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Deception
Starfield Skill

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Smuggling and piracy are both immoral and highly illegal, and considered plagues upon the Settled Systems. But certain undercover work may require a certain criminal skillset.

Deception is a tier 2 Social skill in Starfield with 4 ranks. Its tier unlocks after 4 skill points are spent on the lower Social tiers. Ranks 2 through 4 each need a challenge completed before they can be bought.

Deception Builds

Lvl 326
64
68
64
68
Jeanioz
Starfield build
Lvl 75
4
13
12
31
The Dutchman
Ultimate pirate captain or something idk lol build
Lvl 50
10
8
10
10
Smuggler
Wanted build
Lvl 50
20
12
0
4
Gangster
Starfield build

Ranks

Rank 1

Ships 10% stronger will automatically surrender to piracy demands. Enemy contraband scans are 10% less effective.

Rank 2

Ships 20% stronger will automatically surrender to piracy demands. Enemy contraband scans are 20% less effective.

Rank 3

Ships 30% stronger will automatically surrender to piracy demands. Enemy contraband scans are 30% less effective.

Rank 4

Ships 50% stronger will automatically surrender to piracy demands. Enemy contraband scans are 50% less effective.

Challenges

Rank 1: Convince 5 ships to surrender.
Rank 2: Convince 10 ships to surrender.
Rank 3: Convince 20 ships to surrender.