Difficulty Classes

This page provides an easy reference for Difficulty Classes under the Proficiency without Level variant rule.

Simple DCs

Simple DCs are one of the most common types of DCs, and are used for tasks that may have a difficulty, but no level. Common actions that use a Simple DC are Treat Wounds, Climbing, and Swimming.

Simple Skill DCs

Proficiency Rank	DC
Untrained	10
Trained	15
Expert	20
Master	25
Legendary	30

In Kelek, we have adjusted the DCs for Treat Wounds in order to be more accessible under Proficiency Without Level.

Treat Wounds DCs

Proficiency Rank	DC
Untrained	n/a
Trained	14
Expert	17
Master	20
Legendary	23

Level-Based DCs

Level-Based DCs are used when players are rolling against something with a specific level. Common examples are Identifying a Spell, Recalling Knowledge, Crafting, Learning a Spell, Earning Income, and casting Rituals.

PWL DCs by Level

Level	DC
0-2	14
3-5	15
6-8	16
9-11	17
12-14	18
15-17	19
18-20	20

PWL DCs by Level (Spells)

Spell Level	DC
Cantrip/1	14
2	15
3	15
4	16
5	17
6	17
7	18
8	19
9	19
10	20

Difficulty Adjustments

Some rolls will call for a DC higher or lower than a "Standard" DC, either due to difficulty or rarity. This table will show the adjustments that correspond with the varying difficulties and rarities.

Note: In Kelek, we do not adjust DCs for Crafting or Learning a Spell based on rarity.

DC Adjustments

Difficulty	Adjustment	Rarity
Incredibly easy	-10	-
Very easy	-5	-
Easy	-2	-
Hard	+2	Uncommon
Very hard	+5	Rare
Incredibly hard	+10	Unique