Skill

1

Persuasion

Social
"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.
The Persuasion skill is also unlocked with the Diplomat, Industrialist, Sculptor, Space Scoundrel background(s).

RankDescriptionChallenge
110% increased chance of success when persuading someone.
220% increased chance of success when persuading someone.Succeed in 3 speech challenges.
330% increased chance of success when persuading someone.Succeed in 5 speech challenges.
450% increased chance of success when persuading someone.Succeed in 10 speech challenges.

Related Social skills

Tier 1: Commerce  •  Gastronomy  •  Persuasion  •  Scavenging  •  Theft

Tier 2: Deception  •  Diplomacy  •  Intimidaton  •  Isolation  •  Negotiation

Tier 3: Instigation  •  Leadership  •  Outpost Management

Tier 4: Manipulation  •  Ship Command  •  Xenosociology