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Intelligence (Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition)

Attributes

Definition

Intelligence represents reasoning ability, memory, education, and the capacity to analyze complex information. For hunters, Intelligence is the Attribute that lets them research supernatural creatures, identify weaknesses, plan operations, and understand the occult lore that reveals how to actually kill things that shouldn't exist. Knowledge is arguably a hunter's greatest weapon. A strong arm and a steady aim mean nothing if you don't know that a particular creature is immune to bullets, vulnerable to silver, or can only be destroyed by a specific ritual. Intelligence is what turns a group of scared mortals into an effective hunting cell. Intelligence also supports the investigative work that precedes every Hunt. Analyzing crime scenes, researching historical records, cross-referencing witness accounts, and identifying patterns in supernatural activity all depend on Intelligence. The best hunters spend far more time preparing than fighting.

How it works

**Dice Pool Uses**: - Intelligence + Occult: Identifying creatures, understanding supernatural lore - Intelligence + Investigation: Analyzing evidence, research - Intelligence + Academics: Historical research, understanding ancient texts - Intelligence + Medicine: Analyzing wounds, identifying causes of death - Intelligence + Technology: Programming, system analysis **Special Rules**: Intelligence is the primary Attribute for extended research actions. Many Storytellers use Intelligence + Occult as the default roll for identifying a creature's nature and weaknesses, which is often the most important single roll in a Hunt.

Tips

**Build Advice**: Intelligence is essential for Inquisitive hunters and anyone who wants to contribute to the research phase of the Hunt. Even combat-focused hunters benefit from enough Intelligence to understand briefings and identify threats. **Creed Synergies**: Inquisitive creed hunters depend on Intelligence for their research and analysis. Entrepreneurial hunters use it for strategic planning and logistics. **Character Concepts**: University professor, forensic analyst, occult researcher, software engineer who decoded a supernatural pattern in network traffic.

Frequently asked questions

Is Intelligence or Wits more important for hunters?

Intelligence is better for preparation and research, while Wits excels in the moment. Ideally, have both. If forced to choose, consider your role: researchers need Intelligence, field operatives need Wits.