Forensic Evaluation

Forensic Evaluation

Forensic Evaluation allows players to uncover information that is not immediately visible. Skilled investigators can identify thieves, determine whether someone is wanted for a bounty, detect known criminals, examine corpses, and inspect signs of lockpicking.

To use the skill, activate Forensic Evaluation and target a player, corpse, or lockable object.

Evaluating Players

Forensic Evaluation can reveal several pieces of information about a player:

Bounty Information

At high skill levels, forensic evaluators may recall information about active bounties.

• Above 80.0 skill: May determine whether the player is wanted.
• Higher skill levels reveal additional details.
• Grandmasters can identify who issued the bounty and the total reward amount.

Lord British bonus rewards are included when applicable.

Thieves and Criminals

Forensic Evaluation is particularly effective against thieves.

A successful evaluation may reveal:

• Whether the player belongs to the Thieves Guild.
• Whether the player is known as a criminal ("perma-grey").

The chance of success improves with higher Forensic Evaluation skill and becomes more difficult against highly skilled thieves.

Even experienced investigators may occasionally reach an incorrect conclusion, though this becomes increasingly rare as skill approaches Grandmaster.

Examining Corpses

Forensic Evaluation can be used on corpses to determine:

• Who killed the victim.
• Whether the corpse has been looted.
• The names of players who disturbed the corpse.

This makes the skill useful for investigations, bounty hunting, criminal tracking, and Detective work.

Detective Work

On shards that support The Detective profession, Forensic Evaluation serves as the primary evidence-gathering skill.

When used in conjunction with a Forensic Notebook, successful corpse investigations may record evidence for future use.

This evidence can later be used through Tracking to pursue known suspects under the Forensic Leads category.

As additional evidence is gathered, Detectives may become increasingly effective at pursuing habitual offenders.

Forensic Evaluation does not directly reveal a suspect's location. Instead, it provides the information necessary to develop leads and conduct investigations.

Examining Locks

Forensic Evaluation can be used on lockable objects.

If a lock was picked, the evaluator may discover the name of the individual who opened it.

Synergy with Tracking

Forensic Evaluation provides an additional benefit to trackers.

On Angel Island, Mortalis, and Seasons-style shards, Forensic Evaluation improves a player's ability to track other players. A Grandmaster forensic evaluator receives a noticeable bonus when attempting to locate hidden or stealthy targets.

Players who specialize in hunting thieves, murderers, and fugitives often train both Tracking and Forensic Evaluation together.

Notes

• Forensic Evaluation is primarily an investigative skill.
• The skill is most valuable to bounty hunters, law enforcement characters, trackers, and anti-thief specialists.
• Higher skill levels reveal more detailed information.
• Grandmasters receive the most reliable results and the greatest bounty-related intelligence.
• Forensic Evaluation is the primary evidence-gathering skill used by The Detective profession.
• When used with a Forensic Notebook, evidence may be retained and used for future investigations.