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In Deus Ex, you have eleven basic skills that you can use to develop your
character. This guide will provide you with the details of each skill.
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Computers are everywhere in the world of Deus Ex. You can use computers
to get email, manipulate security systems, look around a level through cameras,
and to get money. That is, if you have the skill to hack them.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use public terminals to read news and access
security systems if you know the login and password. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
You gain the ability to hack ATMs, personal computers, and
security consoles. You can only enter a system for a brief period
of time however. |
1125 |
| ADVANCED |
You gain the ability to control automated gun turrets.
You
can hack into a system faster and take control of it for a longer time
before being detected. |
2250 |
| MASTER |
Nothing is safe. You are an elite hacker who
owns any system he comes into
contact with. |
3750 |
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This skill applies to bypassing electronic devices through the use of
Multitools. By increasing your level of skill, you can bypass security
systems faster and more efficiently. You can tamper with control panels,
disable cameras and alarm buttons, and bypass keypads to open doors.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use Multitools to bypass security systems. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Your ability to tamper with electronics is
slightly increased. |
1800 |
| ADVANCED |
You receive another slight increase in efficiency. |
3600 |
| MASTER |
What security systems? |
6000 |
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There will be times when you will be in hazardous situations. You will
need to know how to use Hazmat Suits, Ballistic Armor, Thermoptic Camo, and
Rebreathers more than once during the game.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use the above items. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
These items will provide slightly more protection and can
be used a bit longer. |
675 |
| ADVANCED |
Another slight increase in duration and protection. |
1350 |
| MASTER |
These are merely another layer of skin for you. |
2250 |
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An art for the patient. You may choose to pick the lock on a door
rather than finding a key or another way around. You can usually blow a
door in with a LAM, but that won't provide for a silent approach.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You are trained in the use of Lockpicks but
are rather inefficient when using them. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
You can pick locks more efficiently. |
1800 |
| ADVANCED |
Another efficiency increase, less Lockpicks are needed to
do the job. |
3600 |
| MASTER |
There's no such thing as a locked door to you. |
6000 |
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Face it, you will take a bullet now and then or fall a little farther than
you thought you would. Knowledge of human physiology will allow you to use
the already scarce Medkits to their full healing potential.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use Medkits to heal small cuts and bruises. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Your healing abilities increase and your vulnerability to
toxins decreases. |
900 |
| ADVANCED |
Medkits repair even more damages, you are highly resistant
to poisons. |
1800 |
| MASTER |
You could transplant your own organs if necessary. |
3000 |
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This is a lesser used skill, but a useful one nonetheless. There will
be a few occasions where you will wish you had used a few of those precious
skill points to enhance it.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can swim like the average person. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Swimming speed and lung capacity increases slightly. |
675 |
| ADVANCED |
Another slight increase in speed and oxygen capacity. |
1350 |
| MASTER |
Your name is
Aquaman. |
2250 |
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Ah, the fun stuff. As you guessed, this skill deals with the things
that go boom: LAMs, Gas Grenades, EMP and Scatter Grenades.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can throw grenades, attach them to surfaces, or disarm
ones you find attached to surfaces. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
You can throw grenades farther with more accuracy and more
easily disarm them. |
900 |
| ADVANCED |
Another increase in distance and accuracy, you're like a
one-man bomb squad. |
1800 |
| MASTER |
You could bring down the Sears Tower with a single LAM. |
3000 |
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Heavy weaponry consists of Flamethrowers, Rocket Launchers, and experimental
Plasma weapons. This is for those who like to make their presence known
several miles away.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use heavy weapons, but your movement is slowed and
accuracy is low. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Accuracy and damage increased, you can move and reload
somewhat faster. |
1350 |
| ADVANCED |
Another increase in accuracy, damage, movement and
reloading speed. |
2700 |
| MASTER |
People will refer to you as Arnold when carrying big guns. |
4500 |
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Melee and extremely close-range weapons fall into the Low-Tech
category. However, they can be deadly in the hands of a master.
Besides, isn't it always more fun to beat an enemy down with a crowbar than to
shoot him?
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use Knives, Crowbars, Swords, Pepper Spray, and Prods. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Your accuracy, degree of damage, and attack speed slightly
increase. |
1350 |
| ADVANCED |
Another increase in speed, damage, and accuracy. |
2700 |
| MASTER |
They will never know what hit them, most likely because
they'll be dead. |
4500 |
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No matter how far weapon technology advances, nothing can replace the good
ol' pistol. In Deus Ex you can use the standard issue 10mm pistol, a
silenced variant, and the mini-crossbow for a quick takedown.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use all pistol-type weapons. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Your accuracy and damage increase, you can reload faster. |
1575 |
| ADVANCED |
Another increase in damage and accuracy, reloading time
decreases further. |
3150 |
| MASTER |
Do you feel lucky, punk? |
5250 |
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It's a jungle out there and hunting season is open. Rifles will allow
you to take down your opponent from a distance without being spotted. If
you don't feel like a firefight or are low on ammo, you can always sniper them.
| Level |
Description |
Points Req. |
| UNTRAINED |
You can use rifles, but accuracy is low at long ranges.
It is difficult to get a bead on a target. |
N/A |
| TRAINED |
Your accuracy increases slightly, reload time is
shortened. |
1575 |
| ADVANCED |
More increase in accuracy, even faster reloading. |
3150 |
| MASTER |
The rifle is merely an extension of your arm, so
reach out and touch someone a mile away. |
5250 |
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