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This article is about the ability in Pillars of Eternity. For the ability in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, see Finishing Blow (Deadfire).

Finishing Blow is a rogue ability in Pillars of Eternity.

Description[ | ]

Items in italics are quoted directly from the game.

The rogue looks to finish off an injured opponent with a precise, deadly strike that increases in damage the less Endurance the target has.

Effects[ | ]

Finishing Blow can be further upgraded by learning Devastating Blow, a rogue talent:

  • +2% Finishing Blow damage

Additionally, Finishing Blow can be also improved by Finishing Blow Bonus, an enchantment granted by Killer's Work rogue-only gloves:

  • +10% Finishing Blow damage

Damage calculation[ | ]

Because of its vague description, it is hard to find out how exactly the ability bonus works.

The exact formula for calculating the damage bonus is:

Damage Bonus = 50% + (3% per each % below 50% Endurance)

So an enemy with 25% of their Endurance left will be hit for 2.25 × base damage (i.e., 125% bonus damage).

The Devastating Blow talent further increases this bonus by an additional 2% of Endurance lost by changing the formula to

Damage Bonus = 50% + (5% per each % below 50% Endurance)

So an enemy with 25% of their Endurance left will be hit for 2.75 × base damage (i.e., 175% bonus damage).

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