Perks and VIP
Perks are the shard's system of bonuses, services and convenience features. Some run in the background, some are triggered manually, and the VIP set extends what your character can do.
How perks work
Game Perks and VIP
Open Help -> Game Perks or the VIP Perk Menu. Regular perks are available to everyone, while the VIP set unlocks extended bonuses and services.
Passive and active
Passive perks run in the background with no input. Active perks must be triggered manually and come with charges or a duration.
Control commands
For active perks use [perk, [myperks and [perkinfo: browse the list, check the perks you own and read the details of a specific one.
Before you buy
Always check the type, cost, duration and charges. This keeps you from wasting resources and helps you pick perks that fit your playstyle.