However, only the party-leader's level in the skill is used. Leader skill Like a party skill, a leader skill grants an ability to a party.
If the player has a party skill trained to level 2 or higher, a bonus may be awarded (see below). The level of a party skill is chosen from the party member who has the highest level in that skill, regardless whether it is the player or a companion. Party skill A party skill grants an ability to the party as a whole. The type of a skill determines how it affects the party.