> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.ragnaroklibre.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.ragnaroklibre.com/characters/skills.md).

# Skills

1. **What are Skills?**
   * Each Job in **Ragnarok Libre** can use unique Skills.
     * Active Skills must be equipped to be used.
     * Passive Skills cannot be equipped.
   * When promoted within the same Job branch, you can continue to use the Skills from your previous Job.

2. **Novice Basic Skills**
   * Before choosing a Job, [Novices](/characters/job/novice.md) can use the following basic Skills:
     * **First Aid**: Instantly restores HP; the amount healed increases with max HP.
     * **Combat Mastery**: Increases attack power when using a one-handed sword.

3. **Job-Specific Skills**
   * Available Skills vary by Job.
   * Detailed information can be found on the page below.

4. **Skill Awakening**
   * Certain Shadow [Cards](/characters/cards.md) can awaken specific Skills.

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[Swordsman Skills](/characters/skills/swordsman-skills.md)
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[Magician Skills](/characters/skills/magician-skills.md)
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[Thief Skills](/characters/skills/thief-skills.md)
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[Archer Skills](/characters/skills/archer-skills.md)
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