'''__NOTOC__{{Skill infobox|title = Phrenology|image = [[File:Empty_Placeholder.png]]|caption =|skilltype = Other Skill <!-- Combat Skill, Trade Skill, Beast Skill (EX: Beast Speech, but NOT Lycanthropy), Other Skill (Used for skills that don''' is t fit the study of skulls from creatures.other categories) -->|maxlevel = N/A <!-- List without bonus levels -->|req = <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->|skilltrainers = [[Glajur]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->}}

Experience is gained by analyzing skulls through recipes{{Quote|Leave a quote about the skill here.This can be the in-game description, but that info must be placed below as well. Adds a bit of flavor to the article as well.}}

There is a 1% chance == {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview=='''Phrenology''' lets you study the research apparatus skulls of many types of enemies. Skulls are broken up into 3 tiers (ingredient normal/impressive/astonishing), and as you level up in each subskill you can study better skulls of recipes) will breakthat type. Phrenology gives bonuses to Mentalism and Psychology, as well as Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance for each type of mob.

You can study skulls from most humanoid creatures (animal skulls can be extracted, but there's currently no Phrenology subskill for them). Extraction requires some version of a Skull Extractor and success depends on your [[Butchering]] level. === In-Game Description ===An understanding of how sentient creatures think and feel, based on careful study of the shape of their skulls. This base skill represents your overall Phrenological prowess. (Phrenology skills provide critical-hit chances to all Psychology and Mentalism attacks against the corresponding type of creature. Phrenology also has more esoteric uses.) ===Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} =Recipes==* '''Elf [[Glajur]] in [[Kur Tower]] will teach you Phrenology at Comfortable. He also sells some Phrenology recipes - anything he does not train has to be learned through scrolls. == Connected Skills =======Sub-Skills:=====<dpl>category = Phrenology Research''' (Skillsmode = unorderedcolumns = 1</dpl> =====Secondary Skills:=====* None=====Related Skills:=====* [[Butchering]] - Extraction success depends on your Butchering level {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Recipes}} == {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ===== Studying Skulls ===The actual act of studying requires Craniometers, which can be bought from [[Glajur]] or [[Amutasa]]. They have a 1% chance of breaking with every skull studied. Higher tiers of skulls require better Craniometers. === XP Gain ===You get 20 XP for studying a normal skull, 50 for an Impressive skull, and 150 for an Astonishing skull. === Subskill Level Up Rewards ===Each subskill will give the following rewards:{| {{STDT|sortable}}!Level !Rewards|-| 1 || +1 to Phrenology|-| 6 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 12 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 15 || +1 to Phrenology|-| 18 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 20 || +1 to Meditation|-| 24 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 25 || +1 to Phrenology|-| 30 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 35 || +1to Psychology|-| 36 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 42 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 45 || +1 to Phrenology|-| 48 || Mentalism/Psychology critical hit chance: +1%|-| 50 || +1 to Mentalism|} ===Equipment===<!-- Special equipment that is intended to be used by the skill goes here, including belts. --> {| {{STDT}}! Extractor! Description|-| {{Item|Skull Extractor}} || An odd serrated utility knife that can be used to extract a skull from a corpse. (Your Butchering skill is used to determine success.)|-| {{Item|Ring of Mind Insight}} || This grungy ring has a little scoop on the end to help you dig skulls out of corpses. (Acts as a skull extractor.)* |-| {{Item|Multipurpose Knife}} || A versatile knife for skinning, butchering, or skull extraction. (Keep it in your inventory and you'll be given the option to skin, butcher, and/or extract the skull of some enemies.)|-| {{Item|Yogzi's Butcher Knife}} || Yogzi created this convenient butcher knife that can also extract skulls. (+3 to your effective skill when Butchering or Extracting Skulls). (Keep it in your inventory and you'Human ll be given the option to butcher and/or extract the skull of some enemies.)|} {| {{STDT}}! Craniometer! For Studying! Value|-| {{Item|Craniometer}} || Normal skulls || 300|-| {{Item|Precision Craniometer}} || Impressive skulls || 600|-| {{Item|Surgical Craniometer}} || Astonishing skulls || 1200|}  {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}} == Phrenology Experience Table ==[[Phrenology Research''' ]] is an umbrella skill. It has no experience table. == Trivia ==Without any bonuses, it takes 113 skulls to reach level 12 in a Phrenology subskill (Level 1which is enough to unlock the second tier of recipes, the ones which use {{ItemCategory|ImpressiveHumanoidSkull}}). == Gallery== [[Category:Skills]]