Statistics Guide¶

All 14 character stats explained
Statistics Guide

Your character has 14 stats organized into four categories.
Stats grow through USE -- practice a skill and the relevant stat may rise.
Neglect a stat too long and it will slowly fade.

PHYSICAL

  Strength       Melee damage, carry weight, break objects
                 Key for: Warrior, Paladin  |  Grow: combat, mining, heavy labor
  Constitution   Max HP, poison resistance, stamina
                 Key for: Warrior, Monk     |  Grow: endurance, taking hits
  Dexterity      Weapon accuracy, lockpicking, crafting precision
                 Key for: Rogue, Tinkerer   |  Grow: ranged combat, crafting
  Agility        Dodge chance, acrobatics, escape
                 Key for: Rogue, Monk       |  Grow: dodging, swimming, climbing
  Speed          Attack speed, travel time, initiative
                 Key for: Ranger, Wanderer  |  Grow: sprinting, fleeing

MENTAL

  Intelligence   Spell power, alchemy, learning rate
                 Key for: Mage, Scholar     |  Grow: casting, reading, crafting
  Perception     Spot hidden, search, trap detection
                 Key for: Ranger, Herbalist |  Grow: foraging, searching
  Willpower      Resist magic/charm, mental endurance
                 Key for: Paladin, Cleric   |  Grow: resisting, meditation
  Wits           Combat reactions, conversation, puzzles
                 Key for: Bard, Scholar     |  Grow: social, reading

SOCIAL

  Charisma       NPC reactions, prices, leadership
                 Key for: Bard, Paladin     |  Grow: persuasion, performing
  Guile          Deception, bluffing, disguise
                 Key for: Rogue, Bard       |  Grow: stealing, cons

MYSTICAL

  Spirit         Divine connection, faith spell power
                 Key for: Cleric, Paladin   |  Grow: prayer, temple visits
  Faith          Prayer effectiveness, divine favor
                 Key for: Cleric, Monk      |  Grow: devotion, prayer
  Luck           Crit chance, loot quality, fortune
                 Key for: Halfling, anyone  |  Grow: gambling, exploration

HOW STATS CHANGE

  Stats grow through use. Swing a sword and your Strength
  may rise over time. Cast spells and Intelligence grows.

  Intelligence helps you learn faster.
  Willpower helps you retain what you've learned.

  Neglect a stat too long and it will slowly fade.
  Keep practicing to stay sharp.

See also: ?skills, ?combat, ?classes