AI behaviors

The AI behavior window of a Priest, shown by clicking the head with gears in the bottom left

During combat, characters in Pillars of Eternity perform actions based on pre-programmed AI behaviors; instruction sets which define when a character should use certain abilities and under what conditions.

All enemies have preprogrammed instructions, while party members AI behaviors may be selected from a list of a few different presets based on their class, using the "Class Behavior" dropdown in the AI behaviors window. In addition, you may choose to allow the AI to use per rest abilities, and change the auto-attack behavior.

A common factor of all AI behaviors is that each instruction is picked using weighted random selection using its priority (higher priorities are picked more often). The instruction is evaluated based on the current state of combat, whether it is on cooldown, whether the character has the requisite resources to cast the ability, and whether all its instruction casts have been used (instructions with 0 max casts ignore this limit). If all the requirements are met the instruction is run, otherwise another instruction is selected.

List of class AI behaviors

Barbarian

Aggressive

Starts combat with Frenzy or Barbaric Yell. Will use Savage Defiance below 50% Endurance. Barbaric Shout will be used if Per Rest is enabled.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Frenzy	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	0.0	-	80 (16.5%)
Cast	Frenzy	Self	Self engaging > 0 enemies	0.0	-	80 (16.5%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	10 (2.1%)
Cast	Savage Defiance	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	0.0	-	100 (20.6%)
Use weapon	Barbaric Blow	Current enemy		0.0	-	40 (8.2%)
Cast	Barbaric Shout	Self	Number of enemies in AoE > 0	45.0	-	35 (7.2%)
Cast	Barbaric Yell	Self	Number of enemies in AoE > 0	45.0	-	40 (8.2%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	-	100 (20.6%)

Berserk

Starts combat with Wild Sprint to head toward the enemy with the lowest Deflection. Uses Frenzy and Barbaric Yell at will. Will use Heart of Fury if Per Rest is enabled.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Wild Sprint	Self	Self engaging = 0 enemies Engaged by = 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (14.5%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	75 (10.9%)
Cast	Frenzy	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	0.0	-	95 (13.8%)
Cast	Frenzy	Self	Self engaging > 0 enemies	0.0	-	95 (13.8%)
Use weapon	Barbaric Blow	Current enemy		15.0	1	75 (10.9%)
Cast	Barbaric Yell	Self	Number of enemies in AoE > 0	25.0	-	75 (10.9%)
Use weapon	Heart of Fury	Current enemy	Self engaged by > 1 enemies	25.0	-	75 (10.9%)
Use weapon	Second Wind	Current enemy	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (14.5%)

Chanter

Aggressive

Chanter emphasizes offense-oriented invocations like Hel-Hyraf Crashed Upon the Shield, The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas, Thrice She Was Wronged, Thrice Justly Avenged, and White Worms Writhed in the Bellies of the Dead. If these are not available, summons are prioritized over support invocations.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	And Hel-Hyraf Crashed Upon The Shield	Current enemy		30.0	-	30 (8.4%)
Cast	The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas	Current enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	0.0	-	60 (16.8%)
Cast	Thrice Was She Wronged, and Thrice Justly Avenged	Current enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	0.0	-	60 (16.8%)
Cast	At the Sound of His Voice, the Killers Froze Stiff	Current enemy		0.0	-	55 (15.4%)
Cast	So Singt thy Biting Winds o' Eld Nary	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (7.0%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (5.6%)
Cast	But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest	Self	Has no summons	0.0	-	5 (1.4%)
Cast	Gernisc Slew the Beast, but Soon Faced Its Kin	Self	Has no summons	0.0	-	3 (0.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (27.9%)

Summoner

Chanter prioritizes summons like But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest, and If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say. If those are unavailable, support invocations are emphasized over aggressive invocations.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say	Self	Has no summons	25.0	-	20 (8.1%)
Cast	But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest	Self	Has no summons	25.0	-	30 (12.2%)
Cast	Gernisc Slew the Beast, but Soon Faced Its Kin	Self	Ally has < 2 summons	25.0	-	80 (32.5%)
Cast	Not Felled by the Axe, Nor Broken by the Storm	Self		30.0	-	5 (2.0%)
Cast	The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas	Current enemy		20.0	-	5 (2.0%)
Cast	Thrice Was She Wronged, and Thrice Justly Avenged	Current enemy		20.0	-	5 (2.0%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (40.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	1 (0.4%)

Support

Chanter emphasizes support-oriented invocations like Not Felled by the Axe, Nor Broken by the Storm and summons, like But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest, and If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say. Prioritizes team support invocations over summons.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest	Self	Has no summons	0.0	-	30 (7.3%)
Cast	If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say	Self	Has no summons	0.0	-	30 (7.3%)
Cast	Not Felled by the Axe, Nor Broken by the Storm	Self		0.0	-	80 (19.5%)
Cast	The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas	Current enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	0.0	-	70 (17.1%)
Cast	Shatter their Shackles, Cast off their Chains!	Nearest ally	Number of allies in AoE > 0	0.0	-	55 (13.4%)
Cast	The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay	Nearest ally	Number of allies in AoE > 0	0.0	-	10 (2.4%)
Cast	The Brideman Slew Thirty 'Fore They Crossed Half the Hall	Nearest ally	Number of allies in AoE > 0	0.0	-	15 (3.7%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Stamina percentage = 34	0.0	1	100 (24.4%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (4.9%)

Cipher

Damage

The cipher begins with a physical attack and then focuses on using Powers that emphasize damage, like Mind Wave and Soul Shock. As a secondary emphasis, the cipher uses crowd control abilities like Eyestrike, Tenuous Grasp, and Whisper of Treason.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Soul Shock	Farthest ally within range	Ally is engaged by > 0 enemies	10.0	-	80 (15.0%)
Cast	Mind Wave	Current enemy		10.0	-	80 (15.0%)
Cast	Mind Blades	Current enemy		15.0	-	50 (9.3%)
Cast	Soul Ignition	Farthest enemy within range		20.0	-	30 (5.6%)
Cast	Tenuous Grasp	Current enemy		10.0	-	25 (4.7%)
Cast	Whisper of Treason	Current enemy	Enemies within 15m of self > 1	15.0	-	25 (4.7%)
Cast	Eyestrike	Current enemy		15.0	-	25 (4.7%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (18.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	1	100 (18.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (3.7%)

Defensive

The cipher opens with a physical attack and then focuses on using Powers that emphasize personal or support defense, like Psychovampiric Shield, Pain Link, Body Attunement, Pain Block, Wild Leech, and Tactical Meld. If these aren't available, the cipher will fall back on a mix of damage and crowd control spells.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Psychovampiric Shield	Current enemy		30.0	-	90 (14.0%)
Cast	Pain Link	Farthest ally within range		20.0	-	80 (12.4%)
Cast	Body Attunement	Current enemy		25.0	-	70 (10.9%)
Cast	Pain Block	Nearest ally	Ally is engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	60 (9.3%)
Cast	Wild Leech	Current enemy		20.0	-	50 (7.8%)
Cast	Tactical Meld	Nearest ally		35.0	-	40 (6.2%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	1	100 (15.5%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (3.1%)
Cast	Soul Shock	Nearest ally	Ally is engaged by > 0 enemies	0.0	-	20 (3.1%)
Cast	Mind Wave	Current enemy		15.0	-	5 (0.8%)
Cast	Tenuous Grasp	Current enemy		15.0	-	5 (0.8%)
Cast	Whisper of Treason	Current enemy	Enemies within 15m of self > 1	15.0	1	5 (0.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (15.5%)

Crowd Control

The cipher opens with a physical attack and then focuses on using Powers that emphasize crowd control, like Eyestrike, Tenuous Grasp, and Whisper of Treason. As a secondary emphasis, the cipher uses damaging abilities like Mind Wave and Soul Shock.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Soul Shock	Farthest ally within range	Ally is engaged by > 0 enemies	5.0	-	15 (2.8%)
Cast	Mind Wave	Current enemy		5.0	-	15 (2.8%)
Cast	Eyestrike	Current enemy		15.0	-	80 (15.1%)
Cast	Phantom Foes	Current enemy		30.0	-	40 (7.5%)
Cast	Tenuous Grasp	Current enemy		10.0	-	80 (15.1%)
Cast	Whisper of Treason	Current enemy	Enemies within 15m of self > 1	15.0	-	80 (15.1%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (18.9%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	1	100 (18.9%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (3.8%)

Druid

Damage

If Per Rest is enabled, the druid will cast Dancing Bolts, Nature's Mark, Talon's Reach, Insect Swarm, Infestation of Maggots, Returning Storm, and Stag's Horn as applicable. If Per Rest is not enabled, the druid will behave normally unless are Engaged in melee and reduced to less than 50% Endurance, in which case they will Spiritshift.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Dancing Bolts	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.5%)
Cast	Nature's Mark	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.5%)
Cast	Talons' Reach	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.5%)
Cast	Insect Swarm	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	15 (1.7%)
Cast	Infestation of Maggots	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	15 (1.7%)
Cast	Returning Storm	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Stag's Horn	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		0.0	-	1 (0.1%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stelgaer	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Spiritshift Bear	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Spiritshift Boar	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Spiritshift Cat	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stag	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Spiritshift Wolf	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (11.2%)
Cast	Firebug	Current enemy	Enemies within 15m of enemy > 2	35.0	-	5 (0.6%)
Cast	Relentless Storm	Self	Enemies within 15m of enemy > 2 Number of enemies in AoE > 1	50.0	-	5 (0.6%)
Cast	Plague of Insects	Current enemy		40.0	-	5 (0.6%)
Cast	Sunlance	Current enemy		45.0	-	3 (0.3%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (11.2%)

Support

If Per Rest is enabled, the druid will cast Support-oriented spells like Nature's Vigor, Woodskin, Nature's Balm, Beetle Shell, Purge of Toxins and Moonwell. If Per Rest is not enabled, the druid will behave normally unless are Engaged in melee and reduced to less than 50% Endurance, in which case they will Spiritshift.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Nature's Vigor	Self	One or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 51%	20.0	-	40 (4.3%)
Cast	Woodskin	Nearest ally		40.0	-	40 (4.3%)
Cast	Form of the Delemgan	Farthest ally within range		40.0	-	15 (1.6%)
Cast	Nature's Balm	Self	One or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 51%	35.0	-	40 (4.3%)
Cast	Beetle Shell	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 26%	60.0	1	20 (2.2%)
Cast	Purge of Toxins	Nearest ally	Ally has > 0 hostile effects	50.0	-	40 (4.3%)
Cast	Moonwell	Nearest ally		30.0	-	20 (2.2%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stelgaer	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Spiritshift Bear	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Spiritshift Boar	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Spiritshift Cat	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stag	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Spiritshift Wolf	Self	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (10.8%)

Crowd Control

If Per Rest is enabled, the druid will cast Charm Beast, Nature's Mark, Hold Beasts, Conjure Blight spells, Spreading Plague, and Nature's Terror when applicable. If Per Rest is not enabled, the druid will behave normally unless are Engaged in melee and reduced to less than 50% Endurance, in which case they will Spiritshift.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Charm Beast	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.2%)
Cast	Nature's Mark	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.2%)
Cast	Hold Beasts	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	40 (4.2%)
Cast	Conjure Lesser Blight	Nearest enemy	Has no summons	20.0	-	40 (4.2%)
Cast	Spreading Plague	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	40 (4.2%)
Cast	Nature's Terror	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		0.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stelgaer	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Spiritshift Bear	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Spiritshift Boar	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Spiritshift Cat	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stag	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Spiritshift Wolf	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (10.5%)
Cast	Conjure Blight	Self	Has no summons	30.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Call to the Primordials	Self	Has no summons	45.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Conjure Greater Blight	Self	Has no summons	40.0	-	10 (1.1%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (10.5%)

Spiritshift

This behavior emphasizes Spiritshifting as soon as the druid is able to Engage an enemy in melee. If Per Rest is enabled, the druid will use Damage and Crowd Control spells, emphasizing lower level options and only ones that are foe-only. Additionally, the druid may cast healing spells and party support spells.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Dancing Bolts	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	25 (3.0%)
Cast	Nature's Mark	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	25 (3.0%)
Cast	Talons' Reach	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	25 (3.0%)
Cast	Insect Swarm	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	9 (1.1%)
Cast	Woodskin	Self		40.0	-	9 (1.1%)
Cast	Spreading Plague	Current enemy		40.0	-	1 (0.1%)
Cast	Conjure Lesser Blight	Self	Has no summons	40.0	-	1 (0.1%)
Cast	Returning Storm	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	5 (0.6%)
Cast	Nature's Vigor	Ally lowest stamina		20.0	-	25 (3.0%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		0.0	-	5 (0.6%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stelgaer	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Spiritshift Bear	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Spiritshift Boar	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Spiritshift Cat	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Spiritshift Stag	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Spiritshift Wolf	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (12.0%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (12.0%)

Fighter

Aggressive

The fighter uses Knock Down and Disciplined Barrage at the first opportunities. Clear Out will also automatically be used whenever the fighter has three enemies in range if Per Rest is enabled.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Use weapon	Knock Down	Current enemy		15.0	3	25 (8.3%)
Cast	Disciplined Barrage	Self		10.0	1	25 (8.3%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (33.3%)
Cast	Clear Out	Current enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 2	20.0	2	25 (8.3%)
Use weapon	Sundering Blow	Current enemy		15.0	-	30 (10.0%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (8.3%)
Cast	Into The Fray	Farthest enemy within range	Enemy is > 2m from self	20.0	-	70 (23.3%)

Hold Ground

The fighter uses Vigorous Defense when engaged by more than two opponents. Uses Unbending when below 50% Endurance if Per Rest is enabled. Defender is enabled by default and, if disabled, will be re-enabled at the start of the next combat.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Vigorous Defense	Self	Self engaged by > 1 enemies	15.0	1	75 (15.0%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (5.0%)
Cast	Defender	Self		0.0	1	100 (20.0%)
Cast	Unbending	Self	Self Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	100 (20.0%)
Cast	Into The Fray	Current enemy	Self is > 2m from enemy	0.0	-	100 (20.0%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (20.0%)

Monk

Aggressive

The monk uses Swift Strikes or Torment's Reach at the first opportunity. Uses Clarity of Agony whenever subjected to a hostile status effect with a duration over 5 seconds. Uses Stunning Blows whenever possible.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Swift Strikes	Self		16.0	-	100 (15.4%)
Use weapon	Torment's Reach	Current enemy	Ally has no summons	8.0	-	100 (15.4%)
Use weapon	Torment's Reach	Current enemy	Has > 0 summons	0.0	-	100 (15.4%)
Cast	Clarity Of Agony	Self	Self has hostile effect with duration > 5 sec	20.0	-	100 (15.4%)
Use weapon	Stunning Blow	Current enemy		20.0	-	95 (14.6%)
Cast	The Dichotomous Soul	Self	Has < 1 summons	30.0	-	30 (4.6%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (15.4%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (3.8%)

Disruptor

The monk behaves as Aggressive but prioritizes spellcasters and characters with low Deflection and will break Engagement to do so.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Swift Strikes	Self		16.0	-	100 (16.1%)
Use weapon	Torment's Reach	Nearest enemy	Ally has no summons	8.0	-	100 (16.1%)
Use weapon	Torment's Reach	Nearest enemy	Has > 0 summons	0.0	-	100 (16.1%)
Cast	Clarity Of Agony	Self	Self has hostile effect with duration > 5 sec	20.0	-	100 (16.1%)
Use weapon	Stunning Blow	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	95 (15.3%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (16.1%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (4.0%)

Paladin

Aggressive

The paladin uses Flames of Devotion and Sworn Enemy at the first opportunities. Zealous Focus is enabled by default and, if disabled, will be re-enabled at the start of the next combat.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Zealous Focus	Self		0.0	1	100 (24.7%)
Use weapon	Flames of Devotion	Current enemy		8.0	-	100 (24.7%)
Cast	Sworn Enemy	Current enemy	Enemy has < 1 hostile effects	60.0	-	80 (19.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (24.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (6.2%)

Support

The paladin uses Lay on Hands whenever an ally is below 50% Endurance. Uses Liberating Exhortation whenever an ally is subjected to a hostile status effect with a duration over 5 seconds. Uses Reinforcing Exhortation on an ally that is being attacked by more than two enemies. Uses Reviving Exhortation on the first ally to be knocked unconscious in combat. Uses Hastening Exhortation on allies (only if Per Rest is enabled). Zealous Endurance is enabled by default and, if disabled, will be re-enabled at the start of the next encounter.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Zealous Endurance	Self		0.0	-	100 (12.8%)
Cast	Lay on Hands	Ally lowest stamina	Ally Endurance is < 51%	20.0	-	100 (12.8%)
Cast	Lay on Hands	Self	Self Endurance is < 26%	20.0	-	100 (12.8%)
Cast	Liberating Exhortation	Nearest ally	Ally has hostile effect with duration > 4 sec	30.0	-	100 (12.8%)
Cast	Hastening Exhortation	Preferred ally		50.0	-	70 (9.0%)
Cast	Reinforcing Exhortation	Nearest ally	Ally is engaged by > 1 enemies	30.0	-	75 (9.6%)
Cast	Reviving Exhortation	Ally unconscious		0.0	-	80 (10.3%)
Cast	Healing Chain	Ally lowest stamina	Ally Endurance is < 51%	0.0	-	30 (3.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	-	100 (12.8%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (3.2%)

Priest

Aggressive

The priest uses Interdiction as soon as combat begins. If Per Rest is enabled, the priest emphasizes Damage and Crowd Control spells like Barbs of Condemnation, Divine Mark, Instill Doubt, Despondent Blows, and Pillar of Faith.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Barbs of Condemnation	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	20 (7.1%)
Cast	Divine Mark	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	20 (7.1%)
Cast	Iconic Projection	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	10 (3.5%)
Cast	Instill Doubt	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	10 (3.5%)
Cast	Despondent Blows	Nearest enemy		50.0	-	10 (3.5%)
Cast	Pillar of Faith	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	2 (0.7%)
Cast	Searing Seal	Nearest enemy		20.0	-	5 (1.8%)
Cast	Interdiction	Nearest enemy		0.0	1	100 (35.3%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		0.0	-	1 (0.4%)
Cast	Pillar of Holy Fire	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	3 (1.1%)
Cast	Cleansing Flame	Nearest enemy		40.0	-	2 (0.7%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (35.3%)

Support

The priest uses Holy Radiance whenever someone in the party is below 33% Endurance or if two or more people are below 50% Endurance. If Per Rest is enabled, the priest emphasizes healing and support spells like Armor of Faith, Blessing, Holy Meditation, Restore Minor Endurance, Withdraw, etc. The "Prayer Against" spells are used reactively when more than 1 party member is suffering from an applicable effect.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Holy Radiance	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	15.0	-	90 (10.5%)
Cast	Holy Radiance	Self	One or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 34%	15.0	-	90 (10.5%)
Cast	Holy Radiance	Self	Two or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 51%	15.0	-	90 (10.5%)
Cast	Armor of Faith	Nearest ally	Number of allies in AoE > 1	50.0	-	60 (7.0%)
Cast	Blessing	Nearest ally	Number of allies in AoE > 1	40.0	-	50 (5.8%)
Cast	Restore Minor Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 51%	40.0	-	60 (7.0%)
Cast	Repulsing Seal	Current enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	30.0	-	25 (2.9%)
Cast	Prayer Against Fear	Preferred ally	Ally has hostile effect with duration > 5 sec	30.0	-	75 (8.7%)
Cast	Prayer Against Infirmity	Preferred ally	Ally has hostile effect with duration > 5 sec	30.0	-	75 (8.7%)
Cast	Prayer Against Restraint	Preferred ally	Ally has hostile effect with duration > 5 sec	30.0	-	75 (8.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (2.3%)
Cast	Watchful Presence	Farthest ally within range	Number of allies in AoE > 1	40.0	1	20 (2.3%)
Cast	Devotions for the Faithful	Farthest ally within range	Number of allies in AoE > 1	60.0	-	10 (1.2%)
Cast	Champion's Boon	Preferred ally		60.0	-	10 (1.2%)
Cast	Crowns for the Faithful	Farthest ally within range	Number of allies in AoE > 0	60.0	-	10 (1.2%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (11.6%)

Healing

The priest uses Holy Radiance whenever someone in the party is below 33% Endurance or if two or more people are below 50% Endurance. If Per Rest is enabled, the priest will use healing and revival spells.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Holy Radiance	Self	One or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 34%	15.0	-	90 (11.8%)
Cast	Holy Radiance	Self	Two or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 51%	15.0	-	90 (11.8%)
Cast	Restore Minor Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 76%	20.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Restore Light Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 66%	25.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Restore Moderate Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 51%	30.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Restore Major Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 36%	35.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Restore Critical Endurance	Nearest ally	Ally Endurance is < 26%	40.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Revive the Fallen	Ally unconscious		30.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Resurrection	Ally unconscious		60.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Consecrated Ground	Self	One or more allies in AoE with Endurance < 76%	60.0	-	60 (7.9%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (13.1%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	1 (0.1%)

Rogue

Aggressive

The rogue uses Crippling Strike, Blinding Strike, Withering Strike, Fearsome Strike (only if Per Rest is enabled) at the first opportunity. Uses Finishing Blow against targets below 25% Endurance.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Use weapon	Crippling Strike	Current enemy		15.0	-	85 (12.5%)
Use weapon	Blinding Strike	Current enemy		15.0	-	85 (12.5%)
Use weapon	Withering Strike	Current enemy		20.0	-	85 (12.5%)
Use weapon	Fearsome Strike	Current enemy		30.0	-	85 (12.5%)
Use weapon	Finishing Blow	Current enemy	Enemy Endurance is < 26%	30.0	-	85 (12.5%)
Cast	Reckless Assault	Self		0.0	1	100 (14.7%)
Use weapon	Sap	Current enemy		30.0	-	30 (4.4%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (14.7%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	25 (3.7%)

Cautious

The rogue prefers to attack targets that are already Engaged by an ally. Uses Crippling Strike, Blinding Strike, Withering Strike, Fearsome Strike (only if Per Rest is enabled) at the first opportunity. Uses Finishing Blow against targets below 25% Endurance. Uses Escape to move to the most distant ally when Endurance drops below 33%.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Use weapon	Crippling Strike	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by > 0 allies	15.0	-	20 (5.8%)
Use weapon	Blinding Strike	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by > 0 allies	15.0	-	20 (5.8%)
Use weapon	Withering Strike	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by > 0 allies	20.0	-	20 (5.8%)
Use weapon	Fearsome Strike	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by > 0 allies	30.0	-	20 (5.8%)
Use weapon	Finishing Blow	Current enemy	Enemy Endurance is < 26%	30.0	-	50 (14.4%)
Cast	Escape	Farthest ally within range	Self Endurance is < 33%	30.0	-	100 (28.8%)
Use weapon	Sap	Current enemy		30.0	-	12 (3.5%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (28.8%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	5 (1.4%)

Ranger

Aggressive

The ranger uses Wounding Shot and Marked Prey against targets Engaged by the companion.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Use weapon	-	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by animal companion	0.0	-	60 (14.3%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	1 (0.2%)
Use weapon	Wounding Shot	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by animal companion	15.0	-	80 (19.0%)
Cast	Marked Prey	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by animal companion	0.0	1	80 (19.0%)
Cast	Heal Companion	Own animal companion	Ally Endurance is < 50%	0.0	1	100 (23.8%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (23.8%)

Cautious

The ranger holds position and prioritizes enemies that are Engaged by his or her animal companion. Uses Wounding Shot and Marked Prey against targets Engaged by the companion.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	60 (14.3%)
Use weapon	Wounding Shot	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by animal companion	15.0	-	80 (19.0%)
Cast	Marked Prey	Current enemy	Enemy is engaged by animal companion	60.0	-	90 (21.4%)
Cast	Heal Companion	Own animal companion	Ally Endurance is < 50%	60.0	-	90 (21.4%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (23.8%)

Wizard

Damage

Wizards use Arcane Assault as soon as combat opens. If Per Rest is enabled, they use direct damage or foe-only AoE spells like Minoletta's Minor Missiles, Jolting Touch, Kalakoth's Sunless Grasp, Necrotic Lance, Ghost Blades, etc.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Arcane Assault	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	100 (19.2%)
Cast	Minoletta's Minor Missiles	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	75 (14.4%)
Cast	Minoletta's Concussive Missiles	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	15 (2.9%)
Cast	Jolting Touch	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	75 (14.4%)
Cast	Kalakoth's Sunless Grasp	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	75 (14.4%)
Cast	Necrotic Lance	Nearest enemy		30.0	-	25 (4.8%)
Cast	Minoletta's Bounding Missiles	Nearest enemy		25.0	-	20 (3.8%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		15.0	-	5 (1.0%)
Cast	Minoletta's Concussive Missiles	Nearest enemy		25.0	-	15 (2.9%)
Cast	Minoletta's Precisely Piercing Burst	Nearest enemy		35.0	-	5 (1.0%)
Cast	Chain Lightning	Nearest enemy		35.0	-	5 (1.0%)
Cast	Tayn's Chaotic Orb	Nearest enemy		40.0	-	3 (0.6%)
Cast	Concelhaut's Crushing Doom	Nearest enemy		60.0	-	3 (0.6%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (19.2%)

Crowd Control

If Per Rest is enabled, the wizard focuses on foe-only spells that cause Afflictions like Arkemyr's Dazzling Lights, Bewildering Spectacle, Combusting Wounds, Curse of Blackened Sight, Arduous Delay of Motion, Expose Vulnerabilities, etc.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Arkemyr's Dazzling Lights	Nearest enemy		25.0	-	75 (32.1%)
Cast	Bewildering Spectacle	Nearest enemy	Enemies within 15m of enemy > 1	20.0	-	75 (32.1%)
Cast	Combusting Wounds	Nearest enemy		40.0	-	15 (6.4%)
Cast	Curse Of Blackened Sight	Nearest enemy		35.0	-	25 (10.7%)
Cast	Arduous Delay of Motion	Nearest enemy		45.0	-	10 (4.3%)
Cast	Expose Vulnerabilities	Nearest enemy		45.0	-	10 (4.3%)
Cast	Confusion	Nearest enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1 Allies within 15m of enemy > 1	45.0	-	8 (3.4%)
Use weapon	-	Nearest enemy		0.0	-	5 (2.1%)
Cast	Call to Slumber	Nearest enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	35.0	-	5 (2.1%)
Cast	Gaze of the Adragan	Nearest enemy	Number of enemies in AoE > 1	35.0	-	3 (1.3%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	3 (1.3%)

Defensive

Wizards use Arcane Veil and/or Grimoire Slam as soon as they are Engaged in melee. If Per Rest is enabled, the wizard uses spells like Wizard's Double, Spirit Shield, Mirrored Images, and Llengrath's Displaced Image, but otherwise remains at range and uses standard attacks.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Grimoire Slam	Current enemy	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	15.0	-	100 (17.2%)
Cast	Llengrath's Displaced Image	Self		90.0	-	80 (13.8%)
Cast	Spirit Shield	Self		65.0	-	80 (13.8%)
Cast	Arcane Veil	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	30.0	-	100 (17.2%)
Cast	Wizard's Double	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	0.0	1	60 (10.3%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	20 (3.4%)
Cast	Flame Shield	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	65.0	-	20 (3.4%)
Cast	Llengrath's Safeguard	Self	Self engaged by > 1 enemies	0.0	1	20 (3.4%)
Cast	Second Wind	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (17.2%)

Spellsword

If Per Rest is enabled, the wizard uses spells like Wizard's Double, Spirit Shield, Concelhaut's Parasitic Staff, Llengrath's Displaced Image, Flame Shield, and Citzal's Spirit Lance to enhance themselves before charging headlong into battle.

Instruction	Ability	Target	Condition	Cooldown	Max casts	Priority	Per rest
Cast	Concelhaut's Parasitic Staff	Self	Does not have summoned weapon	65.0	-	100 (13.4%)
Cast	Merciless Gaze	Self		90.0	-	80 (10.7%)
Cast	Ironskin	Self		30.0	1	80 (10.7%)
Cast	Llengrath's Displaced Image	Self		90.0	-	80 (10.7%)
Cast	Spirit Shield	Self		65.0	-	80 (10.7%)
Cast	Flame Shield	Self	Self engaged by > 0 enemies	60.0	-	60 (8.1%)
Cast	Citzal's Spirit Lance	Self	Does not have summoned weapon	65.0	-	100 (13.4%)
Use weapon	-	Current enemy		0.0	-	10 (1.3%)
Cast	Wizard's Double	Self		50.0	1	10 (1.3%)
Cast	Deleterious Alacrity of Motion	Self		50.0	-	45 (6.0%)
Cast	Deleterious Alacrity of Motion	Self	Self Endurance is < 34%	0.0	1	100 (13.4%)

Notes

• The data above was pulled from the PartyMemberInstructionSetList object, found in "PillarsOfEternity_Data/assetbundles/prefabs/objectbundle/classbasedinstructionsets" in the game files.

Behind the scenes

• Early in development, the targeting behavior of enemies was such that they would all focus fire on Aloth instead of other party members.