Skills & Talents
38 entries in the The Outer Worlds compendium.
Melee WeaponsMaster the blade and the bone to dominate enemies in the heat of close-quarters combat.AthleticsStrength and endurance define survival when ammunition fails.Small GunsMaster the spray of bullets with precision, speed, and deadly efficiency in the wilds of HStealthStrike from the shadows and let silence be your deadliest weapon in the Halcyon system.RepairKeep your gear firing in the frontier.ThrowingTurn any object into a weapon with precision, timing, and a well-aimed toss.SurvivalTurn the hostile wilderness of Halcyon into a pantry for the prepared explorer.ScienceUnlocking the secrets of Halcyon through logic, circuitry, and technical mastery.UnarmedWhen the gun jams or ammo runs dry, your fists become the ultimate equalizer in Halcyon.Adrenaline JunkieEmbrace the danger; your body fights harder when it nearly breaks.BrawlerMaster the art of close-quarters violence with enhanced melee damage.Light WeaponsSmall guns, big damage—close the gap and let the pistol do the talking.MeleeWhen the bullets stop, the blade keeps talking.ExplosivesTurn a hallway into a crater and call it diplomacy.Heavy WeaponsBigger gun, bigger boom, bigger problem for the Marshal's goons.ResilienceThe skill tree that lets you stand in the crossfire and simply not care.SpeedOutrun the laser grid, outpace the enemy, and never let the colony catch your breath.LockpickingNo key? No problem. Just a little finesse and a stubborn thumb.HackingThe quietest way through a locked door is the one that never makes a sound.DodgingThe best shot is the one that never finds you.AgilityThe quietest way through a locked door is the one nobody hears.ChemistryMix the right compounds and the whole colony bends to your chemistry.PersuasionTalk your way past every locked door, every hostile faction, and every stubborn shopkeeperEngineeringBuild it, fix it, defend it—survival on Halcyon is a hands-on job.LeadershipThe green option that makes the whole crew actually do what you say.EmpathyThe gentlest way to bend a stubborn mind on a lawless frontier.OratoryOne voice, a hundred faces—Oratory turns a speech into a revolution.IntimidationNo one has to be reasonable if you're big enough and loud enough.BargainingOn the Halcyon, the sharpest weapon is the one that never leaves its holster—your words.NegotiationThe sharpest blade in a standoff is the one that offers a handshake instead.WitThe sharpest weapon on Halcyon is the one you never have to pull out.RhetoricOn Halcyon, the sharpest blade isn't steel—it's a sentence delivered with a smile.FlatteryOn a ship where everyone is watching, the sharpest blade is the one that never leaves its LyingIn the Halcyon system, the truth is a luxury the Monarch can't afford.DisguiseThe best shot is the one nobody ever sees you take.CharmTalk your way past the barricade, haggle past the price tag, charm past the cult.ForgingTurn the Ring's junk into the best gear in the system, one wrench-tightened bolt at a timeSleight of HandFingers fast, conscience flexible—Halcyon's lockpicks never ask permission.
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