Attributes

Understand Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire attributes: Might, Constitution, Dexterity, Perception, Intellect, and Resolve. Learn bonuses, penalties, and checks.

All six primary attribute scores begin at 10, and you have 15 points to allocate. You can move points between attributes at a 1-to-1 ratio. Scores below 10 incur penalties to derived attributes, while scores above 10 grant bonuses. The minimum attribute value is 3, and the maximum is 18. Including racial and cultural modifications, the range on character creation is from 2 to 20, or even 2 to 21 for Might and Perception.

One strategy for initial attribute distribution is to set all scores to 9, then allocate points to priority attributes and remove them from less important ones. Attributes with mild penalties (8 or 9) can often be improved to 10 with gear. Significantly lowering an attribute can harm your character long-term.

Might

Might measures physical and mental strength, influencing all damage rolls, including firearms, and the effectiveness of healing abilities.

• Score 8: -4 Fortitude, -6% Damage / Healing
• Score 9: -2 Fortitude, -3% Damage / Healing
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Fortitude, +3% Damage / Healing
• Score 12: +4 Fortitude, +6% Damage / Healing
• Score 13: +6 Fortitude, +9% Damage / Healing
• Score 14: +8 Fortitude, +12% Damage / Healing
• Score 15: +10 Fortitude, +15% Damage / Healing
• Score 16: +12 Fortitude, +18% Damage / Healing
• Score 17: +14 Fortitude, +21% Damage / Healing
• Score 18: +16 Fortitude, +24% Damage / Healing
• Score 19: +18 Fortitude, +27% Damage / Healing
• Score 20: +20 Fortitude, +30% Damage / Healing

Constitution

Constitution measures vigor and stamina, directly impacting your Health score.

• Score 8: -4 Fortitude, -10% Health
• Score 9: -2 Fortitude, -5% Health
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Fortitude, +5% Health
• Score 12: +4 Fortitude, +10% Health
• Score 13: +6 Fortitude, +15% Health
• Score 14: +8 Fortitude, +20% Health
• Score 15: +10 Fortitude, +25% Health
• Score 16: +12 Fortitude, +30% Health
• Score 17: +14 Fortitude, +35% Health
• Score 18: +16 Fortitude, +40% Health
• Score 19: +18 Fortitude, +45% Health
• Score 20: +20 Fortitude, +50% Health

Dexterity

Dexterity measures agility and coordination, affecting Action Speed.

• Score 8: -4 Reflex, -6% Attack Speed
• Score 9: -2 Reflex, -3% Attack Speed
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Reflex, +3% Attack Speed
• Score 12: +4 Reflex, +6% Attack Speed
• Score 13: +6 Reflex, +9% Attack Speed
• Score 14: +8 Reflex, +12% Attack Speed
• Score 15: +10 Reflex, +15% Attack Speed
• Score 16: +12 Reflex, +18% Attack Speed
• Score 17: +14 Reflex, +21% Attack Speed
• Score 18: +16 Reflex, +24% Attack Speed
• Score 19: +18 Reflex, +27% Attack Speed
• Score 20: +20 Reflex, +30% Attack Speed

Perception

Perception measures awareness and insight, and is the sole attribute influencing Accuracy.

• Score 8: -4 Reflex, -2 Accuracy
• Score 9: -2 Reflex, -1 Accuracy
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Reflex, +1 Accuracy
• Score 12: +4 Reflex, +2 Accuracy
• Score 13: +6 Reflex, +3 Accuracy
• Score 14: +8 Reflex, +4 Accuracy
• Score 15: +10 Reflex, +5 Accuracy
• Score 16: +12 Reflex, +6 Accuracy
• Score 17: +14 Reflex, +7 Accuracy
• Score 18: +16 Reflex, +8 Accuracy
• Score 19: +18 Reflex, +9 Accuracy
• Score 20: +20 Reflex, +10 Accuracy

Intellect

Intellect measures reasoning and logic, primarily affecting abilities with a duration and/or area of effect.

• Score 8: -4 Will, -10% Duration, -20% Area of Effect
• Score 9: -2 Will, -5% Duration, -10% Area of Effect
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Will, +5% Duration, +10% Area of Effect
• Score 12: +4 Will, +10% Duration, +20% Area of Effect
• Score 13: +6 Will, +15% Duration, +30% Area of Effect
• Score 14: +8 Will, +20% Duration, +40% Area of Effect
• Score 15: +10 Will, +25% Duration, +50% Area of Effect
• Score 16: +12 Will, +30% Duration, +60% Area of Effect
• Score 17: +14 Will, +35% Duration, +70% Area of Effect
• Score 18: +16 Will, +40% Duration, +80% Area of Effect
• Score 19: +18 Will, +45% Duration, +90% Area of Effect
• Score 20: +20 Will, +50% Duration, +100% Area of Effect

Resolve

Resolve measures willpower, determination, and self-belief, and is the sole attribute influencing Deflection.

• Score 8: -4 Will, -2 Deflection, +6% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 9: -2 Will, -1 Deflection, +3% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 10: Base
• Score 11: +2 Will, +1 Deflection, -3% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 12: +4 Will, +2 Deflection, -6% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 13: +6 Will, +3 Deflection, -9% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 14: +8 Will, +4 Deflection, -12% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 15: +10 Will, +5 Deflection, -15% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 16: +12 Will, +6 Deflection, -18% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 17: +14 Will, +7 Deflection, -21% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 18: +16 Will, +8 Deflection, -24% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 19: +18 Will, +9 Deflection, -27% Hostile Effect Duration
• Score 20: +20 Will, +10 Deflection, -30% Hostile Effect Duration

Attribute Checks

Several interactions in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire require a minimum attribute score. A score of 16 is sufficient for most checks, while a score of 20 will enable you to pass all checks for a given attribute. Conversation checks are always made against your main character's attribute score, but in scripted interactions, you can often select a different party member.