MM9 Skills are learned from skillbooks which are found as loot and also purchased in the town Libraries.
Skill Progression: In order to raise your Expertise in a Skill above Novice you need to add Skill Points and find a Teacher. The skill level requirements for each expertise are Expert=4, Master=7, and Grandmaster=10. Note that Master and above are only available to the final 8 classes.
Skill Points are earned when you train new Character Levels at training facilities. You get 5 skill points for each level 2-9, 6 skills points for each level 10-19, and so on–if you reach Character Level 100 you will have 955 Skill Points, way more than you need to complete the game, but go as big as you want.
Learn More: Skill Progression Limits by Class
Skills
All the skills are listed here. Click or tap on a row to see the benefits to skill progression.
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| Skill | Base Description | Novice | Expert | Master | Grandmaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Armor skill allows wearing Leather armor in Chest slot. Skill level is added to AC. | Base description as above. | Recovery penalty halved. Some may wear chain. | Double skill level added to AC. Some may wear plate. | Triple skill level added to AC. No recovery penalty |
| Dodging | Dodging skill only works when you are not wearing chest armor or using a shield. Skill level is added to AC. | Base description as above. | Double Skill level added to AC. | Triple skill level added to AC. | Quadrupal skill level added to AC. |
| Shield | Shield skill allows wearing a shield. Skill level is added to AC when wearing a shield. | Base description as above. | Recovery penalty eliminated. | Double skill level added to AC. | Shield Bash Attack available. Triple skill level added to AC. |
| Blade | Blade skill allows use of all bladed weapons other than pole arms. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Recovery penalty halved. Some may wear chain. | Permits use of sword in left hand and use of two-handed weapons. | Effects vary per Class. |
| Spear | Spear skill allows use of all spears and pole arms. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Skill level also added to Damage Bonus. | Permits use of spear in left hand. | Allows a second attack with spear. |
| Cudgel | Cudgel skill allows use of all blunt weapons including staves and morning stars. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Skill level also added to Damage Bonus. | Hits may stun target. | Double skill level added to Attack Bonus and Damage Bonus. |
| Unarmed | Unarmed skill only works with your hands empty, not counting Ranged slot. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Double skill level added to Attack Bonus and Damage Bonus. | Triple skill level added to both Attack Bonus and Damage Bonus. Skill level also added to AC. | Additional attack granted for every 3 skill levels. |
| Bow | Bow skill allows use of both bow and crossbow. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Skill level also added to Damage Bonus. | Bow fires two arrows on every attack. | Bow fires three arrows on every attack. |
| Thrown Weapon | Thrown skill allows use of all thrown weapons including axes. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Skill level also added to Damage Bonus. | Recovery penalty halved. | Allows a second attack with thrown daggers. No recovery penalty. |
| Armsmaster | Armsmaster skill works for Melee Weapons only. Skill level added to Attack Bonus. | Base description as above. | Skill level also added to Damage Bonus. | Skill reduces the recovery time of all melee weapons. | Allows a second melee attack. |
| Body Building | Body Building skill adds HP to total per Character Level retroactively. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | Quintuple skill level used. |
| Disarm Trap | Disarm trap skill avoids triggering traps on containers if the skill level is high enough. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | 100% success. |
| Identify Item | Identify item skill identifies items with Right-Click, if the skill level is high enough. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | 100% success. |
| Identify Monster | Identify Monster skill identifies monsters with mapped-key, if the skill level is high enough. | Base description as above. | Learn Attack type and Damage of monster. | Learn which spells the monster can cast. | Learn the monster's resistances. |
| Learning | Learning Skill grants 9+(Skill Level)% bonus experience when defeating monsters. | Base description as above. | 9+(2*Skill Level)% | 9+(3*Skill Level)% | 9+(4*Skill Level)% |
| Merchant | Merchant skill level helps adjust prices in your favor, whether you are buying or selling. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | Buy and sell items at cost. |
| Perception | The perception skill reveals secrets if the skill level is high enough. Also reduces damage from triggered trap. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | 100% successful secret detections and triggered trap avoidance. |
| Repair Item | Repair item skill repairs broken items with Right-Click, if the skill level is high enough. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | 100% success. |
| Meditation | Meditation skill adds SP to total per Character Level retroactively. | Base description as above. | Double skill level used. | Triple skill level used. | Quintuple skill level used. |
| Elemental Magic | Higher skill expertise allows learning more powerful spells. Higher skill level has impact that varies by spell. | Base description as above. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. |
| Light Magic | Higher skill expertise allows learning more powerful spells. Higher skill level has impact that varies by spell. | Base description as above. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. |
| Spirit Magic | Higher skill expertise allows learning more powerful spells. Higher skill level has impact that varies by spell. | Base description as above. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. |
| Dark Magic | Higher skill expertise allows learning more powerful spells. Higher skill level has impact that varies by spell. | Base description as above. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. | Effects vary per spell, check spell list. |
Skillbook Vendors
All Skillbook Vendors are listed here. Click or tap on a row to see inventory details.
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| Location | Clue | Vendor | Inventory | Days to Restock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Sturmford City | NW Sturmford City | Eva A'Washadi | Library | Skillbooks | 14 |
| 146 | Guberland City | SE Guberland City | Egil the Booknose | Library | Skillbooks | 14 |
| 259 | Thronheim City | NW Thronheim City | Jormunrek Jonakrssen | Library | Skillbooks | 14 |
| 20 | Thjorgard City | W Thjorgard City | Corcc A'Dorad | Library | Skillbooks | 14 |
| 211 | Frosgard | SE Frosgard City, he's out in the snow | Halfdan the Rude | Library | Skillbooks | 60 |
| 350 | Arslegard City | NW Arslegard City | Hjordisa Alfgeirdotir | Library | Skillbooks | 14 |
Attribution
Official manual is here.
Skill data extracted using Dragon Unpacker and then flattened and formatted for web presentation.
How to obtain a copy of this game
eBay link – PC version (2002)
GOG link – Digital PC Version