Engineer Permafrost specialization
- Skill bonuses
- 3
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A practical person with a steady hand for tools, repairs, and understanding how things work.
- Type
- Specialization
- Skill bonuses
- 3Running, Axes, Toughness
Engineer skill bonuses
Game dataSkills this specialization starts with extra levels in, and what those levels are worth.
| Skill | Bonus | Effect of the bonus | Also given by |
|---|---|---|---|
 Running | +1 lvl | Stamina Usage −1% | Scavenger |
 Axes | +1 lvl | Additional damage (trees) +2% | — |
 Toughness | +1 lvl | — | — |
Effect = the skill's per-level value × the bonus levels (calculated).
All specializations by skill
Game dataWhich specialization boosts which skill.
| Skill | Engineer | Marksman | Scavenger | Tracker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running | +1 | — | +1 | — |
| Axes | +1 | — | — | — |
| Toughness | +1 | — | — | — |
 Accuracy | — | +1 | — | — |
 Firearms | — | +1 | — | — |
 Bows | — | +1 | — | +1 |
 Lockpicking | — | — | +1 | — |
 Sneaking | — | — | +1 | — |
 Skinning | — | — | — | +1 |
 Knives | — | — | — | +1 |
Data: Permafrost game files, build 0.44.2.4634-milestone. Rebuilt whenever the game updates. How we source this
The Engineer is one of 4 specializations in Permafrost and starts with bonus levels in Running, Axes, Toughness. Kit and bonus values come from the Early Access game files.
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Engineer FAQ
What does the Engineer specialization give?
Bonus levels in Running, Axes, Toughness.
How much is a skill level worth?
Each skill has its own per-level value; the table above multiplies it by the Engineer bonus.
Which class is best in Permafrost?
Specializations add skill levels. Pick the Engineer if you rely on Running, Axes, Toughness.