Build guide
Occultist (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
The Occultist is a student of the occult and supernatural phenomena, making them perfect for Mythos investigations. Occultists have extensive knowledge of the supernatural, making them valuable assets when dealing with Mythos entities and spells. Occultists excel at understanding supernatural phenomena, researching occult lore, and learning spells. Their skills in Anthropology, History, Library Use, Occult, Language, and Persuade make them excellent researchers and spellcasters. However, their knowledge often brings them into contact with dangerous forces.
The starting sheet
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Investigator identity
- Occupation
- Occultist
- Concept
- Mythos-adjacent knowledge with risk management.
Characteristics
Physical
- STR
- 40
- CON
- 50
- POW
- 80
- DEX
- 50
- APP
- 50
- SIZ
- 55
Mental
- INT
- 70
- EDU
- 60
Skills
- Anthropology
- 40
- Credit rating
- 30
- History
- 50
- Language
- 60
- Library use
- 60
- Occult
- 70
- Psychology
- 40
- Spot hidden
- 50
Recommended choices
Occupation
Priorities
- Be the group's interpreter of the weird: connect clues to Mythos patterns.
- Balance Occult investment with practical survival skills.
- Accept that Sanity will be your most pressured resource.
Play tips
- You're the one who reads the tome, accept the risk for the group.
- Use Occult to identify threats before the group stumbles into them.
- Keep a trusted ally who can pull you back when Sanity runs low.