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Skill: marksmanship             Lvl  7  Any  (28%)
                                
                                Group: Ranged weapon skills
Skill: point-blank combat       Lvl 14  Any  (28%)
                                Requires: marksmanship
                                Group: Ranged weapon skills
Skill: quickloading             Lvl 28  Any  (28%)
                                Requires: marksmanship
                                Group: Ranged weapon skills

These skills improve the use of ranged weapons, such as bows, crossbows,
slings and blowguns.  All of these skills are used automatically once
learned.

The 'marksmanship' skill represents not only proficiency in aiming
and hitting a foe, but also striking the vital parts of that enemy in
order to deal more damage.

'Point-blank combat' is a skill that assists a ranged weapon user
when engaged in melee combat.  It is very difficult to concentrate on
aiming and loading a ranged weapon while in melee, but this skill helps
to overcome that.  Note that it is still ideal to remain out of melee
while firing a ranged weapon for maximum accuracy.

'Quickloading' helps a ranged weapon user load more quickly.