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Feats

Source Core Rulebook pg. 255
All kinds of experiences and training can shape your character beyond what you learn by advancing in your class. Abilities that require a degree of training but can be learned by anyone—not only members of certain ancestries or classes—are called general feats.

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NameLevelTraitsPrerequisitesBenefits
Additional Lore1Skill, Generaltrained in LoreBecome trained in another Lore subcategory
Alchemical Crafting1Skill, Generaltrained in CraftingCraft alchemical items
Arcane Sense1Skill, Generaltrained in ArcanaCast detect magic at will as an arcane innate spell
Assurance1Skill, Fortune, Generaltrained in at least one skillReceive a fixed result on a skill check
Bargain Hunter1Skill, Generaltrained in DiplomacyEarn Income by searching for deals
Battle Medicine1Skill, General, Healing, Manipulatetrained in MedicineHeal yourself or an ally in battle
Cat Fall1Skill, Generaltrained in AcrobaticsTreat falls as shorter than they are
Charming Liar1Skill, Generaltrained in DeceptionImprove a target's attitude with your lies
Combat Climber1Skill, Generaltrained in AthleticsFight more effectively as you Climb
Courtly Graces1Skill, Generaltrained in SocietyUse Society to get along in noble society
Dubious Knowledge1Skill, Generaltrained in a skill with the Recall Knowledge actionLearn true and erroneous knowledge on failed check
Experienced Professional1Skill, Generaltrained in LorePrevent critical failures when Earning Income
Experienced Smuggler1Skill, Generaltrained in StealthConceal items from observers more effectively
Experienced Tracker1Skill, Generaltrained in SurvivalTrack at your full Speed at a –5 penalty
Fascinating Performance1Skill, Generaltrained in PerformancePerform to fascinate observers
Forager1Skill, Generaltrained in SurvivalForage for supplies to provide for multiple creatures
Group Coercion1Skill, Generaltrained in IntimidationCoerce multiple targets simultaneously
Group Impression1Skill, Generaltrained in DiplomacyMake an Impression on multiple targets at once
Hefty Hauler1Skill, Generaltrained in AthleticsIncrease your Bulk limits by 2
Hobnobber1Skill, Generaltrained in DiplomacyGather Information rapidly
Impressive Performance1Skill, Generaltrained in PerformanceMake an Impression with Performance
Intimidating Glare1Skill, Generaltrained in IntimidationDemoralize a creature without speaking
Lengthy Diversion1Skill, Generaltrained in DeceptionRemain hidden after you Create a Diversion
Lie to Me1Skill, Generaltrained in DeceptionUse Deception to detect lies
Multilingual1Skill, Generaltrained in SocietyLearn two new languages
Natural Medicine1Skill, Generaltrained in NatureUse Nature to Treat Wounds
Oddity Identification1Skill, Generaltrained in Occultism+2 to Occultism checks to Identify Magic with certain traits
Pickpocket1Skill, Generaltrained in ThieverySteal or Palm an Object more effectively
Quick Coercion1Skill, Generaltrained in IntimidationCoerce a creature quickly
Quick Identification1Skill, Generaltrained in Arcana, Nature, Occultism or ReligionIdentify Magic in 1 minute or less
Quick Jump1Skill, Generaltrained in AthleticsHigh Jump or Long Jump as a single action
Quick Repair1Skill, Generaltrained in CraftingRepair items quickly
Quick Squeeze1Skill, Generaltrained in AcrobaticsMove swiftly as you Squeeze
Read Lips1Skill, Generaltrained in SocietyRead the lips of people you can see
Recognize Spell1Skill, General, Secrettrained in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion Identify a spell as a reaction as it's being cast
Secret Speech1Skill, General, Uncommontrained in DeceptionLearn the secret language of a society
Sign Language1Skill, Generaltrained in SocietyLearn sign languages
Skill Training1Skill, GeneralIntelligence 12Become trained in a skill
Snare Crafting1Skill, Generaltrained in CraftingCraft snares
Specialty Crafting1Skill, Generaltrained in CraftingGain bonuses to Craft certain items
Steady Balance1Skill, Generaltrained in AcrobaticsMaintain your balance in adverse conditions
Streetwise1Skill, Generaltrained in SocietyUse Society to Gather Information and Recall Knowledge
Student of the Canon1Skill, Generaltrained in ReligionMore accurately recognize the tenets of your faith or philosophy
Subtle Theft1Skill, Generaltrained in ThieveryYour thefts are harder to notice
Survey Wildlife1Skill, Generaltrained in SurvivalIdentify nearby creatures through signs and clues
Tail Whip1Skill, Archetype, Lizardfolk—By birth or through training, your tail is strong enough to make for a powerful melee weapon
Terrain Expertise1Skill, Generaltrained in Survival+1 to Survival checks in certain terrain
Terrain Stalker1Skill, Generaltrained in StealthSneak in certain terrain without attempting a check
Titan Wrestler1Skill, Generaltrained in AthleticsDisarm, Grapple, Shove, or Trip larger creatures
Train Animal1Skill, Downtime, General, Manipulatetrained in NatureTeach an animal a trick
Trick Magic Item1Skill, General, Manipulatetrained in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or ReligionActivate a magic item you normally can't activate
Underwater Marauder1Skill, Generaltrained in AthleticsFight more effectively underwater
Virtuosic Performer1Skill, Generaltrained in Performance+1 with a certain type of performance
Automatic Knowledge2Skill, Generalexpert in a skill with the Recall Knowledge action, Assurance in that skillExpert in Recall Knowledge action, Recall Knowledge as a free action once per day
Backup Disguise2Skill, General, Uncommonexpert in DeceptionYou have a specific disguise that you keep at the ready, worn underneath your outer garment
Bonded Animal2Skill, Downtime, Generalexpert in NatureAn animal becomes permanently helpful to you
Confabulator2Skill, Generalexpert in DeceptionReduce the bonuses against your repeated lies
Connections2Skill, Generalexpert in Society, Courtly GracesLeverage your connections for favors and meetings
Continual Recovery2Skill, Generalexpert in MedicineTreat Wounds on a patient more often
Eye of the Arclords2Skill, General, Uncommonexpert in Arcana, Arcane Sense; The Arclords of Nex have achieved a unique mastery of magic.
Glad-Hand2Skill, Generalexpert in DiplomacyMake an Impression on a target you've just met
Godless Healing2Skill, GeneralBattle Medicine, can’t have a patron deityWith limited access to divine healing magic, Rahadoumi often become adept at using ordinary medicine for when dangerous situations arise.
Intimidating Prowess2Skill, GeneralStrength 16, expert in IntimidationGain a bonus to physically Demoralize a target
Lasting Coercion2Skill, Generalexpert in IntimidationCoerce a target into helping you longer
Magical Crafting2Skill, Generalexpert in CraftingCraft magic items
Magical Shorthand2Skill, Generalexpert in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or ReligionExpert in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, Learn spells quickly and at a reduced cost
Nimble Crawl2Skill, Generalexpert in AcrobaticsCrawl at a faster rate
Powerful Leap2Skill, Generalexpert in AthleticsJump farther and higher
Quick Disguise2Skill, Generalexpert in DeceptionSet up a disguise in only half the time
Quiet Allies2Skill, Generalexpert in StealthRoll a single Stealth check when sneaking with allies
Rapid Mantel2Skill, Generalexpert in AthleticsPull yourself onto ledges quickly
Robust Recovery2Skill, Generalexpert in MedicineGreater benefits from Treat Disease and Treat Poison
Sow Rumor2Skill, General, Secret, Uncommonexpert in DeceptionYou spread rumors, which may or may not be true, about a specific subject
Tweak Appearances2Skill, General, Uncommonexpert in CraftingYou can alter a creature's clothing to improve their social impact.
Ward Medic2Skill, Generalexpert in MedicineTreat several patients at once
Wary Disarmament2Skill, Generalexpert in Thievery+2 to AC or saves against devices or traps you trigger while disarming
Wilderness Spotter2Skill, General, Uncommonexpert in SurvivalUse Survival for your Initiative when in a specific terrain
Know the Beat3Skill, ArchetypeZephyr Guard DedicationYou have been trained to investigate crimes
Diabolic Certitude4Skill, ArchetypeHellknight Armiger DedicationYour Hellknight training drilled details of Hell’s denizens deep into your mind
Thorough Reports4Skill, ArchetypePathfinder Agent DedicationRecalling Knowledge adds creatures to your list, granting you bonuses to Recall in future encounters
Emerald Boughs Accustomation6Skill, ArchetypeMagaambyan Attendant Dedication, Emerald Boughs affiliation, expert in SocietyYou are comfortable and socially capable in almost any cultural context
Forced Entry6Skill, Archetype, Uncommonexpert in Athletics, Pathfinder Agent DedicationYou are trained to preserve the archaeological value of your location when entering
Uzunjati Storytelling6Skill, Archetype, ConcentrateMagaambyan Attendant Dedication, Uzunjati affiliation, master in a Recall Knowledge skillYou tell a quick story or begin telling a longer tale
Battle Cry7Skill, Generalmaster in IntimidationDemoralizes foes when you roll for initiative
Bizarre Magic7Skill, Generalmaster in OccultismYour magic becomes more difficult to identify
Entourage7Skill, General, Raremaster in Diplomacy, HobnobberYou have a small group of admirers who tend to follow you around while you’re in civilized settlements
Foil Senses7Skill, Generalmaster in StealthTake precautions against special senses
Impeccable Crafter7Skill, Generalmaster in Crafting, Specialty CraftingSpecialty Crafting Craft items more efficiently
Inventor7Skill, Downtime, Generalmaster in CraftingUse Crafting to create item formulas
Kip Up7Skill, Generalmaster in AcrobaticsStand up for free without triggering reactions
Planar Survival7Skill, Generalmaster in SurvivalUse Survival to Subsist on different planes
Quick Climber7Skill, Generalmaster in AthleticsClimb swiftly
Quick Recognition7Skill, Generalmaster in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion; Recognize SpellMaster in Arcana, Nature, Occultism, Identify spells as a free action
Quick Swim7Skill, Generalmaster in AthleticsSwim quickly
Quick Unlock7Skill, Generalmaster in ThieveryPick a Lock with 1 action
Shameless Request7Skill, Generalmaster in DiplomacyMake Requests of others with lesser consequences
Slippery Secrets7Skill, Generalmaster in DeceptionEvade attempts to uncover your true nature
Swift Sneak7Skill, Generalmaster in StealthMove your full Speed while you Sneak
Terrified Retreat7Skill, Generalmaster in IntimidationCause foes you Demoralize to flee
Wall Jump7Skill, Generalmaster in AthleticsJump of walls
Recognize Threat8Skill, Archetype, Uncommonmaster in a Recall Knowledge skill, Pathfinder Agent DedicationYou quickly assess the threat so you can relay the information to your team
Unravel Mysteries8Skill, Archetypemaster in a Decipher Writing skill, Scrollmaster DedicationYou can understand the true meaning of texts quickly, and even when you get lost or hit a dead end, you aren’t discouraged from making further attempts to get to the bottom of things
Uzunjati Recollection10Skill, ArchetypeUzunjati Storytelling, master in a Recall Knowledge skillYou tell a story spontaneously from nearly forgotten facts, delving into your memory and entertaining your audience in the process
Cloud Jump15Skill, Generallegendary in AthleticsJump impossible distances
Craft Anything15Skill, Generallegendary in CraftingIgnore most requirements for crafting items
Divine Guidance15Skill, Generallegendary in ReligionFind guidance in the writings of your faith
Legendary Codebreaker15Skill, Generallegendary in SocietyQuickly Decipher Writing using Society
Legendary Linguist15Skill, Generallegendary in Society, MultilingualCreate pidgin languages to communicate with anyone
Legendary Medic15Skill, Generallegendary in MedicineRemove disease or the blinded, deafened, doomed, or drained condition
Legendary Negotiation15Skill, Generallegendary in DiplomacyQuickly parley with foes
Legendary Performer15Skill, Generallegendary in Performance, Virtuosic PerformerGain renown for your Performance Virtuosic Performer
Legendary Professional15Skill, Generallegendary in LoreGain renown for your Lore
Legendary Sneak15Skill, Generallegendary in Stealth, Swift SneakHide and Sneak without cover or being concealed
Legendary Survivalist15Skill, Generallegendary in SurvivalSurvive extreme conditions
Legendary Thief15Skill, Generallegendary in Thievery, PickpocketSteal what would normally be impossible to steal
Reveal Machinations15Skill, General, Rarelegendary in DeceptionYou convince a creature that you played a minor but recurring role in its life.
Scare to Death15Skill, Death, Emotion, Fear, General, Incapacitationlegendary in IntimidationScare a target so much, they might die
Unified Theory15Skill, Generallegendary in ArcanaUse Arcana for checks for all magical traditions