Handbooker Helper: Perception vs. Investigation

Honey Heist alumnus Krystina Arielle is here to hold a magnifying glass up to the differences between perception and investigation in 5th Edition D&D!

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[unboundsky]

Player: “Should I roll Perception or Investigation?”
DM: “Which one is higher for you?”
Player: “Investigation.”
DM: “Make a a Perception check.”

[Lukos]

If you're Vox Machina finding the door is less of a struggle than opening it.

[Visteus]

God it makes me smile every time I hear that little "Ding!" from Sam

[shadycactus]

make your dm cry by taking observant, keen mind, and lucky lmao

[UltimateMustacheX]

This is Critical Role we're talking about here. They may find that hidden door, but they sure as heck ain't getting it open.

[brizzyvoices]

YES MORE KRYSTINA PLEASE. This was a dream.

[WinterFaery]

Krystina is seriously amazing, and I loved that little nod to Satine.

[rosenrot]

I feel bad for my tiefling. He's great at Insight, but it's a on going joke that the poor guys blind as a bat. His perception and investigation rolls are always ridiculously low.

[Redlius]

Ok, she was just delightful! Need her hosting more of these vids, please.

[lucidiosyn]

"I really like secret doors"
I proceed to recall the Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends episode called Secret Door where Bloo simply repeats, "Secret door, secret door, secret door, secret door..."

[Gorhaloth]

When you so skilled you don’t even need to roll investigation to unlock the dungeons secrets.

No really, this happened to me. We were walking in a dungeon and I pulled a torch off the wall to burn something. This torch happened to be the secret key to the boss room. Nothing really changed but it was a funny experience for my fighter.

[FFigueira]

krystina should definitelly make an appearance on the main show, she was brilliant in honey heist <3 <3 <3

[biancabrooks]

The way I see it, Perception is glancing around, and Investigation is actively looking for clues.

Perception: you glance around and notice that the hovel you are in seems like it’s a bit smaller than the outside would have lead you to believe.

Investigation: You find a false wall in the back of the room

[ChaosReacon]

I didn't realize we were being taught by Wilford Warfstash

[Baraz_Red]

Ah! This Handbooker Helper series is getting interesting also for non-noobs. +1

[katherinegodwin]

Where was this video 2 years ago when I couldn’t figure out the difference?! Seriously, I’m so stinking grateful for theses! They cut hours of reading, discussing, and headache down to minutes. They’re super helpful and I LOVE them.

[zencero]

When a player enters somewhere trapped, I always use their passive perception if they do not actively look for it. Observant is great for this, like this video to show players and dms alike!

[TheDungineer]

This has been my favorite so far! Even as a DM I struggle explaining the difference to me players.

[eliasevergreen]

Best and most helpful episode yet, good job!

[mudfish]

Any Handbooker Helper episode is a blessing, and even more so when the host is awesome and amazing!

Which is always, but that just makes it better.