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Permafrost skill reference

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per level
−0.5%
at level 50
−25%
XP per action
5
Per level
−0.5% Durability usage
At cap
−25% level 50, calculated
Level cap
50
Trained by
12 Tools
Boosted by
Tracker
Knives bonus by level
Level 00%
Level 1−0.5%
Level 2−1%
Level 3−1.5%
Level 4−2%
Level 5−2.5%
Level 6−3%
Level 7−3.5%
Level 8−4%
Level 9−4.5%
Level 10−5%
Level 11−5.5%
Level 12−6%
Level 13−6.5%
Level 14−7%
Level 15−7.5%
Level 16−8%
Level 17−8.5%
Level 18−9%
Level 19−9.5%
Level 20−10%
Level 21−10.5%
Level 22−11%
Level 23−11.5%
Level 24−12%
Level 25−12.5%
Level 26−13%
Level 27−13.5%
Level 28−14%
Level 29−14.5%
Level 30−15%
Level 31−15.5%
Level 32−16%
Level 33−16.5%
Level 34−17%
Level 35−17.5%
Level 36−18%
Level 37−18.5%
Level 38−19%
Level 39−19.5%
Level 40−20%
Level 41−20.5%
Level 42−21%
Level 43−21.5%
Level 44−22%
Level 45−22.5%
Level 46−23%
Level 47−23.5%
Level 48−24%
Level 49−24.5%
Level 50−25%
Knives per level
1-0.5%
5-2.5%
10-5%
20-10%
25-12.5%
30-15%
40-20%
50-25%
Knives gear by the numbers
Refined Moonrock KnifeMoon rock ★3512075 Bucks
Moonrock ShivMoon rock3011065 Bucks
Refined Iron ShivIron ★299035 Bucks
Iron ShivIron258025 Bucks
Scrap ShivScrap227042 Bucks
Refined Copper KnifeCopper ★217030 Bucks
Quality Metal KnifeQuality metal2010055 Bucks
Copper ShivCopper186020 Bucks
Refined Flint ShivFlint ★176025 Bucks
Flint ShivFlint145015 Bucks
Refined Stone ShivStone ★135020 Bucks
Stone ShivStone104010 Bucks
Compared with the other skills
AxesAdditional damage (trees)+2%505
PickaxesAdditional damage (ores)+2%505
BowsDurability usage-1%505
BuildingBuilding time-1%505
CookingCooking time-1%5012
CraftingDecreased crafting time-1%50—
FirearmsDurability usage-1%501
JumpingStamina Usage-1%503
LockpickingLockpicking time-1%50—
RenovatingRenovating time-1%508
RunningStamina Usage-1%501
SkinningSkinning time-1%50—
SneakingNoise When Sneaking-1%500
KnivesDurability usage-0.5%505
AccuracyAccuracy—505
ToughnessDamage Reduction—255
Classes and specializations
TrackerSkinning +1, Bows +1, Knives +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

Connected entries

PermafrostPermafrost SkillsPermafrost Classes & SpecializationsPermafrost Skills & Classes Explained: 16 Skills, 3 Classes, 4 SpecializationsPermafrost Data MethodologyRefined Moonrock KnifeMoonrock ShivRefined Iron ShivIron ShivScrap ShivRefined Copper KnifeQuality Metal KnifeCopper ShivRefined Flint ShivFlint ShivRefined Stone ShivStone ShivTrackerAxesPickaxesBowsBuildingCookingCraftingFirearmsJumpingLockpickingRenovatingRunningSkinningSneakingAccuracyToughnessHunterSmugglerSurvivorPermafrost Achievements
Reference snapshot: October 12, 2026 · Source build 0.44.2.4634-milestone.
Permafrost by SpaceRocket Games / Toplitz Productions · Sources, availability and version notes