Skill system - how does it work?

The exception here is the Signature skill, which receives a +1 bonus.

The level of an Attribute also determines how high you could develop the skills associated with it.

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Items and stimulants can increase the main character’s skill level.

Some provide only positive statuses, while others add and subtract points of particular abilities.

Highly developed Logic will allow Harrier to solve even the most complex puzzle.

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Successful Logic skill checks often open additional dialog options.

This skill very rarely affects dialogue options.

Items providing a bonus to Encyclopedia:

Rhetoric

Rhetoric is the art of listening and speaking.

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Items providing a bonus to Rhetoric:

Drama

Drama describes the character’s ability to play certain roles.

It allows him to effectively lie and make up different stories to achieve his goal.

Furthermore, high Drama enables Harrier to recognize situations in which his interlocutors are lying.

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Items that provide a bonus to Drama:

Conceptualization

Conceptualization is the ability to understand and create art.

This skill opens up additional dialogue options for certain NPCs.

The information obtained this way can change the course of the investigation.

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During conversations, Empathy opens additional dialogue options.

At a higher level, Suggestion contributes to making the character less susceptible to the charms of encountered NPCs.

For example, if your character has 3 Endurance, then you will have 3 health bars.

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The Electrochemistry skill can open additional lines of dialogue when talking to certain NPCs.

Items providing a bonus to Shivers:

Half Light

Half Light affects the hero’s ability to intimidate others.

Items providing a bonus to Composure:

Best skills - which ones?

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