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Maxed-out Gymnastics skill in Starfield allows for ridiculous jumps, demonstrated in a goofy gameplay footage that went viral on social media.
The skill's usefulness in close-quarters combat is a topic of debate, but even some enthusiasts regard Tier 1 as valuable. The higher tiers may not provide obvious advantages, but they do considerably enhance jump height.
The skill's ability to aid in traversal and gaining elevated positions can prove advantageous for a range of playstyles, including snipers, stealthy individuals, and those who prefer to avoid unnecessary confrontations.
One Starfield player recently showcased the absurdity of a fully upgraded Gymnastics skill through amusing gameplay footage. This video went viral on social media, demonstrating the unexpected and intriguing uses of even the most niche Starfield skills.
Opinions among players differ, but only a small number deem Gymnastics as one of the top Starfield skills. Most players who choose to invest skill points in this talent typically stop at Tier 1. This tier grants the ability to execute a sliding maneuver during a full sprint, making it valuable for close-quarters combat-focused builds.
The subsequent two ranks of Gymnastics may offer fewer tangible benefits, but the final tier significantly increases the protagonist's jumping height to an extreme degree. This makes the overall investment in Gymnastics potentially worthwhile. To demonstrate this, Reddit user Space_Scumbag shared a video of their character effortlessly vaulting over structures in the New Atlantis Spaceport using Tier 4 Gymnastics. The video showcases how this skill triples one's jumping height, resulting in impressive and "insane" traversal abilities. The video quickly gained popularity, with thousands of fans voting to send it to the front page of the game's largest subreddit. This suggests that many players were not aware of the true potential of this Starfield skill.
It's important to note that the video was recorded on Jemison, a planet with gravity that is 0.91g, or 9% less than Earth's. Considering that many planets in the game have even lower gravity, Tier 4 Gymnastics holds the potential for even greater leaps than what is demonstrated in the video. This is especially true when combined with Starfield's Amp enhancer, which doubles a character's jumping height.
The focus of the clip is on a fan role-playing as a Jedi, as indicated by their chosen attire and the inclusion of Stormtroopers through Starfield mods. However, the usefulness of maxed-out Gymnastics extends beyond this. The final tier of the skill allows for horizontal verticality, making it valuable for snipers and stealthy characters. This is particularly advantageous as both types of characters typically seek higher ground over their enemies. Additionally, those who wish to avoid unnecessary fights by effortlessly bypassing mobs may find the increased leaping reach offered by the skill worth investing in.
Starfield is not the first Bethesda game to grant players exceptional jumping abilities. The honor of that title belongs to The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall, an iconic release from 1996. In that game, players could achieve even greater leaps by investing in their Strength attribute. Morrowind expanded on this concept by introducing the Acrobatics skill, which was later scaled back in Oblivion and completely omitted in Skyrim.
Starfield is available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
