Archaeology (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

Quick answer

A percentile skill rating (0–100) you roll under on d100.

Definition

Interpreting ruins, artifacts, and dig sites; knowing what a find means and where it came from.

How to use it
  • This is your Archaeology rating (0–100).
  • When you attempt it, you typically roll d100 and succeed if you roll equal to or under your rating.
Common mistake: Thinking high rolls are good — CoC skills are usually roll-under.
Example: I interpret the dig site layers and tools with Archaeology.
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