|caption = Understanding the mind of sentient creatures. Also, using that knowledge in combat and other stressful situations.
|skilltype = Combat Skill
|maxlevel = 90100
|req = N/A
|skilltrainers = [[Riger]], [[Helena Veilmoor]], [[Suspicious Cow]], [[Nissim]], [[Raina]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->
=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
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* [[Riger]] in [[Anagoge]] will not directly teach you Psychology, but after you complete his quest, he will allow you to read a Psychology book.* For players that do not want to go back to the island to learn Psychology, [[Yetta]] in [[Eltibule Keep]] sells a book titled ''Fighting with Psychology''. Alternatively completing the "alternative approach to continued slaughter..." for [[Oritania]]'s quest [[Kill Spiders]] will award Psychology experience and unlock it.* [[Helena Veilmoor]] and [[Suspicious Cow]] in [[Eltibule]] teach '''You Were Adopted''' 1-3 and '''But I Love You''' 1-2
* [[Nissim]] in [[Amulna]] will unlock Psychology 51-60, 61-70, and teaches level 51+ abilities.
* [[Raina]] in [[Fae Realm]] unlocks 71-80.
* Levels 81-90 are unlocked by [[Emersil the Ever-Gloating]] deep beneath [[Povus]].
* [[Cynthia Rolfe]] in [[Statehelm]] unlocks 81-90, 91-100, and [[Prodigy Potential]].
== Connected Skills ==
:; [[Safecracking]]
:: Level 50
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==
As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will learn the following abilities:
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! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
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| '''Psychoanalyze''' (1-4) || 1/16/31/47 || Level Up || You attempt to unravel the target's rage, making it more difficult for them to use their Rage attacks. (Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency.) || Psychic || Signature Debuff
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| '''Mock''' (1-6) || 1/10/20/30/40/50 || Scrolls || Tease and aggravate your enemy. || Psychic || Basic Attack
|-
| '''Tell Me About Your Mother''' (1-3) || 3/20/40 || Level Up || Convince an enemy to discuss their thoughts and fears with you instead of attacking. Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency. || Psychic ||
|-
| '''Strike a Nerve''' (1-4) || 5/25/38/50 || Level Up || Say something cruel that plays upon the target's fears and failures, dealing psychic damage. || Psychic || Core Attack
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| '''Cause Terror''' (1-2) || 7/30 || Level Up || Your words deal mental damage and may cause the target to run in terror. Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency. || Psychic ||
|-
| '''Soothe''' (1-3) || 8/28/48 || Level Up || Say something kind that briefly catches the target off guard, causing them to lose their Rage. || Psychic ||
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| '''Pep Talk''' (1-3) || 10/35/45 || Level Up || Give yourself or an ally a quick pep-talk to overcome their grievous injuries. || Psychic || Major Healing
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| '''Ridicule''' (1-3) || 13/36/52 || Level Up || Taunt an enemy to keep it focused on attacking you instead of someone else. || Psychic ||
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| '''Fast Talk''' (1-2) || 15/30 || Level Up|| Explain away minor misunderstandings, causing the target to be less aggressive toward you. || Psychic ||
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| '''You Were Adopted''' (1-3) || 18/34/44 || [[Helena Veilmoor]], [[Suspicious Cow]] || Reveal something so surprising that the target's heart briefly stops. (Only works on targets who have been recent victims of Psychoanalyze or Tell Me About Your Mother.) || Trauma || Epic Attack
|-
| '''Positive Attitude''' (1-2) || 18/33 || Level Up || Use the power of optimism to recover from your injuries. || Psychic || Survival-Utility
|-
| '''Inspire Confidence''' (1-2) || 23/43 || Level Up || Push yourself and your allies to new heights, thanks to your confident demeanor. || Psychic || Signature Support
|-
| '''But I Love You''' (1-2) || 25/50 || [[Helena Veilmoor]], [[Suspicious Cow]] || Attempt to make the target feel so guilty that they don't use their full strength. (Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency.) || Psychic ||
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=== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Advanced Abilities===
Upon reaching higher levels, experts of the {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Skill may learn the following abilities:
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! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
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| '''Fast Talk''' 3 || 53 || [[Nissim]] || Explain away minor misunderstandings, causing the target to be less aggressive toward you. || Psychic ||
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| '''Pep Talk''' 4 || 55 || [[Nissim]] || Give yourself or an ally a quick pep-talk to overcome their grievous injuries. || Psychic || Major Healing
|-
| '''Positive Attitude''' 3 || 56 || [[Nissim]] || Use the power of optimism to recover from your injuries. || Psychic || Survival-Utility
|-
| '''You Were Adopted''' 4 || 57 || [[Nissim]] || Reveal something so surprising that the target's heart briefly stops. (Only works on targets who have been recent victims of Psychoanalyze or Tell Me About Your Mother.) || Trauma || Epic Attack
|-
| '''Soothe''' 4 || 58 || [[Nissim]] || Say something kind that briefly catches the target off guard, causing them to lose their Rage. || Psychic ||
|-
| '''Cause Terror''' 3 || 59 || [[Nissim]] || Your words deal mental damage and may cause the target to run in terror. Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency. || Psychic ||
|-
| '''Mock''' 7 || 60 || Scroll || Tease and aggravate your enemy. || Psychic || Basic Attack
|-
| '''Tell Me About Your Mother''' 4 || 60 || [[Nissim]] || Convince an enemy to discuss their thoughts and fears with you instead of attacking. Chances of success are based on your Psychology skill and the enemy's mental proficiency. || Psychic ||
|-
| '''Inspire Confidence''' 3 || 60 || [[Nissim]] || Push yourself and your allies to new heights, thanks to your confident demeanor. || Psychic || Signature Support
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| '''Strike a Nerve''' 5 || 62 || [[Nissim]] || Say something cruel that plays upon the target's fears and failures, dealing psychic damage. || Psychic || Core Attack
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