Key Attribute: Strength.
The Athletics skill puts your raw physical power on display. It measures your strength, stamina, and overall physical prowess. A high Athletics score allows you to perform feats of incredible strength, like pushing through heavy obstacles, grappling with formidable foes, or leaping incredible distances. Success on an Athletics check lets you shatter a wooden door with a single powerful blow, hold your ground against a charging enemy, or scale a sheer cliff face using only your hands and feet. Whether overcoming brute force challenges or pushing your physical limits, a strong body is your greatest asset.
You will need to make an Athletics skill check when you Climb a Surface, Jump or Stay Afloat, and Athletics can also be used to Break Free, Grab a foe, Shove or Trip a creature, or to Smash Something.