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For other uses, see Athletics.

The Athletics skill determines how fast one can run or swim and how long one can exert themselves before becoming fatigued. One can increase their skill level by running and swimming, though swimming is more effective.

Governing attribute: Speed

Ranks and skill perks[]

  • Novice (0–24): Slowly regenerates Fatigue while running.
  • Apprentice (25–49): Regenerates Fatigue 25% faster than novice while running.
  • Journeyman (50–74): Regenerates Fatigue 50% faster than novice while running.
  • Expert (75–99): Regenerates Fatigue 75% faster than novice while running.
  • Master (100): Running does not reduce Fatigue regeneration.

Athletics trainers[]

Books which permanently increase the Athletics skill[]

Leveling text[]

Apprentice[]

Why walk when you can run' has always been your motto. Now the miles of running and hours of swimming have paid off. You are an Apprentice of Athletics. Your rate of fatigue regeneration when running is increased by 25%.

Journeyman[]

Why walk when you can run' has always been your motto. Now the miles of running and hours of swimming have paid off. You are a Journeyman of Athletics. Your rate of fatigue regeneration when running is increased by 50%.

Expert[]

Why walk when you can run' has always been your motto. Now the miles of running and hours of swimming have paid off. You are an Expert of Athletics. Your rate of fatigue regeneration when running is increased by 75%.

Master[]

Why walk when you can run' has always been your motto. Now the miles of running and hours of swimming have paid off. You are a Master of Athletics. Running never reduces your rate of fatigue regeneration.

Character dialogue[]

Once the Athletics skill level reaches 70 or higher, people will begin to say: "You're a fit one. Been running a lot?"

See also[]

Appearances[]

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