Talents

Gangesters and bosses have a 5 tier talent tree. On each tier a player may pick only one of the talents to learn.

Below is a list of Talents, arranged by Profession.

Profession talents

Boss

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Combat Ability	1	This is reserved for the Boss's special combat ability. It will always be completed upon starting the game.
	Survivor	2	Regardless of the amount of damage you take, you are now guaranteed to bleed out whenever your health reaches zero.
	Light Footed	2	You no longer trigger enemy Overwatch shots while moving.
	Lifeline	2	Any character within a certain distance of you will bleed out instead of dying whenever their HP reaches zero.
	Double Shot	3	Fire a shot at the target. If the shot hits, immediately fire a second shot at the same target.
	Axe Throw	3	Throw a Throwing Axe at the selected target.
	Break Shot	3	Take aim at the target's weapon. A successful hit will break the target's weapon.
	Poison Tipped Blade	4	Your thrown weapons are now coated with poison and have a chance of applying poison to the target.
	Revenge	4	You automatically perform a counter attack against any character that melee attacks you.
	Cold Efficiency	4	There is a chance that a shot from Overwatch will trigger an additional shot if the previous Overwatch shot successfully hits its target.
	Kill Chain	5	Fire a shot at the target. If the target is killed, your turn does not end and you regain some AP.
	Hack & Slash	5	Perform a 360 degree melee attack. Gain a critical hit chance and deal extra damage for every enemy in range.
	Bull Rush	5	Charge the target character, knocking them back and dealing damage.

Con Artist

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Flush	1	Fire several shots at your target's location , frightening them and causing them to move to a new location. Fire a warning shot at the target. Causes the target to move away from their target position.
	Knife Throw	1	Throw a Throwing Knife at the selected target.
	Pick Pocket	2	All melee attacks now have a chance to steal an additional item. Items are rewarded at the end of combat.
	Submachine Gun Training	2	You are now trained to equip and use Submachine Guns.
	Axe Throw	2	Throw a Throwing Axe at the selected target.
	Double Tap	3	Perform a melee attack using a secondary weapon. If the target is killed, Double Tap does not go on cooldown.
	Sucker Punch	3	Deals a critical melee blow to the target. This attack has a 75% chance to Knock Out the target.
	Low Profile	4	You are good at keeping a low profile. Half cover now provides you with full cover. All half cover objects now provide full cover.
	Light Footed	4	You are light on your feet and no longer trigger enemy reaction shots while moving. You no longer trigger enemy Overwatch shots while moving.
	Poison Tipped Blade	4	You are masterful with poisons. Your thrown weapons are now coated with poison, dealing additional damage to your target and slowing them. Your thrown weapons are now coated with poison. 100% chance of applying poison to the target.
	Kill Chain	5	Fire a shot at the target. If the target is killed, your turn does not end and you regain 1 AP.

Demolitionist

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Break Shot	1	Take aim at the target's weapon. A successful hit will break the target's weapon. Shrapnel Bomb: Throw a Shrapnel Bomb at the target area. All targets in the blast are hit with Bleed, Slow, and Knock Back.
	Bomb Suit	2	Your clothing has been tailored with specialized padding. Explosives deal less damage and knockback effects are reduced. Explosives deal 20% less damage to you and the chance to be knocked back is reduced by 20%.
	Rifle Training	2	You are now trained to equip and use rifles.
	Explosive Ordnance Training	2	Using an explosive device as your first action will no longer end your turn.
	Double Shot	3	Fire a shot at the target. If the shot hits, immediately fire a second shot at the same target.
	Time Bomb	3	Throw a Time Bomb at the target location. After 2 rounds have passed, Time Bomb will explode, dealing damage and applying Bleed to all targets.
	Bunker Down	4	Using the ability Hunker Down now also reduces all damage done by explosives by 90%.
	Shotgun Training	4	You are now trained to equip and use Shotguns.
	Chain Reaction	4	Your explosives now have a 5% chance to trigger an additional explosion on any character carrying explosives.
	Cluster Grenade	5	Throw a bomb that explodes into 3 smaller bombs. Cluster bombs travel in random directions, exploding on impact.

Enforcer

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Draw Fire	1	Taunt nearby enemies, forcing them to target you. When used, gain 40% damage resistance to incoming damage.
	Suppressing Fire	1	Suppresses an enemy target. Suppressed target's chance to hit is reduced to 40%.
	Bulwark	2	Reduces all incoming damage by 10% while in cover, but increases it by 10% while not in cover.
	Rifle Training	2	You are now trained to equip and use Rifles.
	Covering Fire	2	Overwatch is now triggered by enemy movement and enemy actions.
	Revenge	3	You automatically perform a counter attack against any character that melee attacks you.
	Bullet Shield	3	Protect any allies within range. Any damage dealt to friendly targets is distributed between you by 50%.
	Bull Rush	3	Charge the target character, knocking them back and dealing damage.
	Shattering Impact	4	Your melee attacks now have 100% chance to destroy a piece of the target's armor.
	Submachine Gun Training	4	You are now trained to equip and use Submachine Guns.
	Slugger	4	Your melee attacks now have a 60% chance to cause Knock Out.
	Meat Hook	5	Lash out and latch on to your target with a vicious meat hook that allows you to pull them towards you. Grapple the target with a metal hook and pull them towards you.

Hired Gun

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Mark Target	1	Call your shots! Place a mark on the target. Marked targets have their defense reduced by 25. Marked Target lasts for 3 rounds.
	Sweep	1	Sweep the highlighted area with a volley of bullets. This ability can only be used Submachine Guns and Machine Guns. Fire a stream of bullets over the target area with a chance to deal damage to any target caught in the area of effect.
	Guile	2	All attacks made against flanked or exposed characters gain an additional 20% critical hit chance.
	Machine Gun Training	2	You are now trained to equip and use Machine Guns.
	Strike & Move	2	Killing a target grants you a free bonus move. Can only be triggered once per round. This effect is not triggered by abilities.
	Run & Gun	3	Once activated, you can perform a max move action and still perform another action afterwards.
	Gut Shot	3	Move to the target and fire a shot into their guts. Deals weapon damage and applies Bleed and Slow effects to the target.
	Return Fire	4	If attacked, automatically return fire with your secondary weapon. This action can only trigger once per round.
	Sniper Rifle Training	4	You are now trained to equip and use Sniper Rifles.
	Rapid Reload	4	Reloading your secondary weapons no longer consumes an action point.
	Gun 'Em Down	5	Fire a single shot at every enemy target within range or until you run out of ammo.

Mob Doctor

	Boss talents	Tier	Description
	Knee Cap	1	Aims for the target's legs. Reduces weapon damage by 75%, but applies Slow to the target. Reducing their movement and initiative.
	Heal	1	Heal yourself or a friendly character. Heal yourself or an ally. Restore 60 HP to the target character.
	Surgical Precision	2	All attacks gain 10% critical hit chance and have a 55% chance to cause the target to bleed.
	Shotgun Training	2	You are now trained to equip and use Shotguns.
	Lifeline	2	Any friendly or allied characters within range of you will now bleed out instead of dying when their health reaches zero. Any character within 4 meters of you will bleed out instead of dying whenever their HP reaches zero.
	Hack and Slash	3	Perform a 360 degree melee attack. Gain +10% critical hit chance and +10% damage for every enemy in range.
	Remedy	3	Heal the target for 30 HP and apply Remedy to the target. Remedy restores 30 HP each turn for 3 rounds.
	Malpractice	4	Increases the duration of any status effects you apply to a target for 2 rounds.
	Submachine Gun Training	4	You are now trained to equip and use Submachine Guns.
	Cold Efficiency	4	There is a 50% chance that a shot from Overwatch will trigger an additional shot if the previous Overwatch shot successfully hits its target.
	Miracle Elixir	5	The target character temporarily gains 1 AP and +100HP for 2 rounds.

Racket talents

There are Talents tied to upper tier gangsters as well. These Talents revolve around Rackets.

Brewery talents

	Brewery talents	Effects	Description
	Nothing to See Here	Brewery Raid Chance: -1%.	This person keeps the machine humming at just the right volume, keeping the cops at bay.
	Pile 'Em High	Extra level of storage on breweries.	This person knows how to stack 'em, which makes it easier to store 'em.
	Builder	Brewery Upgrade Cost: -5%	This person's got people who know how to fix something if it breaks. Nothing goes to waste.
	Keep 'Em Out	Extra level of security on breweries.	This person's got a lotta product, and they know how best to protect it.
	Master Brewer	Brewery Production Rate: +5%	This person knows how to brew the booze that brings people back again and again.

Brothel talents

	Brothel talents	Effects	Description
	Setting the Mood	Adds +1% Brothel Draw.	This person knows how to get the place looking just right to put everyone in the right mood.
	Tricks of the Trade	Brothel Upkeep: -5%	This person knows all the right tricks to keep the place running smooth.
	Discretion Guaranteed	Brothel Raid Chance: -5%	This person has their staff schooled in knowing when to pull those shades down and keep prying eyes away.
	Knowing What Works	Brothel Upgrade Cost: -5%	This person has experience. They know exactly what the people want, and they know how to deliver.
	Top Pimp/Madam	Brothel Earnings: +5%	This person is the master of their trade. They know how to get those clients spending.

Casino talents

	Casino talents	Effects	Description
	Upscale	Casino Draw: +5%.	This person knows the importance of a classy and sophisticated atmosphere. Their's is the place people want to be.
	Tough Guy	Extra level of security on casinos.	This person has the extra muscle to look after the joint.
	Swanky	Casino Upgrade Cost: -5%	This person knows how to class up the joint on the cheap.
	Holding Aces	Casino Raid Chance: -1%	This person always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Must be luck.
	Pit Boss	Casino Income: +5%	This person runs the show, and they're raking in more dough than they can count.

Hotel talents

	Hotel talents	Effects	Description
	A Nightcap, Sir?	Speakeasy Earnings (when hotel is present in neighborhood): +2%.	This person believes patrons might as well stay over while they're drinking in the neighborhood...
	Room Service?	Brothel Earnings (when hotel is present in neighborhood): +2%.	This person knows a little something extra at the end of the day never hurt anybody.
	A Game of Chance, Perchance?	Casino Earnings (when hotel is present in neighborhood): +2%.	This person is happy to cater to guests with an appetite for gambling.
	Finer Customers	Racket Earnings (when hotel is present in neighborhood): +2%.	This person knows where to find the finer things in life for those inclined.
	Master Hotelier	Speakeasy Earnings with Synergy Bonus (when hotel is present in neighborhood): +5%.	This person's a jack of all trades. People go to them because they can offer what's needed, whatever it may be.

Speakeasy talents

	Speakeasy talents	Effects	Description
	Know Everyone's Name	Adds +1% Speakeasy Draw.	This person makes sure everyone always feels welcome in their joint at the end of a long day.
	Keep it on the QT	Speakeasy Deflect Upgrade Cost: -5%	This person doesn't let the place get too hot. They know how to keep a low profile.
	A Little Something, Officer?	Speakeasy Raid Chance: -5%	This person keeps cops on the take, which makes everyone happy, and lowers the chance of an unwanted intrusion.
	My Word is Good	Gangster Upfront Cost: -5%	This person's name inspires trust, just like any good brand. People want to work with them.
	Beer Magnate	Speakeasy Earnings: +5%	This person knows that perfecting the art of selling beer takes practice.

References

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   1. For talent modifiers and flavor text see reference file AbilityCards.lua.
   2. For talent usage definitions see reference file AbilityData.lua.