Skills in The Portal are learned by reading Skill Books, and most of them are stocked by a single vendor. Some are open to every job, while others only work if you are a Cleric, Enchanter, Defender, or Warrior. Knowing where each book comes from and which stat it scales with keeps you from spending resources on abilities that do not fit your build.
Quick answer: Buy Universal, Mastery, and most class Skill Books from Neria’s Shop in Dewdrop Village, then read the book to learn the skill. Heal II can also drop from Barrel Champions (1.59%) and Scarecrow Goblins (0.26%).
Where Skill Books come from in The Portal
The main source is Neria’s Shop, run by the NPC Neria in Dewdrop Village. Every Skill Book is a consumable that teaches one skill, and each skill exists across four tiers. Once you own a book, read it to learn or level up that skill.
Note: Changing your class through a Job Change deletes your learned moves, and used Skill Books are not refunded. Buy class-specific books only after you are sure you will stay on that job.
Universal skills for every job
These four abilities work no matter which class you play, and all of them are sold at Neria’s Shop. Because they carry over regardless of role, they are the safest early purchases.
| Skill | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bash | Melee hit that slows with a sword and stuns with a blunt weapon. Cannot be used with staves or daggers. | Neria’s Shop |
| Bless | Temporarily raises nearby allies’ Strength, Vitality, Agility, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Wisdom. | Neria’s Shop |
| Mana Shield | Creates a barrier on you or an ally that blocks incoming hits. Higher levels block more attacks. | Neria’s Shop |
| Sacrifice | Drains some HP to restore MP. | Neria’s Shop |
Weapon Mastery books
Mastery books give permanent boosts tied to a weapon type or combat style, and every one of them is available at Neria’s Shop. Pick the Mastery that matches the weapon you actually use.
| Mastery | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Sword Mastery | Increases Sword damage. |
| Dagger Mastery | Increases Dagger damage and Critical Rate. |
| Blunt Mastery | Increases Blunt damage and Armor Penetration. |
| Staff Mastery | Increases Magic damage and MP regeneration. |
| Critical Mastery | Increases Critical damage and Critical Hit Rate. |
Cleric skills and scaling
Cleric abilities lean on Wisdom for healing and damage output. Heal I and Heal II are sold at Neria’s Shop, and Heal II has a second route through enemy drops.
| Skill | Effect | Scales with | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heal | Restores HP to you or an ally. Unlocks AoE healing at Tier III. | Wisdom | Neria’s Shop (Heal I and II); Heal II drops from Barrel Champions 1.59% and Scarecrow Goblins 0.26% |
| Holy Wounds | Summons homing objects that chase a target. Longer casting summons more objects. | — | Neria’s Shop |
| Aurora Wave | Continuous projectiles that drain MP each second and slow your movement while active. | Wisdom | Neria’s Shop |
Enchanter skills and scaling
Enchanter damage scales with Intelligence, with one ability doubling as a party buff. Two of the three books are stocked by Neria, while Meteor Shower’s acquisition method is not confirmed.
| Skill | Effect | Scales with | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entangle | Vines deal Earth Magic damage with a chance to root the target. Becomes AoE at Tier III. | Intelligence | Neria’s Shop |
| Enchant Weapon | Temporarily raises weapon damage for you or an ally. Higher levels add AoE reach, longer duration, and a bigger bonus. | — | Neria’s Shop |
| Meteor Shower | Rains meteors for AoE Fire damage. Higher levels summon more meteors. | Intelligence | Not confirmed |
Defender skills and scaling
Defender skills scale with Vitality and focus on protection and holding enemy attention. Their acquisition methods are not yet confirmed.
| Skill | Effect | Scales with | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Wall | Buffs nearby allies’ DEF. Leveling up raises the DEF bonus and its duration. | Vitality | Not confirmed |
| Whirlwind | Spin attack that deals Physical Wind damage to nearby enemies and applies Taunt, generating extra aggro. | Vitality | Not confirmed |
| Timber Charge | Effects not yet detailed. | — | Not confirmed |
Warrior skills and scaling
Warrior abilities scale with Strength and reward close-range fighting. Their acquisition methods are not yet confirmed.
| Skill | Effect | Scales with | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Fury | Three consecutive Neutral Physical hits. Usable only with swords and blunt weapons. | Strength | Not confirmed |
| Battle Cry | Buffs nearby allies’ damage while draining MP each second. | Strength | Not confirmed |
| Blade Circuit | Effects not yet detailed. | — | Not confirmed |
Buying order that fits your class
Start with Universal skills, since they stay useful even after a job change. After that, match a Mastery to your weapon and prioritize the class skills that scale with your main stat.
- Melee fighters: Bash plus the Mastery for your weapon.
- Clerics: Heal and other Wisdom-based skills.
- Enchanters: Entangle and Enchant Weapon for damage and party support.
- Defenders: Iron Wall and Whirlwind for defense and aggro control.
- Warriors: Blade Fury and Battle Cry for physical output.
You will know a book worked when the skill appears among your learned moves and can be equipped. Before committing coins, confirm the stat and weapon each ability scales with so your points and gear line up with what you actually cast.
