Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Skills

This page lists all 46 skills available in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. Click on any skill to learn more about their abilities, characteristics, and optimal build strategies.

accounting - Reading financial records and following the money trail anthropology - Understanding cultures and human behavior patterns appraise - Estimating the value, authenticity, and significance of objects archaeology - Interpreting ruins, artifacts, and dig sites art_craft - Making or analyzing art and crafts charm - Winning people over with friendliness and social grace climb - Climbing safely and quickly credit_rating - Your social and financial standing cthulhu_mythos - Knowledge of the Mythos - dangerous to learn disguise - Changing your appearance to pass as someone else dodge - Avoiding harm through quick movement (base value is half DEX) drive_auto - Driving cars and similar vehicles under stress electrical_repair - Fixing and understanding electrical systems fast_talk - Talking quickly and convincingly to confuse or stall fighting_brawl - Close combat using fists and grappling firearms_handgun - Using pistols and revolvers firearms_rifle - Using rifles and shotguns first_aid - Emergency treatment and stabilizing injuries history - Knowing historical facts and timelines intimidate - Applying pressure through fear or threat jump - Clearing gaps and obstacles safely language_other - Understanding and communicating in another language language_own - Your native language fluency (base value equals EDU) law - Knowing legal procedures and rights library_use - Finding information in archives and libraries listen - Hearing small details and changes in sound locksmith - Opening locks and bypassing mechanisms mechanical_repair - Fixing and understanding machinery medicine - Medical knowledge for diagnosis and treatment natural_world - Knowledge of nature, animals, and environment navigate - Finding your way using maps and landmarks occult - Knowledge of occult lore and traditions operate_heavy_machinery - Using heavy equipment safely persuade - Convincing someone with reasoning and credibility pilot - Operating aircraft or boats psychology - Reading people to spot lies and motives psychoanalysis - Therapeutic analysis to help with trauma ride - Riding and controlling mounts science - Applying scientific method and knowledge sleight_of_hand - Manual trickery like palming objects spot_hidden - Noticing hidden objects and subtle details stealth - Moving quietly and staying unnoticed survival - Staying alive in harsh conditions swim - Swimming safely and strongly throw - Throwing accurately with force track - Following trails and signs of passage

Consider your character concept, playstyle preferences, and how this choice fits into your campaign when making your decision.