Move Silently

DnD 3.5 Move Silently
Modifying ability: Dexterity

Classes: Bard, Monk, Ranger, Rogue

Armor check penalty

Requires training: No

Check: Your Move Silently check is opposed by the Listen check of anyone who might hear you. You can move up to one-half your normal speed at no penalty. When moving at a speed greater than one-half but less than your full speed, you take a -5 penalty. It’s practically impossible (-20 penalty) to move silently while running or charging.

Noisy surfaces, such as bogs or undergrowth, are tough to move silently across. When you try to sneak across such a surface, you take a penalty on your Move Silently check as indicated below.

The master of a cat familiar gains a +3 bonus on Move Silently checks.

A halfling has a +2 racial bonus on Move Silently checks.

If you have the Stealthy feat, you get a +2 bonus on Move Silently checks.

NWN Comparison
The DC to Moving Silently is the opposing creature's listen check. If you are successful the opposing creature remains unaware as your character moves.

Special: Hide and Move Silently are combined into a single modal Stealth action. Movement in Stealth mode is slower than normal rate. Wearing armor inhibits this ability, but low light can provide a bonus.