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Skill Menu - Example

An early example of the look and feel of the skill menu.

There are xx separate Skills in ATLAS. These skills are organized into 14 different disciplines.

At the beginning of the game, only the Survivalism discipline is unlocked. All other disciplines have to be unlocked by unlocking the relevant skill, except for the Quests (which have unique requirements.). Some skills can also unlock feats.

Players may respec their skills once per level. Or buy Pathfinder Respec Pathfinder Respec Soup on Freeport or Merchant Ship with Gold Coin Gold Coin.

If you want to create possible skill tree builds to plan out how you want to spend your skill points you can use this Atlas Calculator site.

  • Note this is a third-party site and may not have been updated with the current skill trees and point costs.

Leveling[]

How to Gain Experience ("XP")[]

The player gains XP by exploring, gathering, and hunting. When you gain enough XP, you'll also gain a level, or "level up".

Atlas-XP1

Character XP progress bar

You can see your progress of earning XP between levels in the Inventory window by pressing i, or keeping an eye on the "XP" icon on the bottom right of your screen. When you hunt, you gain XP by harming animals and harvesting resources. Harming Predator creatures (carnivorous), gives more XP than the herbivores. Digging up Treasure Chests also gives XP. When you explore and discover new islands an XP boost is given for each new island discovered. The Spear Spear does more damage to players and animals than fists, but have a chance of breaking. Metal Metal tools will have higher durability and harvest rates, but requires the Smithy Smithy to craft. If you start out in a Freeport, once the player hits level 8, XP gets capped and the player must leave the Freeport regions to advance further.



Learning Skills[]

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Upgradable character stats

For each new level you achieve, you'll be able to upgrade some of your character's Stats (Health, Stamina, Fortitude, Weight and Intelligence.) Clicking one of these icons when they're "glowing" will allow you to increase your maximum capacity in whichever you choose (ex: You can increase how many health points you have when fully healthy). Raising a level also gives Skill Points (see below table for amounts), which them you'll be able to choose a new skill (or more) on the Skills tab.

Planning Your Skills[]

Choose your Skills wisely when leveling up. Most skills after the first level require a previous skill to be unlocked, and it's important to plan ahead. For example, you need to learn The Basics before you can learn Primitive Construction and the Ranged Weapons Unlock skill is required to unlock the ability to make and use higher tier Ranged Weapons. Sometimes it's smarter to save your skill points for the next level, in case your desired path costs more than you have earned at your current level.

Hovering over a skill icon (even when it's dark) in the Skills tab will provide more information about what you can do with the skill, and help you plan the path of your character.

If you want to change your Skills after you have already learned them, you need to respec.

Leveling after LVL8[]

On most servers, (some unofficial servers have this turned off) you will need to explore the world and find another island once you achieve level 8. You won't be able to continue earning XP after that, if you stay in the Freeport area.

Depending on your level you earn different amount of Skill points per level:

Level SP Gain/level Notes Fast Methods
1 1 Can be earned in Freeport Set the Point in Survivalism harvest and build basic stuff
2 - 8 3 Can be earned in Freeport With level 4 you've enough skill points to skill Archery & Throwing Weapons after that you need to skill the Basics of the bow.
Now you can craft Bow Bow and Stone Arrow Stone Arrow . Now you need to kill Alpha Animals
9 - 10 3 Cannot be earned in Freeports Killing Alpha Animals
11 - 21 4 Cannot be earned in Freeports Killing Alpha Animals
22 - 31 5 Cannot be earned in Freeports Killing more Alpha Animals or find and fight Treasure
32 - 41 6 Cannot be earned in Freeports Killing more Alpha Animals or find and fight Treasure
42 - 51 7 Cannot be earned in Freeports Killing more Alpha Animals or find and fight Treasure
52 - 120 8 Cannot be earned in Freeports


Discovery Points for Leveling after 52[]

Level Points
52 44
53 47
54 71
55 94
56 118
57 141
58 164
59 188
60 211
61 235
62 258
63 281
64 305
65 328
66 352
67 375
68 398
69 422
70 445
71 469
72 492
73 516
74 541
75 565
76 ?
77 ?
78 ?
79 ?
80 ?
81 ?
82 727
83 ?
84 ?
85 ?
86 820
87 ?
88 866
89 890
90 913
91 1582
92 ?
93 ?
94 ?
95 ?
96 ?
97 ?
98 ?
99 ?
100 ?
101 ?



Skill Categories[]

Skill Categories List[]

Skills are divided into 16 disciplines.

Discipline Points to completely unlock every skill
Survivalism 80
Construction & Mercantilism 76
Beastmastery 115
Medicine 61
Cooking & Farming 158
Melee Weaponry 100
Ranged Weaponry 156
Artillery 198
Armory 98
Seamanship 138
Captaineering 103
Piracy 91
Quest Skills

Survivalism[]

Skill Categories

Survivalism Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx points.

Tier Skill Provides Items/Skills Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

The BasicsThe Basics


The basic elements of survival. 1 None
1

Cloth ClothingCloth Clothing


Unlocks the ability to craft cloth clothing.
  • Unlocks the Primitive Construction skill.
6

The BasicsThe Basics


2

Primitive ConstructionPrimitive Construction


Unlocks Primitive tool crafting. 6

Cloth ClothingCloth Clothing


3

NaturalismNaturalism


Gives access to the gathering tree. 5

Primitive ConstructionPrimitive Construction


3

Construction & Mercantilism UnlockConstruction & Mercantilism Unlock


Unlocks access to the construction skill tree 10

Primitive ConstructionPrimitive Construction


3

Combat UnlockCombat Unlock


Gives access to the Combat Skill Tree.
  • Unlocks the Armory Discipline.
  • Unlocks the Piracy Discipline.
5

Primative ConstructionPrimative Construction


4

Cooking UnlockCooking Unlock


Unlocks access to the Cooking Skill Tree 10

NaturalismNaturalism


4

Beastmastery UnlockBeastmastery Unlock


Unlocks access to the Beastmastery Skill Tree 10

NaturalismNaturalism


4

Basic Water Swimming Speed BonusBasic Water Swimming Speed Bonus


  • Swimming Speed +15%
  • Unlocks the Improved Water Swimming Speed Bonus
  • Unlocks the Seamanship
2

Construction UnlockConstruction Unlock


4

Armory UnlockArmory Unlock


10

Combat UnlockCombat Unlock


4

PiracyPiracy


  • Unlocks the Piracy Discipline.
10

Combat UnlockCombat Unlock


5

Vitamin Depletion RateVitamin Depletion Rate


2

Cooking UnlockCooking Unlock


5

Basic Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldBasic Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


  • Unlocks Improved Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield
2

Basic Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldBasic Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


5

Improved Water Swimming Speed BonusImproved Water Swimming Speed Bonus


  • Unlocks Advanced Water Swimming Speed Bonus
4

Improved Water Swimming Speed BonusImproved Water Swimming Speed Bonus


5

Seamanship UnlockSeamanship Unlock


10

Basic Water Swimming Speed BonusBasic Water Swimming Speed Bonus


4

Ranged Weaponry UnlockRanged Weaponry Unlock


10

Armory UnlockArmory Unlock


5

Melee Weaponry UnlockMelee Weaponry Unlock


10

Armory UnlockArmory Unlock


6

Improved Vitamin Depletion RateImproved Vitamin Depletion Rate


4

Vitamin Depletion RateVitamin Depletion Rate


6

Improved Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldImproved Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


4

Advanced Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldAdvanced Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


6

Advanced Water Swimming SpeedAdvanced Water Swimming Speed


Swimming Speed: +45.0% 8

Improved Water Swimming SpeedImproved Water Swimming Speed


6

Water Temperature FortitudeWater Temperature Fortitude


Water Temperature Fortitude: +15.0% 2

SeamanshipSeamanship


6

Captaineering UnlockCaptaineering Unlock


10

SeamanshipSeamanship


6

Artillery UnlockArtillery Unlock


10

Ranged Weaponry UnlockRanged Weaponry Unlock


7

Advanced Vitamin Depletion RateAdvanced Vitamin Depletion Rate


Vitamin Depletion Rate: -30.0% 8

Improved Vitamin Depletion RateImproved Vitamin Depletion Rate


7

Medicine UnlockMedicine Unlock


10

Improved Vitamin Depletion RateImproved Vitamin Depletion Rate


7

Advanced Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldAdvanced Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


Harvesting Yield: +60.0% 6

Improved Higher Hand-Harvesting YieldImproved Higher Hand-Harvesting Yield


7

Improved Water Temperature FortitudeImproved Water Temperature Fortitude


Water Temperature Fortitude: +30.0% 10

Water Temperature FortitudeWater Temperature Fortitude


7

Oxygen Reduction RateOxygen Reduction Rate


Oxygen Consumption Rate -20.00% 12

CaptaineeringCaptaineering


Construction & Mercantilism[]

Skill Categories Construction & Mercantilism Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Survivalism
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Construction & Mercantilism UnlockConstruction & Mercantilism Unlock


Unlocks Construction & Mercantilism Construction & Mercantilism Discipline 2



1

Basics of BuildingBasics of Building


Gives access to crafting Thatch Structures



2



2

Advanced ToolsAdvanced Tools




5



3

Tool StudiesTool Studies


Enables the use of tools up to Journeyman Quality



2



3

Handyman UnlockHandyman Unlock


Gives access to a number of assorted tools for repairing, storage, and painting



5



4

Advanced Tool StudiesAdvanced Tool Studies


Enables the use of tools up to Legendary Quality



4



4

Secrets of BuildingSecrets of Building


Gives access to crafting Wood Tier Structures, as well as a number of related wooden objects



4

Handyman UnlockHandyman Unlock


4

Repair SkillRepair Skill


Decreases the difficulty of successfully hitting the bonus when repairing.
  • Repair Minigame Window Region: +15.0%



1

Handyman UnlockHandyman Unlock


5

Expert Tool StudiesExpert Tool Studies


Enables use of tools up to Mythical Quality 6

Advanced Tool StudiesAdvanced Tool Studies


5

Chemicals & ExplosivesChemicals & Explosives


Enables construction of several intermediate crafting structures.



5

Handyman UnlockHandyman Unlock


5

MetallurgyMetallurgy


Gives access to crafting the basic Industrial Structures, the Forge as well as intermediate metal ingots.



5



5

Improved Repair SkillImproved Repair Skill


Further decreases the difficulty of successfully hitting the bonus when repairing.
  • Repair Minigame Window Region: +15.0%



4

Repair SkillRepair Skill


6

Crafting SpeedCrafting Speed


Increases the speed at which items are crafted.
  • Extra Crafting Speed: +40.0%



2

Chemicals & ExplosivesChemicals & Explosives


6

Repair BonusRepair Bonus


Boosts the amount of health recovered by a structure when repaired.
  • Repair Bonus: +20.0%



2

MetallurgyMetallurgy


6

Advanced Repair SkillAdvanced Repair Skill


Further decreases the difficulty of successfully hitting the bonus when repairing.
  • Repair Minigame Window Region: +15.0%
6

Improved Repair SkillImproved Repair Skill


6

Knowlege of IndustryKnowlege of Industry


Allows access to the construction of Industrial Buildings and items. 2

Improved Repair SkillImproved Repair Skill


7

Improved Crafting SpeedImproved Crafting Speed


Further Increases the speed at which items are crafted.
  • Extra Crafting Speed: +60.0%



8

Crafting SpeedCrafting Speed


7

Improved Repair BonusImproved Repair Bonus


Further boosts the amount of health recovered by a structure when repaired
  • Repair Bonus: +40.0%



8

Repair BonusRepair Bonus


8

Esotery of BuildingEsotery of Building


Gives access to crafting advanced and special-utility structures, as well as the core Stone Structure set. 10



9

Advanced AutomationAdvanced Automation


Gives access to crafting advanced automation buildings like Warehouse, Mine, and others. 10



Beastmastery[]

Skill Categories Beastmastery Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Survivalism
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Beastmastery UnlockBeastmastery Unlock


Unlocks the Beastmastery Discipline and associated skills.



10



1

Beastmastery Tier 1Beastmastery Tier 1


Allows a Pathfinder to craft Tier 1 Saddles, tame, command, and ride the most basic Creatures.



2



2

Sneaking UnlockSneaking Unlock


Decreases the range at which wild creatures will detect you.
  • Skill Stat bonuses: Wild Creature Visibility Range: -10%



2



2

Taming ProficiencyTaming Proficiency


Skill Stat bonuses:
  • Taming Feeding Affinity Increase: +15%



2



3

Improved SneakingImproved Sneaking


Further decreases the range at which wild creatures will detect you.
  • Skill Stat bonuses: Wild Creature Visibility Range:-30.0%



4



3

Improved Taming ProficiencyImproved Taming Proficiency


Further increases the amount of affinity gained by feeding in-progress tames.
  • Skill Stat bonuses: Taming Feeding Affinity Increases: +30%



4



4

Beastmastery Tier 2Beastmastery Tier 2


Allows a Pathfinder to craft Tier 2 Saddles, and tame, breed, and ride more powerful Creatures.



10



4

Advanced Taming ProficiencyAdvanced Taming Proficiency


Further increases the amount of affinity gained by feeding in-progress tames.
  • Skill Stat bonuses:
    • Taming Feeding Affinity Increases: +45%
- 6



5

Nature's CryNature's Cry




5



5

Nature's TouchNature's Touch




5



6

Improved Nature's CryImproved Nature's Cry


Increases the duration of the damage boost provided by the Nature's Cry skill



2



6

Improved Nature's TouchImproved Nature's Touch


Increases the duration of the healing boost provided by the Nature's Touch skill



2



6

Sneaking Tier 3Sneaking Tier 3


*Skill Stat bonuses: Wild Creature Visibility Range: -30.0% - 6



7

Advanced Nature's CryAdvanced Nature's Cry


Further increases the duration of the damage boost provided by the Nature's Cry skill - 4



7

Underwater TamingUnderwater Taming


Allows you to tame, breed and ride sea creatures.



10



8

Beastmastery Tier 3Beastmastery Tier 3


Allows the taming, riding, commanding, and breeding of Tier 3 Creatures. 10



Medicine[]

Skill Categories Additionally, it unlocks the following skills: Medicine Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: 68

Unlocked by Survivalism
Row Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Medicine UnlockMedicine Unlock


Gives Access to unlock the Medicine Discipline



2



1

Basic Medical StudiesBasic Medical Studies


Gives access to crafting the Medkit



2



2

Medical AssistantMedical Assistant


Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Use Speed: +10%



2



2

Self HealingSelf Healing


Increased Medkit Self Heal Amount +200%



2



3

Improved Medical AssistantImproved Medical Assistant


Increases the use speed of the Medkit.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Use Speed: +10%



4



3

Medical LongevityMedical Longevity


Decreases the durability damage that Medkits take when used
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Durability: +20%



2



4

Advanced Medical AssistantAdvanced Medical Assistant


Increases the use speed of the Medkit.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Use Speed: +10%



4

Improved Medical AssistantImproved Medical Assistant


4

Improved Self HealingImproved Self Healing


Increased Medkit Self Heal Amount +200%



2



4

Improved Medical LongevityImproved Medical Longevity


Decreases the durability damage that Medkits take when used
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Durability: +20%



4



5

Medical EfficacyMedical Efficacy


Increases the amount by which the Medkit heals.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Healing Effectiveness: +10%
2



5

Savior FeatSavior Feat


When activated, an equipped Medkit is consumed entirely,
and all nearby allied players are healed for a great amount.
  • Grants Feat:Savior

    • Enables Savior in the Use Feat Bar Savior Icon.
    • If no Medkit Medkit is equipped the Savior Icon is red Savior Icon.



8



5

Advanced Self HealingAdvanced Self Healing


Increased Medkit Self Heal Amount: +600%



6



6

Advanced Medical LongevityAdvanced Medical Longevity


Decreases the durability damage that Medkits take when used
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Durability: +20%
6



7

Improved Medical EfficacyImproved Medical Efficacy


Increases the amount by which the Medkit heals.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Healing Effectiveness: +20%



2



7

Physician SkillsPhysician Skills


Decreases the difficulty of applying healing from a medkit
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Minigame Window Region: +15%



2



8

Advanced Medical EfficacyAdvanced Medical Efficacy


Increases the amount by which the Medkit heals.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Healing Effectiveness: +30%



6



8

Improved Physician SkillsImproved Physician Skills


Decreases the difficulty of applying healing from a medkit
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Minigame Window Region: +20%



4



9

Improved Savior FeatImproved Savior Feat


Increases the amount by which the Medkit heals,
and all nearby players are healed for a great amount.
  • Improves Savior feat.
10



9



Decreases the difficulty of applying healing from a medkit
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Medical Kit Minigame Window Region: +15%
6



Cooking & Farming[]

Skill Categories Cooking & Farming Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Survivalism
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Cooking UnlockCooking Unlock


Gives access to unlock the Cooking & Farming Discipline



2
1

Basics of CookingBasics of Cooking


Gives access to crafting the Cooking Pot Cooking Pot



2



1

Basic FarmingBasic Farming


Gives access to crafting basic farming and irrigation tools.



2



2

Expedited OrdersExpedited Orders


Cooking Speed +20%



2



2

Stout LiverStout Liver


Alchohol Nutritional Value: +20%



2



2

Soil TillingSoil Tilling


Soil Growth Bonus +20%



2



3

Improved Expedited OrdersImproved Expedited Orders


Cooking Speed +20% 4



3

Improved Stout LiverImproved Stout Liver


Alchohol Nutritional Value: +40%



2



3

Improved Soil TillingImproved Soil Tilling


Soil Growth Bonus +20% 4



4

Intermediate RecipesIntermediate Recipes


Unlocks Tier 2 Recipes for cooking



5



4

Advanced Stout LiverAdvanced Stout Liver


Alchohol Nutritional Value: +60% 6



4

Advanced Soil TillingAdvanced Soil Tilling


Soil Growth Bonus +20%



6



4

Advanced Expedited OrdersAdvanced Expedited Orders


Cooking Speed +15% 6



5

Advanced RecipesAdvanced Recipes


Unlocks Tier 2 Recipes for cooking



5



5

PreservativesPreservatives


Gives access to crafting a preserving bag and preserving salt.



5



6

Secrets of CookingSecrets of Cooking


Gives access to crafting the Grill and Keg.



5



6

Secrets of FarmingSecrets of Farming


Gives access to crafting larger and more efficient farming structures. 10



7

Unthinkable DelicacyUnthinkable Delicacy


Once every 6 hours the chef can activate this and produce a dish of tremendous complexity.
  • (requires all the resources in their own inventory).
  • Enables Unthinkable Delicacy in the Use Feat Bar Unthinkable Delicacy Icon
10



Melee Weaponry[]

Skill Categories

Melee Weaponry Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: 100

Unlocked by Melee Weaponry Unlock in the Survivalism skill tree
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Melee Weaponry UnlockMelee Weaponry Unlock


Gives Access to unlock the Melee Weaponry Discipline 5

ArmoryArmory


1

Basics of One-Handed WeaponsBasics of One-Handed Weapons


Gives access to crafting basic one-handed weapons Sword Sword



2

Melee Weaponry UnlockMelee Weaponry Unlock


1

Basics of Two-Handed WeaponsBasics of Two-Handed Weapons


Gives access to crafting the Pike. Pike Pike



2



1

Circular Slice FeatCircular Slice Feat


A wide, circular slice performed at high speeds. Strikes all enemies in a 360-degree circle centered on the user.
  • Grants Feat: Circular Slice



5



1

Composed AttacksComposed Attacks


Decreases the stamina cost of attacking with two-handed weapons.
  • Two-Handed Weapon Stamina Cost: -15.0%



2



1

Crushing BlowsCrushing Blows


Increases the amount of durability damage inflicted by two-handed weapons to opponent's shields and armor.
  • Two-Handed Weapon Durability Damage: +100.0%



2



3

One-handed Weapons Tier 1One-handed Weapons Tier 1


Among the oldest and most known weapons on the sea is the sword; cutlass, rapier, longsword, dagger, all of them efficient, effective killing tools. Live by the sword, live a good, long life.
  • Enables the use of Bladed Weapons up to Journeyman quality.



2



3

RiposteRiposte


Increases the window to counter-attack an incoming strike.
  • Block Counter Attack Time With Sword Weapons: +10.0%



2



3

Improved Composed AttacksImproved Composed Attacks


Further decreases the stamina cost of attacking with two-handed weapons.
  • Two-Handed Weapon Stamina Cost: -30.0%



4



3

Improved Crushing BlowsImproved Crushing Blows


Further increases the amount of durability damage inflicted by two-handed weapons to opponents' shields and armor.
  • Two-Handed Weapon Durability Damage: +100.0%



4

Crushing BlowsCrushing Blows


One-handed Weapons Tier 2One-handed Weapons Tier 2


Among the oldest and most known weapons on the sea is the sword; cutlass, rapier, longsword, dagger, all of them efficient, effective killing tools. Live by the sword, live a good, long life.
  • Enables the use of Bladed Weapons up to Journeyman quality.
2



Improved Circular Slice FeatImproved Circular Slice Feat


Further increases the damage of the Circular Slice Feat



4



Improved RiposteImproved Riposte


Further increases the window in which counter-attacks can be performed.
  • Block Counter Attack Time With Sword Weapons: +30.0%



4



Secrets of Two-Handed WeaponsSecrets of Two-Handed Weapons


Gives access to crafting the Two-Handed Mace. Two-Handed Mace Two-Handed Mace





One-Handed weapons Tier 2One-Handed weapons Tier 2


Enables the use of Bladed Weapons up to Legendary quality.


4

One-handed Weapons Tier 1One-handed Weapons Tier 1


Advanced RiposteAdvanced Riposte


Further increases the window in which counter-attacks can be performed.
  • Block Counter Attack Time With Sword Weapons: +45.0%
- 10



Two-Handed StudiesTwo-Handed Studies


Enables the use of Two-handed weapons up to Journeyman quality.



2

Secrets of Two-Handed WeaponsSecrets of Two-Handed Weapons


One-Handed weapons Tier 3One-Handed weapons Tier 3


There are very few who dedicate themselves to the way of the blade; it is an understanding of weapons that runs deeper than blood. There is nothing beyond this mastery, only new worlds to conquer with it.

(Enables the use of Bladed Weapons up to Legendary quality.)

- 6



ParryingParrying


Decreases the stamina drained when blocking and by blocking.
  • Blocking stamina drain -30%
- 1



Tremendous Force FeatTremendous Force Feat


When activated, and a two-handed weapon is equipped, the player focuses for a brief amount of time, and then strikes the ground in front of them to tremendous effect.

A cone of ruptured earth is emitted from the point of impact, stunning and damaging all players in the aread of the attack.

This attack leaves the user winded, and unable to move or attack following its activation.

(Grants Feats: Tremendous Force)

- 5



Ranged Weaponry[]

Skill Categories Ranged Weapons Icon In Game Cost to unlock entire category: 156

Unlocked by Survivalism
Tier Skill Provides Unlocks Cost Precondition
0

Ranged Weaponry UnlockRanged Weaponry Unlock


Unlocks the Ranged Weaponry Discipline - 10



1

Ballistic studiesBallistic studies


Enables use of up to Journeyman Bows/Spears. - 2



1

Pistol BasicsPistol Basics


Gives access to crafting pistols and simple pistol ammo. 2



2

Basics of ThrowingBasics of Throwing


Gives access to crafting a number of basic thrown projectile weapons.



2



2

Improved Ballistic StudiesImproved Ballistic Studies


Enables use of up to Legendary Bows/Spears.



4



2

Reload ConcentrationReload Concentration


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Reload Window Size: +20.0%



2



2

Faster Pistol ReloadFaster Pistol Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Reload Speed: +10.0%



2



3

Strong ArmStrong Arm


Projectile weapon damage +10%



2



3

Improved Reload ConcentrationImproved Reload Concentration


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Reload Window Size: +15.0%



10



3

Improved Faster Pistol ReloadImproved Faster Pistol Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Reload Speed: +10.0% - 4



4

Secrets of the bowSecrets of the bow


Gives access to crafting a number of advanced types of arrows.



10



4

Expert Ballistic StudiesExpert Ballistic Studies


Enables the use of Bows/Spears of up to Mythical quality. - 6



4

Improved Strong ArmImproved Strong Arm


Skill stat bonuses: Projectile weapon damage +20% ( Not Guns )



4



4

Firearm StudiesFirearm Studies


Enables the use of up to Journeyman Firearms.



2



4

Advanced Faster Pistol ReloadAdvanced Faster Pistol Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Reload Speed: +20.0% - 6



5

Arbalest StudiesArbalest Studies


Gives access to crafting the Crossbow and Bolts. 6



5

SapperSapper


Gives access to crafting grenades.



10



5

Improved Firearm StudiesImproved Firearm Studies


Enables the use of up to Mythical Firearms. - 4



6

Steady AimSteady Aim


Reduces the shaking of weapons when projectiles are fully drawn. (Bow/Spear)

Drawn projectile weapon shake: -20%

- 2



6

Piercing ShotPiercing Shot


Grants feat: Piercing Shot



4



6

Expert Firerarm StudiesExpert Firerarm Studies


Enables the use of firearms up to Mythical quality. - 10



6

RevolversRevolvers


Gives access to crafting advanced pistols. 10


7

Speargun StudiesSpeargun Studies


Gives access to the Spear Launcher and Bolts. 6



7

Basics of the BlunderbussBasics of the Blunderbuss


Gives access to crafting the Blunderbuss and its ammunition. 10



7

Secrets of the RifleSecrets of the Rifle


Gives access to crafting the Carbine and Industrial Rifle, as well as their ammunition. 8



7

Pistol Steady AimPistol Steady Aim


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Aim Spread: -10.0%



2



8

Ballista StudiesBallista Studies


Gives access to crafting the Ballista and Catapult, as well as their ammunition. 10



8

Faster Blunderbuss ReloadFaster Blunderbuss Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Blunderbuss Reload Speed: +112.5% - 4



8

Faster Rifle ReloadFaster Rifle Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Rifle Reload Speed: +5.0% - 4



8

Improved Pistol Steady AimImproved Pistol Steady Aim


Skill Stat Bonuses: Pistol Aim Spread: -10.0%



4



8

Lucky Loader FeatLucky Loader Feat


Grants Feat: Lucky Loader - 6



Artillery[]

Skill Categories Armory Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Artillery Unlock in the Survivalism Skill Tree
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition Effective Against
0

Artillery UnlockArtillery Unlock


Gives Access to unlock the Artillery Discipline 10

Ranged Weaponry UnlockRanged Weaponry Unlock


1

Swivel Gun StudiesSwivel Gun Studies


Gives access to crafting the Swivel Gun and Grapeshot Ammunition. 2

Artillery UnlockArtillery Unlock


NPC's and Sails
2

Cannon StudiesCannon Studies


Gives access to crafting cannons and cannonballs. 5

Swivel Gun StudiesSwivel Gun Studies


3

Ammunition StorageAmmunition Storage


Gives access to crafting the Ammo Box. 2

Cannon StudiesCannon Studies


3

Deft Cannon ReloadDeft Cannon Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Cannon Reload Speed: +10% 2

Cannon StudiesCannon Studies


3

Cannon Sighting SpeedCannon Sighting Speed


Skill Stat Bonuses: Cannon Aim Speed: +10% 2

Cannon StudiesCannon Studies


3

Gatling StudiesGatling Studies


Gives access to crafting the Puckle emplaced machine-gun, and its ammo. 10

Cannon StudiesCannon Studies


4

Canister ShotCanister Shot


Gives access to crafting the Canister Shot Ammunition type for Swivel Guns Canister Shot Canister Shot



5

Ammunition StorageAmmunition Storage


4

Mortar StudiesMortar Studies


Gives access to crafting Mortars, and their ammunition.



10

Ammunition StorageAmmunition Storage


NPC's, Players, and Ships
4

Siege StudiesSiege Studies


Gives access to crafting the Ballista and Catapult, as well as their ammunition. 10



4

Improved Deft Cannon ReloadImproved Deft Cannon Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Cannon Reload Speed: +10%



10



4

Improved Cannon Sighting SpeedImproved Cannon Sighting Speed


Skill Stat Bonuses: Cannon Aim Speed: +20%



10



5

Deft Swivel Cannon ReloadDeft Swivel Cannon Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Swivel Gun Reload Speed: +10%



2

Canister ShotCanister Shot


5

Mortar Sighting SpeedMortar Sighting Speed


Skill Stat Bonuses: Mortar Aim Speed: +10%



2

Mortar StudiesMortar Studies


5

Deft Mortar ReloadDeft Mortar Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Mortar Reload Speed: +10%



2

Mortar StudiesMortar Studies


5

Bigger Cannon StudiesBigger Cannon Studies


Gives access to crafting the Large Cannon and Large Cannonballs



10



6

Improved Deft Swivel Gun ReloadImproved Deft Swivel Gun Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Swivel Gun Reload Speed: +20% 10



6

Greek FireGreek Fire


Gives access to the Greek Fire ammunition for the Swivel Gun. 10



6

Improved Mortar Sighting SpeedImproved Mortar Sighting Speed


Skill Stat Bonuses: Mortar Aim Speed: +20%



10



6

Improved Deft Mortar ReloadImproved Deft Mortar Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Mortar Reload Speed: +20%



10



6

Deft Large Cannon ReloadDeft Large Cannon Reload


Skill Stat Bonuses: Large Cannon Reload Speed: +33.4%



2



6

Large Cannon Sighting SpeedLarge Cannon Sighting Speed


Skill Stat Bonuses: Large Cannon Aim Speed: +10%



2



7

Explosive BarrelsExplosive Barrels


Gives access to crafting explosive barrels. Standing and launchable caskets of explosive powder. 10



7

Captain of RenownCaptain of Renown


Gives access to crafting the new Manned Artillery stations.

Armory[]

Skill Categories

Armory Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: 88

Unlocked by Survivalism
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Armory UnlockArmory Unlock


Gives Access to Unlock the Armory Discipline



10
1

Basics of ArmorBasics of Armor


Gives access to crafting Fur and Leather armors.


2



1

Basics of ShieldsBasics of Shields


Gives access to crafting wooden and metal shields.



2



2

Armor StudiesArmor Studies


Enables the use of up to Journeyman armors.



2



2

Temperate ArmorTemperate Armor


Skill Stat Bonuses: Temperature Fortitude Penalty: +15%



2



2

Armor UpkeepArmor Upkeep


Skill Stat Bonuses: Armor Durability Loss: -20%



2



2

Shield StudiesShield Studies


Enables the use of up to Journeyman shields.



2



2

Armor ArticulationArmor Articulation


Skill Stat Bonuses: Armor Movement Penalty: -10%



2



3

Intermediate Armor StudiesIntermediate Armor Studies


Enables the use of up to Legendary quality Armors.



4



3

Improved Temperate ArmorImproved Temperate Armor


Skill Stat Bonuses: Temperature Fortitude Penalty: +45%



10



3

Improved Armor UpkeepImproved Armor Upkeep


Skill Stat Bonuses: Armor Durability Loss: -10%



10



3

Honed EdgeHoned Edge


Stun Time Dealt By Shield: +15%



2



3

Improved Armor ArticulationImproved Armor Articulation


Skill Stat Bonuses: Armor Movement Penalty: -20%



4



4

Secrets of ArmorSecrets of Armor


Gives access to crafting Metal Combat Armor and the Winged Glider. 10



4

Advanced Armor StudiesAdvanced Armor Studies


Enables the use of Armors up to Mythical Quality 6



4

Shield CareShield Care


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shield Durability: -10%



2



4

Improved Shield StudiesImproved Shield Studies


Enables the use of shields up to Legendary Quality.



4



4

Advanced Armor ArticulationAdvanced Armor Articulation


Skill Stat Bonuses: Armor Movement Penalty: -45% 6



5

Improved Shield CareImproved Shield Care


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shield Durability: -20% 4



5

Improved Honed EdgeImproved Honed Edge


Skill Stat Bonuses: Stun Time Dealt By Shield: +15% 4



5

Expert Shield StudiesExpert Shield Studies


Enables the use of shields up to Mythical Quality 8



Seamanship[]

Skill Categories Seamanship Icon InGame

Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Survivalism
Row Skill Provides Unlocks Cost Precondition
0

Seamanship UnlockSeamanship Unlock


Gives access to unlock the seamanship discipline







1

Basics of SailingBasics of Sailing


Gives access to crafting a number of basic sailing structures.




2




2

Navigator's ToolsNavigator's Tools


Gives access to crafting the Sextant.



5




2

SightseeingSightseeing


Increases visibility of flotsam on the ocean.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Flotsam Visibility Range: +20%




2




3

ShipwrightShipwright


Gives access to the basic tools required to get you out on the water and sailing the high seas.




5




3

CosmologyCosmology


Skill Stat Bonuses: Sextant Minigame Time: +10%




2




3

Improved SightseeingImproved Sightseeing


Further increases the distance at which you can spot flotsam on the open sea.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Flotsam Visibility Range: +20%




4




4

Medium Speed SailMedium Speed Sail


Gives access to crafting Medium Sails.




4




4

Merchant ShipsMerchant Ships


Gives access to crafting the Schooner, Brigantine ships, and their assorted parts.





5




5

Improved CosmologyImproved Cosmology


Further increases the duration you can look through the sextant before star-charting ends.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses: Sextant Minigame Time: +10%



4




4

Advanced SightseeingAdvanced Sightseeing


Further increases the distance at which you can sport flotsam on the open sea.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Flotsam Visibility Range: +20%
6




5

Master ShipwrightMaster Shipwright


Unlocks advanced ships and shipbuilding facilities.





8




5

Able NavigatorAble Navigator


Increases the duration of the benefits from successful Sextant use and the amount of time allowed to connect the stars.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses:
    • Sextant Buff Duration: +25%
    • Sextant Minigame Duration: +10%




2




5

GalleonGalleon


Gives access to crafting the Galleon the largest and most powerful ship on the seas. 10




5

Advanced CosmologyAdvanced Cosmology


Further increases the duration you can look through the sextant before star-charting ends.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Sextant Minigame Time: +10%
6




5

Able MapmakerAble Mapmaker


Increases the range at which Fog of War/Shroud of War is revealed.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Fog of War Range: +15%
  • Shroud of War Range: +15%




2




6

Repair FiendRepair Fiend


Grants Feats: Repair Fiend 5




6

Improved Able NavigatorImproved Able Navigator


Further increases the duration of the buff given by the Sextant and the amount of time allowed to connect the stars.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses:
    • Sextant Buff Duration: +20%
    • Sextant Minigame Duration: +10%




4




6

Advanced Able MapmakerAdvanced Able Mapmaker


Increases the range at which Fog of War/Shroud of War is revealed.

Skill Stat Bonuses:

  • Fog of War Range: +20%
  • Shroud of War Range: +20%
10




7

Advanced Able NavigatorAdvanced Able Navigator


Further increases the duration of the benefits from successful Sextant use and the amount of time allowed to connect the stars.
  • Skill Stat Bonuses:
    • Sextant Buff Duration: +25%
    • Sextant Minigame Duration: +25%
6




Captaineering[]

Skill Categories Captaineering Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: xx

Unlocked by Seamanship
Row Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Captaineering UnlockCaptaineering Unlock


Gives access to unlock the Captaineering Discipline 10



1

Basics of CrewBasics of Crew


Gives access to crafting a number of basic crew-care items.



2



2

Cheaper CrewCheaper Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Payment Period: +10%



2



2

Talented CrewTalented Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses:
  • Crew Sail Turn Speed: +10%
  • Crew Sail Raise and Lower Speed: +20%



2



3

Improved Cheaper CrewImproved Cheaper Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Payment Period: +10%



4



3

Improved Talented CrewImproved Talented Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses:
  • Crew Sail Turn Speed: +10%
  • Crew Sail Raise and Lower Speed: +10%



4



4

Advanced Cheaper CrewAdvanced Cheaper Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Payment Period: +15% 6



4

Lieutenant PodiumLieutenant Podium


Gives access to crafting the Lieutenant Podium.
  • Lieutenant Command Podium Lieutenant Command Podium


5



4

Advanced Talented CrewAdvanced Talented Crew


Skill Stat Bonuses:
  • Crew Sail Turn Speed: +10%
  • Crew Sail Raise and Lower Speed: +10%
6



5

Ship MaintenanceShip Maintenance


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Decaying Rate: -20%



2



5

Efficient RepairsEfficient Repairs


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Debuff Time: -10%



2



5

Crew EducationCrew Education


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Sinking Speed: -10%



2



5

RationingRationing


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Food Consumption Period: -10%



2



6

Improved Ship MaintenanceImproved Ship Maintenance


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Decaying Rate: -15%



4



6

Improved Efficient RepairsImproved Efficient Repairs


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Debuff Time: -10%



4



6

Improved Crew EducationImproved Crew Education


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Sinking Speed: -10%



2



6

Improved RationingImproved Rationing


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Food Consumption Period: -20%



4



7

Advanced Ship MaintenanceAdvanced Ship Maintenance


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Decaying Rate: -15% 6



7

Rally the TroopsRally the Troops


Unlocks the Feat| Rally the Troops Feat 10



7

Advanced Efficient RepairsAdvanced Efficient Repairs


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Debuff Time: -10%



6



7

Advanced Crew EducationAdvanced Crew Education


Skill Stat Bonuses: Ship Sinking Speed: -10% 6



7

Reload OverdriveReload Overdrive


Grants Feat: Reload Overdrive 10



7

Advanced RationingAdvanced Rationing


Skill Stat Bonuses: Crew Food Consumption Period: -30% 6

Improved RationingImproved Rationing


Piracy[]

Skill Categories

Piracy Icon InGame Cost to unlock entire category: 103

Unlocked by Combat Unlock
Tier Skill Provides Items Unlocked Cost Precondition
0

Piracy UnlockPiracy Unlock


Gives access to unlock the Piracy Discipline 10



1

Basics of PiracyBasics of Piracy


Gives access to crafting a number of piracy-related items.


5



2

Overeating ToleranceOvereating Tolerance


Decreases the amount of torpor damage taken from overeating: -10%



2



2

Secrets of PiracySecrets of Piracy


Gives access to crafting a number of advanced piracy-related and high-seas related gear.



5



2

Eagle EyesEagle Eyes


Skill Stat Bonuses: Buried Treasure Emitter Visibility Range: +20%



2



3

Improved Overeating ToleranceImproved Overeating Tolerance


Decreases the amount of torpor damage taken from overeating: -20%




4



3

Knowledge of the Old OnesKnowledge of the Old Ones


Skill Stat Bonuses: Damage vs Army of the Damned: +20%



2



3

PlunderPlunder


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shipwrecked Structure Returned Resource Quantity: +15%



2



3

DiverDiver


Skill Stat Bonuses:
  • Diving Suit Durability: +15%
  • Diving Suit Underwater Active Time: +10%



2



3

Improved Eagle EyesImproved Eagle Eyes


Skill Stat Bonuses: Buried Treasure Emitter Visibility Range: +20%



10



4

Advanced Overeating ToleranceAdvanced Overeating Tolerance


Skill Stat Bonuses: Overeating Damage: -30%



6



4

Improved Knowledge of the Old OnesImproved Knowledge of the Old Ones


Skill Stat Bonuses: Damage vs Army of the Damned: +20%



4



4

ShovelerShoveler


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shovel Resource Collection: +20%



2



4

Improved DiverImproved Diver


Skill Stat Bonuses:
  • Diving Suit Durability: +15%
  • Diving Suit Underwater Active Time: +10%



4



4

Improved PlunderImproved Plunder


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shipwrecked Structure Returned Resource Quantity: +15%



4



4

Prying EyesPrying Eyes


Grants Feat : Prying Eyes Prying Eyes Feat 10



5

Whats Yours Is MineWhats Yours Is Mine


Grants Feat : What's Yours is Mine What's Yours Is Mine Feat 5



5

Advanced Knowledge of the Old OnesAdvanced Knowledge of the Old Ones


Skill Stat Bonuses: Damage vs Army of the Damned: +20% 6



6

Improved ShovelerImproved Shoveler


Skill Stat Bonuses: Shovel Resource Collection: +20% 4



6

Basic Musical StudiesBasic Musical Studies


Gives access to crafting musical instruments. 5



7

Musical PracticeMusical Practice


Skill Stat Bonuses: +15% Note Error Tolerance 2



Quest Skills[]

Skill Categories

Special Skills are unlocked by completing Quests/Challenges

Skill/Feat Precondition Quest Description Items Unlocked

Explore the DepthsExplore the Depths


Earned after Killing the Kraken on Standard Mode Gives access to crafting and driving the Submarine

Harvest BoostHarvest Boost


Earned after completing the Into the Ice! Quest Feat: Harvest Boost

Instant EquipInstant Equip


Earned after completing the Master Cartographer Quest Feat: Instant Equip

Treasure MasterTreasure Master


Earned after completing the Treasure Master Quest Boost: Melee Tool Durability +100.0%

Torpedo StudiesTorpedo Studies


Earned after completing the Into the Ice! Quest Gives access to crafting the Torpedo Launcher and Torpedo

Ghost HunterGhost Hunter


Earned after completing the Ghost Hunter Quest For all Treasures that YOU dig up, boosts the quantity of gold by 20% for everyone involved. Boost:
  • Treasures You Dig up, Gold Boost: 20%

Friend of The MermaidFriend of The Mermaid


Earned after completing the Friend of The Mermaid Quest Interact with a friendly Mermaid Boost:
  • Extra Stamina Recovery Rate +35.0%

Rejuvenated Level 1Rejuvenated Level 1


Complete the Fountain of Youth quest after reaching age 90 You rejuvenated from old age once! Buff: Rejuvenated x1

Rejuvenated Level 2Rejuvenated Level 2


Complete the Fountain of Youth quest after reaching age 90 You rejuvenated from old age twice! Buff: Rejuvenated x2

Rejuvenated Level 3Rejuvenated Level 3


Complete the Fountain of Youth quest after reaching age 90 You rejuvenated from old age three times! Buff: Rejuvenated x3

Veteran ExplorerVeteran Explorer


Earned after completing the Veteran Explorer Quest Boost: Encumbered Speed Bonus +250.0%

Blue Whale KillerBlue Whale Killer


Earned after completing the Blue Whale Killer Quest Kill a Blue Whale Boost:
  • Prone Speed Bonus +100.0%
  • Crouched Speed Bonus +50.0%

Scourge of the DamnedScourge of the Damned


Earned after completing the Scourge of the Damned Quest Defeat a Galleon of the Damned of at least level 50 Boost:
  • Extra Armor Durability Boost +100.0%

Sperm Whale KillerSperm Whale Killer


Earned after completing the Sperm Whale Killer Quest Kill a Sperm Whale Boost:
  • Extra Taming Affinity Boost +30.0%

Squid KillerSquid Killer


Earned after completing the Squid Killer Quest Kill a Giant Squid Boost:
  • Vitamin Equilibrium Range Bonus +10.0%
  • Vitamin Equilibrium Rapidity Bonus +80.0%

Old skill tree images[]

All of these images are now outdated and show how the original skill trees looked when the game first launched, which have since been combined/replaced/removed in later seasons.

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