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Talents in Tyranny are special trees that players can place points into that provide new Abilities and effects. The player character has 6 talent trees to pick from and Party Members each have their own unique tree. When you level up, you gain one Talent point to spend in a tree of your choice, opening up more options for playing the game.

Within a talent tree, each tier of talents unlocks based on how many talent points have been spent within that tree. 

Talents

Punisher

Sentinel

Duelist

Skirmisher

Quill

Sage

Preservation

Leadership

Defense

Power

Agility

Range

Magic

Tidal

Gravelight

Ravager

Titan

War

Peace

Songs

Punisher Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Striking Iron	Strike a single enemy, dealing siginificantly increased damage if the target is engaging Barik.
Fierce Demeanor	Barik becomes an intimidating force on the battlefield. Enemies nearby Barik have their Resolve reduced.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Engagement Attack I	Gain a chance to attack enemies as they engage you.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Art of the Blade I	Increases one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Art of the Blade II	Replaces: Art of the Blade I Moderately increase single one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.	Art of the Blade I Requires 3 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Breaking the Wall	A powerful multi-hit attack that Dazes, Stuns, and Sunders the opponent.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Training Ground	When Barik is in the party, all party members gain bonus experience for Athletics, One-Handed, and Two-Handed Skills.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Stance: Legs of Iron	Root in place, gaining immunity to Push and Prone effects and a large boost to Endurance at the cost of the ability to move.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Engagement Attack II	Replaces: Engagement Attack I Increase the chance for Barik's Engagement Attacks to occur.	Engagement Attack I Requires 6 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Suffering Strength	Once per combat, when Barik's health is critical, he gains a bonus to Might and Resolve until combat ends.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Glory to the Bold	For each enemy engaging him, Barik gains a bonus to any damage he deals.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Art of the Blade III	Replaces: Art of the Blade II Greatly increases single one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.	Art of the Blade II Requires 9 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Engagement Attack III	Replaces: Engagement Attack II Further increase the chance for Barik's Engagement Attacks to occur.	Engagement Attack II Requires 9 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Last Stand	Once per encounter, when Barik would be defeated, he delays his unconsciousness for a short time.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Resilient One	When a hostile effect expires on Barik, he gains a bonus to Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses for a short time.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Punisher tree.
Blade's Embrace	Deal damage to all enemies nearby, this damage increases for each enemy engaging Barik.	Requires 12 talent point spent in Punisher tree.

Sentinel Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Clash of Iron	Issue a mocking invitation, challenging enemies to attack Barik.
Pursuit	At the start of combat, Barik gains a large boost to movement speed for a short time.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Retribution	After using Clash of Iron, Barik will attack twice with his normal strikes for a short time.	Clash of Iron Requires 1 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Seasoned Veteran I	Allows Barik to engage an additional enemy.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Stance: Phalanx I	Fight defensively, gaining a bonus to Armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Defender's Watch I	Barik and nearby party members take reduced damage.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Sound of War	Barik's Clash of Iron bolsters the strength of his nearby allies, granting them a bonus to Armor for a short time.	Clash of Iron Requires 3 talent point spent in Sentinel tree.
Seasoned Veteran II	Replaces: Seasoned Veteran I Further increases the number of enemies that Barik can engage.	Seasoned Veteran I Requires 3 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Shield Wall	Increases the defensive benefits from shields.	Requires 3 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Defender's Watch II	Replaces: Defender's Watch I Barik and nearby party members take moderately reduced damage.	Defender's Watch I Requires 6 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Heroic Defense	Once per combat, when Barik's health reaches a critical level, he will be healed instantly.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Bond of Honor	Bond with an ally, sharing the damage that they receive. While the bond lasts, both Barik and his bondmate gain Might and Vitality.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Defender's Charge	Leap to the aid of an ally, taunting enemies nearby.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Defender's Watch III	Replaces: Defender's Watch II Barik and nearby party members take significantly reduced damage.	Defender's Watch II Requires 9 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Wounded Defender	Once per combat, when Barik's health is critical, he will gain a significant Armor bonus for a short time.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Vigilant Protector	When Barik uses Bond of Honor, both Barik and the target gain a damage absorbing shield for a short time.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Stance: Phalanx II	Replaces: Stance: Phalanx I Maintain a stance that is equal parts offensive and defense, gaining an Armor bonus and dealing Pierce damage to enemy melee attackers.	Stance: Phalanx I Requires 9 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.
Shield of Suffering	Heal all nearby allies and gain a damage absorption shield proportional to the health recovered.	Requires 12 talent points spent in Sentinel tree.

Duelist Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Skewer	Verse thrusts both of ther weapons into the target, penetrating armor.
Mocking Iron	Verse taunts her foe, Enraging them and forcing them to attack her for a brief time.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Duelist tree.
Fury's Rush	Verse moves quickly about the battlefield - too quickly for enemies to engage her.	Requires 1 talent spent in Duelist tree.
Killing Spree I	After a kill, Verse will strike twice with her attacks for a short time.	Requires 1 talent spent in Duelist tree.
Know Your Enemy I	When an enemy strikes Verse, she gains a passive bonus to dodge and Parry Skill, until combat ends. (This effect stacks)	Requires 1 talent spent in Duelist tree.
Lethal Opening	Verse will counterattack enemies that miss her in melee combat. (Verse must be wielding a melee weapon.)	Know Your Enemy I Requires 3 talents points spent in Duelist tree.
Blade Dancer I	Increase weapon damage while dual wielding.	Requires 3 talents points spent in Duelist tree.
Pig On a Spit	Verse swaps positions with an enemy and then stabs them with each of her weapons.	Requires 3 talents points spent in Duelist tree.
Gravedigger	Sweep at the target's feet, knocking them Prone, then following downwards with strikes from each weapon.	Requires 3 talents points spent in Duelist tree.
Blood Calls to Blood	Melee Critical Hits damage enemies near their target.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Know Your Enemy II	Replaces: Know Your Enemy I Know your enemy will now grant Accuracy to Verse when she Graze an enemy. (This effect stacks)	Lethal Opening Requires 6 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Killing Spree II	Replaces: Killing Spree I After a kill, Verse will strike three times with her attacks for a time.	Killing Spree I Requires 6 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Fury's Embrace	Unleash a rapid flurry of strikes against a single foe. Each hit applies a damage over time effect.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Scarlet Vengeance	When Verse is defeated, she immediately attacks all nearby enemies.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Combat Mastery	Verse gains bonus Graze Precision and Graze Deflection.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Blade Dancer II	Replaces: Blade Dancer I Greatly increase weapon damage while dual wielding.	Blade Dancer I Requires 9 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Sprinting Death	While using Fury's Rush, Verse will now passively attack nearby enemiesas she moves. (Verse loses the benefits of this ability if she wears any Heavy Armor)	Fury's Rush Requires 9 talent points spent in Duelist tree.
Sweeping Death	Verse executes a deadly spinning flourish, striking nearby enemies with each graceful movement and causing Bleeding with her attacks.	Requires 12 talent points spent in Duelist tree.

Skirmisher Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Burning Iron	Launch a burning arrow that sets foes on fire.
Hobble Prey	Verse pins the target's feet with an arrow, hobbling them so they move more slowly.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Skirmisher tree.
Piercing Arrows I	Attacks made with bows gain Armor Penetration.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Skirmisher tree.
Eternal Flame	Launch an arrow drenched in oil and covered flames. Sets foes on fire for much longer than Burning Iron. (Replaces Burning Iron)	Burning Iron - Requires 1 talent point spent in Skirmisher tree.
Nimble I	While only wearing Light Armor, gain a bonus to Dodge.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Skirmisher tree.
Evasive	When superior to Parry, use Dodge skill to avoid incoming melee attacks. Also gain a bonus to defense against Disengagement attacks.	Requires 3 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Battle Mind	When Verse is in the party, all members gain bonus experience for Dual Wield, Bows, and Athletics skills.	Requires 3 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Improvised Attacks	Increases Accuracy and removes the Recovery Penalty incurred after changing weapon sets.	Requires 3 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Born of Blood and Fire	Gain immunity to the Burning and Bleeding Affliction.	Requires 3 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Mobile Recovery	Increase Combat Movement Speed and removes Recovery Time penalty incurred by movement.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Sense Weakness	Gain bonus damage against targets suffering from damage over time effects.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Skull Splitter	Verse fires a deadly arrow aimed directly at her target's head, Stunning them.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Nimble II	Replaces: Nimble I Significantly increase the bonus to Dodge while wearing Light Armor.	Nimble I Requires 6 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Unbound	Verse attacks all nearby foes and vanishes, appearing next to her target and leaving behind a spiritual remnant of one of her Scarlet Fury sisters.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Piercing Arrows II	Replaces: Piercing Arrows I Attacks made with bows now penetrate even more Armor.	Piercing Arrows I Requires 9 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Lightning Reflexes	Sometimes catch hostile ranged attacks that would have resulted in a Graze, redirecting them to the attacker.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.
Canvas Splitter	Fire a spread of ignited arrows, causing Burning to all foes caught in the area.	Requires 12 talent points spent in Skirmisher tree.

Quill Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Quill Strike	Lantry throws a well-aimed quill at his target, interrupting them.
Subtle Throw	While stealthed, Lantry receives a significant bonus to ranged damage.	Require 1 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Quill Flurry	Lantry rapidly attacks his target with a series of thrown strikes.	Require 1 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Penetrating Throw I	Improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Penetrating Throw II	Replaces: Penetrating Throw I Further improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds moderate Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.	Penetrating Throw I Requires 3 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Swift Quill	Reduces the Cooldown and Recovery Time when Quill Strike, Quill Flurry, and Quillstorm.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Bouncing Blades	Lantry's Grazes with Thrown weapons can bounce to strike enemies behind their target.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Deadeye I	Gain a bonus to Accuracy with Thrown weapons.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Penetrating Throw III	Replaces: Penetrating Throw II Greatly improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds significant Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.	Penetrating Throw II Requires 6 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Accelerate	While using Thrown weapons, Critical Hits accelerate the rate of Lantry's attacks for a short time.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Charged Throw	Lantry's Critical Hits with Thrown weapons trigger an explosion of arcane energy around their target.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Deadeye II	Replaces: Deadeye I   Gain a large bonus to Accuracy when using Thrown weapons.	Deadeye I Requires 6 talent point spent in Quill tree.
Quillstorm	Launch a hail of quills at multiple enemies in an area. Each quill applies a Bleeding affliction when it strikes.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Quill tree.

Sage Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Watcher's Judgment	Lantry strikes his target, interrupting them and lowering their non-physical Armor. If used from stealth, this attack will also Paralyze the target.
Wary Gaze	Gain a passive bonus to Subterfuge and Dodge skills.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Arcane Judgment	Empowers Watcher's Judgment to strike foes near the target with an Arcane attack. Enemies have their Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses reduced.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Voice of Ages	Grants Lantry Hit Precision and the ability to decipher ancient languages. A useful skill for discovering new magics during travel.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Loremaster I	Improves Lore Skill.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Loremaster II	Replaces: Loremaster I Moderately improves Lore Skill.	Loremaster I Requires 3 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Stance: Mage Slayer	While in this stance Lantry's attacks drain magical energy from their targets, Silencing them and lowering their magic skills.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Stance: Frozen	While in this stance Lantry's attacks are imbued with power of frost and will slow enemies.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Learned Instructor	When Lantry is in the party, all party members gain bonus experience for lore and Thrown skills.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Miasmic Strikes	Lantry's Critical Hits with weapons Weaken enemies.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Ancient Knowledge	Grants additional Spell Slots.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Loremaster III	Replaces: Loremaster II Greatly improves Lore Skill.	Loremaster II Requires 6 talent point spent in Sage tree.
Recounting of Deeds	Lantry orates the party's deeds, inspiring his allies and instilling terror in the hearts of enemies.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Sage tree.

Preservation Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Renewal	Lantry restores the party's weapons and armor to pristine condition. Increases the damage from weapons and protection from armor.
Greater Renewal	Empower Lantry's Renewal ability, granting an even greater increase to weapon damage and Armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Arcane Shield I	Grants a bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Vigor I	Improves Control Vigor Skill.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Healer I	Improves Control Life Skill.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Vigor II	Replaces: Gifted Vigor I Moderately improves Control Vigor Skill.	Gifted Vigor I Requires 3 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Second Breath	Lantry revives a fallen comrade.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Erase the Record	Place a preservation seal on an ally. If the ally's health falls below a limit, they are healed for a large amount of health and the seal is destroyed.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Healer II	Replaces: Gifted Healer I Moderately improves Control Life Skill.	Gifted Healer I Requires 3 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Arcane Shield II	Replaces: Arcane Shield I Grants a moderate bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.	Arcane Shield I Requires 3 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Vigor III	Replaces: Gifted Vigor II Greatly improves Control Vigor Skill.	Gifted Vigor II Requires 6 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gifted Healer III	Replaces: Gifted Healer II Grately improves Control Life Skill.	Gifted Healer II Requires 6 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Passage of Hours	Lantry surrounds the target in a bubble of slowed time, slowing their action and movement speed.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Moment of Peace	Significantly increase the Health restored by Second Breath and protect revived character from damage for a short time after they are revived.	Second Breath Requires 6 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Arcane Shield III	Replaces: Arcane Shield II Grants a significant bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.	Arcane Shield II Requires 6 talent point spent in Preservation tree.
Gift of Moments	Lantry skips forward, vanishing from combat and healing. Upon his return, he releases a wave of energy that reduces Recovery of nearby allies.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Preservation tree.

Leadership Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Abundant Arms I	The party gains use of one additional weapon set and can switch weapons in combat with a lower recovery penalty.	Level 3
Mark Enemy	Adds a marking effects to the Thrust ability. Attacks against the Marked target gain bonus Accuracy. The mark lasts until the enemy dies.	Level 3
Bandolier	The party gains two additional Quick Item slots and consumables used while in combat are more effective.	Level 3
Refuse Pain	Generate an aura of will that removes a harmful effect from you and each ally every few seconds.	Require 1 talent point spent in leadership tree.
To Arms!	Adds defensive bonus to you and nearby party members when the Thrust ability is used.	Mark Enemy Require 1 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Will of Command	Use your commanding will to inspire allies, boosting the damage of you and your party for a short time.	Require 1 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Second Wind	Once per combat, when you fall to low health, you let out a battle cry that heals you and your party member for a portion of their maximum health.	Require 2 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Arbiter of Knowledge	Grants additional Spell Slots to everyone in the party.	Require 2 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Boost Morale	While in combat, your party members that fight near you gain a bonus to each of their Attributes.	Require 2 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Abundant Arms II	Replaces: Abundant Arms I The party gains use of two additional weapons sets and can switch weapons in combat with a lower recovery penalty.	Abundant Arms I Require 2 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Seize the Initiative	After attacking a target from stealth, increase the damage dealt by you and your party members for a short time.	Require 2 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Swap Positions	Switch positions with target ally.	Require 4 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Resurgence	Point to a fallen ally and command them to rejoin the fight.	Require 4 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Killing Rush	Everyone in the party regains a portion of their maximum health when any party member kills an enemy.	Require 4 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Call to Battle	Inspire a companion, granting bonus Might, Wits, and Vitality. This bonus increases based on their Loyalty.	Require 6 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Victory in Defeat	Once per combat, when your health becomes critical, nearby allies have their damage and Quickness increased for a short time.	Require 6 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Apply the Lash	Exhort a companion to improve on the battlefield, granting bonus Finesse, Quickness, and Resolve. This bonus increases based on their Fear.	Require 6 talent point spent in leadership tree.
Undying	Plant your banner on the battlefield. You and your party members near the banner regenerate health and receive a bonus to damage.	Require 9 talent point spent in leadership tree.

Defense Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Shield Mastery I	Increase the defensive benefits from shields.
Staggering Force	Causes Thrust to Interrupt the target, delaying their next attack.
Shield Slam	Slam your shield against a target, Dazing them for a moderate duration.
Stance: Challenger	Taunt nearby enemies every few seconds while this stance is active.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Blade Wall I	Allows an additional enemy to be engaged at one time and grants a bonus to damage dealt to targets that are stunned or Prone.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Stance: Guard	Enter a defensive stance, gaining a bonus to Armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Defense tree.
One-Handed Mastery I	Increase weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Pinning Strike	Enemies that are struck from stealth are rooted in place.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Iron Light as Air	Temporarily remove all recovery penalties from equipped armor and shields. The lifted weight allows you to swing twice when attacking for a short time.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Shield Bash	Replaces: Shield Slam An empowered version of Shield Slam with an added Stun effect and increased Crush damage.	Shield Slam Requires 2 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Heavy Guard I	While wearing only heavy armor, gain an additional bonus to Armor.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Defense tree.
One-Handed Mastery II	Replaces: One-Handed Mastery I Moderately increases weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	One-Handed Mastery I Requires 4 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Shield Mastery II	Replaces: Shield Mastery I Greatly increases the defensive benefits from shields.	Shield Mastery I Requires 4 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Blade Wall II	Replaces: Blade Wall I Allows two additional enemies to be engaged at one time and grants a large bonus to damage dealt to targets that are Stunned or Prone.	Blade Wall I Requires 4 talent point spent in Defense tree.
One-Handed Mastery III	Replaces: One-Handed Mastery II Greatly increases weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	One-Handed Mastery II Requires 6 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Knockdown	Lift your heel and drive it into your foe's gut, knocking the wind out of them and sending them to the ground.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Vigilance	Grants immunity to Afflictions while health is critical.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Shield Assault	Replaces: Shield Bash Assault your target, bashing them with your shield to apply a Daze and Stun, then following up wth a powerful overhand attack	Shield Bash Requires 6 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Heavy Guard II	Replaces: Heavy Guard I While wearing only heavy armor, gain an additional bonus to Armor. (More effective than Heavy Guard I）	Heavy Guard I Requires 6 talent point spent in Defense tree.
Blood Brings Victory	When you are critically hit, Challenger Stance will amplify damage taken by nearby enemies and Guard Stance will grant you and your party bonus Armor.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Defense tree.

Power Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Cleave	A sweeping cone attack that hits multiple nearby enemies.
Focused Strike	Adds Armor Penetration to the Thrust ability and increase its Accuracy.
Palm Strike	Perform a powerful palm strike to the target's chest, interrupting them, pushing them back, and Silencing them from spell casting.
Stance:Blitz	An aggressive stance that focuses on rapid strikes to overwhelm opponents.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Power tree.
Stance: Might	An agressive stance that focuses on powerful strikes that penetrate a foe's Armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Power tree.
Sunder	Deliver a powerful overhead attack that reduces the target's armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Power tree.
Two-Handed Mastery I	Increase weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Power tree.
Concentrated Force	Add a Stun effect to the Sunder ability.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Power tree.
Unarmed Mastery I	Increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent point spent in Power tree.
Expose Weakness	When attacking from stealth, enemies that are struck have their Armor reduced until combat ends.	Requires 4 talent point spent in Power tree.
Two-Handed Mastery II	Replaces: Two-Handed Mastery I Moderately increase weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Two-Handed Mastery I Requires 4 talent point spent in Power tree.
Massive Blow I	Moderately increases Critical Hit damage.	Requires 4 talent point spent in Power tree.
Unarmed Mastery II	Replaces: Unarmed Mastery I Moderately increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Unarmed Mastery I Requires 4 talent point spent in Power tree.
Head Strike	Deliver a powerful blow to the target's head, Stunning them.	Requires 4 talent point spent in Power tree.
Rampage	Gain a stacking Accuracy bonus when you deal the killing blow to an enemy. This bonus lasts until combat ends.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Power tree.
Two-Handed Mastery III	Replaces: Two-Handed Mastery II Greatly increases weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Two-Handed Mastery II Requires 6 talent point spent in Power tree.
Massive Blow II	Replaces: Massive Blow I Greatly increases Critical Hit damage.	Massive Blow I Requires 6 talent point spent in Power tree.
Unarmed Mastery III	Replaces: Unarmed Mastery II Greatly increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Unarmed Mastery II Requires 6 talent point spent in Power tree.
Brawler	Once per combat, when you fall below 35% health, you gain a large Might bonus until combat ends.	Requires 6 talent point spent in Power tree.
Skull Cracker	Deliver a powerful upward blow that launches the target into the air.	Requires 9 talent point spent in Power tree.

Range Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Escape	Adds a rooting effect to the Thrust ability. Thrust now also increase movement speed and breaks current engagements.
Hobble	Target your enemies' feet with a ranged attack, Hobbling them if successful.
Poisoned Dart	Throw a poisoned dart at an enemy. If it hits, the target recieves a long lasting Corrosive Poison Affliction.
Safe Distance	Gain a bonus to Accuracy when attacking targets that are further than 5 metres away.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Range tree.
Heart Shot	Delay your aim to focus on hitting the target's heart. Gain additional Accuracy for this attack and leave the target Bleeding.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Range tree.
Piercing Throw	Adds Armor Penetration to attacks with Thrown Weapons.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Range tree.
Penetrating Shot	Charge up and launch a projectile with enough force to penetrate armor. Enemies in a line take damage and are left Bleeding. (Replaces Heart Shot)	Requires 2 talent points spent in Range tree.
Thrown Mastery I	Increase damage with thrown weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Range tree.
Arrow Catch	Gain a chance to catch physical ranged projectiles and launch them back at attackers.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Range tree.
Bow Mastery I	Increases weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Range tree.
Evasive	When superior, replace Parry with Dodge while defending against melee attacks.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Range tree.
Headshot I	Critical Hits with bow attacks Stun targets for a short time.	Requires 4 talent points spent in Range tree.
Bow Mastery II	Replaces: Bow Mastery I Moderately increase weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Bow Mastery I Requires 4 talent points spent in Range tree.
From the Shadows	Cause your target to become Terrified when you strike from stealth.	Requires 4 talent points spent in Range tree.
Thrown Mastery II	Moderately increases damage with thrown weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Thrown Mastery I Requires 4 talent points spent in Range tree.
Explosive Missle	Launch a glowing projectile at a single target. When it hits, it explodes in an area, dealing Fire damage and Blinding enemies in a cloud of black smoke.	Requires 4 talent points spent in Range tree.
Headshot II	Replaces: Headshot I Critical Hits with bow attacks Stun targets for a longer duration.	Headshot I Requires 6 talent points spent in Range tree.
Bow Mastery III	Replaces: Bow Mastery II Greatly increase weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Bow Mastery II Requires 6 talent points spent in Range tree.
Ricochet	Graze and misses with ranged attacks bounce to enemies behind their target.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Range tree.
Thrown Mastery III	Replaces: Thrown Mastery III Greatly increase damage with thrown weaponsand allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Thrown Mastery III Requires 6 talent points spent in Range tree.
Fan of Blades	Fire projectiles in a large arc, hitting all enemies within a cone.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Range tree.
Darken the Sky	Target an enemy, then launch multiple projectiles into the air. Each one strikes a random enemy within the selected area, rooting them.	Requires 9 talent points spent in Range tree.

Magic Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Magical Prodigy	Grants a bonus to Lore Skill.
Arcane Charge	Adds the Spell Breached Affliction to Thrust attacks. Also grants a bonus to magic skills for a short time after using Thrust.
Charged Strike	Charge up your Magic Staff and release a powerful burst of energy that explodes in a small area around the target.
Expanded Mind	Grants additional Spell Slots.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Magic tree.
Energy Shield	Focus your will into a shield of energy around yourself or a party member, granting additional Armor.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Magic tree.
Cone of Magic	Channel a burst of energy through your magic staff, damaging all enemies in front of you.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Magic tree.
Enfeeblement	When attacking from stealth, Weaken your target for a short duration.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Magic Staff Mastery I	Increases damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Requires 2 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Ward Master	Adds physical protection to Energy Shield and causes hostile spells that target the recipient of your Energy Shield to be less effective.	Energy Shield - Requires 2 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Expanded Mind II	Replaces: Expanded Mind Increase number of additional Spell Slots granted by Expanded Mind.	Expanded Mind Requires 4 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Spell Reflection	Grant your Energy Shield ability a chance to reflect traditional human spells back on to their casters. (Harmful Spells Only)	Ward Master Requires 4 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Channel Strength	Replaces: Cone of Magic Channel a burst of energy through your magic staff, dealing damage to all enemies in a cone, and stealing health from the Bane. (Replaces Cone of Magic)	Cone of Magic Requires 4 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Magic Staff Mastery II	Replaces: Magic Staff Mastery I Moderately increase damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Magic Staff Mastery I Requires 4 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Imbue the Elements: Frost	Adds frost damage to weapon attacks.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Imbue the Elements: Fire	Adds Fire damage to weapon attacks.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Chaos Blast	Release a wave of energy around yourself, hitting all nearby foes with a random damage type.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Imbue the Elements: Shock	Adds shock damage to weapon attacks.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Magic Staff Mastery III	Replaces: Magic Staff Mastery II Greatly increases damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.	Magic Staff Mastery II Requires 6 talent points spent in Magic tree.
Empowered Chaos	Replaces: Chaos Blast Empower Chaos Blast to knock back enemies and afflict them with random powerful effects.	Chaos Blast Requires 9 talent points spent in Magic tree.

War Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Aria of Force	Sirin releases a quick sonic blast that deals Crush damage to enemies and forcefully pushes them away from her.
Resonant Field I	Sirin maintains a damage prevention field around herself. Any damage, even if prevented by Resonant Field, will briefly stop this field from regenerating.	Requires 1 talent point spent in War tree.
Aria of Resonance	Sirin's voice fractures the armor of her foes. Enemies in the area cannot defend against Sirin's voice and have their Armor Sundered for a short time.	Requires 1 talent point spent in War tree.
Rapid Tempo	Sirin accelerates her vocal progressions, increasing the speed of her Songs and causing her to move through each stanza more quickly.	Requires 1 talent point spent in War tree.
Focused Song	Sirin learns to precisely channel her voice towards nearby enemies, gaining an Accuracy bonus to her Offensive Songs.	Requires 3 talent point spent in War tree.
Resonant Field II	Replaces; Resonant Field I Moderately increases the damage prevented by Sirin's Resonant Field.	Resonant Field I Requires 3 talent point spent in War tree.
Aria of Pain	Sirin focuses her voice and raises her pitch to deafening levels. Those caught in Sirin's attack take arcane damage and are interrupted.	Requires 3 talent point spent in War tree.
Quick Breath I	Sirin automatically gains Breath at the start of combat.	Requires 3 talent point spent in War tree.
Cry of Despair	When Sirin is defeated, her final breath unleashes a potent wave of vengeful emotion. All enemies nearby become Weakened, Dazed, and Frightened.	Requires 6 talent point spent in War tree.
Resonant Field III	Replaces: Resonant Field II Greatly increases the damage prevented by Sirin's Resonant Field.	Resonant Field II Requires 6 talent point spent in War tree.
Aria of Confusion	Sirin bombards her enemies with a cacophony of tormenting notes. Those that fail to resist her power are Confused.	Requires 6 talent point spent in War tree.
Quick Breath II	Increases the amount of Breath Sirin gains at the start of combat.	Requires 6 talent point spent in War tree.
Vengeful Pitch	Sirin maintains a field of sound around her that retaliates against attackers. Melee attackers have their damage reduced for a short time.	Requires 9 talent point spent in War tree.
Aria of Storms	Sirin's aria generates lightning that strikes all foes near her and then chains to distant enemies. Those struck are knocked prone and Dazed.	Requires 9 talent point spent in War tree.
Aria of Nightmares	Sirin recalls a nightmare and begins to sing. The power in her voice creates an embodiment of her memory that will terrify and torment her foes.	Requires 12 talent point spent in War tree.

Peace Talent Tree

Talent Name	Description	Requirements
Aria of Resolve	Sirin's aria bolsters the party's resolve, extending the duration of their helpful effects, and granting them increased Dodge and Parry.
Disarming Guise	Sirin's non-threatening appearance causes foes to underestimate her, granting her a large bonus to Disengagement Defense.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Aria of Dissonance	Sirin's aria increases the effectiveness of the party's Armor and causes foes that strike allies in melee to have their attack damage reduced for a time.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Languorous Tempo	Sirin slows her vocal progressions, reducing the speed of her Songs and causing her stanzas to last longer while Languorous Tempo is active.	Requires 1 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Inspiration	Sirin's presence inspires the party, increaseing experience gained for Magic and Subterfuge Skills. Inspiration also grants Sirin additional Spell Slots.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Defensive Cry	When combat begins Sirin reflexively cries out, protecting her and nearby allies by significantly increasing Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Aria of Respite	Sirin sings notes that seep into the minds of her allies and draw them to lucidity. Removes a hostile effect from each ally affected.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Crystalline Control I	With careful restraint, Sirin can safely control her voice over longer distances. Increases the range of Sirin's Defensive Songs.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Sustained Breath I	At the end of combat, Sirin can retain Breath for several minutes.	Requires 3 talent point spent in Peace tree.
Guise of Innocence I	Replaces: Disarming Guise While not wearing Heavy Armor, Sirin is immune to engagement.	Disarming Guise Requires 6 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Aria of Winter	With a few whispered notes, Sirin's voice unleashes a wave of icy winds that washes over enemies, leaving them Frozen.	Requires 6 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Crystalline Control II	Replaces: Crystalline Control I Sirin's control over her voice continues to improve, further increasing the range of Sirin's Defensive Songs.	Crystalline Control I Requires 6 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Sustained Breath II	Replaces: Sustained Breath I Increases the amount of Breath retained at the end of combat,	Sustained Breath I Requires 6 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Guise of Innocence II	Replaces: Guise of Innocence I As long as Sirin is not wearing Heavy Armor, Guise of Innocence will now grant her 100% Critical Deflection.	Guise of Innocence I Requires 9 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Reviving Song	Sirin's Aria of Respite now has the power to reach into the minds of allies that are completely unconscious and revive them	Requires 9 talent points spent in Peace tree.
Aria of Memories	Sirin recalls a happy memory and begins to sing. The power in her voice creates an embodiment of her memory that will serve to protect her and the party by forcing nearby enemies to attack it.	Requires 12 talent points spent in Peace tree.

Songs

Name	Description	Requirements
Bringer of Death	A song ominously describeing the power of Kyros' will as it washes our over life and land, reaping those that stand against it.
Blood Brings the Dawn	A powerful battle chant Sirin was forced to sing for the Scarlet Chorus to inspire their victory.
Sword of Strength, Sword of Justice	A song of valor and defiance. Adopted by the Vendrien Guard to boost morale in their rebellion.
Bane of Night	A song that terrorizes enemies with notes that conjure horrifying visions of the bane.	Level 7
Red Runs Our Blood	An old song, once proudly sung by the free cities of the Four Brothers. Since Kyros' destruction of Setting-Sun, the song is rarely sung.	Level 8
Glory in Battle	A song that evokes qualities of the DIsfavored. When sung by Sirin, it exemplifies those qualities in her allies.	Level 9
Breath of Winter	A violent song that chills the bones of foes with extreme cold magic.	Level 10
To the Tiers, We March	A song that retells the events of Kyros' conquest over the Tiers. Its 6 stanzas represent each nation of the Tiers that fell before Kyros' might.	Level 11
Fatebinder's Victory	A song that is sung in the name of the Fatebinder. Its words empower allies and ensure their victory.	Level 12
Dual Vocalization	Through a mastery of her vocal potential and with the aid of her magic, Sirin gains the ability to sing two songs simutaneously.	Level 13

Spells in Tyranny are covered on this page. In addition to basic spells players can engage in Spell Creation by combining Sigils they discover in the game. This page will be updated when more is known.

Spells

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Atrophy Spells

Stone Spells

Combo Abilities are a type of Ability in Tyranny. Combo Abilities are special Abilities that players can execute with one of their Companions. 

Combo Abilities

Artifact Abilities are a type of Ability in Tyranny. Artifact Abilities are special Abilities that players can execute by wielding one of the game's powerful Artifacts. 

Artifact Abilities

Reputation Abilities are a type of Ability in Tyranny. Reputation Abilities are special Abilities that players can unlock by raising their Reputation with Companions, Factions and Archons. 

Reputation Abilities