Intimidation

Intimidation

Attribute	Strength
Used	Rolled directly by the player
Feats	6
First choice	Level 2 (Novice)

Intimidation is a Strength skill.

What it covers

Influence through threats — Coerce (extract information or compliance) and Demoralize (instill fear in combat).

Progression

Level	Unlock	Feat	Effect
2	Novice feat choice (pick one)	Solid Pipes	The targeted creature must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12) or become Cowed: -2 Wisdom for 30 seconds as the shout rattles their composure. All creatures within 60 feet become aware of your location.
		Soul Stare	You gain +1d4 to the declared Intimidation check, and the check still resolves normally on its merits. Afterward you carry Off-Putting Stare: -2 Charisma for 10 minutes. Usable twice per short rest.
		The Answer is Violence	Nearby creatures who witness the destruction must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12) or become Frightened for 30 seconds: shaken, weaker and clumsier (-2 Strength, -2 Dexterity).
3	Passive bonus	Fire resistance bonus
4	Mastery bonus	+1 to Intimidation rolls
6	Adept feat choice (pick one)	The Smile	Against an already-frightened creature, a successful Intimidation check presses the advantage: the fear holds (re-applies Frightened), and a target who fails to master it answers your question truthfully, within the bounds of what it knows (it will not betray its core nature or its most guarded secret). The creature remembers being coerced and may turn hostile afterward.
		Stand Down	The target makes a Wisdom save or gains Surrendered: they drop their weapons and stop fighting until threatened, harmed, or left alone too long.
		The World	You gain You're Next while slow-walking toward a target: +2 to Intimidation checks. The creature you bear down on makes a Wisdom save or is left Cowed: gripped by dread, it holds ground, gives way, or backs off, unwilling to close the distance, its nerve rattled while it lasts. The edge fades when you stop moving, break eye contact, or take any action other than walking.
7	Passive bonus	Dark resistance bonus
8	Mastery bonus	+1 to Intimidation rolls
10	Expert feat choice	Pool not yet released
11	Passive bonus	Fire resistance bonus
12	Mastery bonus	+1 to Intimidation rolls
14	Master feat choice	Pool not yet released
15	Passive bonus	Max health bonus
16	Mastery bonus	+1 to Intimidation rolls
18	Legendary feat choice	Pool not yet released
20	Mythic feat choice	Pool not yet released