Manipulation

Social Skill

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Recent studies have shown that suggestion is not an art, but a science, and as such can be weaponized to exert control over the susceptible.

Manipulation is a Social Skill in StarfieldManipulation is a Social Skill that grants control over targeted NPCs, compelling them to obey commands for a limited time.

 

Starfield Manipulation Information

  • Recent studies have shown that suggestion is not an art, but a science, and as such can be weaponized to exert control over the susceptible.
  • Manipulation is a Tier 4 Social Skill in Starfield

 

Manipulation Ranks Progression in Starfield

Manipulation has 4 Ranks that players can unlock. Each Rank introduces a unique effect, offering a diverse range of benefits. To progress to the next Rank, players must complete a challenge specific to that Rank. Only after completing the challenge can you invest another point in the Skill

 

Starfield Manipulation Rank Progression Table:
Rank
Effect
Unlock
icon rank 1 starfield wiki guide 24pxRank 1
You can force a target NPC at or below your level to obey commands for a limited time. Successfully Manipulate 5 different people.
icon rank 2 starfield wiki guide 24pxRank 2
You can force a target NPC up to 10 levels higher than you to obey commands for a limited time. Successfully Manipulate 25 different people.
icon rank 3 starfield wiki guide 24pxRank 3
You can force a target NPC up to 20 levels higher than you to obey commands for a limited time. Successfully Manipulate 50 different people.
icon rank 4 starfield wiki guide 24pxRank 4
Manipulated targets now obey commands for a substantial amount of time. Complete the previous rank challenge to
unlock this rank.

 

 

Builds that use Manipulation in Starfield

Manipulation is used in the following Builds:

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Starfield Manipulation Notes & Tips

  • Skill ID: 002C5555
  • Starfield Manipulation notes and tips go here.

 

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    • Anonymous

      Something that isn't mentioned anywhere in-game is that this perk occasionally has unique dialogue options associated with it, where you can Jedi Mind Trick people into doing things. This usually shows up as an easy-difficulty Persuasion check labelled something like "MANIPULATION: gimme all ur money lol (+6)".

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