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Constitution (CON, Attribute Constitution) is one of the primary attributes in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Overview[ | ]

Constitution is a combination of the character's overall health and endurance. Although it is not used much in interactions, it is sometimes checked to withstand pain or endure a physically taxing ordeal. In combat, it affects maximum Health and Endurance (just Health in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire) and contributes to the Fortitude defense.

  • Ratings:
    • 5 - Frail
    • 10 - Average
    • 15 - Healthy
    • 20 - Indestructible

Effects[ | ]

Bonuses Interaction
checks passed
Fortitude Endurance/Health
2 -16 -40% ?
3 -14 -35% ?
4 -12 -30% ?
5 -10 -25% ?
6 -8 -20% ?
7 -6 -15% ?
8 -4 -10% ?
9 -2 -5% ?
10 no change ?
11 +2 +5% ?
12 +4 +10% ?
13 +6 +15% ?
14 +8 +20% ?
15 +10 +25% ?
16 +12 +30% ?
17 +14 +35% ?
18 +16 +40% ?
19 +18 +45% ?
20 +20 +50% ?
21 +22 +55% ?
22 +24 +60% ?
23 +26 +65% ?
24 +28 +70% 100%
... ... ... ...

Combat[ | ]

Per point of Constitution above/below 10, a character gains:

See Attribute#Combat for more explanation on how bonuses are calculated and applied.

Dialog and scripted interactions[ | ]

In conversations, the protagonist's Constitution is checked in rare circumstances for holding one's liquor etc.

In scripted interactions, any party member's Constitution may be checked to determine success at actions that require stamina and perseverance.

See Uses of Constitution in interactions for a detailed list.

Allocation[ | ]

A player character's Constitution score is allocated during character creation, and does not progress with levels. By default you may put between 3 and 18 points in it, but the character's race and culture can modify those limits - for example for a Dwarf from Rauatai, it would be between 5 and 20:

Racial bonuses:
Dwarf +1
Cultural bonuses:
Rauatai +1

See Attribute#Allocation for more explanation.

Buffs in Pillars of Eternity[ | ]

There are various ways to (temporarily) increase a character's Constitution beyond their base score. These buffs are not restricted to the upper limit that is imposed during character creation - so a temporary score of 30 or more is not impossible.

Passive abilities/talents[ | ]

unlimited – permanently active once learned

Type Ability CON modifier
Quest reward talent Rymrgand's Boon +1
Rewarded talent Effigy's Resentment +1

Weapons[ | ]

unlimited – bonus while equipped

Weapon type Name CON modifier
PikeJêna's Lance Pillars of Eternity+1
SwordWhispers of Yenwood Pillars of Eternity+2

Equipment[ | ]

one – bonus while equipped

Slot Item CON modifier
HandsBracers of All-Consuming Rage Pillars of Eternity+1
FeetFulvano's Boots Pillars of Eternity+1
HeadRugged Wilderness Hat Pillars of Eternity+1
FingersThe Ring of Wonder Pillars of Eternity+1
ArmorDurance's Robe Pillars of Eternity+2
NeckAncestor Pendant The White March - Part I+2
WaistBinding Rope Pillars of Eternity+2
HandsBracers of Enduring Pillars of Eternity+2
WaistDon Paco's Codpiece of Vigor Pillars of Eternity+2
FingersSnerf's Folly Pillars of Eternity+2
HeadUltimate Hat of Alluring Perfection The White March - Part I+2
WaistGirdle of Eoten Constitution Pillars of Eternity+3
NeckMarked Amulet Pillars of Eternity+3
NeckNîdhen's Finger Pillars of Eternity+3
FingersIron Circle The White March - Part II+4
Head Company Captain's Cap [DP] +2
Armor Of Constitution 1 Enchantment +1
Armor Of Constitution 2 Enchantment +2

Resting bonuses[ | ]

one

Location Inn Room CON modifier Lasts for
Dyrford Village Dracogen Inn Drake's Den +2 2 rests
Dyrford Village Dracogen Inn Dragon's Lair +2 1 rest
Ondra's Gift Salty Mast Shiny Pearl +1 2 rests
Hearthsong Celestial Sapling Celestial Suite +2 1 rest
Caed Nua Brighthollow Woodland Trails +3 3 rests

Prostitute boons[ | ]

one – for the protagonist only

Location Brothel Prostitute CON modifier Lasts for
Ondra's Gift Salty Mast Serel +2 1 rest
Ondra's Gift Salty Mast Lyrinia +2 1 rest
Ondra's Gift Salty Mast Gjefa +1 1 rest

Modal or active buffs[ | ]

onewhich includes:

Active abilities/spells

– temporary bonus when used

Type Ability CON modifier Duration Affected characters

Consumable items

– temporary bonus when used

Type Item CON modifier Duration Affected characters
food Chocolate Biscuit +2 150 sec user
food Darkest Rauatai Cookies +2 150 sec user
food Pearlwood Chicken +2 300 sec user
food Poultry Dish +2 300 sec user
food Ixamitl Ricepan +1 150 sec user
food Milk +1 150 sec user
food Poultry +1 150 sec user
food Vegetable Dish +1 150 sec user
food Cocoa +1 300 sec user
food Oil +1 300 sec user

Buffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]

Most constitution buffs are applied via one of the three Constitution Inspirations; Fit, Hardy, and Robust. Stacking rules apply depending on whether the effect is passive or active. Generally, all passives stack - but actives do not and will instead use the highest bonus. In the case of inspirations, a Tier 1 inspiration will always be superseded by a Tier 2 one of the same type, and so on.

Passive effects[ | ]

unlimited – obtained during gameplay

Name CON modifier Duration
Alchemic Brawn +2 Until rest
Berath's Blessing - Champion Stats +2 Permanent
Cauldron Brew +1 Permanent
Effigy's Resentment: Durance +1 Permanent
Effigy's Resentment: Zahua +1 Permanent
Fortune: Endurance +1 Until rest
Good Food, Better Friends +2 Until rest
Ngati's Blessing +2 Until rest

Abilities/spells[ | ]

one – temporary bonus when used, mostly combat only

Type Ability CON modifier Duration Affected characters
1st Level Barbarian Ability
4th Level Barbarian Ability
4th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
Frenzy
Blood Frenzy
Spirit Frenzy
Blood Storm
Spirit Tornado
+5 (Fit) 15.0 sec Self
1st Level Barbarian Ability
4th Level Barbarian Ability
4th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
Frenzy
Blood Frenzy
Spirit Frenzy
Blood Storm
Spirit Tornado (Berserker)
+5 (Hardy) 15.0 sec Self
4th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability
Savage Defiance
Savage Courage
Stalwart Defiance
+5 (Robust) 15.0 sec Self
6th Level Chanter Invocation ...Each Kill Fed His Fury +5 (Fit) 30.0 sec Allied AoE + Self (Duration extended via killing blows)
4th Level Cipher Spell Pain Block +5 (Robust) 18.0 sec Allied Target
4th Level Cipher Spell Wild Leech +5 (Fit)* 45.0 sec Self (Random Effect)
1st Level Druid Spell Nature's Vigor +5 (Fit) 20.0 sec Friendly AoE
3rd Level Druid Spell Nature's Balm +5 (Robust) 20.0 sec Friendly AoE
8th Level Druid Spell Regenerate +5 (Robust) 30.0 sec Allied unconscious target
8th Level Fighter Ability Inspired Discipline +5 (Fit) 12.0 sec Friendly AoE
4th Level Monk Ability
6th Level Monk Ability
Duality of Mortal Presence - Body
Iron Wheel
+1 (per Wound) - Self
3rd Level Paladin Ability Greater Lay on Hands +5 (Robust) 8.0 sec Allied Target
5th Level Paladin Ability
7th Level Paladin Ability
7th Level Paladin Ability
Reinforcing Exhortation
Reinforcing Command
Steel Exhortation
+5 (Fit)

+5 (Hardy)
12.0 sec Allied target
4th Level Paladin Ability
6th Level Paladin Ability
Reviving Exhortation
Reviving Command
+5 (Fit) 15.0 sec Allied unconscious target
2nd Level Priest Spell Prayer for the Body +5 (Fit) 60.0 sec Target
4th Level Priest Spell Litany for the Body +5 (Hardy) 60.0 sec Target
7th Level Priest Spell Minor Avatar +5 (Fit) 30.0 sec Self
4th Level Ranger Ability Hardy Companion +5 (Hardy) 6.0 sec Animal companion
8th Level Ranger Ability Bonded Fury +5 (Hardy) 30.0 sec Animal companion
1st Level Wizard Spell Conjure Familiar: Grub +3 60.0 sec Self
2nd Level Wizard Spell Infuse With Vital Essence +5 (Fit) 45.0 sec Self
7th Level Wizard Spell Citzal's Martial Power +5 (Fit) 30.0 sec Self
8th Level Wizard Spell Arkemyr's Mercurial Madness +5 (Fit)* 15.0 sec Target (Random Effect)
Watcher-only Ability Mercy for the Lost +5 (Fit) 20.0 sec Allied AoE

Weapons[ | ]

unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability

Weapon type Name Enchantment CON modifier Condition Duration
Estoc Engoliero do Espirs Soul Devourer +2 On kill 45.0 sec
Estoc Engoliero do Espirs Subdued Soul Devourer +1 On kill 45.0 sec
Estoc Engoliero do Espirs Ravenous Soul Devourer +3 On kill 45.0 sec
Mace Bardatto's Luxury Tribute +5 (Fit) 10% chance on scoring Hit 10.0 sec
Mace Bardatto's Luxury Death and Taxes +5 (Hardy) When ally falls unconscious 60.0 sec
Mace Magistrate's Cudgel Fair Trial +5 (Fit) 1-in-6 chance upon being afflicted 15.0 sec
Sword Whispers of Yenwood Unfaltering +1-4 On scoring Crit (stacks 4 times)

Equipment[ | ]

unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability

Type Item Enchantment CON modifier Condition Duration
Belt Least Unstable Coil [SSS] Empowered Being +5 (Robust) 1-in-6 chance after using an Empowered Spell or Ability 10.0 sec
Plate armor Guardian's Plate [BW] Plagued Strength +2 While afflicted
Plate armor Crimson Panoply [FS] Driven to Anger +5 (Fit) On being Crit (once per encounter) 15.0 sec
Padded armor Gipon Prudensco Bravado +5 (Fit) On combat start 15.0 sec

unlimited – bonus while equipped

Type Item Enchantment CON modifier
Amulet Baubles of the Fin Glittering Grimcrack +1
Amulet Cauldron Shard Transmuted Iron +1
Amulet Cipher's Shackle Of Constitution +1
Belt Girdle of Eoten Constitution Of Eoten Constitution +3
Belt Girdle of Mortal Protection Of Constitution 2 +2
Belt Gwyn's Bridal Garter Safe Travels +1
Belt The Undying Burden Of Constitution 2 +2
Belt Upright Captain's Belt Hold Fast +1
Ring Chameleon's Touch Versatile +1 (as Barbarian)

Pets[ | ]

unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party

Pet Target Modifier
Cosmo Self +1
Deus Self +1
Fjord [BW] Self +1
Hemp Self +1
Nebula Party (in AoE) +5 (Fit) 1-in-6 chance for 10.0 sec every 12 seconds

Resting bonuses[ | ]

one - until next rest

Location Room Cost CON modifier
Periki's Overlook, Luminous Bathhouse Moistened Cove Copper pires (cp)200 +1
Temple of Toamowhai [SSS] Survivor's Den Copper pires (cp)200 +2

Prostitute boons[ | ]

one – for the protagonist only, lasts until next rest.

Location Prostitute CON modifier
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare Ymir +1
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare Konstanten +2

Consumable items[ | ]

one – for the user until next rest

Type Item CON modifier
Food Brew Battered Ysae [BW] +3
Food Egg +1
Food Fried Ugly +1
Food Glacial Ysae [BW] +3
Food Hearty Breakfast +1
Food Mariner's Porridge +2
Food Yolk Bowl +1
Drink Ale +2

unlimited – for the user for a duration (sometimes only in combat)

Type Item CON modifier Duration Combat only
Drug Taru Turu Chew +3 180 sec
Potion Potion of Cleansing Purge +3 45 sec Yes
Potion Potion of Physical Prowess +2 45 sec Yes
Potion Potion of the Fearsome Brute +2 30 sec Yes
Potion Vial of Starlight [DMT] +5 10 sec Yes
Scroll Scroll of Prayer for the Body +5 (Fit) 60 sec Yes

Class[ | ]

unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition

Type Name CON modifier Condition
Subclass Wild Mind +5 (Robust) Small chance on casting ability

Debuffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]

Most constitution debuffs are applied via one of the three Constitution afflictions; Sickened, Weakened, and Enfeebled. Stacking rules apply depending on whether the effect is passive or active. Generally, all passives stack - but actives do not and will instead use the highest penality. In the case of afflictions, a Tier 1 affliction will always be superseded by a Tier 2 one of the same type, and so on.

Abilities/spells[ | ]

one – temporary bonus when used, mostly combat only

Type Ability CON modifier Duration Affected characters
1st Level Monk(Forbidden Fist) Ability Forbidden Fist -5 (Enfeebled) 12.0 sec Target
1st Level Paladin(Bleak Walkers) Ability

3rd Level Paladin(Bleak Walkers) Ability

Flames of Devotion

Eternal Devotion / Shared Flames

-5 (Sickened) 8.0 sec Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack)


1st Level Druid Spell

3rd Level Priest(Harvester of Gaun) Spell

Vile Thorns -5 (Sickened) 18.0 sec AoE
2nd Level Wizard Spell Fetid Caress -5 (Sickened) 15.0 sec AoE
3rd Level Priest(Woedica) Spell Writ of Consumption -5 (Sickened) 15.0 sec AoE
3rd Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability

3rd Level Wizard Spell

Ryngrim's Repulsive Visage -5 (Sickened) 4.0 sec Foe AoE
3rd Level Druid Spell Spreading Plague -5 (Weakened) 15.0 sec Target + Jump Targets (x5)
3rd Level Cipher Spell Secret Horrors -5 (Sickened) 15.0 sec Foe AoE
3rd Level Cipher Spell Fractured Volition -5 (Weakened) 20.0 sec Foe Target
3rd Level Wizard Spell

4th Level Priest(Rymrgand) Spell

Noxious Burst -5 (Sickened) 10.0 sec AoE
4th Level Barbarian Invocation Their Putrid Stench Wafts Across -5 (Sickened) 30.0 sec Foe AoE
4th Level Cipher Spell Wild Leech -5 (Sickened) - Target (Random Effect)
4th Level Barbarian Phrase The Long Night's Drink Birthed the Revenge of Morning -5 (Weakened) 10.0 sec Foe Target
4th Level Rogue Ability

6th Level Rogue Ability

6th Level Rogue Ability

Withering Strike

Toxic Strike

Perishing Strike

-5 (Weakened)

-5 (Weakened)

-5 (Weakened) -> -5 (Enfeebled)

15.0 sec

15.0 sec

15.0 sec -> 15.0 sec

Target
5th Level Druid Spell Plague of Insects -5 (Sickened) 30.0 sec Foe AoE
5th Level Monk Passive Enervating Blows -5 (Weakened) 6.0 sec Attack Targets (when scoring a critical hit)
5th Level Wizard Spell Ryngrim's Enervating Terror -5 (Weakened) 15.0 sec Foe AoE
6th Level Wizard Spell Arkemyr's Capricious Hex -5 (Sickened) 12.0 sec Foe AoE (Random Effect)
7th Level Wizard Spell Tayn's Chaotic Orb -5 (Sickened) / -5 (Weakened) 8.0 sec / 7.0 sec Foe Target (Random Effect)
7th Level Rogue Ability Smoke Grenade -5 (Sickened) 12.0 sec AoE
8th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability

8th Level Wizard Spell

Kalakoth's Freezing Rake -5 (Weakened) 8.0 sec Target
8th Level Wizard Spell Wilting Wind -5 (Weakened) 12.0 sec AoE
9th Level Wizard Spell Concelhaut's Corrosive Skin -5 (Weakened) 30.0 sec Target
9th Level Ranger Ability Heart Seeker -5 (Enfeebled) 20.0 sec Target
9th Level Priest(Woedica) Ability Writ of Mending -5 (Enfeebled) 15.0 sec AoE

Class[ | ]

unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition

Type Name CON modifier Condition
Subclass Wild Mind -5 (Enfeebled) Small chance on casting ability


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