Skills List
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All standard skills can be chosen at character creation or learned later on, provided the character meets the prerequisites and hasn’t reached their points cap.
Skill descriptions include the following details:
- Type: There are two broad levels of skill: general skills, which anyone can learn at any time, and archetype skills, which are specific to one or more of the four archetypes, creator, magician, scout and warrior. Characters can learn skills outside their own archetype, but are limited in how many points they can spend on them.
- Use: Not every skill can be used equally readily. Some skills are permanent and constantly active; some need to be activated, but can be used at will; some can be used once per day or twice per day. Some cost work units or magic points to use, instead of having a specified number of uses; the number of work units or magic points a character receives per day is partly based on the number of these skills they know.
- Cost: The cost in experience points to choose the skill at character creation or through experience. Skills can alternatively be trained at a cost in study units, which doesn’t cost experience, but the point value is still added to the character’s total, counting against their points cap.
- Prerequisites: Most archetype skills have other skills as prerequisites. Some have multiple prerequisites (e.g. Demonology requires both Elemental Spellcasting and Spiritual Spellcasting), while some have alternative prerequisites (e.g. Chameleon requires knowledge of either Ranger or Scoundrel).
- Progression: Many skills are, in turn, prerequisites for other skills, listed here for reference.
General Skills
General skills are available to everyone, both at character creation and via experience or through training, with no restrictions aside from their total points cap.
Combat Skills
| Skill | Points Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Light Armour | 2 | Permanent |
| Long Weapons | 4 | Permanent |
| Projectile Weapons | 6 | Permanent |
| Shield | 4 | Permanent |
| Thrown Weapons | 2 | Permanent |
| Two Weapons | 3 | Permanent |
Creation Skills
| Skill | Points Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Alchemist | 6 | Work units |
| Artisan | 6 | Work units |
| Blacksmith | 6 | Work units |
| Jeweller | 6 | Work units |
| Surgeon | 6 | Work units |
Lore Skills
| Skill | Points Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate | 5 | At will |
| Foraging | 4 | Once per day |
| Gathering | 4 | Once per day |
| Ranger | 5 | At will |
| Scholar | 5 | Twice per day |
| Scoundrel | 5 | At will |
| Scrounging | 4 | Once per day |
Magical Skills
| Skill | Points Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Charm Invocation | 5 | Magic points |
| Corporeal Spellcasting | 6 | Magic points |
| Elemental Spellcasting | 6 | Magic points |
| Ritual Magic | 6 | At will |
| Sense Magic | 5 | At will |
| Spiritual Spellcasting | 6 | Magic points |
Personal Skills
| Skill | Points Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Body Development | 6 | Permanent |
| Fearlessness | 4 | Twice per day |
| Intuition | 5 | Twice per day |
| Income | 4+ | Permanent |
| Iron Body | 5 | Twice per day |
| Iron Will | 6 | Twice per day |
| Resist Disease | 4 | Twice per day |
| Resist Magic | 6 | Twice per day |
| Resist Poison | 5 | Twice per day |
| Resources | 4+ | Permanent |
Creator Skills
Alchemist
| Skill | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apothecary | 6 | Alchemist | Work units |
| Concoction | 12 | Apothecary | Once per day |
| Imbuer | 6 | Alchemist | Work units |
| Amalgams | 8 | Imbuer | Work units |
| Poisoner | 6 | Alchemist | Work units |
| Antidotes | 8 | Poisoner | Twice per day |
| Alchemical Analysis | 8 | Any 2 of Apothecary, Imbuer and Poisoner | Work units |
Artisan
| Skill | Points Cost | Pre-requisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | 3 | Artisan | Work units |
| Glassblower | 3 | Artisan | Work units |
| Papermaker | 3 | Artisan | Work units |
| Sculptor | 3 | Artisan | Work units |
| Sapper | 5 | Sculptor | Special |
| Tailor | 3 | Artisan | Work units |
| Jury Rig | 12 | Any 3 of Carpenter, Glassblower, Papermaker, Sculptor and Tailor | Once per day |
Blacksmith
| Skill | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armourer | 8 | Blacksmith | Work units |
| Hardening | 8 | Armourer | Work units |
| Weaponsmith | 8 | Blacksmith | Work units |
| Metallurgist | 6 | Weaponsmith | Work units |
Jeweller
| Skill | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device Proficiency | 5 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Gemcutter | 6 | Jeweller | Work units |
| Gem Cleansing | 12 | Gemcutter | Work units |
| Goldsmith | 6 | Jeweller | Work units |
| Locksmith | 6 | Jeweller | Work units |
| Mechanician | 10 | Locksmith | Work units |
Surgeon
| Skill | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomist | 6 | Surgeon | Work units |
| Improved Surgery | 6 | Surgeon | At will |
| Improved Sanctuary | 6 | Improved Surgery | At will |
| Physician | 6 | Surgeon | Work units |
| Tattooist | 6 | Surgeon | Work units |
Extra Work Units
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Work Units | 1-5 | Creator Archetype | Permanent |
Note: Maximum of 5 extra Work Units. Extra Work Units cannot be taken as a cross-archetype skill.
Resistences
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune to [Disease] | 4 | Resist Disease | Permanent |
| Immune to [Poison] | 5 | Resist Poison | Permanent |
Note: Any character may have a maximum of 3 immunities in total.
Other
| Skill | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator’s Insight | 5 | Any Creator skill | Twice per day |
Magician Skills
Corporeal Sorcery
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Corporeal Spellcasting | 8 | Corporeal Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Corporeal Resistance | 8 | Greater Corporeal Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Diamond Body | 8 | Greater Corporeal Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Exalted Corporeal Spellcasting | 12 | Greater Corporeal Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Fast Healing | 8 | Greater Corporeal Spellcasting | Permanent |
Elemental Sorcery
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Elemental Spellcasting | 8 | Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Exalted Elemental Spellcasting | 12 | Greater Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Gift of Air | 8 | Greater Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Gift of Earth | 8 | Greater Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Gift of Fire | 8 | Greater Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Gift of Water | 8 | Greater Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
Spiritual Sorcery
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spiritual Spellcasting | 8 | Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Blessing of Chance | 8 | Greater Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Exalted Spiritual Spellcasting | 12 | Greater Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Unbreakable Will | 8 | Greater Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Oracle | 4 | Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
Demonology
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonology | 8 | Elemental Spellcasting and Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Demonic Insight | 5 | Demonology | Twice per day |
| Exalted Demonology | 12 | Demonology | Magic points |
Necromancy
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necromancy | 8 | Corporeal Spellcasting and Spiritual Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Exalted Necromancy | 12 | Necromancy | Magic points |
Thaumaturgy
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaumaturgy | 8 | Corporeal Spellcasting and Elemental Spellcasting | Magic points |
| Exalted Thaumaturgy | 12 | Thaumaturgy | Magic points |
Invocation
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talisman Invocation | 5 | Charm Invocation | Magic points |
Ritual Magic
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Ritual Magic | 6 | Ritual Magic | At will |
| Higher Ritual Magic | 8 | Greater Ritual Magic | At will |
Extra Magic Points
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Magic Points | 1-10 | Magician Archetype and any spell casting skill | Permanent |
Note: Maximum of 10 Extra Magic Points. Extra Magic Points cannot be taken as a cross-archetype skill.
Resistences
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisite | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune to [Mind Effect] | 6 | Iron Will | Permanent |
| Resist Exalted Magic | 8 | Resist Magic | Once per day |
Note: Any character may have a maximum of 3 immunities in total.
Scout Skills
Beastmaster
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beast Empathy | 6 | Ranger | Twice per day |
| Beast Command | 8 | Beast Empathy | Twice per day |
Diplomat
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detect Lies | 6 | Intuition | Twice per day |
| Diplomat’s Insight | 6 | Evaluate | Twice per day |
| Friendly Face | 8 | Diplomat’s Insight | Twice per day |
| Silver Tongue | 8 | Diplomat’s Insight | Twice per day |
Hunter
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Insight | 8 | Ranger | Twice per day |
| Hunter’s Mark | 12 | Hunter’s Insight | Once per day |
Siege Weapons
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siege Weapons | 4 | Projectile Weapons | Permanent |
| Siege Engineer | 6 | Siege Weapons | Permanent |
Stealth
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chameleon | 6 | Ranger or Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Move in Cover | 10 | Chameleon | Once per day |
Subterfuge
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subterfuge | 5 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
Tracker
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking Proficiency | 5 | Ranger | Twice per day |
| Pathfinder | 8 | Tracking Proficiency | Twice per day |
| Trapper | 6 | Ranger | Work units |
Traps and Locks
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device Proficiency | 5 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Wardbreaker | 8 | Device Proficiency | Permanent |
Treachery
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Fighting | 6 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Treacherous Blow | 5 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Killing Blow | 12 | Treacherous Blow | Twice per day |
| Knockout Blow | 10 | Treacherous Blow | Twice per day |
| Poisoned Blow | 8 | Treacherous Blow | Twice per day |
Armour
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Armour | 2 | Light Armour | Permanent |
Resistences
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune to [Body Effect] | 6 | Iron Body | Permanent |
| Immune to [Disease] | 4 | Resist Disease | Permanent |
| Immune to [Poison] | 5 | Resist Poison | Permanent |
Note: Any character may have a maximum of 3 immunities in total.
Warrior Skills
Berserker
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroic Charge | 6 | Fearlessness | Twice per day |
| Berserker | 12 | Heroic Charge | Once per day |
Defence
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdy Shield | 6 | Shield | Twice per day |
| Immovable Shield | 8 | Sturdy Shield | Twice per day |
| Defend Others | 6 | Sense Magic | Twice per day |
Destruction
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strikedown Blow | 6 | Long Weapons | Twice per day |
| Crushing Blow | 10 | Strikedown Blow | Twice per day |
Leadership
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration | 6 | Iron Will | Twice per day |
| Rallying Cry | 12 | Inspiration | Once per day |
| Battlefield Insight | 5 | Intuition | Twice per day |
| Strategic Insight | 6 | Battlefield Insight | Twice per day |
Magical Warrior
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armoured Caster | 8 | Light Armour | Twice per day |
Precision
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Fighting | 5 | Scoundrel | Twice per day |
| Disarming | 6 | Twice per day | |
| Confusing Blow | 6 | Disarming | Twice per day |
| Piercing Blow | 10 | Disarming | Twice per day |
Strength
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Blow | 6 | Body Development | Twice per day |
| Strength | 12 | Greater Body Development and Strong Blow | Twice per day |
| Carry Others | 6 | Body Development | Twice per day |
Armour
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Armour | 2 | Light Armour | Permanent |
| Heavy Armour | 2 | Medium Armour | Permanent |
| Armour Proficiency | 6 | Light Armour | At will |
| Through Defence | 6 | Armour Proficiency | Twice per day |
Toughness
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Body Development | 6 | Body Development | Permanent |
| Exceptional Body Development | 10 | Greater Body Development | Permanent |
Resistences
| Skill Name | Points Cost | Prerequisites | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune to Fear | 6 | Fearlessness | Permanent |
| Immune to [Body Effect] | 6 | Iron Body | Permanent |
| Resist Exalted Magic | 8 | Resist Magic | Once per day |
Note: Any character may have a maximum of 3 immunities in total.