Skills

Skills represent a character’s trained abilities, covering everything from combat techniques to social finesse and survival know-how. They are dependable, relatively low-risk actions that form the foundation of gameplay. Here, you can find them all.

Which skills you have access to are determined by the skill categories you have learned. If you have learned a skill category, you can learn the skil.

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Academics
Acrobatics
Artistic
Assassination
Athletics
Awareness
Brawling
Defense
Diplomatic
Engineering
Experimental Sciences
Leadership
Magic Casting
Magic Insights
Medical
Melee Expertise
Movement
Outdoor
Piloting
Ranged Expertise
Social
Space
Stealth
Tactics
Technological Sciences
Thieving
First Aid
Empathy
Reasoning
Presence

Stabilize a wounded or dying target immediately after injury, preventing further harm and potentially reviving the recently fallen.

Flanking Maneuver
Agility
Quickness
Empathy

Outposition your opponent in melee with coordinated or deceptive movement, rendering them flanked and vulnerable to your actions.

Fletching
Agility
Self Discipline
Intuition

Craft and maintain arrows, bolts, and similar projectiles, including special ammunition with tactical effects.

Flying
Intuition
Agility
Self Discipline

The ability to control movements and perform actions while flying by technological or magical means.

Foraging
Intuition
Memory
Creativity

Search for food, water, and natural materials in the wild to sustain your group or gather ingredients for crafting traps, poisons, or tools.

Force Fields
Creativity
Reasoning
Intuition

Amplify the effectiveness of energy-based shielding systems to better resist fire, electricity, cold, and radiation during combat.

Forensic Medicine
Reasoning
Memory
Intuition

Investigate the cause and time of death, analyze wounds, and reconstruct scenes to uncover what happened and how.

Forgery
Creativity
Intuition
Memory

Create believable fake documents, credentials, or small objects to deceive, bypass, or manipulate.

Formation Control
Reasoning
Presence
Boldness

Maintain and adjust team formations during battle to maximize group coordination, allowing quick stance adjustments and tactical communication without spending AP.

Fraying Attack
Agility
Quickness
Boldness

A wild offensive whirling attack against three or more opponents aiming to drive them into a defensive stance.

Gather Knowledge
Reasoning
Memory
Presence

Gather Knowledge is the ability to subconsciously absorb and recognize information that is relevant or useful, even without actively searching for it. This skill represents a keen, passive awareness of details in the environment, allowing a character to pick up on rumors, symbols, patterns, and useful facts without deliberate effort.

General Medicine
Reasoning
Memory
Empathy

Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of injuries, illnesses, and environmental conditions, improving both short-term health and long-term vitality.

Glance
Agility
Self Discipline
Boldness

You twist or shift your posture at the last moment to protect vital areas, avoiding critical hits while still taking full damage.

Glibness
Presence
Creativity
Empathy

Charm, distract, or mislead others through smooth and confident speech — ideal for talking your way out of danger or twisting a conversation to your advantage.

Got your back
Empathy
Boldness
Presence

Defend an ally's blind spots and prevent flanking, backstab, or surprise bonuses by staying alert and covering their position during battle.

Grapple
Agility
Strength
Empathy

Grapple is the close-quarters skill of grabbing, locking, and physically restraining an opponent. It is a foundational technique for controlling targets without relying on weapons, often leading into throws, holds, or takedowns.

Headshot
Agility
Intuition
Self Discipline

Headshot is a sneak attack with a missile weapon, often aimed at the back of the head, resulting in significant damage or instant incapacitation of the opponent.

Hedgehog Tactics
Strength
Agility
Self Discipline

Fully commit to defense, becoming a fortress against melee attacks in the current battle round.

Heist Specialist
Reasoning
Intuition
Creativity

When entering a location you've visited before, you can roll to see if your former self prepared the area - by hiding an item, scouting a blind spot, or setting up a future advantage.

Heraldry
Memory
Reasoning
Empathy

Interpret coats of arms, insignias, and symbols to understand lineage, allegiance, and power structures in noble, military, and historical contexts.

Herbalism
Memory
Constitution
Self Discipline

Identify and use natural plants, fungi, and roots to create basic remedies, drugs, poisons, and survival items.

Hidden Strike
Boldness
Creativity
Self Discipline

Launch surprise attacks from hidden positions, disrupting the enemy’s response and seizing control of the battlefield from the start.

Hide (Outdoor)
Presence
Self Discipline
Creativity

Conceal yourself from sight using natural or artificial cover in wilderness or rural environments.

Hide in Shadows
Agility
Intuition
Self Discipline

Use shadows and cover to conceal your presence in indoor or urban environments, evading detection from observers or enemies.

Higher Ground
Agility
Presence
Reasoning

Gain a superior tactical position in combat that improves control, vision, and effectiveness, allowing enhanced offensive and strategic execution.

History
Intuition
Memory
Reasoning

Knowledge of past events, civilizations, and cultures, allowing a character to understand historical context, identify important artifacts, and apply lessons from history to present situations.

Hold Shot
Self Discipline
Intuition
Agility

Prepare and hold a ranged attack to be released the moment a specific trigger occurs—executing the shot as a reaction with enhanced precision.

Hold the Line
Strength
Presence
Agility

Hold the Line attempts to keep opponent out of melee range, making it harder for the enemy to use closing maneuvers or straight out attacking them if they move into your melee range.

Humanistic Sciences
Creativity
Memory
Empathy

A broad study of culture, language, literature, and arts, allowing a character to analyze cultural trends, translate ancient texts, and appreciate artistic works.

Hunting
Empathy
Self Discipline
Intuition

Track and pursue prey with animal-level intelligence across natural terrain, using stealth, pattern recognition, and survival instincts.

Identify Item
Memory
Reasoning
Intuition

Discern the magical properties, uses, and potential dangers of an item through focused examination and arcane intuition.

Improvised Weapon
Strength
Quickness
Creativity

You have a natural talent for turning everyday objects into makeshift weapons. While these improvised tools may not be the most effective in combat, catching an opponent off guard can grant you a surprise attack.

Influence Detection
Empathy
Intuition
Reasoning

Detect ongoing attempts to influence, manipulate, or wear down resistance through subtle social or diplomatic pressure.

Initiative Bonus
Quickness
Reasoning
Boldness

Grant your team a burst of readiness that lets them act before the enemy can.

Initiative Burst
Agility
Quickness
Presence

Use sudden motion and explosive reflexes at the start of combat to seize the initiative and act before your opponents.

Insight
Empathy
Reasoning
Intuition

Read subtle cues in tone, posture, emotion, and logic to understand what someone truly means or feels - beyond what’s being said.

Inspiring Vision
Empathy
Creativity
Presence

Unite your allies with a compelling vision that enhances their cooperative efforts for the rest of the battle.

Intimidate
Presence
Empathy
Boldness

Use your presence and force of will to unnerve or dominate an opponent through fear.

Intimidation Tactics
Boldness
Presence
Strength

Use physical presence, combat dominance, or psychological threats to disrupt an opponent's decision-making in battle.

Iron-Will Shock Buffer
Memory
Self Discipline
Intuition

Anticipate and buffer the disruptive energy spikes that follow a critical hit, preserving your Action Points (AP)

Juggling
Agility
Strength
Quickness

Skillful manipulation of objects in midair, useful for distracting opponents, controlling multiple weapons, or demonstrating finesse in non-combat scenarios.

Keep at bay
Strength
Quickness
Intuition

Keep at bay attempts to keep opponent out of melee range, making it harder for the enemy to use closing maneuvers or straight out attacking them if they move into your melee range.

Knock Unconscious
Strength
Agility
Empathy

Deliver a precise blow that incapacitates an opponent without causing permanent harm. Must use a melee weapon.

Last Stand
Boldness
Presence
Self Discipline

Push wounded allies beyond their limits, granting them a short-lived but vital surge of health.

Laugh at Danger
Boldness
Presence
Empathy

You throw caution to the wind and inspire others by laughing in the face of overwhelming odds.

Law
Reasoning
Memory
Self Discipline

Understanding, interpreting, and exploiting legal systems, regulations, and judicial processes for personal or group advantage.

Leaping
Agility
Intuition
Quickness

Perform a powerful upward jump to reach higher ground, grab onto ledges, or navigate vertical obstacles.

Lie Detection
Intuition
Memory

Discern dishonesty in conversation by interpreting subtle cues in behavior, tone, and timing - spotting falsehoods others might accept at face value.

Light Technician
Creativity
Empathy
Reasoning

Optimize, repair and maintain light-technologies like laser defence, holograms and photon shimmer.

Lip Reading
Empathy
Presence
Reasoning

Interpret speech by observing the speaker’s mouth and facial movements when sound is unavailable or obscured.

Logic Deduction
Reasoning
Memory
Self Discipline

You have studied logic theory and argumentation as well as mathematics. You are adept at applying reasoning, deduction, and structured problem-solving.

Long Jump
Agility
Quickness
Strength

Perform a forward horizontal jump to clear distance, obstacles, or gaps - relying on explosive strength and technique.

Longshot
Agility
Intuition
Self Discipline

Fire from long range with calculated precision and deadly intent, applying full focus on damage rather than combat disruption or effects.

Lunging Attack
Boldness
Agility
Strength

Strike an enemy from beyond melee range by lunging forward and immediately retreating, making it harder for the opponent to react or counter.

Magic Lore
Reasoning
Self Discipline
Memory

Expertise in magical theory, spells, rituals, and magical artifacts, enabling a character to identify magic effects, understand magical systems, and uncover ancient or forbidden spells.

Manipulate Perception
Presence
Empathy
Reasoning

Alter how a person or group interprets a situation, event, or relationship—without outright deception.

Martial Art Strikes
Strength
Agility
Self Discipline

Deliver fast, precise unarmed attacks using trained martial techniques—focused on control, pressure, and speed rather than brute force.

Martial Arts - Throws
Quickness
Self Discipline
Intuition

You are trained in martial arts similar to Judo, Jiu-jitsu or Aikido and can make unarmed attacks at opponents without being considered vulnerable. The attack does not deal damage, but can leave the target vulnerable.

Martial Dance
Agility
Quickness
Strength

Martial Dance blends combat techniques with artistic movements, creating a graceful yet powerful display of martial prowess.

Military Strategy
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The skill to evaluate and analyse military strategies as well as large-scale combat situations and events. Used to identify strengths, weaknesses, and optimal strategies to ensure battlefield success.

Move Silently
Agility
Self Discipline
Presence

Traverse areas without making sound, avoiding auditory detection in urban, indoor, or tightly patrolled environments.

Multiple Opponents
Intuition
Agility
Self Discipline

You have specialized your defensive movements to counter multiple opponents.

Music
Presence
Empathy
Creativity

The art of singing, performing on a musical instrument, producing musicial compositions, and expressing emotions, stories, or messages through music.

Nanotech Operations
Reasoning
Memory
Creativity

Control and direct nanotechnological systems to perform tasks such as repair, interference, fabrication, and enhancement—with increased efficiency across all tech modules within the Nanobots category.

Neurohacking Defense
Intuition
Empathy
Memory

Resist or disrupt technological or psionic attempts to control or manipulate the mind - whether defending yourself or helping others under active neural assault.

Off-Hand Mastery
Agility
Quickness
Strength

Strike with a weapon in each hand by replacing the severe penalty on off-hand attacks with a dedicated skill roll, enabling fluid two-weapon combat.

Operate Implant
Reasoning
Agility
Self Discipline

The skill to keep cybernetics implants in operative order and avoid infections and damages.

Operate Machine
Agility
Quickness
Reasoning

Control unfamiliar, complex, or industrial machines - and identify how to safely activate or interact with technological items, devices, and support systems.

Opportunity Strike
Quickness
Agility
Creativity

Strike quickly and decisively in melee when an opponent exposes themselves, reducing penalties to your follow-up attack by seizing the perfect moment.

Organizational Management
Memory
Reasoning
Self Discipline

Direct teams, streamline operations, and ensure systems run efficiently across organizations.

Pain Suppression
Empathy
Self Discipline
Reasoning

As an immediate reaction, delay the debilitating effect of a critical hit on an ally, giving them time to act before the injury fully manifests.

Painting & Sculpting
Creativity
Memory
Self Discipline

The ability to create visual art like painting, drawings, sculptures, and installations.

Parkour
Agility
Boldness
Self Discipline

Your ability to traverse hazardous environments by running, balancing, and adapting quickly to urban or natural obstacles.

Parry Melee
Strength
Agility
Quickness

Intercept and deflect a melee strike with your weapon or shield instead of your main attack.

Peripheral Awareness
Intuition
Quickness
Self Discipline

Peripheral Awareness is the ability to perceive events and movements outside of one’s direct line of sight allowing to detect attacks from behind, flanks etc.

Persuasion
Presence
Empathy
Reasoning

Use charm, reason, empathy, and a well-timed argument to influence others’ decisions - be it convincing a guard to let you pass or talking down a warlord.

Phantom Casting
Presence
Creativity
Boldness

Create the illusion of casting a spell, deceiving your enemies into reacting to magic that doesn't exist.

Pharmacy
Memory
Reasoning
Creativity

Prepare, compound, and apply pharmaceuticals, performance enhancers, and medical substances for healing, recovery, or resistance. Spend 1 hour and for the next 24 hours, your BiBs might be more effective.

Philosophy
Reasoning
Memory
Self Discipline

The study of ethical systems, metaphysics, and logic, allowing a character to debate moral dilemmas, question assumptions, and provide counsel on difficult decisions.

Photographic Art
Empathy
Creativity
Intuition

You are trained as a photographer and can produce film, edit videos, and do professional photo shots

Physics
Reasoning
Intuition
Memory

Use scientific principles to solve mechanical and environmental challenges - and amplify the effects of elemental spells through applied force understanding.

Pick Locks
Agility
Self Discipline
Creativity

Unlock mechanical or electronic locks without using keys or standard access methods, relying on precision, speed, and the right tools.

Pick Pockets
Agility
Empathy
Boldness

Stealthily remove items from a target’s person without them noticing, whether on a crowded street or in the chaos of battle.

Poetry & Writing
Creativity
Empathy
Memory

The art of writing expressive compositions, literary texts, poems, advertisement or any other form of creative texts.

Point Blank Shot
Agility
Quickness

Fire accurately at extremely close range by mastering instinctive aiming and suppressing the body’s natural flinch response.

Poison Lore
Creativity
Memory
Intuition

You recognize the symptoms, sources, and typical use cases of poisons—whether in victims, environments, or enemy tactics.

Poison Use
Boldness
Reasoning
Creativity

Understand how to dose, apply, and handle poisons safely and effectively—without causing harm to yourself or wasting the toxin.

Politics
Presence
Reasoning
Empathy

Manipulate long-term relationships and social dynamics to build alliances, undermine enemies, and shift power in your favor.

Power Attack
Strength
Agility
Quickness

Deliver a slower but devastating melee blow by focusing your full strength into a single, high-impact strike.

Precision Nerve Shock
Agility
Quickness
Creativity

Exploit the nervous system with a sudden, targeted strike to disrupt an opponent’s action, forcing them to expend additional effort or abandon their attempt.

Pressure Point Strike
Agility
Quickness
Creativity

A focused strike to a nerve cluster or weak spot, meant to disable or control without inflicting lethal damage.

Psychological First Aid
Presence
Empathy
Self Discipline

Use this skill to suppress fear, stabilize psychological trauma, and boost resilience against mental attacks caused by magic, technology, or extreme stress.

Psychological Warfare
Empathy
Presence
Boldness

The use of psychological tactics to demoralize, confuse, or intimidate opponents, using fear, misinformation, and manipulation to weaken enemy morale and decision-making.

Public Speaking
Presence
Creativity
Boldness

Deliver structured and compelling speeches to inform, inspire, sway, or manipulate an audience - whether it’s a crew, crowd, council, or clan.

Quick Draw Melee
Agility
Quickness
Self Discipline

Instantly draw and ready a melee weapon to gain a tactical advantage, enabling fast reactions or surprise attacks.

Quick Draw, Ranged
Agility
Quickness
Presence

Unleash a fast, unexpected ranged strike before opponents can react - drawing and firing in one smooth motion before they realize the threat.

Quick Reposition
Quickness
Presence
Boldness

Use your leadership and battlefield awareness to grant allies movement options during tense or shifting situations.

Quickened Casting
Reasoning
Memory
Quickness

Accelerate your magical tempo to unleash multiple attack spells in a single round with reduced penalties.

Rallying Cry
Presence
Empathy
Boldness

Shout or inspire your team to rally with strength, precision, or courage during critical moments of combat.

Ranged Attack of Opportunity
Intuition
Agility
Quickness

Use ranged attacks as immediate responses when enemies expose themselves during specific actions that makes them an easy target - such as moving into your field of vision, stepping out of cover to attack, run straight at you- by seizing the moment to strike with precise shooting.