Caves of Qud - Skills
The major skill trees of Caves of Qud, which characters invest in with Skill Points as they level up. Each tree governs a family of related techniques: the weapon trees (Axes, Cudgels, Long Blades, Short Blades, Bows & Rifles, Thrown Weapons) shape melee and ranged combat, while utility and defense...
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| Name | Type | Description | Tree | Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axes | Weapon Skill | The skill tree for heavy chopping weapons. | Weapon Skills | 0 | None |
| Long Blades | Weapon Skill | The skill tree for two-handed or reachier bladed weapons. | Weapon Skills | 0 | None |
| Short Blades | Weapon Skill | The skill tree for small, fast bladed weapons and early quick attacks. | Weapon Skills | 0 | None |
| Cudgels | Weapon Skill | The skill tree for blunt crushing weapons. | Weapon Skills | 0 | None |
| Bows & Rifles | Weapon Skill | The ranged combat tree covering projectile weapons from primitive bows to Eater-era rifles. | Ranged Skills | 0 | None |
| Thrown Weapons | Weapon Skill | The skill tree for thrown projectiles and improvised ranged options. | Ranged Skills | 0 | None |
| Dodging | Passive | The foundational evasion tree. Skill here raises a character's chance to avoid incoming attacks outright, making it a broad defense that benefits every build regardless of weapon choice. | Defense Skills | 0 | None |
| Shield | Skill Tree | The skill tree for wielded shields, improving block chance and enabling shield-based techniques. | Defense Skills | 0 | None |
| Guard | Skill Tree | A defensive readiness tree that reduces the sting of incoming damage and improves a character's ability to soak hits, complementing armor and shields for a tougher, more durable frontline presence. | Defense Skills | 0 | None |
| Tactics | Skill Tree | A combat utility tree granting advanced movement and positioning techniques, from feints and sudden steps to exploiting enemy overreach. | Utility Skills | 0 | None |
| Tinkering | Crafting | The skill tree for building, repairing, and sometimes smuggling technology. | Crafting Skills | 0 | None |
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