Your character's effectiveness is determined by their attributes. Each stat contributes to various aspects of your character, from health and stamina to damage output and spell potency. Plan your stat distribution based on your chosen build.
Key Attributes Explained
- Vigor (VGR): Increases maximum HP. Essential for all builds.
- Endurance (END): Increases maximum Stamina and Physical Defense. Crucial for combat.
- Vitality (VIT): Increases Equip Load, allowing you to wear heavier armor and weapons without being encumbered.
- Attunement (ATT): Increases spell slots and casting speed. Important for casters.
- Strength (STR): Increases attack power for Strength-scaling weapons. Required for heavy weapons.
- Dexterity (DEX): Increases attack power for Dexterity-scaling weapons and reduces fall damage. Required for lighter, faster weapons.
- Adaptability (ADP): Increases Agility (i-frames during rolls, item use speed) and Poise. Highly recommended for all builds.
- Intelligence (INT): Increases magic attack power for Sorceries and Dark Magic.
- Faith (FTH): Increases magic attack power for Miracles and Dark Magic.
Aim for soft caps (points where returns diminish) for your primary stats, typically around 40-50, but some stats like Vigor can be pushed higher.