Skill Listings

This is an alphabetical listing of skills, along with type, defaults and page references. This material is copyright © 1996 by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated.

Name: The name of the skill. Classes of highly-specialized skills have been grouped under single entries, such as "Psi Skills" and "Spells." See the reference(s) for details.

Type: Whether the skill is Physical or Mental, and its difficulty:
PE=Physical/EasyME=Mental/EasyMVH=Mental/Very Hard
PA=Physical/AverageMA=Mental/Average
PH=Physical/HardMH=Mental/Hard

Default: The main or most common default or defaults for the skill. There may be others (sometimes many others), and highly-specialized or circumstantial defaults are not given -- see the skill description for those.

Page Reference: As per the other listings, this page reference refers to the newest or most complete entry for the skill.

NameTypeDefaultPage Reference
AbacusMANoneMTA47
AccountingMHIQ-10, Merchant-5, Mathematics-5B58
AcrobaticsPHDX-6B48
ActingMAIQ-5, Bard-5, Performance-2B62
AdministrationMAIQ-6, Merchant-3B62
Agronomy/TLMAIQ-5B59
Airshipman/TLMHIQ-6RI43
Alchemy/TLMVHNoneB59, M98
Animal GuiseMAIQ-5IA27
Animal HandlingMHIQ-6B46, OW33
AnthropologyMHIQ-6B59
Appreciate BeautyMVHIQ-5, Savoir-Faire-5J30, VTM65
ArchaeologyMHIQ-6B59
Architecture/TLMAIQ-5B59
Area Knowledge (Galaxy)MHIQ-4U28
Area Knowledge (type)MEIQ-4B62
Armoury/TL (type)MAIQ-5, Weapon skill-6B53
Artificial Intelligence/TLMHComputer Programming-3TE119
ArtistMHIQ-6B47
Astrogation/TLVar.Navigation-5, Astronomy-4B59, S34
AstrologyMHIQ-6AN56
Astronomy/TLMHIQ-6B60
AuguryMVHTheology-4, Occultism-3G7
AutohypnosisMHNoneU29
Aviation/TLMAIQ-5VE179
Axe/MacePADX-5B49
Axe ThrowingPEDX-4B49
Ball GamePADX-5, ST-5AZ37
BardMAIQ-5, Performance-2B47
Bardic LoreMHIQ-6CA10, MTA47, RH9
BartenderMACarousing-3CCS52
Battlesuit/TLMAIQ-5, DX-5, Vacc Suit-3B49
Beam Weapons/TL (type)PEDX-4, (other Beam Weapons)-4B49
Being RiddenPADX-5FF62, HO49
Beverage-MakingMEIQ-4AZ37
BicyclingPEDX-4, MotorcycleB68
Biochemistry/TLMVHChemistry-5B60
Black Powder Weapons/TL (type)PEDX-4B49
BlackjackPEDX-4B49
Blacksmith/TLMAIQ-5, Jeweler-4B53
Blind FightingMVHNoneMA31
Blinding TouchMVHNoneMAA101
Blowpipe (Fukiya)PEDX-4J31
BlowpipePHDX-6B49
Board GamesMEIQ-5AN58, MAO30
BoatingPAIQ-5, DX-5, Powerboat-3B68
Body ControlMVHNoneMA31
Body LanguageMHPsychology-3, Detect Lies-3MA28
Body SensePHDX-6, Acrobatics-3B242, M105, P100, SU22
BoingerPADX-4, Thrown Weapon-1TT34
BolasPANoneB49
Botany/TLMHIQ-6, Agronomy-5B60
Bow and PalettePADX-5IA27
BowPHDX-6B50
BoxingPANoneB242, MA28
Brain HackingMVHWill-6PY7/31
BrawlingPENoneB50
Breaking BlowMHNoneMA31
Breath ControlMVHNoneB48
BroadswordPADX-5, Shortsword-2B50
BucklerPEDX-4, Shield-2B50
BulldancingPHAcrobatics-5BE45
BullfightingPADX-5BE45
Bun FuPHNoneBB53
CalligraphyPAArtist-2, DX-5B47
CamouflageMEIQ-4, Survival-2B65
CarousingPA(HT)HT-4B63
CarpentryMEIQ-4, DX-4B53
CartographyMAIQ-5, Navigation-5TE119
Ch'i TreatmentMHIQ-6CH33
Change ControlMHNoneWTA65
Chemistry/TLMHIQ-6B60
ChessMEIQ-4, Strategy-4CA10
ChoreographyMADancing-2PY10/64
ClimbingPADX-5, ST-5B57
CloakPADX-5, Buckler-4, Shield-4B242
Combat/Weapon Art (type)Var.Combat/Weapon skill-3MA29
Combat/Weapon Sport (type)Var.Combat/Weapon skill-3MA29
Computer Hacking/TLMVHComputer Op.-8, Computer Prog.-4CY26
Computer Operation/TLMEIQ-4B58
Computer Programming/TLMHNoneB60
ConductingMAIQ-5, Musical Instrument-2PY10/64
Conspiracy TheoryMVHHistory-4, Occultism-4I31
CookingMEIQ-4B53
CooperageMEIQ-4, DX-4SW10
CourtesanMASavoir-Faire-5CCS52
Criminology/TLMAIQ-4B60
CrossbowPEDX-4B50
Cryptanalysis/TLMHNoneB245, SO54
Cryptography/TLMHNoneTE119
Cryptology/TLMHNoneG7, MIT41
CyberaxeMHequivalent Musical Instrument-4CW23
Cyberdeck Operation/TLMVHComputer Operation-8CY26
CypheringMEIQ-2AZ37, F114
DancingPADX-5B47
DartsPEDX-4, ThrowingCCS51
Demolition/TLMAIQ-5, Engineer-3B65
Detect LiesMHIQ-6, Psychology-4B65
DexitrobopingPHNoneL32
Diagnosis/TLMHIQ-6, First Aid-8, Vet-5, Physician-4B56
DiplomacyMHIQ-6B63
DirectingMHPerformance-5PY10/64
DisguiseMAIQ-5B65
DislocatingPHNoneMAA102
DistillingMAIQ-4F113
DreamingMVHIQ-10VC24
Dreamlands LoreMHDream Travel-5CT49
Driving/TL (type)PAIQ-5, DX-5B68
Drunken FightingPHNoneMA32
DyeingMAIQ-4F113
Ecology/TLMHIQ-6, Naturalist-3B60
EconomicsMHIQ-6, Merchant-6B60
Electronics Operation/TL (type)MAIQ-4, Electronics-3B58
Electronics/TL (type)MH(other Electronics)-4B60
EmmfozingPHDX-6L32
Engineer/TL (type)MHMechanic-6B60
EnigmasMHIQ-6MTA47, WTA66
Enthrallment: CaptivateMHNoneBB52
Enthrallment: PersuadeMANoneBB51
Enthrallment: SuggestMHNoneBB51
Enthrallment: Sway EmotionsMANoneBB51
Equestrian AcrobaticsPHAcrobatics-3, Riding-3OW36
Erotic ArtPHAcrobatics-5CCS51, MTA47, VO57
EscapePHDX-6B65
ExorcismMHIQ-6, Theology-3BT72, H45
Exoskeleton/TLPAIQ-6, DX-6, Battlesuit-2B247
Explosive Ordnance Disposal/TLMHDemolition-4SO54
FalconryMAIQ-5B46
FanningPEGuns-4, DX-6HT65, OW80
Fast-Draw (Balisong)PENoneMA28
Fast-Draw (Knife from Teeth)PENoneSW13
Fast-Draw (type)PENoneB50, OW79
Fast-TalkMAIQ-5, Acting-5B63
FeatherworkingMAIQ-5AZ37
FencingPADX-5B50, MAA100, SW12
Fiber CraftsMHIQ-6BB27
Fight ChoreographyMAStage Combat-2PY10/64
Fire EatingPANoneVC24
Fire-SiphonPADX-5AN58
Fire WalkingMEWill-5VC24
FireworksMHIQ-6, Chemistry-3J32
First Aid/TLMEPhysician, IQ-5, Vet-5 or Physiology-5B56
FishingMEIQ-4B57
FlailPHDX-6B50
FlightPADX-4B242, FF8
Flint SparkingPEDX-4IA27
Flower ArrangingMEIQ-4J30, AZ37
Flying FistsMVHNoneMAA102
Flying LeapMHNoneMAA102
FnordMVHNoneB257
Force ShieldPEDX-4B50
Force SwordPADX-5, (other sword skill)-3B50
Force WhipPAWhip-3WW61
Forensics/TLMHCriminology-4B61
Forgery/TLMHIQ-6, DX-8, Artist-5B65
Fortune TellingMAIQ-4, Fast-Talk-3VC25
Forward Observer/TLMAIQ-5B243, HT80, SO54
Free Fall/TLPADX-5, HT-5B48, S35
Freight HandlingMAIQ-5B46
GamblingMAIQ-5, Mathematics-5B63
Games (type)MEIQ-5B243, VI29
GardeningMEIQ-4CH33, J31
GarrotePEDX-5MA29
Genetics/TLMVHBiochemistry-5, Physiology-5B61, TE118
Geology/TLMHIQ-6, Prospecting-4B61
GestureMEIQ-4, Sign LanguageB55
GlassblowingPHDX-6F114
Gunner/TL (type)PADX-5, (other Gunner)-4B50
Guns/TL (type)PEDX-4, (other Guns)-4B51
Hand of DeathMVHNoneMA32
Hard-Hat Diving/TLMAScuba-2B244, HT90, SO55
HarpoonPHSpear Throwing-2FII52
HedgewiseMAIQ-5BB27
HeraldryMAIQ-5, Savoir-Faire-3B58
HerbalistMHNaturalist-6IA27
Herbary/TLMVHNoneBB28, R97
Hidden Lore (type)MANoneVC25
HikingPA(HT)NoneB244
HistoryMHIQ-6, Archaeology-6B61
History: EsotericMHNoneBT51
HoldoutMAIQ-5, Sleight of Hand-3B66
Howl (type)PA(HT)NoneWTA65
Hyperborean BatonPHNoneCO17
Hyperspace Physics/TLMVHNoneU29
Hypnotic HandsMHNoneMAA103
HypnotismMHNoneB56
IlluminationPAArtist-2, DX-5F113, MAO29
Illusion ArtMHIQ-6, Artist-3G5
Immovable StancePHNoneMA32
Inertialess AgilityPHNoneL32
Integrating Calculator OpMANoneL32
Intelligence Analysis/TLMHIQ-6B66, E22, SO52
InterrogationMAIQ-5B66, E22
IntimidationMAST-5, Acting-3B246
Invisibility ArtMVHNoneMA32
Jeweler/TLMHIQ-6, Blacksmith-4B53
Jitte/SaiPADX-5, Shortsword-3MA29
JudoPHNoneB51, MA28
JugglingPESleight of Hand-3CCS51
JumpingPENoneB48
KaratePHNoneB51, MA28
KatanaPADX-5, Broadsword-2J31, MA29
KeneenkMHNoneU29
KiaiPH(HT)NoneMA33
Kite FlyingPEDX-2CH33, J32
KnifePEDX-4B51
Knife ThrowingPEDX-4B51
KoshoPADX-5, ST-5PR42
KusariPHDX-5, Flail-2MA29
LancePASpear-3, DX-6B51, CA10
Language (type)Var.IQ (native)B54
Lasso/RiataPANoneB51, OW34
LawMHIQ-6B58
LeadershipMAST-5B63
LeatherworkingMEIQ-4, DX-5B53
LiftingPH(ST)NoneRP24/32
Light WalkMHNoneMA33
LinguisticsMVHNoneB61
Lip ReadingMAVision-10B66
LiteratureMHIQ-6B61
Lockpicking/TLMAIQ-5B67
Low-G FlightPAST-6, Piloting-4TE119
Lucid DreamingMEWill-4G6
Magic BreathPEDX-2M105
Magic JetPEDX-4M105
Main-GauchePADX-5MA30, SW13
Make-Up/TLMEIQ-4, DisguisePY10/64
MasonryPEIQ-3F114
MasqueradePA(HT)IQ-4VC26
MathematicsMHIQ-6B61
Mechanic/TL (type)MAIQ-5, Engineer-4B54
MeditationMVHNoneMA33, MTA47, R97
Mental StrengthMHNoneMA33
MerchantMAIQ-5B64
Metallurgy/TLMHBlacksmith-8, Jeweler-8, Chemistry-5B61
Meteorology/TLMAIQ-5B61
Mimic Non-RabbitPH(HT)IQ-6, HT-6BB28
Mimicry (Animal Sounds)PH(HT)IQ-6, HT-6IA28
Mimicry (Bird Calls)PH(HT)IQ-6, HT-6IA28
Mimicry (Human Speech)PH(HT)IQ-6, HT-6IA28
Mind BlockMAWill-4B244, P100
Monowire WhipPHWhip-2UT53
Motorcycle/TLPEDX-5, IQ-5, Bicycling-5B69
Mountain HeartMVHNoneMAA14
Muscle ReadingMVHNoneL33
Musical CompositionMHMusical Instrument-2PY10/64
Musical Instrument (type)MH(similar instrument)-3B47
Mythos LoreMVHNoneCT49
Mythos Magick RitualsMVHNoneCT51ff
NaturalistMHIQ-6B57
Navigation/TLMHAstronomy-5, Seamanship-5B57
NBC Warfare/TLMAIQ-5B243, SO55
NeedlecraftPADX-4F114
Nei TanMVHNoneCH33
NetPHNoneB51
NetmakingPEDX-6F114
NeurophonMVHNoneHU51
No-Landing ExtractionMAIQ-6B243, SO55
Nuclear Physics/TLMVHNoneB61, HT29
Nuclear Powerplant Engineer/TLMHNoneHT29
Nuclear Weapons Engineer/TLMHNoneHT29
OccultismMAIQ-6B61
Occultism: DemonologyMAIQ-6BT51
Occultism: VampireMAIQ-6BT51
Open-Dress Diving/TLMAScuba-2HT90
OrienteeringMAIQ-5B244, SO55
OrigamiMEIQ-4J31
PackingMAAnimal Handling-6, IQ-6B46
PaleontologyMHVariableRP26/6
PanhandlingMEFast-Talk-2, Bard-3, IQ-5VC27
ParachutingPEDX-4, IQ-6B48, SO53
Paraphysics/TLMVHNoneP100
Parry Missile WeaponsPHNoneMA30
PatolliMEIQ-4AZ37
PerformanceMAIQ-5, Acting-2, Bard-2B64
Performance/RitualMAIQ-5, Acting-2, Bard-2R97
Pharmacy/TLMHIQ-7CH33
Philosophy (type)MHIQ-6B245, MA30
Photography/TLMAIQ-5B47
Photonics/TL (type)MH(other Photonics)-4TE119
Physician/TLMHVet-5, First Aid-11, IQ-7B56
Physics/TLMHIQ-6B61
Physiology/TL (race)MVHIQ-7, Medical skill-5B61, U28
PickpocketPHDX-6, Sleight of Hand-4B67
Picture-WritingMH(other Picture-Writing)-3AZ38
Piloting/TL (type)PAIQ-6B69
PlanetologyMAIQ-5, Geology-4, Meteorology-4B245, S36
PoetryMAIQ-5, Language-5B47
PoisonsMHIQ-6, Chemistry-5, Physician-3B67
PolearmPADX-5B51
PoliticsMAIQ-5, Diplomacy-5B64
PotteryMAIQ-5B54
Power BlowMHNoneMA33
Powerboat/TLPAIQ-5, DX-5, Boating-3B69
Precognitive ParryMHNoneMAA103
Pressure PointsMHYin/Yang Healing-4MA33
Pressure SecretsMVHNoneMA34
Probability Physics/TLMVHNoneU29
ProspectingMAIQ-5, Geology-4B62
Psi SkillsMHNoneP10ff
Psionics/TLMVHNoneL34, U29
PsychologyMHIQ-6B62
PunningMABard-3CCS52
PushPHNoneMA34
Read WathanMVHNoneRI43
ResearchMAIQ-5, Writing-3B62
Riding (type)PAAnimal Handling-3, DX-5B46
Rites, Garou, Social (type)MEIQ-4WTA65
Rites, Garou, Spell (type)MH/MVHNoneWTA141
Ritual Magic (type)MVHNoneVO57
Ritual Paths (Voodoo)MVHRitual Magic-6VO74ff
Rituals (Voodoo)Spec.VariesVO74ff
Rituals and CeremoniesMHIQ-6IA27
Rock-DroppingPHThrowing-4FF91
Rune-Lore (type)MVHNoneM90
RunesVar.NoneM91
RunningPH(HT)NoneB48
SacrificeMHNoneAZ38
Sailor/TLMAIQ-5VE179
Savoir-Faire (Dojo)MEIQ-4MA28
Savoir-Faire (Galactic)MAIQ-4U29
Savoir-Faire (Merchant Banquet)MEIQ-4AZ37
Savoir-Faire (Military)MEIQ-4IR37, SO53
Savoir-FaireMEIQ-4B64
Scene DesignMAIQ-5, Architecture-3PY10/64
Science!MVHNoneAH22, IOU23
ScroungingMEIQ-4B67
ScubaMAIQ-5, Swimming-5B48
SculptingPADX-5, IQ-5B47
Seamanship/TLMEIQ-4B57
Sensie InterfaceMHCyberdeck Operation-3CW23
Sex AppealMA(HT)HT-3B64
ShadowingMAIQ-6, Stealth-4B67
ShapeshiftingMHNoneVO57
ShieldPEDX-4, Buckler-2B52
Shipbuilding/TL (Starship)MAIQ-5, Shipbuilding-5S36
Shipbuilding/TLMHIQ-6B54
Shiphandling/TLMHIQ-6SW10
Short StaffPHDX-5, Staff-2MA30
ShortswordPADX-5, Broadsword-2B52
ShurikenPHDX-6, Throwing-2MA30
SIGINT Collection/Jamming/TLMHNoneSO55
Sign Language (type)MANoneB55
SingingPE(HT)HT-4B48
Skaldic LoreMHIQ-6VI29
SkatingPHDX-6VI30
SkiingPHDX-6B49
Sleight of HandPHNoneB67
SlingPHDX-6B52
Slipping-the-HammerPEGuns-2, DX-5HT65, OW80
Snake CharmingMAAnimal Handling-4, Hypnotism-2VC27
Sonar ImagingMANoneU29
SpearPADX-5, Staff-2B52
Spear ThrowerPADX-4, Spear Throwing-4B52
Spear ThrowingPEDX-4, Spear Thrower-4B52
Speed-Load (type)PENoneB52
Speed ReadingMANoneCO17, VC27
Spell Throwing (type)PEDX-3, ThrowingB244, M105, G4&7
SpellsMH/MVHNoneG8ff, M23ff
Sports (type)PAVariesB49
StaffPHDX-5, Spear-2B52
Stage CombatPAPerformance-3, (combat skill)-3PY10/64
StealthPAIQ-5, DX-5B67
Stone KnappingMAIQ-5IA26
Strategy (type)MHIQ-6, Tactics-6B64, SW10
StreetwiseMAIQ-5B68
Sumo WrestlingPANoneMA30
Super SkillsVar.NoneSU55ff
Surgery/TLMVHVet-5, Physician-5, Physiology-8B56
Surveying/TLMAIQ-5SW11
Survival (type)MAIQ-5, Naturalist-3B57
Survival (Urban)MAIQ-5BT51, CY26
SwimmingPEST-5, DX-4B49
Tactics (type)MHIQ-6, Strategy-6B64
Talisman CreationMVHPrime Sphere skill-3MTA48
TanningPAIQ-4F114
TattooingMAIQ-5G7
Tea CeremonyMHIQ-6, Meditation-2CH34, J31
TeachingMAIQ-5B64
TeamsterMAAnimal Handling-4, Riding-2B47
TelegraphyMENoneB55, SO53
Temporal Electronics/TLMHTemporal Operation-6CCS52, TT35
Temporal Operation/TLMATemporal Electronics-2CCS52, TT35
Temporal Physics/TLMVHTemporal Electronics-6CCS52, TT35
ThanatologyMHDiagnosis-5, Psychology-5CT50, VC27
ThaumatologyMVHIQ-6G7
TheologyMHIQ-6B62
Throwing ArtPHNoneMA34
ThrowingPHNoneB49
Throwing StickPEDX-4B243, IA28
Thrown Weapon (type)PEDX-4B52
TonfaPHDX-6, Shortsword-3MA30
Tournament Law (type)MEIQ-6MA30
TrackingMAIQ-5, Naturalist-5B57
Traffic Analysis/TLMHNoneSO55
Traps/TLMAIQ-5, DX-5, Lockpicking-3B68
Two-Handed Axe/MacePADX-5B52
Two-Handed SwordPADX-5B52
TypingPEDX-4HT71
Underwater Demolition/TLMADemolition-2B68, SO54
Vacc Suit/TLMAIQ-6B69
Vedodit TrainingMHIQ-6FII52
VentriloquismMHNoneB68
Veterinary/TLMH(Medical skill)-5, Animal Handling-5B47
Vever DrawingMHRitual Magic (Voodoo)-4VO57
Video Production/TLMAIQ-6, Performance-4B242
Vole TrainingMAIQ-4FII52
Walker/Handler OperationMEIQ-6U29
WeavingPE/MEIQ-4, DX-4F114/AZ38
Weird MagicMVHNoneIOU24
Weird ScienceMVHNoneIOU24
WhipPANoneB52
WoodworkingPADX-5, Carpentry-3B54
WrestlingPANoneB243, MA30
WritingMAIQ-5, Language-5B48, C33
XenobiologyMANoneB246, S36
XenologyMHIQ-6B246, S36
Yin/Yang HealingMHIQ-6CH33, J32, MA31
Zen ArcheryMVHNoneMA34
Zoology/TLMHIQ-6, (Animal skill)-6B62