Skills

Skills refer to how well your character performs at a certain activity. 9 different types of activities are tracked: Combat, Farming, Fishing, Mining, Archaeology, Cooking, Ranching, Woodcrafting, and Blacksmithing. The more you participate in each activity, the higher your Skill Level in that activity will become. Increasing your skill level at an activity will unlock the ability to craft and cook higher level recipes, as well as increase the number of Skill Perks available to the Player.

Each skill currently has 30 levels. Skill levels can be viewed through the Pause menu under Skills.

Skill Perks

On Year 1, Spring 3, Caldarus will grant the Player the ability to sense and collectEssence. Collected Essence can then be offered up to Caldarus' shrine, and in exchange, Caldarus will grant the Player Skill Perks. Skill Perks are extra bonus abilities or buffs for your skills. As your level in a Skill increases, you can unlock higher Tiers of Skill Perks. There are currently 3 Tiers of Skill Perks for each of the 9 activities.

Speak with Caldarus' statue at your farm to manage Farming, Fishing, Archaeology, Cooking, Ranching, Woodcrafting, and Blacksmithing Skill Perks.

Speak with the Dragon Statue in the Mines to manage Mining and Combat Skill Perks.

Farming

The Farming skill can be increased by planting and watering crops and flowers on the farm, as well as harvesting them.

Farming Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Prepared Picker	Harvesting a Forageable will occasionally drop a Seed version, if it can be grown.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	A Day Well Spent	Going to bed with zero stamina gives a stamina boost the next day.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Green Thumb	Planting a Seed will sometimes also Water the soil of the targeted tile.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Refreshing	Watering a crop will sometimes refund the Stamina used.	data-sort-value="10"> 10

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Bountiful	Watering a crop will occasionally drop a Seed version of it.	data-sort-value="60"> 60
	Heavy Duty	Tilling soil will sometimes drop a piece of Stone or Wood.	data-sort-value="30"> 30
	Well Watered	Watered crops will occasionally retain their water through the next day.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Nice Swing	Grants a chance that tilling refunds the stamina it uses.	data-sort-value="50"> 50

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Living off the Land	Harvesting a crop will occasionally drop a cooked dish that uses the crop.	data-sort-value="95"> 95
	Superb Sower	You can now charge your seeds to spread them across a wider area.	data-sort-value="100"> 100
	Harvest Time	Slow-Growing crops now reach their first-time harvest a day earlier.	data-sort-value="90"> 90
	Prize Winning	Harvesting crops will occasionally drop coins based on 5% of their selling price.	data-sort-value="90"> 90

Fishing

The Fishing skill can be increased by successfully catching fish from the various bodies of water around Mistria, either through use of the Fishing Rod or by Diving.

Fishing Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Weedline Watcher	Fishing up Junk will become less likely.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Aquatic Antiquities	Aquatic Artifacts can sometimes be fished up.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Appealing Reeling	Fish will become attracted to your Bobber from a greater range.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	Catch of the Day	Catching a Fish will sometimes refund the Stamina used.	data-sort-value="15"> 15

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Lucky Haul	Catching a fish will sometimes drop double the amount.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Perfect Catch	Uncommon and rare fish will become more common.	data-sort-value="40"> 40
	School Crasher	Swimming into a Fish School will drop half its contained items without spending Stamina.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Unexpected Haul	Treasure Boxes will become more likely to appear when Fishing.	data-sort-value="40"> 40

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Full Class I	Fish schools will all contain an additional Fish.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Legendary	Legendary fish can now appear when the season and weather conditions are right.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Treasure Trove	You can no longer catch Wooden Treasure Boxes, and you are now more likely to catch a higher tier of Treasure Box.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	Weedline Watcher II	Fishing up Junk will become even less likely.	data-sort-value="75"> 75

Archaeology

The Archaeology skill can be increased by digging up Artifacts and other various items from dig spots throughout Mistria using the Shovel or Pickaxe.

Archaeology Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Museum Quality I	Digging up Uncommon Artifacts will become more likely.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Unpeatable	Digging up Peat, Sod, and Clay will sometimes drop double the usual amount.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	Sunken Secrets	Dive spots can now contain Sunken Artifacts.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Western Ruins Scholar	An additional Dig Site will appear daily at the Western Ruins.	data-sort-value="15"> 15

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Sunken Treasure	Treasure Chests are more likely to appear when diving.	data-sort-value="35"> 35
	Stoneturner	Artifacts will sometimes drop from breaking Rocks in the Mines.	data-sort-value="40"> 40
	Eastern Road Scholar	An additional Dig Site will appear daily on the Eastern Road.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Pursuit	Digging up Peat, Sod, or Clay increases your chances of finding an Uncommon or Rare Artifact the next time.	data-sort-value="45"> 45

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Back in Vogue	Artifacts will now sell for 25% more tesserae.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Natural Beauty	Biome Furniture Recipes will sometimes drop from Dig Sites in the Mines.	data-sort-value="85"> 85
	Well Placed	Out of Place Artifacts will sometimes drop from Dig Sites in the overworld.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	Museum Quality II	Digging up Rare Artifacts will become more likely.	data-sort-value="75"> 75

Cooking

The Cooking skill can be increased by cooking dishes at a Kitchen. Kitchens can be found in Town at The Sleeping Dragon Inn or purchased from the Carpenter's for data-sort-value="1000">1,000t-data-sort-value="3000">3,000t.

There are 3 Levels to Kitchens that determine the number of recipes the Player is able to cook. Cooked Dishes also have their own Star-based rating system. See Cooking for more.

Cooking Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Waste Not Want Not	Cooking a dish will occasionally return one of its ingredients afterward.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Time To Eat I	The Cook Time for all cooking recipes will be reduced by 10 minutes.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	Restorative Cooking	Cooking a dish will occasionally result in a bonus Restorative Infusion, which grants an HP & Stamina Regen buff when consumed.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Taste Maker	Cooking Recipes will sometimes drop from Treasure Chests in the Mines.	data-sort-value="15"> 15

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Award Winning	Cooked Dishes given as Liked Gifts will reward more Heart Points than before.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Likable Cooking	Cooking a dish will occasionally result in a bonus Likable Infusion, turnninf the item into a Universally Liked gift.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Seasoned	Finding Uncommon or rarer Forageables will become more likely.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Time to Eat II	The Cook Time for all cooking recipes will be reduced by an additional 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 20 minutes.	data-sort-value="50"> 50

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	A Way to the Heart	Cooked Dishes given as Loved Gifts will reward more Heart Points than before.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Dinner For Two	Cooking a dish will sometimes create a bonus extra dish.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Speedy Cooking	Cooking a dish will occasionally result in a bonus Speedy Infusion, which grants a Speed Boost buff when consumed.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	Time to Eat III	The Cook Time for all cooking recipes will be reduced by another 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 30 minutes.	data-sort-value="70"> 70

Ranching

The Ranching skill can be increased by taking good care of the animals on the Player's farm. This can be done by feeding and petting them daily, as well as letting them outside in good weather conditions.

Ranching Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Feeding Frenzy	Hay and Grass Seed drop at double the usual amount from Cutting Grass.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Close Bond	Animals that have been Pet and Fed for the day will receive an extra Heart Point increase.	data-sort-value="25"> 25
	Barnyard Bounty I	Chickens and Cows will sometimes drop extra Produce.	data-sort-value="30"> 30
	Currency of Care	When animals eat crops, either by hand feeding or by grazing, they will drop the currency Shiny Beads.	data-sort-value="25"> 25

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Welcome Home I	Newly brought or born animals will start at 1 Heart Level.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Feed Prepper	The Craft Time for all animal feed in reduced by 10 minutes.	data-sort-value="40"> 40
File:Currency of care ii.png	Currency of Care II	Animals that have been Pet and Fed for the day will sometimes drop Shiny Bead the next day in addition to their regular Produce.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Discount Treats	Heart shaped treats sold by Hayden will have a 10% price reduction.	data-sort-value="40"> 40

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Currency of Care III	Animals can now be fed cooked dishes and will reward more Shiny Beads based on the dish's star level.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Welcome Home II	Newly bought or born animals will start at 2 Heart Level.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	Barnyard Bounty II	Ducks and Horses will sometimes drop extra Produce.	data-sort-value="80"> 80

Woodcrafting

The Woodcrafting skill can be increased by crafting various furniture and decorative items at a Crafting Station. Crafting Stations can be found in Town next to the locked building and at the Carpenter's. They can also be purchased from the Carpenter for data-sort-value="1000">1,000t.

Woodcrafting Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Hammer Timing I	The Craft Time for all crafting recipes wil be reduced by 10 minutes.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	Lumberjack I	Breaking a Branch will sometimes drop an extra piece of Wood.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Masonry i	Breaking a Rock will sometimes drop an extra piece of Stone.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Forager	Chopping down a Tree will occasionally drop a seasonally appropriate Forageable.	data-sort-value="20"> 20

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Hammer Timing II	The Craft Time for all crafting recipes will reduce by an additional 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 20 minutes.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Natural	Chopping down any tree will occasionally drop Hardwood.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Quality Crafting	Crafting an Item will occasionally result in a bonus Quality Infusion, which grants it a 10% higher selling price.	data-sort-value="95"> 95
	Working With the Grain	Crafting an item will occasionally return one of its ingredients afterward.	data-sort-value="60"> 60

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Material World	Material drops from breakables in the Mines now drop twice as much.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Steady Supplies	Sod, Peat, and Cattails can now be purchased at the Carpenter's Shop.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	Set Pieces	Crafting an item can occasionally give you two of it.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Hammer Timing III	The Craft Time for all crafting recipes will reduce by an additional 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 30 minutes.	data-sort-value="50"> 50

Blacksmithing

The Blacksmithing skill can be increased by crafting various tools, equipment, and weapons at the The Blacksmith's Shop Anvil.

Blacksmithing Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Copper Expert	The amount of Copper Ore required to craft Copper Ingots will be reduced by 1.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Time Sensitive I	The Craft Time for all blacksmithing recipes will be reduced by 10 minutes.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	Sharp Blacksmithing	Crafting a Weapon will occasionally result in a bonus Sharp Infusion, which grants it an additional +1 Attack Power.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Fortified Blacksmithing	Crafting Armor will occasionally result in a bonus Fortified Infusion, which grants you an additional +4 HP when worn.	data-sort-value="20"> 20

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Iron Expert	The amount of Iron Ore required to craft Iron Ingots will be reduced by 1.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Time Sensitive II	The Craft Time for all blacksmithing recipes will reduce by an additional 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 20 minutes.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Leech Blacksmithing	Crafting a Weapon will occasionally result in a bonus Leech Infusion, which restores 1 HP each time it's used to attack a Monster.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Lightweight Blacksmithing	Crafting a Tool will occasionally result in a bonus Lightweight Infusion, occasionally dropping Stamina orbs on use.	data-sort-value="45"> 45

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Empowered I	Crafting a Tool, Weapon, or Armor will be more likely to result in an available Infused version.	data-sort-value="65"> 65
	Hasty Blacksmithing	Crafting Armor will occasionally result in a bonus Hasty Infusion, which grants you an additional 4% Speed Boost when worn.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Silver Expert	The amount of Silver Ore required to craft Silver Ingots will be reduced by 1.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Time Sensitive III	The Craft Time for all blacksmithing recipes will reduce by another 10 minutes, bringing the total reduction to 30 minutes.	data-sort-value="50"> 50

Mining

The Mining skill can be increased by breaking Rocks and other Mineables using the Pickaxe in the Mines.

Mining Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Earth Breaker	Breaking a Rock in the Mines will occasionally destroy all other Rocks in a 1x3 area around it.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Ore-riginal	Biome-Specific Ore will sometimes drop from Breaking Rocks in the Mines.	data-sort-value="25"> 25
	Reclaimer	Biome-Specific Furniture will sometimes drop from Treasure Chests in the Mines.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Treasure Hunter	Treasure Floors will sometimes appear in the Mines.	data-sort-value="20"> 20

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Iron Hound	Breaking an Iron Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Iron.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	True Blue	Breaking a Sapphire Node will occasionally drop an extra Sapphire.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Treasured	Treasure Chests will become more likely to appear in the Mines.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Mine Time	Movement speed will increase for 10 seconds when you first enter a new Floor.	data-sort-value="50"> 50

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Resonance	Defeating an enemy can break a nearby rock.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Earth Breaker II	Breaking a Rock in the Mines will occasionally destroy all other Rocks in a 1x3 area around it and is now more likely to occur.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Silver Seeker	Breaking a Silver Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Silver.	data-sort-value="85"> 85
	Fantastic Finds	You can no longer find Wooden Treasure Chests, and you are now more likely to find a higher tier of Treasure Chests.	data-sort-value="80"> 80

Combat

The Combat skill can be increased by attacking and defeating Monsters in the Mines.

Combat Skill Perks

Tier 1 (Lvl 1)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Guardian's Shield	Once per day, the first hit you take is nullified.	data-sort-value="10"> 10
	True Strike	Your Attacks will occasionally become Critical, doing double damage in the Mines.	data-sort-value="20"> 20
	Jump Attack	Jumping and then Attacking mid-air will damage enemies in a small radius.	data-sort-value="15"> 15
	Well Armed	Biome-unique Armor and Weapons will sometimes drop from Treasure Chests in the Mines.	data-sort-value="15"> 15

Tier 2 (Lvl 15)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Quick Footed	Blue Sapling pools will grant a short Speed Boost rather than slow you down.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	What an Offer	Using an Offering Shrine will bestow a short HP & Stamina Regen buff in addition to their usual effect.	data-sort-value="45"> 45
	Generous in Defeat	Monsters will occasionally drop twice as many items when defeated.	data-sort-value="50"> 50
	Dungeon Delicacies	Certain Cooked Dishes will occasionally drop from Treasure Chests in the Mines.	data-sort-value="45"> 45

Tier 3 (Lvl 30)
Skill Perk		Description	Cost
	Perfect Prefix	The infusion power of Infused Weapons will double.	data-sort-value="80"> 80
	Rocking	Clod Projectiles that are reflected back are now much more likely to critically strike.	data-sort-value="70"> 70
	In Motion	Defeating a Monster will sometimes grant a brief Speed Boost.	data-sort-value="75"> 75
	Out of Juice	Enchanterns now briefly freeze in place after discharging.	data-sort-value="70"> 70