All SkillsMartial Arts
Martial Arts
Starfield Skill
There are currently hundreds of martial arts practiced in the Settled Systems, some originating on ancient Earth, some newly created, almost all effective in combat.
Martial Arts is a tier 3 Physical skill in Starfield with 4 ranks. Its tier unlocks after 8 skill points are spent on the lower Physical tiers. Ranks 2 through 4 each need a challenge completed before they can be bought.
It affects 14 weapons.
Ranks
Rank 1
Martial Arts
15% increased chance to crit with a melee or unarmed attack.
Rank 2
Martial Arts
15% chance to disarm an opponent with a melee or unarmed power attack.
Rank 3
Martial Arts
While unarmed or wielding a melee weapon, take 10% less damage.
Rank 4
Martial Arts
Reflect 50% damage back when blocking a melee or unarmed attack.
Challenges
Rank 1: Deal 250 damage with unarmed attacks.
Rank 2: Disarm 10 enemies using melee or unarmed attacks.
Rank 3: Disarm 30 enemies using melee or unarmed attacks.