Listen (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
Skills
Definition
Listen represents your ability to hear and identify sounds—footsteps approaching, whispered conversations, distant gunshots, and the subtle sounds that warn of danger. Listen is the auditory counterpart to Spot Hidden. Together, they provide complete situational awareness. Listen can catch things you can't see, making it valuable in dark environments or around corners.
How it works
**Base Value**: 20%
**Common Rolls**:
- Hearing approaching danger
- Eavesdropping on conversations
- Identifying sounds (gunshots, footsteps, etc.)
- Detecting ambushes
**Opposed By**: Stealth (silent movement)
**Environment**: Noisy environments make Listen harder. Quiet ones make it easier.
Tips
**Complement Spot Hidden**: Invest in both for complete awareness.
**Dark Environments**: When you can't see, Listen becomes your primary warning system.
**Eavesdropping**: Listen can gather information that Spot Hidden can't.
Frequently asked questions
Can Listen detect supernatural creatures?
Listen can detect sounds made by supernatural creatures, but some Mythos entities are silent or produce sounds that drive you mad. The Keeper decides what you hear.
What's the difference between Listen and Spot Hidden?
Listen is for sounds; Spot Hidden is for visual details. Both are important. A good investigator invests in both.