Metaphysics

Metaphysics is a passive skill in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Description

A young field of knowledge, Metaphysics deals with animancy, adra, the Wheel, the in-between, the Beyond, and all mysteries of the soul.

Usage

As with other passive skills, Metaphysics is only used during conversations and scripted interactions, and otherwise has no effect on gameplay or combat mechanics whatsoever.

Initial bonuses

The following bonuses are applied as a result of a character's class and background.

Class bonuses:

Cipher	+2
Druid	+2
Monk	+2
Wizard	+2

Background bonuses:

Missionary*	+1
Mystic	+1
Scholar	+1
Scientist*	+1

Buffs

Passive effects

unlimited – obtained during gameplay

Name	Modifier	Duration
Kae's Training	+1	Permanent

Equipment

unlimited – bonus while equipped

Type	Item	Enchantment	Modifier
Ring	Chameleon's Touch	Versatile	+1 (as Monk)

Pets

unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party

Pet	Target	Modifier
Animancy Cat	Self	+2
Xopn'aua	Self	+1
Boras [FS]	Self	+1

Prostitute boons

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

Location	Prostitute	Modifier
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare	Aenalys	+1

Consumable items

unlimited – to the user for a duration

Type	Item	Modifier	Duration
Drug	Svef	+2 (crash effect)	Until rest
Unguent	Blessed Incense	+2	120 sec

Notable uses

Items

Type	Item	Enchantment	Stat	Formula
Large shield	Cadhu Scalth
		Luminous Dissonance Luminous Harmony	Damage reduction	(Metaphysics * -0.0025) + 0.95
		Soul Strike Soul Smite	Target defenses	(Metaphysics * -1) + -5
Quarterstaff	Chromoprismatic Quarterstaff
		Soul Charge	Damage with staff Attack speed with staff	(Metaphysics* 0.005) + 1.05
		Entropy Shield	Damage reduction when hit	(Metaphysics * -0.001) + 0.99
		Soul Storm	Damage and attack speed bonus on consecutive hits	(Metaphysics * 0.005) + 1.05
Hunting bow	Essence Interrupter
		Electrical Conduit	Damage as Shock	(Metaphysics * 0.0025) + 0.05
		Thermal Conduit	Damage as Burn	(Metaphysics * 0.0025) + 0.05