Skill Ranks
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Skills represent a character’s training in a particular art. When making a check using a given skill, a player rolls a number of Skill dice ( ) equal to the number of ranks their character has in that skill. For player characters, skill ranks have a value between 0 and 5, though certain supernatural beings might possess skill ranks that fall outside of this range.
Rank 0: This represents a lack of formal training. The character has only a cursory understanding based on limited direct experience.
Rank 1: This represents the beginner or amateur level. The character has taken their first steps in formal education on the topic and has grasped the rudimentary elements of its study.
Rank 2: This represents the apprentice or initiate level of study. The character has begun to delve into the deeper nuances of their art.
Rank 3: This represents professional training. The character has enough theoretical understanding and practical experience to go out into the world and use their skill to earn a living or serve their lord well.
Rank 4: This represents the advanced level of study. The character is called upon to invent new subfields within their area of expertise or train others in their art. They might be asked to teach lower-ranking students within their dōjō or be given supervisory responsibilities by their lord.
Rank 5: This represents so-called mastery of a given skill, though in truth, it is just the beginning of mastery. The character might become a sought-out teacher or champion of their specific field. And yet, greater mysteries always exist, to be pursued for the acquisition of secret techniques, personal enlightenment, and a greater understanding of the wider world.
Rank 6+: Ranks beyond 5 represent what humans term enlightenment on a given matter, or a degree of supernatural knowledge that exceeds human limitations. Powerful kami, Elemental Dragons, oni, and other such beings of vast wisdom and experience might possess skills of rank 6 or higher. Player characters cannot normally purchase their skills to this point with experience points, but might be able to reach it by extraordinary means.
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Core Rulebook · Chapter 1: Playing the Game › The Character › Skill Ranks · p. 32 p. 35
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Skills represent a character’s training in a particular art. When making a check using a given skill, a player rolls a number of Skill dice ( ) equal to the number of ranks their character has in that skill. For player characters, skill ranks have a value between 0 and 5, though certain supernatural beings might possess skill ranks that fall outside of this range.
Rank 0: This represents a lack of formal training. The character has only a cursory understanding based on limited direct experience.
Rank 1: This represents the beginner or amateur level. The character has taken their first steps in formal education on the topic and has grasped the rudimentary elements of its study.
Rank 2: This represents the apprentice or initiate level of study. The character has begun to delve into the deeper nuances of their art.
Rank 3: This represents professional training. The character has enough theoretical understanding and practical experience to go out into the world and use their skill to earn a living or serve their lord well.
Rank 4: This represents the advanced level of study. The character is called upon to invent new subfields within their area of expertise or train others in their art. They might be asked to teach lower-ranking students within their dōjō or be given supervisory responsibilities by their lord.
Rank 5: This represents so-called mastery of a given skill, though in truth, it is just the beginning of mastery. The character might become a sought-out teacher or champion of their specific field. And yet, greater mysteries always exist, to be pursued for the acquisition of secret techniques, personal enlightenment, and a greater understanding of the wider world.
Rank 6+: Ranks beyond 5 represent what humans term enlightenment on a given matter, or a degree of supernatural knowledge that exceeds human limitations. Powerful kami, Elemental Dragons, oni, and other such beings of vast wisdom and experience might possess skills of rank 6 or higher. Player characters cannot normally purchase their skills to this point with experience points, but might be able to reach it by extraordinary means.