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Thief

The fight begins before the first strike.

The way of the Thief.

Find the moment others miss. Open from the shadows, turn wounds and venom into pressure, and keep a dangerous opponent off balance.

Prepare a trap before combat. Open with Backstab, keep wounds working with Circle, and use Sap, venom, and misdirection to make room for your party.

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LV 2sneakMove silently from room to room without being noticed.STEALTH

PLAYER HELP · sneak

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Help Keywords : SNEAK
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SNEAK

Level:     T2
Cost:      none

Move quietly enough that your arrivals and departures go unnoticed by ordinary
observers. Sneaking lasts for a while, allowing you to travel without
announcing every step.

Sneaking does not make you invisible or hide your presence from someone who
looks into the room.

Usage: sneak

Details: The time you can keep moving silently increases with your level.

See also: THIEF, HIDE, NINJA

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LV 4hideConceal yourself in the shadows of a room.STEALTH

PLAYER HELP · hide

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Help Tag      : hide
Help Keywords : HIDE
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HIDE

Level:     T4
Cost:      none

Slip out of ordinary sight among the shadows and cover of your room. Hidden
creatures can still be sensed by those able to detect life.

Taking any action breaks your concealment. Hide conceals you while you remain
still in the room; use Sneak to move quietly from room to room.

Usage: hide

See also: THIEF, SNEAK, "TRUE SIGHT", NINJA

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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LV 3pick lockPick locked doors and containers without a key.STEALTH

PLAYER HELP · pick lock

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Help Tag      : pick_lock
Help Keywords : PICK, "PICK LOCK"
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PICK LOCK

Level:     T3
Cost:      none

A thief can sometimes pick the lock of a closed door or container without
needing its key. A pickable lock yields with a click, allowing it to open
normally.
Some locks cannot be picked. Pick lock does nothing to a door with a
missing keyhole, or an open or unlocked door or container.

Usage: pick <container>
       pick <door> [direction]
       pick <direction>

See also: THIEF, OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, UNLOCK

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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LV 1stealSlip gold or carried items from an unsuspecting creature.STEALTH

PLAYER HELP · steal

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Help Tag      : steal
Help Keywords : STEAL
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STEAL

Level:     T1
Cost:      none

Lift gold or a carried item from a creature without openly challenging it. You
cannot steal from other players or commit theft in a peaceful room.

An alert victim may notice your hands and retaliate. A sleeping creature is
easier to rob, though trying to remove its worn equipment may wake it. You
must have room to carry what you take.

Usage: steal gold <target>
       steal <item> <target>

Details: Dexterity helps you escape notice. Higher-level victims and heavy
         carried items make theft more difficult.

See also: THIEF, SNEAK, HIDE, INVENTORY

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LV 1backstabAmbush an unhurt foe from behind and open a deep bleeding wound.OPENERS AND BURST

PLAYER HELP · backstab

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Help Tag      : backstab
Help Keywords : BACKSTAB
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BACKSTAB

Level:     T1
Cost:      none

Open a fight with a precise strike from a piercing or stabbing weapon. Your
target must be unhurt and not already engaged in combat. An alert creature may
spot your approach.

A landed backstab opens your own bleeding wound on the victim, dealing 20% of
its base damage each round for 6 rounds. Circle can renew that wound during
the fight, and a ninja can strengthen it with Caustic Ash.

The strike leaves you recovering for 2 combat rounds through level 12, and 3
rounds at higher levels. It cannot be used against other players.

Usage: backstab <target>

Details: Damage scales with your level, and Dexterity helps your ambush
         succeed.

See also: THIEF, CIRCLE, BLEEDING, "CAUSTIC ASH"

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LV 15circleSlip behind a foe engaged with an ally to strike and renew your bleed.OPENERS AND BURST

PLAYER HELP · circle

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Help Tag      : circle
Help Keywords : CIRCLE
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CIRCLE

Level:     T15
Cost:      none

Slip around a foe while someone else holds its attention and drive a piercing
or stabbing weapon into an exposed opening. You cannot circle an enemy that is
fighting you. The maneuver leaves you recovering for 3 combat rounds.

A landed circle opens a wound that bleeds 10% of its base damage for 6 rounds.
If your backstab wound is still active, Circle renews that stronger wound
instead of replacing it. A ninja can strengthen the wound with Caustic Ash.

Usage: circle [target]

Details: Damage scales with your level. Shadowstep increases the damage of
         your next landed Circle by 50%.

See also: THIEF, BACKSTAB, SHADOWSTEP, BLEEDING, "CAUSTIC ASH"

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LV 22shadowstepStep into the shadows behind a foe to empower your next Circle.OPENERS AND BURST

PLAYER HELP · shadowstep

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Help Tag      : shadowstep
Help Keywords : SHADOWSTEP
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SHADOWSTEP

Level:     T22
Cost:      none

While an ally holds your opponent's attention, melt into the shadows behind
it. If you land a Circle within the next 3 combat rounds, that strike deals
50% more damage.

You must already be in combat with a foe that is fighting someone else. Using
Shadowstep takes 1 combat round of recovery, and the advantage fades if you do
not land a Circle in time.

Usage: shadowstep

Details: Dexterity helps you slip behind the enemy.

See also: THIEF, CIRCLE, BACKSTAB, EVASION

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LV 7tripSweep a foe's legs out from under it, knocking it down and preventing flight.CONTROL

PLAYER HELP · trip

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Help Keywords : TRIP
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TRIP

Level:     T7
Cost:      none

Hook a foe's legs and send it sprawling. The creature loses time getting up
and cannot flee for 3 combat rounds.

You cannot trip someone already on the ground. Players and protected
companions cannot be targeted. The attempt leaves you recovering for 2 combat
rounds, whether or not it succeeds.

Usage: trip [target]

Details: Dexterity helps the maneuver. Stronger opponents are harder to bring
         down, especially those more than 5 levels above you.

See also: THIEF, "DIRT KICK", "EXPLOIT WEAKNESS"

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LV 18feintDeceive a foe with a false strike, throwing off its attack accuracy.CONTROL

PLAYER HELP · feint

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Help Keywords : FEINT
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FEINT

Level:     T18
Cost:      none

Wrong-foot a creature with a deceptive weapon feint, lowering its attack
accuracy for 2 combat rounds. The maneuver takes one combat round of recovery.

You can name a target or use your current opponent. It cannot be used against
players or protected companions.

Usage: feint [target]

Details: Dexterity helps the deception succeed.

See also: THIEF, TRIP, "DIRT KICK"

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LV 9dirt kickKick dirt into a foe's eyes to blind it briefly.CONTROL

PLAYER HELP · dirt kick

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Help Tag      : dirt_kick
Help Keywords : "DIRT KICK", DIRTKICK
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DIRT KICK

Level:     T9
Cost:      none

Kick a spray of dirt into a foe's eyes, blinding it for 1 to 2 combat rounds
and making its attacks far less accurate.

The attempt leaves you recovering for 2 combat rounds. It cannot be used
against players or protected companions.

Usage: dirtkick [target]

Details: Dexterity helps you land the spray. Stronger opponents are harder to
         catch, especially those more than 5 levels above you.

See also: THIEF, TRIP, FEINT, "EXPLOIT WEAKNESS"

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LV 12retreatSlip away safely from a fight while an ally holds the enemy's attention.CONTROL

PLAYER HELP · retreat

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Help Keywords : RETREAT
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RETREAT

Level:     T12
Cost:      none

Look for an opening and withdraw from a fight in a random available direction.
You cannot retreat while the enemy is concentrating its attacks on you;
someone else must hold its attention.

A failed attempt leaves you recovering for a combat round. A successful
retreat avoids the experience loss of a panicked flee, but ordinary movement
restrictions still apply.

Usage: retreat

Details: Dexterity helps you find an opening to withdraw.

See also: THIEF, FLEE, SNEAK

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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LV 16envenomCoat your blade in lethal venom that poisons foes with your strikes.POISON AND WEAKNESS

PLAYER HELP · envenom

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Help Keywords : ENVENOM
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ENVENOM

Level:     T16
Cost:      15 Movement Points (V)

Coat a wielded blade with glistening venom for its next 10 landed hits.
Ordinary weapon blows, Backstab and Circle can carry venom into a wound, where
it burns for several combat rounds.

The coating belongs to that blade. Changing weapons can waste the remaining
coating. Preparing venom takes a combat round of recovery, halved by Fast
Hands.

Usage: envenom

Details: Dexterity lengthens the poison, up to 8 rounds, and your level
         strengthens its damage. Weapon venom can coexist with spell poison.

See also: THIEF, BACKSTAB, CIRCLE, "FAST HANDS", "EXPLOIT WEAKNESS"

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LV 24exploit weaknessPassively deal heavier damage to tripped, blinded, or poisoned foes.POISON AND WEAKNESS

PLAYER HELP · exploit weakness

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Help Keywords : "EXPLOIT WEAKNESS"
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EXPLOIT WEAKNESS

Level:     T24
Cost:      passive

Strike a vulnerable foe with vicious precision, dealing 25% more damage while
it is tripped, blinded, poisoned or burning with weapon venom. The advantage
applies automatically while the foe is weakened.

Usage: (passive skill)

See also: THIEF, TRIP, "DIRT KICK", ENVENOM

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LV 20evasionPassively twist aside to dodge incoming melee attacks.DEFENSE

PLAYER HELP · evasion

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Help Keywords : EVASION
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EVASION

Level:     T20
Cost:      passive

Instinctively twist aside from a creature's ordinary melee blow, avoiding the
physical damage of that strike. Evasion works automatically while you are
awake.

Usage: (passive skill)

Details: Dexterity increases the chance to evade, up to 15%.

See also: THIEF, SHADOWSTEP, DODGE

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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LV 10trackSense the trail leading toward a quarry.TRACKING AND CRAFT

PLAYER HELP · track

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Help Tag      : track
Help Keywords : TRACK
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TRACK

Level:     T10, W16, Mk9, D5
Cost:      none

Read footprints, bent twigs and other signs of passage to sense the direction
of a visible quarry somewhere in the world.

Track reports a direction rather than moving you. If the quarry is already
beside you or no route can be found, it tells you so. A lost trail can send
you in the wrong direction.

Usage: track <target>

See also: THIEF, HUNT, WARRIOR, MONK, DRUID

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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LV 14craftsmanshipAssemble useful gear and supplies from gathered components.TRACKING AND CRAFT

PLAYER HELP · craftsmanship

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Help Keywords : CRAFTSMANSHIP, CONSTRUCTION
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CRAFTSMANSHIP

Level:     T14, W20
Cost:      recipe components

Work from an assembly recipe to turn gathered components into useful equipment
or supplies. Use MAKE LIST to view available recipes and their required parts.

Carry the components in your inventory or place them on the ground, then use
MAKE with the finished item's name. Some recipes require a tool or a specific
workshop; tools are kept, while crafting components are consumed.

Usage: make list
       make <item>

See also: MAKE, THIEF, WARRIOR

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LV 25huntActively pursue a quarry along its trail through the zone.TRACKING AND CRAFT

PLAYER HELP · hunt

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Help Keywords : HUNT
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HUNT

Level:     T25, Mk29, D9
Cost:      movement while pursuing

Follow the trail of a creature within your zone. Once the hunt begins, you
take steps toward your quarry while standing and spend movement along the way.

You cannot begin a hunt for another player or a creature above your level.
Reaching the quarry does not automatically attack it. Enter HUNT without a
target to abandon the chase.

Usage: hunt <target>
       hunt

See also: THIEF, TRACK, MONK, DRUID

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LV 19fast handsPassively speed up trap and poison preparation and strike immediately when assisting.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · fast hands

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Help Keywords : "FAST HANDS", FASTHANDS, FAST_HANDS
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FAST HANDS

Level:     T19
Cost:      passive

When you assist an ally, you strike at once instead of waiting for the next
combat round. This also works when you automatically assist your group. You
must be ready to act; Fast Hands cannot cancel recovery already underway.

Quick fingers and practiced timing let you tend a poisoned blade or work a
trap with barely a pause. Preparing or springing a trap and envenoming your
weapon take half their usual recovery time.

Usage: assist <ally>
       envenom
       trap <type>
       spring [target]

See also: THIEF, ASSIST, ENVENOM, TRAPS

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LV 14sapKnock an unengaged creature unconscious before battle begins.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · sap

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Help Keywords : SAP
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SAP

Level:     T14
Cost:      20 Movement Points (V)

A carefully placed blow leaves an unsuspecting creature senseless until it is
engaged or you leave the room. There is no timed limit. While it is disabled,
your group can turn its attention to the other enemies nearby.

The target must not be engaged in combat. Any hostile attempt against it wakes
it, even a missed attack or a resisted spell. Ongoing damage also wakes it.
Sapping another creature releases your previous victim.

Creatures immune to sleep cannot be sapped. A failed attempt alerts the target
and starts a fight. This skill cannot be used against players or protected
companions.

Usage: sap <target>

Details: Dexterity helps your blow land. Creatures above your level are harder
         to subdue.

See also: THIEF, TRAPS, SLEEP, FEINT


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LV 18springblade trapSet a concealed blade trap before battle and spring it on a foe for heavy damage.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · springblade trap

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Help Keywords : "SPRINGBLADE TRAP", SPRINGBLADE, SPRINGBLADE_TRAP
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SPRINGBLADE TRAP

Level:     T18
Cost:      20 Movement Points (V) to prepare

Conceal a tightly wound blade before battle, then release it when a chosen foe
comes within reach. The blade delivers one heavy physical strike against a
creature in your room. It opens no bleeding wound and carries no venom from
your weapon. Physical defenses can soften the strike.

Prepare the trap outside combat and spring it at a moment of your choosing. It
is spent after one use. You can keep only one trap armed, and leaving the room
dismantles it. Players and protected companions cannot be targeted.

Usage: trap springblade
       spring [target]

Details: The strike grows stronger with your level and Dexterity.

See also: THIEF, TRAPS, "FAST HANDS", "SNARE TRAP", "FLASH TRAP"


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LV 23snare trapSet a snare before battle and spring it to hamper a foe's attacks each round.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · snare trap

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SNARE TRAP

Level:     T23
Cost:      20 Movement Points (V) to prepare

A concealed loop snaps tight around a chosen foe, hampering its flurry of
blows. For 3 combat rounds, the creature makes one fewer attack each round.

Prepare the snare before combat, then spring it against a creature in your
room. It is spent after one use. You can keep only one trap armed, and leaving
the room dismantles it. Players and protected companions cannot be targeted.

Usage: trap snare
       spring [target]

Details: A snare can hinder a creature already slowed by a bard. Further
         snares renew the hindrance rather than removing more attacks. The
         creature always retains its basic attack.

See also: THIEF, TRAPS, SLOW, "FAST HANDS", "SPRINGBLADE TRAP"


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LV 26flash trapSet a blinding flash charge before battle to dazzle all enemies in the room.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · flash trap

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FLASH TRAP

Level:     T26
Cost:      20 Movement Points (V) to prepare

Dazzle nearby creatures with a brilliant burst of light. Every creature you
can attack in the room suffers a 10-point hitroll penalty for 2 combat rounds,
leaving even a seasoned fighter swinging wildly.

Prepare the charge before combat, then spring it without choosing a target.
The flash wakes any sapped creature it affects. Players and protected
companions are spared.

The trap is spent after one use. You can keep only one trap armed, and leaving
the room dismantles it.

Usage: trap flash
       spring

Details: Further flashes renew the hindrance rather than deepening its
         penalty.

See also: THIEF, TRAPS, SAP, "DIRT KICK", "FAST HANDS"


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LV 28scoundrel's fortunePassively grant your group a second chance to uncover forged equipment on a kill.TRAPS AND THIEVERY

PLAYER HELP · scoundrel's fortune

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SCOUNDREL'S FORTUNE

Level:     T28
Cost:      passive

Even when the spoils seem picked clean, an observant thief can spot a glint
that others have missed. If your normal chance to find forged gear fails,
Scoundrel's Fortune offers one more chance to uncover a prize.

Your companions share this gift while a trained thief is alive and with the
group in the room. Each person gets a separate second chance. A normal find
receives no second chance, and the fallen creature's usual Forge tier, theme
and drop limits still apply.

Items uncovered through Scoundrel's Fortune roll their quality and Mythic
chance normally.

Usage: (passive skill)

Details: At 15 Dexterity or less, the second chance is 2%. Each point above 15
         adds 0.2 percentage points, reaching 4% at 25 Dexterity. Multiple
         thieves use the best chance among them; their chances do not add
         together.

See also: THIEF, FORGED, FORGELIST, "FAST HANDS"


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