), Spot. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate
Survivalist (Fighter) - Dragon 310 - also Balance, Hide, Move Silently, Survival. lose Handle Animal, Intimidate, Ride
Barbarian Backgrounds
Born-Again Barbarian - Dragon 335 p 84 - Suggested Benefit: add Knowledge (local) as a Barbarian class skillDungeon 92/Polyhedron 151 pg 29 of Polyhedron adds Knowledge (space) to the bard and wizard class listVARIANT: SOCIAL CLASSES FOR ADVENTURERS AND CAREER SKILLS
Cityscape pg 59
You can select three additional skills based on your social class.
- Lower-Class Skills: Craft, Gather Information, Handle Animal, Knowledge (local), Profession.
- Middle-Class Skills: Appraise, Craft, Profession, Knowledge (local), Knowledge (nobility and royalty).
- Upper-Class Skills: Diplomacy, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (nobility and royalty), Ride, Speak Language.