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Introduction to Skills
Far Cry 3

Introduction to Skills

Unlock Far Cry 3's powerful skills! Learn about The Heron, The Shark, and The Spider skill trees and how to earn skill points to customize Jason's abilities.

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Unlock Far Cry 3's powerful skills! Learn about The Heron, The Shark, and The Spider skill trees and how to earn skill points to customize Jason's abilities.

Alright, so you've been playing Far Cry 3 for a bit, and you're probably wondering how to get Jason to do cooler stuff, right? Well, that's where skills come in. Pretty much everything you do in the game – taking down bad guys, finding hidden stuff, finishing missions – earns you experience points. Rack up enough of those, and Jason levels up, giving you a precious skill point to spend.

You've got three main skill trees to choose from: The Heron, The Shark, and The Spider. Each one focuses on a different playstyle. You'll get your first shot at buying skills after you finish the 'Harvest the Jungle' mission. Some skills just unlock as you go through the story, which is neat. But here's the kicker: other skills need you to do specific things, like finding 5 Relics scattered around the island or taking down 10 enemies using a mounted machine gun. So, keep an eye out for those challenges!

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