Running Skill – Levels & Bonuses (Permafrost)

Per level: −1%Stamina Usage
At cap: −50%level 50, calculated
Level cap: 50
XP per action: 1one qualifying action
Boosted by: Engineer, Scavenger

Running per level

Stamina Usage: −1% per level, reaching −50% at level 50.

Running per level
Level	Stamina Usage:
1	-1%
5	-5%
10	-10%
20	-20%
25	-25%
30	-30%
40	-40%
50	-50%

Specializations that boost it

Each character-creator specialization starts with +1 in three skills; the starting classes add a kit on top.

Compared with the other skills

Game data

Running shares its benefit type with Jumping. Here it sits next to the other 15 skills.

Compared with the other skills
Skill	Benefit	per level	Level cap	XP per action
Axes	Additional damage (trees)	+2%	50	5
Pickaxes	Additional damage (ores)	+2%	50	5
Running	Stamina Usage	-1%	50	1
Bows	Durability usage	-1%	50	5
Building	Building time	-1%	50	5
Cooking	Cooking time	-1%	50	12
Crafting	Decreased crafting time	-1%	50	—
Firearms	Durability usage	-1%	50	1
Jumping	Stamina Usage	-1%	50	3
Lockpicking	Lockpicking time	-1%	50	—
Renovating	Renovating time	-1%	50	8
Skinning	Skinning time	-1%	50	—
Sneaking	Noise When Sneaking	-1%	50	0
Knives	Durability usage	-0.5%	50	5
Accuracy	Accuracy	—	50	5
Toughness	Damage Reduction	—	25	5

Classes and specializations

Picks that start with a bonus to Running: Engineer, Scavenger. The starting classes are listed too, with the kit each hands you.

Classes and specializations
Pick	Skill bonuses	Starting kit
Engineer	Running +1, Axes +1, Toughness +1	—
Scavenger	Lockpicking +1, Sneaking +1, Running +1	—
Hunter	—	Casual Backpack, Casual Gloves, Wolf Head Hat, Casual Jacket, Casual Pants, Casual Boots, 1× Makeshift Bandage, 1× Improvised Coffee, 1× Instant Oatmeal, Building Tool
Smuggler	—	Casual Backpack, Casual Gloves, Casual Hat, Casual Jacket, Casual Pants, Casual Boots, 1× Makeshift Bandage, 1× Energy Drink, 1× Chocolate Bar, Building Tool
Survivor	—	Casual Backpack, Survivor's Gloves, Survivor's Hood, Survivor's Uniform, Survivor's Trousers, Survivor's Boots, 1× Makeshift Bandage, 1× Improvised Tea, 1× Granola Bar, Building Tool

Achievements

Steam

2 Steam achievements involve Running or skill levels in general.

Jack of All Trades — Achieve level 10 (or higher) in 5 Different Skills · 0% of players
Master of One — Reach level 20 in any skill. · 0% of players

How to level Running

What the game counts as a Running action.

A skill that determines how efficiently you conserve stamina while sprinting. It can be leveled up by running long distances. It is useful for traveling quickly without tiring too fast.

Each qualifying action grants 1 XP. The XP curve per level is not in the preview data, so we do not estimate how many actions a level takes.

Data: Permafrost Early Access preview build 0.44.2.4552-playtest — refreshed at the Oct 9 launch. How we source this

Running is one of Permafrost's skills; it improves Stamina Usage by −1% per level and reaches −50% at level 50. At level 10 that is -10%, at level 25 -25%. The Engineer, Scavenger specialization starts with a bonus to it. Numbers are read from the skill's data asset in the preview build.

Running FAQ

What does the Running skill do in Permafrost?

Running changes Stamina Usage by −1% per level. The game describes it as: Running — see the description above.

What is Running at max level?

At the level 50 cap Running gives −50% (−1% per level).

How do you level Running?

Perform the related action repeatedly; every qualifying action grants 1 XP.

Which specialization boosts Running?

Engineer, Scavenger start with +1 Running at character creation.

Running Stamina Usage