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Persuasion
Starfield Skill

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In the Settled Systems, the nuanced ability to listen and discuss can often accomplish far more than simply shooting first and asking questions later.

Persuasion is a tier 1 Social skill in Starfield with 4 ranks. It is available from the start. Ranks 2 through 4 each need a challenge completed before they can be bought.

It is a starting skill of 4 backgrounds.

Persuasion Builds

Lvl 25
2
0
16
6
Jut
Starfield build
Lvl 326
64
68
64
68
Jeanioz
Starfield build
Lvl 58
16
16
12
12
Marksman
Starfield build
Lvl 75
4
13
12
31
The Dutchman
Ultimate pirate captain or something idk lol build
Lvl 96
15
20
16
31
Dix
Soldier on hardest difficulty build
Lvl 50
0
0
24
12
Industrialist
Starfield build

Ranks

Rank 1

10% increased chance of success when persuading someone.

Rank 2

20% increased chance of success when persuading someone.

Rank 3

30% increased chance of success when persuading someone.

Rank 4

50% increased chance of success when persuading someone.

Challenges

Rank 1: Succeed in 3 speech challenges.
Rank 2: Succeed in 5 speech challenges.
Rank 3: Succeed in 10 speech challenges.

Backgrounds that have Persuasion skill

Diplomat
1
1
1
Industrialist
1
1
1
Sculptor
1
1
1
Space Scoundrel
1
1
1