Human perception (Cyberpunk RED)
Skills
Definition
Human Perception represents your ability to read people—understanding emotions, detecting lies, and perceiving hidden motivations. In a world of corporate deception and street manipulation, knowing when someone's playing you is essential. Human Perception uses your EMP stat and is your primary social detection skill. It helps you navigate social situations and avoid manipulation.
How it works
**Linked Stat**: EMP
**Key Uses**:
- Detecting lies and deception
- Reading emotional states
- Understanding hidden motivations
- Noticing when someone's uncomfortable
**Opposed By**: Acting, Persuasion when someone is deceiving
Tips
**Build Advice**: Human Perception is valuable for anyone who deals with people, which is almost everyone. Trust is rare in Night City.
**Social Combat**: High Human Perception lets you see through manipulation and deception before it costs you.
**EMP Connection**: Cyberware can reduce EMP, which reduces Human Perception. Consider this when going chrome.
Frequently asked questions
Does Human Perception work on cyborgs?
Human Perception reads emotions and body language. Very heavy cyberware might make someone harder to read, at the GM's discretion.
Can I use Human Perception in combat?
Not typically for combat advantage, but it might help you anticipate betrayal or understand enemy morale in social-heavy situations.