Paralives Skills Guide
Knowledge Trees & Practical Sub-Skills
21 Skills · 7 Knowledge · 14 Practical · Max Lv. 20
How Skills Work
- check_circleSkills level up naturally by earning XP through related activities.
- check_circleMost skills cap at Lv. 20; Language caps at Lv. 10; Potty caps at Lv. 2.
- check_circleSkills never decay — once you reach a level, it's permanent.
- device_hubPracticing a practical skill (e.g. Piano) also raises its parent Knowledge skill (Music) at 25% efficiency.
- trending_upHigher parent Knowledge levels make sub-skills level faster — extra XP/hr = floor((Knowledge level − 1) × 0.25).
- functionsReaching max Lv. 20 requires 1,558 XP total.
- calculateXP per level = 10 + 8 × (current level − 1).
Knowledge Skills
7 knowledge skills — all cap at Lv. 20.
Music
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Piano, Guitar, Triangle
Food
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Cooking (leveling unlocks interaction skins)
Fitness
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Exercise, Dance
Technology
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Programming, Graphic Design
Art
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Painting
Repair
How to improve: Improve by repairing items directly (no computer needed)
Sub-skills: No sub-skills
Science
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Sub-skills: Biology, Surgery, Astronomy
Practical Skills
14 practical skills — most cap at Lv. 20 unless noted below.
Music
Piano
Parent Knowledge: Music
How to improve: Practice piano
Guitar
Parent Knowledge: Music
How to improve: Practice guitar
Triangle
Parent Knowledge: Music
How to improve: Play the triangle
Food
Cooking
Parent Knowledge: Food
How to improve: Improve via computer learning; leveling unlocks interaction skins
Fitness
Exercise
Parent Knowledge: Fitness
How to improve: Floor exercises, gym equipment, running/jogging
Dance
Parent Knowledge: Fitness
How to improve: Dance anywhere
Technology
Programming
Parent Knowledge: Technology
How to improve: Use the computer directly
Graphic Design
Parent Knowledge: Technology
How to improve: Use the computer directly
Art
Painting
Parent Knowledge: Art
How to improve: Paint at an easel
Science
Biology
Parent Knowledge: Science
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Surgery
Parent Knowledge: Science
How to improve: Early Access — no official method confirmed
Astronomy
Parent Knowledge: Science
How to improve: Improve via computer learning
Other (standalone)
Language
Parent Knowledge: —
How to improve: Infants/toddlers only, max Lv. 10 — interact with older Parafolk in groups using Together Cards
Potty
Parent Knowledge: —
How to improve: Toddlers only, max Lv. 2 — use the toilet
Not Yet in Early Access
These skills exist in game data but are not available in the current version.
Outdoorsiness
Knowledge skill
Fishing
Practical skill
Pro Tips
- syncPracticing practical skills also raises Knowledge — no need to grind Knowledge separately.
- trending_upHigher Knowledge = faster sub-skill growth. Prioritize Knowledge trees you use often.
- child_careLanguage and Potty are only available during infancy/toddlerhood — miss the window and they're gone.
- buildRepair levels by fixing things yourself — don't rush to call a repair service.
- restaurantCooking unlocks new interaction skins as you level — worth pushing to high levels.