Character skills

Escape from Tarkov features five skill categories trained through active use. In short, the more you use a skill, the better you get with it.

Physical

 * Endurance
 * Strength
 * Vitality
 * Health
 * Stress resistance
 * Metabolism
 * Immunity

Mental

 * Perception
 * Intellect
 * Attention
 * Charisma
 * Memory

Combat

 * Pistols
 * Revolvers
 * SMGs
 * Assault rifles
 * Shotguns
 * DMR
 * Sniper rifles
 * LMGs
 * Heavy machineguns
 * Under-barrel weapon systems
 * Grenade launchers
 * Throwing weapons
 * Special weapons
 * Melee weapons
 * Preparing for action
 * Recoil control
 * Weapon switching
 * Troubleshooting

Practical

 * Sniping
 * Covert movement
 * Prowling
 * Basic medical aid
 * Field medical aid
 * Light armor
 * Heavy armor
 * Gear distribution
 * Basic weapon modification
 * Advanced weapon modification
 * Nighttime operations
 * Silent operations
 * Clean operations
 * Barter
 * Multi-level marketing
 * Free trading
 * Task performance
 * Shadow connections
 * Auctions
 * Lock picking
 * Search
 * Electronic hacking
 * Trap placement
 * Minelaying
 * Explosive devices
 * Weapon treatment

Special

 * Special skills are unique abilities that can only be unlocked by members of a specific faction.

BEAR

 * AK weapon systems
 * High caliber
 * Assault operations
 * Raw power
 * Authority
 * Zeroing

USEC

 * AR weapon systems
 * Total weapon modification
 * Tactics
 * Negotiations