Instigation
"When combat is required, it can be advantageous to convince others to do the fighting for you."
Primary Utility
Ground Combat
Instigation is an Expert Social Skill.
[1] It is used to force enemies to be hostile to each other.
Ranks [ ]
Rank
Challenge
Bonuses
1
Successfully Instigate 5 different people.
You can force a target NPC at or below your level to attack their allies for a limited time.
2
Successfully Instigate 25 different people.
You can force a target NPC up to 10 levels higher than you to attack their allies for a limited time.
3
Successfully Instigate 50 different people.
You can force a target NPC up to 20 levels higher than you to attack their allies for a limited time.
4
N/A
Enemies affected by instigation will attack their allies until they are dead.
References [ ]
↑ Bethesda Softworks via Youtube. Starfield Direct - Gameplay Deep Dive. Uploaded 11 June 2023. Timestamp 16:58.
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