Occultism (Int)

Pathfinder Core Rulebook (Second Edition), page 249

You know a great deal about ancient philosophies, esoteric lore, obscure mysticism, and supernatural creatures. Even if you’re untrained in Occultism, you can use it to Recall Knowledge (page 238).

  • Recall Knowledge about ancient mysteries; obscure philosophies; creatures of occult significance (like aberrations, spirits, and oozes); and the Positive Energy, Negative Energy, Shadow, Astral, and Ethereal Planes.

Occultism Trained Actions

You must be trained in Occultism to use it for the following general skill actions (page 234).

  • Decipher Writing on occult topics, including complex metaphysical systems, syncretic principles, weird philosophies, and incoherent ramblings.
  • Identify Magic, particularly occult magic.
  • Learn a Spell from the occult tradition.