Swim
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This is a skill in which heavily armored characters will want to invest. Verily, their life depends on it. When submerged in water, or slime, or any other liquid that allows for movement, a character can Swim to move, but more specifically to stay afloat.
Difficulty
The DL for a swim check is determined by the strength of the current. It is also increased by the amount of weight the character is carrying.
| Example | DL |
|---|---|
| Calm water | 5 |
| Water with a slight to moderate current | 10 |
| Water with a moderate to strong current | 15 |
| Extremely active water, such as in an ocean hurricane or Class 5 river rapids | 40 |
| For every 20 pounds the character is carrying, not including their own body weight | +1 |
| Example | Check |
|---|---|
| Character is employing the use of swimming-aiding devices, such as fins | +5 |
| Character is wearing a life preserver or other floatation device | +10 |
Retry
Swim attempts can be retried as many times as necessary, but there are usually penalties for failing a swim check in dangerous waters.
