Scholar Class - D&D Portal Wiki

Class Overview

Class overview
Property	Value
Role	Knowledge specialist
Primary ability	Intelligence D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory, education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/
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Core Class Traits

Core class traits
Property	Value
Hit Die	d6
Armor	Light armor
Weapons	Simple weapons
Tools	Two tools, languages, or knowledge-focused proficiencies
Saving Throws	Intelligence D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory, education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/, Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/
Skills	Choose multiple knowledge, investigation, social, or medical skills.

Starting Equipment

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Scholar progression
Level	Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/	Features
	+2	Academic Training
	+2	Exploit Weakness
	+2	Scholarly Pursuit
	+2	Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/
	+3	-
	+3	-
	+3	-
	+3	Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/
	+4	-
	+4	-
	+4	-
	+4	Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/
	+5	-
	+5	-
	+5	-
	+5	Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/
	+6	-
	+6	-
	+6	Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/
	+6	-

Level 1 1 feature gained Academic Training +2

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +2
Features: Academic Training

Level 2 1 feature gained Exploit Weakness +2

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +2
Features: Exploit Weakness

Level 3 1 feature gained Scholarly Pursuit +2

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +2
Features: Scholarly Pursuit

Level 4 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +2

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +2
Features: Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/

Level 5 1 feature gained - +3

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +3
Features: -

Level 6 1 feature gained - +3

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +3
Features: -

Level 7 1 feature gained - +3

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +3
Features: -

Level 8 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +3

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +3
Features: Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/

Level 9 1 feature gained - +4

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +4
Features: -

Level 10 1 feature gained - +4

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +4
Features: -

Level 11 1 feature gained - +4

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +4
Features: -

Level 12 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +4

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +4
Features: Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/

Level 13 1 feature gained - +5

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +5
Features: -

Level 14 1 feature gained - +5

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +5
Features: -

Level 15 1 feature gained - +5

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +5
Features: -

Level 16 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +5

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +5
Features: Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/

Level 17 1 feature gained - +6

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +6
Features: -

Level 18 1 feature gained - +6

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +6
Features: -

Level 19 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +6

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +6
Features: Ability Score Improvement D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/

Level 20 1 feature gained - +6

Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/: +6
Features: -

Class Features

As a scholar, you gain the following class features.

Academic Training

Level 1

Gain broad expertise and a stronger foundation for knowledge-based checks.

Exploit Weakness

Level 2

Turn observation and analysis into a practical advantage against a creature or problem.

Scholarly Pursuit

Level 3

Choose the discipline that defines your research and party role.

Subclasses

Subclass pages for this class can be added here when their central data is available.

FAQ

What is the Scholar class in D&D?

The Scholar is a 10-level calling from *The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying*, published by Free League. It uses a d8 Hit Die, Intelligence and Wisdom as its primary abilities, light armor, Crafts, Rhymes of Lore, Hands of a Healer, Expertise, and a Scholar Tradition chosen at 3rd level. The two Traditions are Healing and Lore.

Read more: Scholar D&D Portal - What is the Scholar class in D&D? Scholar FAQ The Scholar is a 10-level calling from *The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying*, published by Free League. It uses a d8 Hit Die, Intelligence and Wisdom as its primary abilities, light armor, Crafts, Rhymes of Lore, Hands of a Healer, Expertise, and a Scholar Tradition chosen at 3rd level. The two Traditions are Healing and Lore. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/scholar/what-is-the-scholar-class-in-dnd/

How do you play a Scholar?

Play a Scholar by using Intelligence and Wisdom to solve problems before they become fights. Spend Rhymes of Lore on rolls that genuinely matter, use Cunning Mind to Help or make knowledge checks without giving up your action, and make short rests more valuable through Hands of a Healer. Choose Healing if you want stronger recovery and medical support, or Lore if you want stronger knowledge and Lore-die reliability.

Read more: Scholar D&D Portal - How do you play a Scholar? Scholar FAQ Play a Scholar by using Intelligence and Wisdom to solve problems before they become fights. Spend Rhymes of Lore on rolls that genuinely matter, use Cunning Mind to Help or make knowledge checks without giving up your action, and make short rests more valuable through Hands of a Healer. Choose Healing if you want stronger recovery and medical support, or Lore if you want stronger knowledge and Lore-die reliability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/scholar/how-do-you-play-a-scholar/

What ability scores are best for a Scholar?

Intelligence and Wisdom are the Scholar's primary abilities. Intelligence supports knowledge, investigation, Lore-focused features, and the Scholar's intellectual identity, while Wisdom supports healing, perception, and the Healing Tradition. Constitution is a useful third priority for durability. Under the multiple-calling rules, Scholar requires Intelligence 13.

Read more: Scholar D&D Portal - What ability scores are best for a Scholar? Scholar FAQ Intelligence and Wisdom are the Scholar's primary abilities. Intelligence supports knowledge, investigation, Lore-focused features, and the Scholar's intellectual identity, while Wisdom supports healing, perception, and the Healing Tradition. Constitution is a useful third priority for durability. Under the multiple-calling rules, Scholar requires Intelligence 13. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/scholar/what-ability-scores-are-best-for-a-scholar/

What are the main Scholar class features?

The Scholar's main features are Crafts, Rhymes of Lore, Unarmoured Defence, Cunning Mind, Hands of a Healer, Expertise, a Scholar Tradition, Virtues, Endless Rhymes, and Unfailing Rhymes. The calling progresses to 10th level, with Healing or Lore granting additional features at 3rd and 7th level.

Read more: Scholar D&D Portal - What are the main Scholar class features? Scholar FAQ The Scholar's main features are Crafts, Rhymes of Lore, Unarmoured Defence, Cunning Mind, Hands of a Healer, Expertise, a Scholar Tradition, Virtues, Endless Rhymes, and Unfailing Rhymes. The calling progresses to 10th level, with Healing or Lore granting additional features at 3rd and 7th level. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/scholar/what-are-the-main-scholar-class-features/

What subclasses can a Scholar choose?

A Scholar chooses one of two **Scholar Traditions** at 3rd level: **Healing** or **Lore**. Healing improves Medicine, short-rest recovery, and exhaustion relief. Lore improves Old Lore, the reliability of Lore dice, and later allows especially powerful successes on supported non-Medicine ability checks.

Read more: Scholar D&D Portal - What subclasses can a Scholar choose? Scholar FAQ A Scholar chooses one of two **Scholar Traditions** at 3rd level: **Healing** or **Lore**. Healing improves Medicine, short-rest recovery, and exhaustion relief. Lore improves Old Lore, the reliability of Lore dice, and later allows especially powerful successes on supported non-Medicine ability checks. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/scholar/what-subclasses-can-a-scholar-choose/