Template:Versatile Performance
At 2nd level, a bard can use any one of their Perform skills as a substitute for all checks made against one of the skills listed below. Any time a check is required for that skill, the bard makes a check against their Perform skill instead.
Note that the Bard isn't actually using the Perform skill (e.g. playing an instrument) to make the skill check. Instead, they are using various epiphanies they have achieved in the pursuit of their art to inspire their ability with the chosen skill. Only one of the skills listed below may be selected at 2nd level, but any of the bard's Perform skills may be used in place of that skill.
The skills that may be selected for substitution by your Perform skill are:
Once a skill has been chosen, it may not be changed, except through the re-selection process.
If you have already gained a version of the Versatile Performance class feature from a previous level of the Bard class, you may not select a skill you have already picked. Picking a skill a second time does not provide any new benefit.