Swimming: This useful proficiency allows characters to swim according to the AD&D game rules for water movement (see the Player’s Handbook for more information). Characters without this proficiency are considered untrained swimmers, and they can do little more than hold their breath and float. Proficient characters can perform most swimming tasks without any checks.

For each character point added to this proficiency after its initial purchase, swimmers can add 1 to their movement rates in water.

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