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Talents

Every talent, tree by tree. 246 entries.

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Acrobatics

Cat Fall1Passive1+ ranks in Acrobatics
Kip Up1Passive5+ ranks in Acrobatics
Nimble Conditioning1Passive2+ ranks in Acrobatics; Reflex 2+
Nimble Crawl1Passive2+ ranks in Acrobatics
Quick Squeeze1Passive1+ ranks in Acrobatics
Steady Balance1Passive1+ ranks in Acrobatics

Alertness

Alertness1Passive—
Athletic Reflexes2PassiveAlertness; Might 2+
Clever Reflexes2PassiveAlertness; Intellect 2+
Hit the Dirt2ReactionAlertness
Reactive Shout2ReactionAlertness

Armor

Light Armor Proficiency1PassiveMight 0
Medium Armor Proficiency2PassiveLight Armor Proficiency, Might 2
Heavy Armor Proficiency3PassiveLight Armor Proficiency, Medium Armor Proficiency, Might 3

Assassin

Shadow Opportunist1Passive1+ ranks in Stealth
Poison Expert2PassiveShadow Opportunist; 1+ ranks in Stealth; 1+ ranks in Crafting
Shadow Feint22 APShadow Opportunist; 2+ ranks in Stealth
Sneak Attack2PassiveShadow Opportunist; 2+ ranks in Stealth
Assassin's Strike3PassiveShadow Opportunist, Sneak Attack; 5+ ranks in Stealth

Athletics

Athletic Resolve1Passive2+ ranks in Athletics; Might 2+
Cloud Jump1Passive9+ ranks in Athletics
Combat Climber1Passive1+ ranks in Athletics
Hefty Hauler1Passive1+ ranks in Athletics
Powerful Leap1Passive5+ ranks in Athletics
Quick Climb1Passive5+ ranks in Athletics
Quick Swim1Passive5+ ranks in Athletics
Rapid Mantle1Passive2+ ranks in Athletics
Rugged1Passive1+ ranks in Athletics
Underwater Marauder1Passive1+ ranks in Athletics
Wall Jump1Passive5+ ranks in Athletics
Body Hardening2PassiveRugged; 5+ ranks in Athletics
Rugged II2PassiveRugged; 2+ ranks in Athletics
Second Wind22 APRugged; 2+ ranks in Athletics
Body Hardening II3PassiveRugged, Body Hardening; 9+ ranks in Athletics
Second Wind II3PassiveRugged, Second Wind; 5+ ranks in Athletics

Berserker

Frenzy1Stance1+ ranks in Athletics; 1+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Brutal Blow2ReactionFrenzy; 2+ ranks in Athletics; 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Frenzy II2PassiveFrenzy; 5+ ranks in Athletics; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Furious Resilience2ReactionFrenzy; 5+ ranks in Athletics; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Leap Attack22 APFrenzy; 2+ ranks in Athletics; 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Reckless Strike22 APFrenzy; 2+ ranks in Athletics; 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Whirlwind Attack32 APFrenzy, Reckless Strike; 5+ ranks in Athletics; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Whirlwind Attack II42 APWhirlwind Attack; 9+ ranks in Athletics; 9+ ranks in Melee Weapons

Closer

Closer1Passive1+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Chameleon2PassiveCloser; 1+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy; 1+ ranks in Deception
Character Study2PassiveCloser; 1+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Cultural Sponge3PassiveCloser, Chameleon; 2+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy; 2+ ranks in Deception; 1+ ranks in Society
Know the Mark3PassiveCloser, Character Study; 2+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy

Commander

Commanding Presence1Passive2+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Bait and Switch22 APCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Combat Reflexes2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Commander's Strike22 APCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Defensive Stance2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Goading Attack2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Menacing Attack2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Pushing Attack2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Rally22 APCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Restraining Strike2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy
Shield Charge22 APCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy; 1+ ranks in Shields
Sweeping Attack2ReactionCommanding Presence; 3+ ranks in Intimidation or Diplomacy

Crafting

Alchemical Crafting1Passive1+ ranks in Crafting; proficiency with Alchemist's Tools
Craft Anything1Passive9+ ranks in Crafting
Inventor1Passive5+ ranks in Crafting
Magical Crafting1Passive2+ ranks in Crafting; 1+ ranks in Mysticism
Quick Repair1Passive1+ ranks in Crafting
Snare Crafting1Passive1+ ranks in Crafting
Specialty Crafting1Passive1+ ranks in Crafting
Brewing2PassiveMagical Crafting; 4+ ranks in Crafting; 4+ ranks in Mysticism
Firearm Crafting2PassiveAlchemical Crafting; 2+ ranks in Crafting; 1+ ranks in Firearms
Impeccable Crafting2PassiveSpecialty Crafting; 5+ ranks in Crafting

Deception

Charming Liar1Passive1+ ranks in Deception
Confabulator1Passive5+ ranks in Deception
Lengthy Diversion1Passive1+ ranks in Deception
Quick Disguise1Passive2+ ranks in Deception
Slippery Secrets1Passive5+ ranks in Deception

Diplomacy

Glad-Hand1Passive2+ ranks in Diplomacy
Group Impression1Passive1+ ranks in Diplomacy
Legendary Negotiation12 AP9+ ranks in Diplomacy
Shameless Request1Passive5+ ranks in Diplomacy

Elusive

Elusive Footwork1Stance1+ ranks in Acrobatics
Combat Crouch2PassiveElusive Footwork; 2+ ranks in Acrobatics
Evasive Reaction2ReactionElusive Footwork; 2+ ranks in Acrobatics
Improved Disengage2PassiveElusive Footwork; 2+ ranks in Acrobatics
Evasive Roll3ReactionElusive Footwork, Evasive Reaction; 5+ ranks in Acrobatics
Offensive Evasion31 APElusive Footwork, Evasive Reaction; 5+ ranks in Acrobatics

Grappler

Grappler1Passive1+ ranks in Martial Arts
Disarming Lock2PassiveGrappler; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Judo Throw2ReactionGrappler; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Tight Clinch2PassiveGrappler; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Titan Wrestler2PassiveGrappler; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Body Slam3PassiveGrappler, Judo Throw; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Defensive Flip3ReactionGrappler, Judo Throw; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Sleeper Hold32 APGrappler, Disarming Lock; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts

Intimidation

Battle Cry1Reaction5+ ranks in Intimidation
Group Coercion1Passive1+ ranks in Intimidation
Intimidating Glare1Passive1+ ranks in Intimidation
Lasting Coercion1Passive2+ ranks in Intimidation
Quick Coercion1Passive2+ ranks in Intimidation
Scared to Death11 AP10+ ranks in Intimidation
Show of Force1Passive1+ ranks in Intimidation; Might 2+
Terrified Retreat1Passive5+ ranks in Intimidation
Intimidating Prowess2PassiveShow of Force; 2+ ranks in Intimidation; Might 3+

Kung Fu

Powerful Fist1Passive1+ ranks in Martial Arts
Crane Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Deflect Arrow2ReactionPowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Dragon Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Fist of Iron2PassivePowerful Fist; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Flurry of Blows22 APPowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Mountain Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Tiger Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Void Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Wolf Style2StancePowerful Fist; 2+ ranks in Martial Arts
Crane Flutter3ReactionPowerful Fist, Crane Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Deflect Arrow II3ReactionPowerful Fist, Deflect Arrow; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Dragon Roar32 APPowerful Fist, Dragon Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts; 1+ ranks in Intimidation
Flurry of Blows II32 APPowerful Fist, Flurry of Blows; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Mountain Stronghold32 APPowerful Fist, Mountain Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Soul Strike32 APPowerful Fist, Void Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Tiger Slash32 APPowerful Fist, Tiger Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Wolf Drag32 APPowerful Fist, Wolf Style; 5+ ranks in Martial Arts
Deflect Bullets4ReactionPowerful Fist, Deflect Arrow I & II; 9+ ranks in Martial Arts
Flurry of Blows III42 APPowerful Fist, Flurry of Blows I & II; 10+ ranks in Martial Arts

Master Thrower

Weak Spot1Passive1+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand
Doubletoss22 APWeak Spot; 2+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand
Sneaky Throw22 APWeak Spot; 2+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand
Deadeye Shot3PassiveWeak Spot, Sneaky Throw; 5+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand
Trippletoss32 APWeak Spot, Doubletoss; 5+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand
Cluster Throw42 APWeak Spot, Doubletoss, Trippletoss; 9+ ranks in Athletics or Sleight of Hand

Medicine

Battle Medicine12 AP2+ ranks in Medicine
Metabolic Expert1Passive2+ ranks in Medicine; Intellect 2+
Robust Recovery1Passive2+ ranks in Medicine
Ward Medic1Passive2+ ranks in Medicine

Melee Weapon

Defensive Posture12 AP2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Double Strike12 AP2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Reaction Attack1Reaction3+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Triple Strike22 APDouble Strike; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Multi-Strike32 APDouble Strike, Triple Strike; 10+ ranks in Melee Weapons

Mysticism

Combat Magic1Passive2+ ranks in Mysticism
Metamagic Training1Passive2+ ranks in Mysticism
Paradox Engine1Passive11+ ranks in Mysticism
Quick Cast1Passive3+ ranks in Mysticism
Spell Attunement I1Passive1+ ranks in Mysticism
Wardsight1Passive2+ ranks in Mysticism; 2+ ranks in Thievery
Spell Attunement II2PassiveSpell Attunement I (same school); 2+ ranks in Mysticism
Spell Attunement III3PassiveSpell Attunement I & II (same school); 4+ ranks in Mysticism
School Mastery4PassiveSpell Attunement I–III (same school); 5+ ranks in Mysticism
Spell Attunement IV4PassiveSpell Attunement I–III (same school); 6+ ranks in Mysticism
Flexible Caster5PassiveSpell Attunement I–III and School Mastery (same school); 6+ ranks in Mysticism

Nature

Bond Animal1Passive2+ ranks in Nature
Natural Medicine1Passive1+ ranks in Nature
Train Animal1Passive1+ ranks in Nature

Perform

Fascinating Performance12 AP1+ ranks in Perform
Force of Personality1Passive2+ ranks in Perform; Charisma 2+
Impressive Performance1Passive1+ ranks in Perform
Virtuosic Performer1Passive1+ ranks in Perform
Legendary Performer2PassiveVirtuosic Performer; 9+ ranks in Perform

Ranged Combat

Hawkeye1Passive1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Instinctive Shooting1Passive1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Quick Draw1Passive1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Sharpshooter1Passive1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Steady Hand1Reaction1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Trick Ammunition1Passive1+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons; 1+ ranks in Crafting
Butt-Stroke2ReactionQuick Draw; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons; 1+ ranks in Martial Arts or Melee Weapons
Disarming Shot22 APHawkeye; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Double Shot22 APSteady Hand; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Extreme Range2PassiveHawkeye; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Kentucky Windage2PassiveSteady Hand; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Precise Shot2PassiveSharpshooter; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Rapid Reload2PassiveQuick Draw; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons; 1+ ranks in Sleight of Hand
Reactive Shooting2ReactionInstinctive Shooting; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Ricochet Shot22 APInstinctive Shooting; 2+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Trick Ammunition II2PassiveTrick Ammunition; 1+ ranks in Mysticism or Alchemical Crafting; 5+ ranks in Crafting; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Cascading Accuracy3PassiveSteady Hand, Kentucky Windage; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Dramatic Reload3PassiveQuick Draw; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons; 2+ ranks in Sleight of Hand
Precise Shot II3PassiveSharpshooter, Precise Shot; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Thousand Meter Stare3PassiveHawkeye, Extreme Range; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Trick Ammunition III3PassiveTrick Ammunition I & II; 1+ ranks in Mysticism or Alchemical Crafting; 10+ ranks in Crafting; 10+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Triple Shot32 APSteady Hand, Double Shot; 5+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Deadly Sniper4PassiveSharpshooter, Precise Shot I & II; 9+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons
Manyshot42 APSteady Hand, Double Shot, Triple Shot; 10+ ranks in Firearms or Missile Weapons

Scoundrel

Scoundrel's Grit1Passive2+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Ambush2PassiveScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Blinding Strike22 APScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Crippling Attack2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Disabling Strike2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Distracting Attack2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Down But Not Out2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Feinting Attack22 APScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Knockout Strike2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Preemptive Strike2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Showboating Attack22 APScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception
Trip Attack2ReactionScoundrel's Grit; 3+ ranks in Sleight of Hand or Deception

Shield

Improved Bash1Passive1+ ranks in Shields
Improved Block1Passive5+ ranks in Shields
Phalanx1Passive2+ ranks in Shields
Shield Expert1Passive2+ ranks in Shields
Shield Guardian1Passive5+ ranks in Shields
Vanguard1Passive9+ ranks in Shields

Sleight of Hand

Pickpocket1Passive1+ ranks in Sleight of Hand
Subtle Theft1Passive1+ ranks in Sleight of Hand
Legendary Thief2PassivePickpocket; 9+ ranks in Sleight of Hand

Society

Courtly Graces1Passive1+ ranks in Society
Legendary Codebreaker1Passive9+ ranks in Society
Multilingual1Passive1+ ranks in Society
Read Lips1Passive1+ ranks in Society
Sign Language1Passive1+ ranks in Society
Streetwise1Passive1+ ranks in Society
Connections2PassiveCourtly Graces; 2+ ranks in Society
Legendary Linguist2PassiveMultilingual; 9+ ranks in Society

Stealth

Experienced Smuggler1Passive1+ ranks in Stealth
Foil Senses1Passive5+ ranks in Stealth
Quiet Allies1Passive2+ ranks in Stealth
Swift Sneak1Passive5+ ranks in Stealth
Terrain Stalker1Passive1+ ranks in Stealth
Legendary Sneak2PassiveSwift Sneak; 9+ ranks in Stealth

Survival

Always Prepared1Passive5+ ranks in Survival
Experienced Tracker1Passive1+ ranks in Survival
Forager1Passive1+ ranks in Survival
Legendary Survivalist1Passive11+ ranks in Survival
Planar Survival1Passive5+ ranks in Survival
Survey Wildlife1Passive1+ ranks in Survival
Terrain Expertise1Passive1+ ranks in Survival

Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler's Panache1Passive2+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Acrobatic Attack22 APSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Acrobatic Defense2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Combination Attack2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Defensive Feint22 APSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Disarming Attack2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Evasive Footwork2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Lunging Attack22 APSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Maneuvering Attack2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Parry (Panache)2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Precision Attack22 APSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Riposte2ReactionSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform
Whirlwind Defense22 APSwashbuckler's Panache; 3+ ranks in Acrobatics or Perform

Thievery

Arcane Bypass1Passive5+ ranks in Thievery; 2+ ranks in Investigation
Quick Unlock1Passive5+ ranks in Thievery
Wary Disarmament1Passive2+ ranks in Thievery

Training

Charisma Training1PassiveLevel 4
Fortitude Training1PassiveLevel 4
Intellect Training1PassiveLevel 4
Might Training1PassiveLevel 4
Perception Training1PassiveLevel 4
Reflex Training1PassiveLevel 4
Skill Focus1Passive1+ ranks in the chosen skill
Skill Training1PassiveIntellect 1+