How Persuasion works in Starfield.

Interacting with other characters you meet inStarfieldcan be an interesting experience.

Without further ado, we’re here to explainhow Persuasion works in Starfield.

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On this menu, you will be given several choices.

The choices can range from kind words, to distractions, to outright threats.

Also, each choice ranges from easy (green) to hard (red).

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Also, next to each option will be a number.

Each time your choice is successful, the associated points will be added to your persuasion bar.

Your persuasion bar for the current conversation can be found in the bottom left corner of the persuasion menu.

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Next to the bar you should also see how many turns you have left.

This will continue as long as you’re winning.

Also, each time you make a choice that succeeds, ‘Auto-Persuade’ will begin to charge up.

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You should notice this option in the bottom right section of the persuasion menu.

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you’ve got the option to find ‘Persuasion’ under the Social section of this menu.

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It’s in the top row in the middle.

Each rank will improve your persuasive skills and your chances of success.

If you’re looking for more Starfield information, check out ourhow to change your appearanceor ourcompanionsguides.

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