Search

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)3.5

Key Ability: INT
Trained Only: false
Armor Check Penalty: false

You can find secret doors, simple traps, hidden compartments, and other details not readily apparent. The Spot skill lets you notice something, such as a hiding rogue. The Search skill lets a character discern some small detail or irregularity through active effort.

Search does not allow you to find complex traps unless you are a rogue (see Restriction, below).