Awareness (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
Skills
Definition
Awareness represents general alertness and the ability to notice details in your environment. While Auspex provides supernatural perception, Awareness covers the mundane foundation of paying attention. For vampires, Awareness helps detect ambushes, notice surveillance, and pick up on environmental details that might indicate danger or opportunity. It's the difference between walking into a trap and spotting it first.
How it works
**Common Rolls**:
- Wits + Awareness: Noticing immediate threats
- Intelligence + Awareness: Systematic observation
- Composure + Awareness: Remaining vigilant over time
**Opposed By**: Dexterity + Stealth for hidden characters.
**Specialties**: Ambushes, Surveillance, Hidden Objects, Body Language, Supernatural
Tips
**Character Concepts**: Security professional, detective, spy, paranoid survivor.
**Synergies**: Auspex dramatically enhances Awareness. Essential for characters expecting danger.
Frequently asked questions
Does Awareness detect supernatural concealment?
Base Awareness doesn't pierce supernatural concealment like Obfuscate. You need Auspex or similar powers for that.