Every character has a finite set of skills he or she can learn during the course of the game. Each known skill has a level score, representing the character's proficiency in that skill. The skill level can be raised by spending ADV Points on the Character Screen. The ADV Point cost to train a particular skill is determined in part by the character's class.

Icon	Skill	Description	Prereqs	Available To
	Backstab	The ability to deal additional damage to an enemy when attacking from behind.	Sneak (3)	Budoka, Cabalist, Hunter, Ninja Lord, Ranger Lord, Trickster
	Disarm Traps	The ability to safely disarm traps protecting treasure chests. The higher the character's skill, the more time you receive to successfully disarm traps.	Inspect (1)	All Classes
	Inspect	The ability to examine locks and detect traps before you attempt to disarm them.	None	All Classes
	Pick Locks	The ability to pick locks on doors, chests, and so on. Mastery of this skill enhances the effectiveness of lockpicks.	Inspect (1)	All Classes
	Sneak	Provides an attack bonus when attacking from the flank or from behind, and reduces the chance that enemies will attack a character when the character's allies are present.	None	Budoka, Cabalist, Deathlord, Hunter, Marauder, Ninja Lord, Ranger Lord, Rogue, Trickster
	Steal	The ability to pull loose extra items from opponents when striking them during close melee combat. (Requires version 1.4 or later.)	Sneak (3)	Budoka, Cabalist, Hunter, Ninja Lord, Ranger Lord, Rogue, Trickster