Martial Arts is an Expert Physical skill that improves melee and unarmed attacks in Starfield. Read on to learn the effects of the Martial Arts skill, how to unlock and rank up the Martial Arts skill, and the backgrounds that know it.
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| Martial Arts Skill | |
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Skill Tree: Physical |
| Tier: Expert |
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| There are currently hundreds of martial arts practiced in the Settled Systems, some originating on ancient Earth, some newly created, almost all effective in combat. | |
As Martial Arts is a higher-tier Expert skill, it is unlocked by spending a total of 8 skill points in the Physical skill tree before it can be learned.
There are no backgrounds that start with the Martial Arts skill.
| Rank | Challenge | Effects |
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| 1 | Spend a total of 8 Skill Points in the Physical tree. | 15% increased chance to crit with a melee or unarmed attack. |
| 2 | Deal 250 damage with unarmed attacks. | 15% chance to disarm an opponent with a melee or unarmed power attack. |
| 3 | Disarm 10 enemies using melee or unarmed attacks. | While unarmed or wielding a melee weapon, take 10% less damage. |
| 4 | Disarm 30 enemies using melee or unarmed attacks. | Reflect 50% damage back when blocking a melee or unarmed attack. |
To finish the Rank 3 and 4 challenges, disarm enemies by performing a power attack with a melee weapon or while unarmed. This disarming ability can be acquired by having at least Rank 2 in Martial Arts.
Perform a Power Attack by pressing the Melee Attack button while unarmed or equipped with a melee weapon.
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Martial Arts Skill Rank Up Guide
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