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A '''skill''' is a talent that a [[character]] acquires and improves through training. As a character advances in [[character level|level]], he or she gets better at using some or all of her skills.

Each skill represents a different field of expertise. Some skills have different sub-types (e.g. the [[craft]] skill is divided into [[craft armor|craft Armor]] and [[Craft Alchemy|craft Alchemy]] -- among others), while others are used by a single task (e.g. attempting [[stealth]] requires a good proficiency in both [[hide]] and [[move silently]]). Certain skills provide a synergy when expertise in one field provides better understanding of a different skill (e.g. being able to [[Craft Trap|craft trap]] gives you some insider knowledge on how to disable a [[Trap|trap]]).

An amount of [[skill point]]s are gained at each level with the amount gained depending on the [[class]] being levelled. These points can be used to increase the [[skill rank|rank]] of any skill. However, some skills are more easily understood by some classes. While [[class skill]]s (those a class can easily understand. e.g. a [[wizard]] understands skills related to spell casting) provide 1 skill rank for each skill point invested, [[cross-class skill]]s are more expensive (1 skill rank per 2 skill points) to represent the difficulty of learning something less associated with a class' basic training (e.g. a wizard has a harder time understanding stealth abilities than a sneaky [[rogue]] would).

The maximum base skill ranks a character can choose during levelups (does not include bonuses or penalties from items, buffs, etc.) are
*Class skill: Class level + 3
*Cross-class skill: (Class level + 3) / 2 (rounded down)

NOTE: See the [[Able Learner]] feat, which allows a character to learn cross-class skills at a rate of 1 skill rank per skill point, although maximum values remain the same.

==Using skills==
A [[skill check]] is a check relating to use of a skill. The basic skill check = [[d20]] + [[skill rank]] + the relevant [[ability modifier]]. Additional [[skill modifier]]s may be applicable.

The check works just like an attack roll or a [[saving throw]] -— the higher the roll, the better. Either you're trying to match or exceed a certain [[difficulty class]] (DC), or you’re trying to beat another character's check result, i.e., an [[opposed skill check]].

'''For example''': To sneak quietly past a guard, a [[rogue]] needs to beat the guard's [[listen]] check result with her own move silently check.

== Skill list ==
* Check the [[Skills]] Table made by '''<span style="color:#FF0000">[[User talk:Red|Red]] </span>.'''
* See the [[:Category:Skills|skills category]] for a list of skills.
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