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The Persuade skill is used in conversations and also has a chance to inflict Cower (crippling fear) when you first damage a Human target.

Base Skill Unlocks[]

Points Level Effect
20 Novice Cower: Humans have a 20% chance to cower in fear for 4s after the first time you hit them
40 Competent Cower Duration +7s
60 Adept Cowered Target's Armor -50%
80 Expert Human Cower Chance +10%
100 Master When a Human cowers, you gain +25% armor for 10s
150 Virtuoso Chance to Cower resets after 10s, allowing a damaged Human to Cower again

Note(s)[]

  • The Virtuoso skill level is only available if Peril on Gorgon is installed.
  • The Stranger can start with 0-41 points in Persuade.