Avowed attributes

The attribute screen, shown in the character menu.

Attributes in Avowed are a set of 6 stats that represent a particular aspect of a character, and have a significant impact on their capabilities in combat. Attributes also serve a role during conversations and interactions, where they are checked to unlock or trigger unique dialogue options.

All attributes start at 0, and reach a maximum value of 10. Each attribute is given a base value of 1 or 2, which varies depending on choices made during character creation. Attributes may be improved as the character levels up, or by wearing equipment that grants bonuses to specific attributes.

The player may choose to spend an amount of copper skeyts to respec their attributes at any time, which refunds all points and resets attributes to their base value.

Overview

Note: Values below are estimations.

Attribute	Effects (per point)	Description
Might	+4% Damage +10% Carry Weight	A character's physical and spiritual strength, brute force, as well as their ability to channel powerful magic. Increases your damage from all sources. Additionally increases your Carry Weight, the amount of weapons and armor you can carry before becoming encumbered.
Constitution	+5% Health +6% Poison & Bleed Resistance	A combination of the character's overall health and endurance. Increases your Maximum Health and your resistance to Poison and Bleed statuses.
Dexterity	+3.5% Attack Speed +7.5% Action Speed	A character's hand-eye coordination, balance, and overall grace. Increases your Attack Speed (weapons and abilities), as well as your Action Speed (equips, reloads, consumable use, and parkour).
Perception	+1.5% Critical Hit Chance +5% Max Range	A character's senses as well as their instinctive ability to pick up on details. Increases your Critical Hit Chance as well as Maximum Weapon Range. Wands, guns, and bows will be more effective at longer distances.
Intellect	+5 Essence +6% Elemental Resistance	A character's logic and reasoning capabilities. Increases your Maximum Essence and your resistance to Burn, Shock, and Freeze statuses.
Resolve	+5 Stamina +8.5% Second Wind Cooldown	A character's internal drive, determination, and fearlessness. Increases your Maximum Stamina and frequency and effeciency[sic] of Second Wind. When taking lethal damage you will fight off death more frequently and come back with more health.

Behind the scenes

• Attributes originated in Pillars of Eternity, but are mechanically different to accomodate the action role-playing style of gameplay of Avowed.