Backgrounds That Improve Intelligence
17 Feats (official and unofficial)
| Background
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Abilities
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Feat
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Skills
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Tool
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Notes
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Sources
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| Acolyte
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Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
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Magic Initiate (Cleric)
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Insight, Religion
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Acolyte
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Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
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Magic Initiate (Cleric)
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Insight, Religion
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Acolyte
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Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
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Magic Initiate (Cleric)
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Insight, Religion
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Acolyte
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Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
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Magic Initiate (Cleric)
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Insight, Religion
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Artisan
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Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence
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Crafter
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Investigation, Persuasion
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Artisan's Tools
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Criminal
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Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
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Alert
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Sleight of Hand, Stealth
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Thieves' Tools
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Guard
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Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Alert
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Athletics, Perception
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Gaming Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Guard
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Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Alert
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Athletics, Perception
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Gaming Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Guard
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Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Alert
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Athletics, Perception
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Gaming Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Guard
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Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Alert
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Athletics, Perception
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Gaming Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Merchant
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Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
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Lucky
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Animal Handling, Persuasion
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Navigator's Tools
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Noble
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Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
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Skilled
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History, Persuasion
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Gambling Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Noble
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Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
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Skilled
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History, Persuasion
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Gambling Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Noble
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Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
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Skilled
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History, Persuasion
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Gambling Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Noble
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Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
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Skilled
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History, Persuasion
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Gambling Set
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Sage
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Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Magic Initiate (Wizard)
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Arcana, History
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Scribe
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Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Skilled
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Investigation, Perception
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon, Pointer
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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