Survival gives a character the ability to track enemies on the mini-map. Only one character in the party needs the skill for it to be active. If the player chooses the Dalish Elf Origin, he/she will automatically start with one rank in this skill.
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The character can detect the presence of nearby creatures below the character's own level. This skill also grants a small bonus to nature resistance. (+5 Nature Resistance) |
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The character can detect nearby creatures of an equal or lower level, revealing the type of creature and its hostility. This skill also grants a small bonus to nature resistance. (+5 Nature Resistance) |
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The character can detect nearby creatures of up to two levels higher than the character's own level, revealing the subtype of creature and its level. This skill also grants a small bonus to nature resistance. (+5 Nature Resistance) |
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The character can detect all nearby creatures, no matter what their level, and also gains a bonus to nature and physical resistance. (+10 Nature Resistance), (+2 Physical Resistance) |