The following section covers new psionics-related skills and existing skills that are used in new ways by psionic characters.
The Skill Points per Level table summarizes the skill points gained by the psionics classes described in the Class Index.
| Class | 1st-Level Skill Points* | Higher-Level Skill Points** |
|---|---|---|
| Psion | (2 + Int modifier) × 4 | 2 + Int modifier |
| Psychic warrior | (2 + Int modifier) × 4 | 2 + Int modifier |
| Soulknife | (2 + Int modifier) × 4 | 2 + Int modifier |
| Wilder | (4 + Int modifier) × 4 | 4 + Int modifier |
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As described in Skill Synergy, in general, having 5 or more ranks in one skill gives you a +2 bonus on skill checks with its synergistic skills. The Skill Synergies table indicates the synergies that apply to skills discussed here.
The table below also serves to hyperlink each skill name to full descriptions of that skill, which follow the standard format.
| 5 or more ranks in… | Gives a +2 bonus on… |
|---|---|
| Autohypnosis | Knowledge (psionics) checks |
| Concentration | Autohypnosis checks |
| Knowledge (psionics) | Psicraft |
| Psicraft | Use Psionic Device checks involving power stones |
| Use Psionic Device | Psicraft checks to address power stones |