THE TOOLKIT

Dawnwalker Skill Planner

Choose the skills you want next. See the points, training time and unlocks you need, then take your plan into a complete build.

Updated 2026-10-15Interactive reference

Plan your next skills

Current is what you know. Target is what you want to learn next.

Your character Corruption 0Edit

Pick up where you are.

Record skills you know as Current rank. Only the ranks still to learn count towards new costs.

Current Corruption

A place to start

Swordmastery · Equipped effect

Adrenaline Rush

Increases Attack Damage after using Active Abilities.

Equip this ability to apply its effect without activating it.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Attack Damage.
Duration 6s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30% Attack Damage.
+50% passive Activation Charge Regeneration.
Duration 6s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+40% Attack Damage.
+100% passive Activation Charge Regeneration.
Duration 6s.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

+50% Attack Damage.
+150% passive Activation Charge Regeneration.
Attacks restore 10% of Activation Charge.
Duration 6s.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check the southern Maragir Wealds bandit-camp chest southeast of Eerie Knoll Shrine. Teacher options: Ursul, Constantin and Ocha. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Adrenaline Rush Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Adrenaline Rush ability reference

Witchcraft · Ultimate perk

Aether Cascade

+20% Witchcraft Ability Damage for each Witchcraft Ability used.

Up to 100% Witchcraft Ability Damage.

Resets after combat.

Human form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Witchcraft · Perk

Aether Flow

Reduces Witchcraft Ability Cooldown.

Human form3 ranks

Requires Forbidden Sigils 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-10% Cooldowns.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-20% Cooldowns.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-5% Cooldowns on Critical Hit.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Aether Flow can appear in the Matriarch’s changing selection after peaceful access to her village shop. Vera can also offer it in her changing stock; visit her yard by day. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Aether Flow Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Amalgam

Multiple Buffs from Consumables with time segments set as the duration, can be applied simultaneously.

Both forms2 ranks

Requires Herbal Remedies I 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

2 maximum simultaneous Buffs.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 maximum simultaneous Buffs.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Where to learn

Check the Matriarch’s shop after reaching the hidden Uriash village through A Friend Like This and Song of the Mountain. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Amalgam Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections Combine consumable effects

Swordmastery · Activated

Artery Strike

Critical Attack with a chance of Decapitating the target.

Both forms4 ranks2 Activation Charges

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 450% Weapon Damage.
Decapitation: 10% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 560% Weapon Damage.
Decapitation: 20% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 680% Weapon Damage.
Decapitation: 35% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Deals 800% Weapon Damage.
Decapitation: 50% chance.
Decapitation chance x2 on Bleeding enemies.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check the soldier-camp chest on the road north of Ambrus’s fort in St. Tyna’s Grove. Catalin’s Tutor can offer it after his rescue and teaching duel; Ocha is another option after her quest. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Artery Strike Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Artery Strike ability reference

Witchcraft · Utility

Astral Communion

Activates dormant magic in places of power scattered throughout the Valley.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

0 skill points · 0 time segments

+0.4% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.

Additional unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+0.8% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+1.2% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Rank 4

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+1.6% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.

Replaces rank 1, 2, 3 effects.

Smoke and Ashes: related quest

Astral Communion ability reference

Witchcraft · Perk

Bewitching Influence

Better Prices and special offers in stores.

Both forms3 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-15% buying Prices.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% selling Prices.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Special offers will be available in some stores.

Witchcraft · Perk

Blasphemous Echo

Increases Witchcraft Abilities Damage for each enemy currently affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Human form2 ranks

Requires Aether Flow 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Witchcraft Abilities Damage per enemy affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Witchcraft Abilities Damage per enemy affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

At The Highland Grave, open the right-hand inner doors and loot the chest. Bring Scholar’s Key from the landslide north of Rockfalls Pasture Shrine and follow the Scholar’s Map. The Matriarch is a shop alternative. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Blasphemous Echo Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Activated

Blood Surge

Explodes target.

Bosses receive Damage instead.

Vampire form4 ranks3 Activation Charges 25% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Area Damage in 3m radius after Explosion.
Damage to Bosses.

Quest unlock

Boss damage

Damage

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Area Damage in 4m radius after Explosion.
Damage to Bosses.

Corruption 10

Boss damage

Damage

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Area Damage in 5m radius after Explosion.
Damage to Bosses.

Corruption 12

Boss damage

Damage

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Area Damage in 6m radius after Explosion.
Damage to Bosses.

Corruption 14

Boss damage

Damage

Xanthe blood sources and Blood Surge Xanthe encounter and blood reward

Blood Surge ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Blood Theft

Attacking restores Recently Lost Vampiric Health.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Closing Wounds 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Unlocks Blood Theft.

Corruption 4

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Time window for restoring Recently Lost Vampiric Health lasts longer.

Corruption 8

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

30% increased effect of Blood Theft.

Corruption 11

Recover health through attacks

Swordmastery · Activated

Broad Swing

Weapon Area Attack.

Both forms4 ranks2 Activation Charges

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 300% Weapon Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 375% Weapon Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 450% Weapon Damage.
For each enemy you hit, increase Broad Swing Damage by 10%.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Deals 525% Weapon Damage.
For each enemy you hit, increase Broad Swing Damage by 10%.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Climb east from Laslea to the bandit camp near Outlaw’s Gorge Shrine and inspect its chest. Teacher options: Constantin, Catalin’s Tutor and Ocha. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Broad Swing Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Broad Swing Manual: map area

Broad Swing ability reference

Witchcraft · Activated

Burning Blood

Deals Damage over time to a target.

Human form4 ranks1 Activation Charge 15% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals Damage per second.
Duration 10s.

Manual unlock

Damage per second

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals Damage per second.
Duration 12s.

Manual unlock

Damage per second

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals Damage per second.
On Death, effect transfers to different enemy.
Duration 14s.

Manual unlock

Damage per second

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Deals Damage per second.
On Death, effect transfers to different enemy.
Duration 16s.

Manual unlock

Damage per second

Where to learn

Complete the Ancient Circle southwest of Eerie Knoll Shrine, north of Stuga Bridge Shrine. The Matriarch can also offer the manual. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Burning Blood Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections Burning Blood Manual: map area Smoke and Ashes: related quest

Burning Blood ability reference

Swordmastery · Activated

Charge

Charge dealing Damage and Stunning a target and everyone on your way.

Both forms4 ranks1 Activation Charge

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 200% Attack Damage.
Stun Duration 2s.
Bleed on target: 50% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 250% Attack Damage.
Stun Duration 2s.
Bleed on target: 100% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Deals 300% Attack Damage.
Stun Duration 2s.
Bleed on target: 100% chance.
+66% Bleed Duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Deals 350% Attack Damage.
Stun Duration 2s.
Bleed on target: 100% chance.
+66% Bleed Duration.
1 Activation Charge restore on kill.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check the soldier-camp chest east of Parlita in Boar’s Back. Ocha can offer the manual after The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Volk.

Charge Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Volk: character and quest connections Charge Manual: map area

Charge ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Clawpierce

Chance for Claw Critical Hit.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Restless Claws 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Claw Critical Hit: 10% chance.

Corruption 2

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Claw Critical Hit: 20% chance.

Corruption 7

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+25% Claw Critical Damage.

Corruption 13

Vampirism · Perk

Closing Wounds

Slowly Regenerates Vampiric Health within the current Health Segment.

Vampire form2 ranks

Requires Endless Hunger 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+2% Vampiric Health Segment Regeneration per second.

Corruption 3

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+4% Vampiric Health Segment Regeneration per second.

Corruption 6

Health segments and passive recovery

Witchcraft · Utility

Compel Soul

Allows you to speak with restless souls. Use together with objects associated with the dead to obtain additional information.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

0 skill points · 0 time segments

-0.5% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.

Additional unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

-1% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 0 time segments

-1.5% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Rank 4

1 skill points · 0 time segments

-2% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.

Replaces rank 1, 2, 3 effects.

Compel Soul ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Counterattack

Attack after Perfect Block deals more Damage.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Perfect Riposte 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Damage on Attack after Perfect Block.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Damage on Attack after Perfect Block.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Bleed chance on Attack after Perfect Block.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Search the tent in the soldier camp just south of Laslea Glen. Ursul and Ocha provide teaching-shop alternatives after their access conditions are met. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Counterattack Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Perk

Crimson Feast

Grants Buffs when drinking Human Blood.

Duration: 3 time segments.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Nourishing Blood 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Attack Damage.

Corruption 2

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% Armour.

Corruption 5

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Critical Hit chance.

Corruption 10

Vampirism · Equipped effect

Crimson Rush

Increases Damage of Active Abilities, the higher your Health percentage is.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Up to +25% Active Ability Damage.

Corruption 3

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Up to +30% Active Ability Damage.

Corruption 7

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Up to +35% Active Ability Damage.

Corruption 11

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Up to +40% Active Ability Damage.

Corruption 14

Crimson Rush ability reference

Witchcraft · Equipped effect

Cycle of Ruin

Extends Duration of currently active Witchcraft Abilities with each landed Attack, Block and Perfect Block.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 1s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 2s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 2s.
Critical Hits extend Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 4s.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 3s.
Critical Hits extend Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 5s.
+10% Witchcraft Ability Damage for each enemy currently affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Complete the Ancient Circle at the western end of Cursed Chasm; the descent is northwest of Coward’s Path Shrine. Also search the lantern-opened side rooms of Howling Keep during The Cycle of Love, or check the Matriarch’s shop. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Cycle of Ruin Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Cycle of Ruin ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Dancing Claws

Increases Claw Critical Chance with each Attack. Buff resets after receiving Damage or after a Critical Hit.

Vampire form2 ranks

Requires Clawpierce 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+4% Claw Critical Chance per Attack.
Up to +40% Claw Critical Hit chance.

Corruption 9

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+8% Claw Critical Chance per Attack.
Up to +40% Claw Critical Hit chance.

Corruption 14

Vampirism · Utility

Death from Above

Instantly Kill a target below you.

Bosses receive Damage instead.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies.

Corruption 3

Damage

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies.
+20% Attack Damage for 15s.

Corruption 7

Damage

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies.
+40% Attack Damage for 15s.

Corruption 10

Damage

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies.
+60% Attack Damage for 15s.
Restores 1 Activation Charge.

Corruption 13

Damage

Death from Above ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Dimension Reach

Decrease Planeshift Stamina cost.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Shadow Dweller 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-45% Stamina cost.

Corruption 2

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-70% Stamina cost.

Corruption 6

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-100% Stamina cost.

Corruption 13

Swordmastery · Activated

Dirty Trick

Stuns and Damages a target and makes them vulnerable to Active Abilities.

Both forms4 ranks1 Activation Charge

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Stun ends after 3 hits.
Deals Damage.
+10% Damage from Active Abilities.
Duration 15s.

Damage

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Stun ends after 4 hits.
Deals Damage.
+20% Damage from Active Abilities.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Stuns in Area. Ends after 5 hits.
Deals Damage.
+30% Damage from Active Abilities.
Duration 25s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Stuns in Area. Ends after 6 hits.
Deals Damage.
+50% Damage from Active Abilities.
Duration 30s.
-1 Activation Charge cost for Active Abilities used on Stunned enemies (minimum 1).

Manual unlock

Damage

Where to learn

Check the bandit-camp chest across the river east of Ambrus’s fort, in the northeastern woods of St. Tyna’s Grove. Ocha can offer the book after The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Volk.

Dirty Trick Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Volk: character and quest connections

Dirty Trick ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Endless Effort

Increases Stamina.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+25% maximum Stamina.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+50% maximum Stamina.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+75% maximum Stamina.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+100% maximum Stamina.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Visit the general store in the northwest corner of Svartrau. Ocha’s changing selection can also include this manual. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Endless Effort Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Perk

Endless Ferocity

Reduces Cooldowns of Vampiric Abilities.

Vampire form2 ranks

Requires Lasting Blood 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-20% Cooldowns.

Corruption 6

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-4% Cooldowns on Critical Hits.

Corruption 12

Vampirism · Perk

Endless Hunger

Increase Health Segments number.

Vampire form3 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 maximum Health Segments.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

4 maximum Health Segments.

Corruption 5

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

5 maximum Health Segments.

Corruption 12

Witchcraft · Ultimate perk

Entwined Torment

First Witchcraft Ability used in combat targets 2 enemies.

Human form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Witchcraft · Perk

Evil Eye

Chance for Critical Witchcraft Ability cast.

Human form2 ranks

Requires Lasting Malediction 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Critical Witchcraft Ability: 10% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Critical Witchcraft Ability: 20% chance.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check the chest at the kobold nest north of Maragir Wealds Watchtower Shrine. Vera and the Matriarch are shop alternatives. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Evil Eye Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Fate's Favour

Chance for Weapon Critical Hit.

Both forms4 ranks

Requires Stinging Blade 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Weapon Critical Hit: 6% chance.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Weapon Critical Hit: 12% chance.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Weapon Critical Hit: 18% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+25% Weapon Critical Damage.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Ocha’s teaching offers at the Svartrau tavern after completing The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Volk.

Fate's Favour Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Volk: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Fleet of Foot

Dodging cost less Stamina.

Both forms4 ranks

Requires Endless Effort 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-20% Stamina cost.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Dodging an Attack at the last moment restores a portion of Activation Charge

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-30% Stamina cost.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Killing an enemy Regenerates Stamina.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Visit the general store in northwest Svartrau. Ocha can also offer it in her changing selection. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Fleet of Foot Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Forager

Double Harvest chance when gathering plants.

Both forms2 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Double Harvest: 50% chance.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Double Harvest: 100% chance.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Vera’s shop outside her woodland house between Briar Sloughs and Maragir Wealds during the day. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Forager Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Forbidden Sigils

Increases Witchcraft Ability Slots number.

Human form3 ranks

Requires Unnatural Resilience 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

2 Slots available.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 Slots available.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

4 Slots available.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Where to learn

Check the Matriarch’s Witchcraft shop after peaceful dealings in the hidden Uriash village. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Forbidden Sigils Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Frugal Witchcraft

Defeating an enemy with a Witchcraft Ability restores Health based on the amount spent to cast it.

Human form3 ranks

Requires Witchcraft Mastery 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 40% of the Health cost after defeating an enemy affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 80% of the Health cost after defeating an enemy affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 120% of the Health cost after defeating an enemy affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Complete the Will-o-the-Wisps activity west of Sloughside Mill Shrine and check its reward. Vera can also offer the manual in her changing stock. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Frugal Witchcraft Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Growing Momentum

Increases Weapon Damage with each Attack. Buff resets after receiving Damage.

Both forms2 ranks

Requires Precision 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+4% Weapon Damage per Attack.
Up to +20% Weapon Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-8% Stamina cost per Weapon Attack.
Up to -50% Stamina cost.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Constantin’s shop after defeating and sparing him, or Catalin’s Tutor’s shop after protecting him at Lunar Manor and winning his later duel. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Growing Momentum Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Perk

Hastened Corruption

Corruption fills up faster.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Nourishing Blood 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30% Corruption filling speed.

Corruption 1

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Drink Blood at full Health to Overfeed.
Temporary Health Segment and +50% Corruption filling speed while Overfed.

Corruption 4

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% Corruption filling speed.
+5% Vampiric Health for each Corruption Level.

Corruption 6

Witchcraft · Perk

Herbal Remedies I

Consumables with duration measured in time segments last longer.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Forager 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+1 time segment to duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+2 time segments to duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+3 time segments to duration.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Visit Vera’s yard by day, or the Matriarch’s village shop after peaceful access. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Herbal Remedies I Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Herbal Remedies II

Additional instant Heal from all Consumables.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Amalgam 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

5% Health to the additional instant Heal.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

10% Health to the additional instant Heal.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

15% Health to the additional instant Heal.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Inspect the chest at the kobold nest southeast of Laslea Gate Shrine. Vera and the Matriarch also have this manual among their possible offers. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Herbal Remedies II Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Ultimate perk

Last Stand

+100% Weapon Damage when Health is below 30%.

Both forms1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Vampirism · Perk

Lasting Blood

Vampiric Abilities cost less Health.

Vampire form2 ranks

Requires Vrakhiri Might 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-20% Health cost.

Corruption 5

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-40% Health cost.

Corruption 10

Witchcraft · Perk

Lasting Malediction

Witchcraft Abilities last longer.

Human form4 ranks

Requires Witchcraft Mastery 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+40% Duration.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Extends Duration of active Witchcraft Abilities by 20% after using a Witchcraft Ability.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Vera’s daytime shop outside her woodland home between Briar Sloughs and Maragir Wealds. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Lasting Malediction Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Ultimate perk

Lethal Crescendo

+20% Claw Damage after killing an enemy or depleting a Health Segment of a Boss.

Can stack.

Resets at the end of combat.

Vampire form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

Corruption 15

Witchcraft · Activated

Life Lock

Blocks Damage and Reflects it back to the enemy.

Human form4 ranks2 Activation Charges + 10% Health (base)

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Reflects 100% of Damage.
Blocks 2 instances of Damage.
Duration 90s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Reflects 120% of Damage.
Blocks 3 instances of Damage.
Duration 90s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Reflects 160% of Damage.
Blocks 3 instances of Damage.
Duration 90s.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Reflects 200% of Damage.
Blocks 4 instances of Damage.
Duration 90s.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Mevasser’s offer depends on finding Silas’s book in Who Pulls the Strings. That story also has a separate Life Lock reward that can grant rank 1; check your learned rank before buying an upgrade.

Life Lock Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Silas’s book and Life Lock

Life Lock ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Master Fencer

Increases Swordmastery Ability Slots number.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Sustained Focus 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

2 Slots available.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 Slots available.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

4 Slots available.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Where to learn

Check Ocha’s teaching offers at the Svartrau tavern after completing The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Volk.

Master Fencer Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Volk: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Medicus I

Increases the limit of Consumables in a Quickslot.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Forager 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

6 maximum instances in a Quickslot.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

9 maximum instances in a Quickslot.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

12 maximum instances in a Quickslot.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Where to learn

Check Vera’s daytime shop or the Matriarch’s shop in the hidden Uriash village. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Medicus I Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Perk

Medicus II

Craft more Items in a single batch.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Medicus I 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Craft 2 Items items at once.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Craft 3 Items items at once.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

At the start of each Day, Craft 1 Item for free from all unlocked Recipes (Excluding Quest Recipes).

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Vera’s shop during the day or the Matriarch’s shop after peaceful village access. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Medicus II Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Medicus II Manual: map area

Witchcraft · Utility

Mercurial Fervour

Gain Haste in exploration by briefly slowing down the world around you.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Gain Haste.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste costs 50% less Stamina.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste costs 50% less Stamina.
Haste is 20% faster.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste doesn't cost Stamina.
Haste is 20% faster.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Search the top floor of St. Tyna’s Convent library when you have access during Echoes of Silenced Bells. The Matriarch can also offer the manual. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Mercurial Fervour Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Mercurial Fervour ability reference

Vampirism · Activated

Mesmerise

Mind Control a target and force him to Fight on your side.

Can't be used on Bosses.

Vampire form4 ranks2 Activation Charges 30% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Duration 25s.

Quest unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+25% to target's Damage.
Duration 35s.

Corruption 9

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% to target's Damage.
Duration 45s.

Corruption 12

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

+75% to target's Damage.
Target's Attacks restore 20% of Activation Charge.
Duration 60s.

Corruption 14

Lacra’s blood reward and Mesmerise

Mesmerise ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Nourishing Blood

Blood Drinking restores more Health.

Vampire form3 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Health Restoration.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Health Restoration.

Corruption 3

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+40% Health Restoration.

Corruption 8

Swordmastery · Perk

Omniblock

Omniblock costs less Stamina.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

-10% Stamina cost.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

-20% Stamina cost.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-30% Stamina cost.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-40% Stamina cost.
Directional Block works like Omniblock if wrong direction is chosen.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Rescue Ursul during Ambrus’s Prisoners: Lucky Crossing, accept his camp invitation and win his teaching duel, then check his shop. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Omniblock Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Pack Mule

Increases Carry Weight.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Endless Effort 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30 maximum Carry Weight.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+60 maximum Carry Weight.

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+100 maximum Carry Weight.
You can run while Encumbered.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 2 effects.

Where to learn

Visit the Maragir armourer during the day and check the manual selection. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Pack Mule Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Carry capacity and overencumbrance

Swordmastery · Perk

Perfect Block

Perfect Block restores more Stamina and Activation Charge.

Both forms4 ranks

Requires Omniblock 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30% Stamina Restoration.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% Activation Charge Restoration.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+60% Stamina Restoration.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+100% Activation Charge Restoration.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Ursul’s shop after his teaching duel, or Ocha’s offers after The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Perfect Block Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Perfect Riposte

Attack in Critical Direction after Perfect Block to deal Critical Damage.

Both forms4 ranks

Requires Omniblock 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Unlocks Perfect Riposte.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Damage on Perfect Riposte.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Perfect Riposte can be performed after Perfect Dodge.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Damage on Perfect Riposte.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Ursul’s teaching shop after rescuing him at Lucky Crossing and winning the duel at his camp. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Perfect Riposte Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Activated

Piercing Shriek

Stuns all enemies in front of you, Weakens their Defence and Attack Damage. Blocking their attacks reflects Damage back at them.

Vampire form4 ranks1 Activation Charge 20% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Stun Duration 2s.
+15% Damage to targets and -15% Damage dealt by targets.
Block reflects 10% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 40%.
Duration 25s.

Quest unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Stun Duration 3s.
+20% Damage to targets and -20% Damage dealt by targets.
Block reflects 15% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 60%.
Duration 35s.

Corruption 7

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Stun Duration 4s.
+25% Damage to targets and -25% Damage dealt by targets.
Block reflects 20% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 80%.
Duration 45s.

Corruption 11

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Stun Duration 5s.
+30% Damage to targets and -30% Damage dealt by targets.
Block reflects 25% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 100%.
Extends the Duration of effects on attackers by 100%.
Duration 60s.

Corruption 13

Our Rotten Roots: related quest The Beast of Balaur: related quest Brencis blood sources and story rewards Brencis encounter and blood reward

Piercing Shriek ability reference

Witchcraft · Perk

Potent Blood

Chance for Witchcraft Abilities to not cost Health.

Human form2 ranks

Requires Frugal Witchcraft 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

No Health cost: 20% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

No Health cost: 40% chance.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Vera’s shop by day or the Matriarch’s shop after peacefully reaching the hidden Uriash village. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Potent Blood Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Precision

Deal more Damage with Directional Attacks when directions don't repeat.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Fate's Favour 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-30% Stamina cost.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Damage.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Ursul’s shop after his rescue at Lucky Crossing and the teaching duel at his camp. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Precision Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Activated

Ravenous Flock

Area Attack and Stun on target.

Attacking the target triggers additional Area Attacks.

Human form4 ranks2 Activation Charges 40% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Area Damage.
Ravenous Flock cancels after 1 hit.
100% Critical Hits on target.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Area Damage.
Ravenous Flock cancels after 2 hits.
100% Critical Hits on target.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Area Damage.
Ravenous Flock cancels after 3 hits.
100% Critical Hits on target.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Area Damage.
Ravenous Flock cancels after 4 hits.
100% Critical Hits on target.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Damage

Where to learn

Follow A Pilgrimage for Power: Bear Trouble southwest of Laslea Glen. After defeating the bear, study the glyph for 2 time segments to receive the manual. Dark-Thing and Fanatics also offer Ravenous Flock as Pilgrimage rewards.

Ravenous Flock Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Ravenous Flock Manual: map area Ravenous Flock Manual: map area Ravenous Flock Manual: map area Ravenous Flock Manual: map area Study the glyph for Ravenous Flock

Ravenous Flock ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Razorsharp Claws

Increases Claw Damage.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+5% Claw Damage.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+12% Claw Damage.

Corruption 4

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Claw Damage.

Corruption 9

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+100% Activation Charge Restoration from Claw Attacks.

Corruption 12

Swordmastery · Perk

Renewed Focus

Increases Activation Charge Restoration.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Sustained Focus 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% Activation Charge passive Restoration.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30% Activation Charge passive Restoration.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% Activation Charge Restoration from Attacks.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Catalin’s Tutor after his rescue and camp duel, or Ocha after The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Renewed Focus Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Ultimate perk

Renounce Death

Gain Lifesteal on Attacks and Immortality instead of dying once per combat.

Duration 10s.

Vampire form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

Corruption 15

Swordmastery · Perk

Restless Blade

Reduces Cooldowns of Swordmastery Abilities.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Master Fencer 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-10% Cooldowns.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-20% Cooldowns.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-5% Cooldowns on Critical Hits.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Defeat Constantin in southwest Rockfalls, spare him and accept his teaching offer, then check his manual stock. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Restless Blade Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Perk

Restless Claws

Decrease Stamina cost of Claw Attacks.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Razorsharp Claws 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-15% Stamina cost.

Corruption 1

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-30% Stamina cost.

Corruption 4

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Refund 100% of Stamina spent on Attack, if blocked.

Corruption 9

Witchcraft · Ultimate perk

Runic Bulwark

15% chance to apply a random Hex to the opponent on a Perfect Block.

Human form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Vampirism · Ultimate perk

Sanguine Renewal

Voracious Bite resets all Active Abilities Cooldowns.

Vampire form1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

Corruption 15

Vampirism · Equipped effect

Scarlet Shield

Health Regeneration chance after Block.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Restore 20% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 10% chance after Omniblock.

Quest unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restore 25% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 15% chance after Omniblock.

Corruption 6

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Restore 25% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 20% chance after Omniblock.
Attack after Perfect Block heals you for 10% of dealt Damage.

Corruption 10

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Restore 30% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 30% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 25% chance after Omniblock.
Attack after Perfect Block heals you for 10% of dealt Damage.
25% chance for any Block to become Perfect Block.

Corruption 13

Ambrus blood sources and Scarlet Shield Ambrus encounter and blood reward

Scarlet Shield ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Second Skin I

Decreases Medium Armour penalties.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Vigour 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-33% Medium Armour penalties.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-66% Medium Armour penalties.

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-100% Medium Armour penalties.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 2 effects.

Where to learn

Check the Maragir armourer by day, or the daytime armourer upstairs inside the house at the centre of Svartrau’s marketplace. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha.

Second Skin I Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Medium armour penalties and Second Skin

Swordmastery · Perk

Second Skin II

Decreases Heavy Armour penalties.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Second Skin I 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-33% Heavy Armour penalties.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

-66% Heavy Armour penalties.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

-100% Heavy Armour penalties.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 2 effects.

Where to learn

Check the southwest Svartrau armourer, the daytime armourer upstairs in the marketplace house, or the Tantari armourer by day. Ocha is another option after her quest. A further reported source is the Silts Tower chest on the first floor above the basement. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Second Skin II Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Heavy armour penalties and manual sources

Vampirism · Perk

Shadow Dweller

Increases Shadowstep range.

Vampire form2 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

11m Shadowstep range.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

14.5m Shadowstep range.
-50% Shadowstep Stamina cost.

Corruption 11

Vampirism · Activated

Shadowstorm

Slows down Time around you.

Vampire form4 ranks1 Activation Charge 15% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Duration 4s.

Quest unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Duration 5s.

Corruption 8

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Attack Damage.
Duration 6s.

Corruption 11

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

+25% Attack Damage.
Extend Duration by 1s on enemy kill.
Duration 7s.

Corruption 14

Bakir blood sources and Shadowstorm Bakir encounter and blood reward

Shadowstorm ability reference

Vampirism · Utility

Shapeshift

Shapeshift into a Wolf and gain Haste in exploration.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Gain Haste.

Corruption 1

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste costs 50% less Stamina.

Corruption 6

Rank 3

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste costs 50% less Stamina.
Haste is 20% faster.

Corruption 9

Rank 4

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Haste doesn't cost Stamina.
Haste is 20% faster.

Corruption 12

Shapeshift ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Sharp Eye

Chance to Weaken enemy on Perfect Block.

Weak enemy deals less and receives more Damage.

Both forms3 ranks

Requires Counterattack 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Weak chance 30%.
Weak Duration 10s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Weak chance 60%.
Weak Duration 10s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Weak chance 100%.
Weak Duration 10s.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Constantin’s teaching shop after defeating and sparing him at the camp in southwest Rockfalls. Other possible sellers: Drogos, Ocha, Volk.

Sharp Eye Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections Volk: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Equipped effect

Shred

Bleed chance on your Weapon or Claw Attacks.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

20% Bleed chance.

Corruption 1

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

25% Bleed chance.
+25% Bleed Damage.

Corruption 5

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

30% Bleed chance.
+50% Bleed Damage.

Corruption 9

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

35% Bleed chance.
+100% Bleed Damage.
Damage when Bleed is reapplied.

Corruption 13

Damage

Shred ability reference

Witchcraft · Activated

Soul Reaping

Lifesteals target over time and keep him away.

Human form4 ranks2 Activation Charges 15% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Lifesteal per second.
Duration 18s.

Manual unlock

Lifesteal per second

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Lifesteal per second.
Duration 24s.

Manual unlock

Lifesteal per second

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Lifesteal per second.
20% Damage you receive transfers to the target.
Duration 30s.

Manual unlock

Lifesteal per second

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Lifesteal per second.
40% Damage you receive transfers to the target.
500 Heal on target's Death.
Duration 36s.

Manual unlock

Lifesteal per second

Where to learn

Complete the Ancient Circle in the forest directly east of Maragir. Vera and the Matriarch offer shop alternatives. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Soul Reaping Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Soul Reaping ability reference

Witchcraft · Activated

Soul Stigma

Higher Critical Chance and Critical Damage on target.

Human form4 ranks1 Activation Charge 35% Health

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+35% Critical Hit chance.
+10% Critical Damage.
Duration 20s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+40% Critical Hit chance.
+20% Critical Damage.
Duration 25s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+45% Critical Hit chance.
+30% Critical Damage.
On Death, effect transfers to different enemy.
Duration 30s.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

+50% Critical Hit chance.
+40% Critical Damage.
On Death, effect transfers to different enemy and Stuns him.
Duration 35s.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Complete the Ancient Circle northeast of St. Tyna’s Grove Tower Shrine. Vera and the Matriarch can also offer the manual. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Soul Stigma Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections Soul Stigma Manual: map area

Soul Stigma ability reference

Swordmastery · Perk

Stinging Blade

Increases Weapon Damage.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+5% Weapon Damage.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+10% Weapon Damage.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% Weapon Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Weapon Damage.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check Ursul’s shop after his teaching duel, or Ocha’s shop after The Heart Wants What It Wants. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Stinging Blade Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Sustained Focus

Increases Activation Charges number.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

2 maximum Activation Charges.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Start each combat with 1 full Activation Charge.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 maximum Activation Charges.

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

4 maximum Activation Charges.

Swordmastery · Equipped effect

Swiftness

Boosts Attack Speed after Perfect Block.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+10% Attack Speed.
Duration 6s.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% Attack Speed.
Duration 8s.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+20% Attack Speed.
+5% Critical Hit chance.
Duration 10s.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

+30% Attack Speed.
+5% Critical Hit chance.
Critical Hits cost no Stamina.
Duration 12s.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Search the bandit-camp chest in the forest northwest of Stoneward Post, in Briar Sloughs. Constantin and Ocha offer teaching-shop alternatives. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Swiftness Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Swiftness ability reference

Swordmastery · Ultimate perk

Sword Sage

Reset Active Ability Cooldowns on enemy killing.

Both forms1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Swordmastery · Ultimate perk

Tactical Mastery

-1 Activation Charge cost to all Active Abilities (minimum 1).

Both forms1 rank

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

4 skill points · 2 time segments

Unlocks Ultimate.

35 points spent on ordinary perks in this discipline

Witchcraft · Perk

Unholy Fervour

Chance for a refund of an Activation Charge after Witchcraft Ability use.

Human form2 ranks

Requires Frugal Witchcraft 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Activation Charge refund: 20% chance.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Activation Charge refund: 40% chance.

Manual unlock

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Where to learn

Check the Matriarch’s Witchcraft shop after peaceful access through A Friend Like This and Song of the Mountain. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Unholy Fervour Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Witchcraft · Equipped effect

Unholy Vitality

Regenerates Health after using Active Abilities.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Regenerates 10% of Health over 10 seconds.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Regenerates 15% of Health over 10 seconds.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Regenerates 20% Health.
Heal 20% of dealt Damage from Critical Hits on enemies affected by Witchcraft Abilities.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Regenerates 25% Health.
Heal 40% of dealt Damage from Critical Hits on enemies affected by Witchcraft Abilities.
No Health cost for using Witchcraft Abilities when Health is below 30%.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Complete Haunted: Site of Crucifixion, south of St. Clement’s Monastery and Eerie Knoll Shrine. The Matriarch can also offer the manual. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Unholy Vitality Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Unholy Vitality ability reference

Witchcraft · Perk

Unnatural Resilience

Grants Armour when any Witchcraft Ability is active.

Human form2 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+25% Armour.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% Armour.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

This manual can appear in the changing selections at the Matriarch’s shop and Vera’s daytime shop. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser.

Unnatural Resilience Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections

Swordmastery · Perk

Vigour

Increases All Health Types.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+10% maximum Health.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 0 time segments

+20% maximum Health.

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+30% maximum Health.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+50% maximum Health.

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Visit the general store in northwest Svartrau. Ocha’s changing stock can also include Vigour. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Vigour Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections

Vampirism · Utility

Voracious Bite

Restores Health by drinking target’s blood.

This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Vampire form4 ranks1 Activation Charge

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 0 time segments

Restores 60% of Health Segment.
Damage to target.

Damage

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 80% of Health Segment.
Damage to target.

Corruption 3

Damage

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 100% of Health Segment.
Damage to target.
+10% Claw Damage for 30s.

Corruption 8

Damage

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Restores 120% of Health Segment.
Damage to target.
+25% Claw Damage for 60s.
No Cooldown if you kill the target.

Corruption 14

Damage

Voracious Bite ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Vrakhiri Might

Increases Vampiric Ability Slots number.

Vampire form3 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

2 Slots available.

Corruption 4

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

3 Slots available.

Corruption 7

Replaces rank 1 effects.

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

4 Slots available.

Corruption 11

Replaces rank 1, 2 effects.

Swordmastery · Equipped effect

Walking Fortress

Perfect Block restores portion of Activation Charge.

This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Both forms4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 10% of Activation Charge.

Manual unlock

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 15% of Activation Charge.
-1s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after Directional Block or Perfect Block.

Manual unlock

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

Restores 20% of Activation Charge.
-1s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after Directional Block or Perfect Block.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

3 skill points · 2 time segments

Restores 25% of Activation Charge.
-2s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after a Directional Block or a Perfect Block.
-1 Activation Charge cost for the next Active Ability if used within 5s after a Perfect Block (minimum 1).

Manual unlock

Where to learn

Check the soldier-camp chest south of Stuga Marshes Shrine. The Tantari armourer is a daytime shop option; Ursul, Catalin’s Tutor and Ocha have teaching routes. Other possible sellers: Drogos.

Walking Fortress Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Drogos: character and quest connections Ocha: character and quest connections

Walking Fortress ability reference

Vampirism · Perk

Wild Blood

Grants Buffs when drinking Animal Blood.

Duration: 3 time segments.

Vampire form3 ranks

Requires Nourishing Blood 1

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

15% Activation Charge Passive Restoration.

Corruption 2

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

30% Activation Charge Passive Restoration.

Corruption 5

Rank 3

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+1 filled Activation Charge at combat start.

Corruption 10

Witchcraft · Perk

Witchcraft Mastery

Witchcraft Abilities deal more Damage.

Human form4 ranks

Ranks & requirements

Rank 1

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+15% Damage.

Rank 2

1 skill points · 1 time segments

50% chance to deal additional Damage when using a Witchcraft Ability.

Additional Witchcraft damage

Rank 3

1 skill points · 1 time segments

+25% Damage.

Manual unlock

Rank 4

2 skill points · 1 time segments

+40% Damage.
100% chance to deal additional Damage when using a Witchcraft Ability.

Manual unlock

Additional Witchcraft damage

Where to learn

Check the Matriarch’s Witchcraft shop after reaching the hidden Uriash village and dealing peacefully with its elder. Other possible sellers: Bakr-Erga, Mevasser, Vera.

Witchcraft Mastery Manual Manual sources, teacher access and stock conditions Bakr-Erga: character and quest connections Mevasser: character and quest connections Vera: character and quest connections

Start from your current character

Choose a discipline or search for a skill or effect. More filters lets you choose a skill type or form. Set Current rank for skills you already know; their prerequisite ranks are included and their cost is removed from the new training total.
Raise Target rank for the skills you want next. The planner includes the first rank of each required parent skill.
Open Your character to set your current Corruption level. In Ranks & requirements, read the full skill description and record the highest rank whose manual or quest unlock you have already obtained.
Review the point total, outstanding requirements and learning order. On a phone, My plan opens your summary and Explore skills takes you back to the list. Save a named version before trying a different direction.

Combine these ranks with equipment

Read the point and time totals

Skill points to spend and training segments cover only ranks above your current levels, including any missing parent skills. Later ranks can cost more than earlier ones. The calculation uses the rank values from PC build 25129649.

When all target ranks are already recorded as learned, both new totals are 0. Keep Current rank at 0 for an unlearned skill and raise Target rank to plan its cost. Some first ranks have no listed training cost; their unlock requirements still apply. Corruption checks unlock requirements; it does not set a pool of available skill points.

Totals use the listed rank prices. Past training discounts can make the amount spent in your saved game different from the total reconstructed from its learned ranks.

Some ranks require prior spending on ordinary perks in the same discipline. Active Ability costs and an Ultimate’s own cost do not satisfy that gate. If your selected perks do not reach it, the minimum total includes the remaining points as unassigned spending.

Unassigned points are a minimum requirement, not an invented choice of extra perks. Choose those perks yourself; their training time is added only when you select them. The learning order respects parent ranks and point gates, but you still need the listed manual, quest and Corruption unlocks.

Training time is shown in game time segments. It does not include travel, waiting or quest time, and it is not a number of real-world seconds.

How game time works

Resolve unlocks before you train

Obtaining a manual or quest unlock makes a rank available; it does not mean you have learned it. Recording an external unlock removes that reminder while keeping the rank’s point and training cost.

External unlocks never bypass a Corruption requirement or a discipline’s point gate. Keep one Ultimate Perk per discipline: selecting two in the same discipline produces a conflict in the plan.

A prerequisite shown in your plan stays included while another selected skill depends on it. Remove the dependent target before removing its required parent.

Open Ranks and requirements on a skill to see manual notes and linked teachers, quests or map locations where available. A location link keeps its stated precision; a shop or search area is not a guaranteed pickup.

Save, compare and share your ideas

Your working draft saves in this browser as you change ranks. Use Undo and Redo to try alternatives, or keep up to six named versions under Saved plans. New plan clears the working draft and can be undone.

Share plan copies a snapshot of the ranks and unlocks without changing your search or filters. Opening a shared plan leaves the existing draft intact until you choose Keep this plan. Return to my draft restores your own setup.

Saved plans belong to this browser, not an account. Clearing browser data removes them. Keep a share link if you want a copy on another device or browser.

Use Open in Build Planner to carry these skill ranks and unlocks into your equipment plan. Review the incoming skills there and choose Apply these skills to replace only the skill portion of that build. Its equipment and ability choices stay in place, and the change can be undone.