Assess Creature

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Introduced:

Release

Updated:

Master of Arms

Assess Creature
Description	Helps you discern the attributes of creatures.
Formula	None
Base Status	Untrained
Cost to Train	4
Cost to Specialize	2
Buffs	Monster Attunement (Spell)
Debuffs	Monster Unfamiliarity (Spell)

General

Helps you figure out creature's attributes. If your skill is too low, only the creature's level will be shown, all other attributes will be shown as ??. The skill check is made against the creature's Deception.

With creature appraisal lenses (requires the skill to wield), one may also weaken an opponent's defenses much like an imperil spell. See Gearcraft for more details.

Notes

• Originally had the formula of (Focus + Self / 2).
• During the ?? event, the formula was changed to None.
• Until the Master of Arms event, it was specialized for free on Tumeroks, and on Aluvian with changed innate abilities.
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Skills
Magic Skills	Arcane Lore, Creature Enchantment, Item Enchantment, Life Magic, Mana Conversion, Void Magic, War Magic
Combat Skills	Finesse Weapons, Heavy Weapons, Light Weapons, Missile Weapons, Two Handed Combat, Summoning
Secondary Combat Skills	Dual Wield, Dirty Fighting, Recklessness, Sneak Attack
Defense Skills	Magic Defense, Melee Defense, Missile Defense, Shield
Crafting Skills	Alchemy, Armor Tinkering, Cooking, Fletching, Item Tinkering, Lockpick, Magic Item Tinkering, Salvaging, Weapon Tinkering
Misc Skills	Assess Creature, Assess Person, Deception, Healing, Leadership, Loyalty, Jump, Run
Retired Skills	Appraise Armor, Appraise Item, Appraise Magic Item, Appraise Weapon, Axe, Bow, Crossbow, Dagger, Gearcraft, Mace, Spear, Staff, Sword, Thrown Weapons, Unarmed Combat