Might (MIG, ) is one of the primary attributes in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Might represents a character's physical and spiritual strength, brute force as well as their ability to channel powerful magic.
During interactions, it can be useful for intimidating displays and acts of brute force. In combat, it contributes to both Damage and Healing as well as the Fortitude defense.
Effects[ | ]
Bonuses | Interaction checks passed | ||
---|---|---|---|
Fortitude | Damage/healing | ||
2 | -16 | -24% | ? |
3 | -14 | -21% | ? |
4 | -12 | -18% | ? |
5 | -10 | -15% | ? |
6 | -8 | -12% | ? |
7 | -6 | -9% | ? |
8 | -4 | -6% | ? |
9 | -2 | -3% | ? |
10 | no change | ? | |
11 | +2 | +3% | ? |
12 | +4 | +6% | ? |
13 | +6 | +9% | ? |
14 | +8 | +12% | ? |
15 | +10 | +15% | ? |
16 | +12 | +18% | ? |
17 | +14 | +21% | ? |
18 | +16 | +24% | ? |
19 | +18 | +27% | ? |
20 | +20 | +30% | 100% |
21 | +22 | +33% | 100% |
22 | +24 | +36% | 100% |
23 | +26 | +39% | 100% |
24 | +28 | +42% | 100% |
... | ... | ... | ... |
Combat[ | ]
Per point of Might above/below 10, a character gains:
Note that the damage modifier is consistently applied across the board, even to actions where it breaks realism (e.g. attacks with firearms).
See Attribute#Combat for more explanation on how bonuses are calculated and applied.
Dialog and scripted interactions[ | ]
In conversations, the protagonist's Might is checked to unlock dialog options for intimidating people etc.
In scripted interactions, any party member's Might may be checked to determine success at actions that require physical strength or soul power.
See Uses of Might in interactions for a detailed list.
Allocation[ | ]
A player character's Might 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 the Living Lands, it would be between 6 and 21:
Aumaua | +2 |
Dwarf | +2 |
Human | +1 |
Orlan | -1 |
The Living Lands | +1 |
See Attribute#Allocation for more explanation.
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity[ | ]
There are various ways to (temporarily) increase a character's Might 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 | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|
Quest reward talent | Galawain's Boon | +1 |
Quest reward talent | Gift from the Machine | +1 |
Rewarded talent | Effigy's Resentment | +1 |
Weapons[ | ]
unlimited – bonus while equipped
Weapon type | Name | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|
War hammer | Godansthunyr Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
War hammer | Abydon's Hammer The White March - Part II | +4 |
Equipment[ | ]
one – bonus while equipped
Slot | Item | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|
Fingers | The Ring of Wonder Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Armor | Gwisk Glas Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Hands | Bracers of All-Consuming Rage Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Waist | Broad Belt of Power Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Hands | Gauntlets of Ogre Might Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Neck | Stolen Engwithan Medallion Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Head | Ultimate Hat of Alluring Perfection The White March - Part I | +2 |
Neck | Engwithan Adra Ban Amulet Pillars of Eternity | +3 |
Head | Garodh's Chorus The White March - Part I | +3 |
Waist | Girdle of Maegfolc Might Pillars of Eternity | +3 |
Fingers | Pensiavi mes Rèi Pillars of Eternity | +3 |
Waist | Sentinel's Girdle The White March - Part I | +3 |
Head | Maegfolc Skull The White March - Part II | +4 |
Waist | Belt of the Royal Deadfire Cannoneer [DP] | +3 |
Armor | Of Might 1 Enchantment | +1 |
Armor | Of Might 2 Enchantment | +2 |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
Location | Inn | Room | MIG modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hearthsong | Celestial Sapling | Celestial Suite | +2 | 1 rest |
Dyrford Village | Dracogen Inn | Drake's Den | +1 | 2 rests |
Dyrford Village | Dracogen Inn | Dragon's Lair | +2 | 1 rests |
Caed Nua | Brighthollow | Training Grounds | +3 | 3 rests |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only
Location | Brothel | Prostitute | MIG modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Big Durmsey | +1 | 1 rest |
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Lyrina | +2 | 1 rest |
Modal or active buffs[ | ]
one – which includes:
Active abilities/spells[ | ]
– temporary bonus when used
Type | Ability | MIG modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spell | Champion's Boon | +10 | 30 sec | spell target |
Consumable items[ | ]
– temporary bonus when used
in Pillars of Eternity | ||||
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Type | Item | MIG modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
food | Dragon Meat Dish | +3 | 150 sec | user |
food | Dragon Meat | +3 | 150 sec | user |
food | Duc's Own Beefloaf | +2 | 300 sec | user |
food | Egg Dish | +2 | 300 sec | user |
food | Farmer's Spread | +2 | 300 sec | user |
food | Meat Dish | +2 | 300 sec | user |
food | Egg | +1 | 150 sec | user |
food | Meat | +1 | 150 sec | user |
food | Savory Pie | +1 | 150 sec | user |
food | Stew | +1 | 150 sec | user |
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most might buffs are applied via one of the three Might Inspirations; Strong, Tenacious, and Energized. 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 | MIG modifier | Duration |
---|---|---|
Alchemic Brawn | +2 | Until rest |
Berath's Blessing - Champion Stats | +2 | Permanent |
Cauldron Brew | +1 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Edér | +2 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Maneha | +1 | Permanent |
Fortune: Ferocity | +1 | Until rest |
Gift from the Machine | +1 | Permanent |
Social Order | +1 | Permanent |
Abilities/spells[ | ]
one – temporary bonus when used, mostly combat only
Type | Ability | MIG 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 (Strong) | 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 (Tenacious) | 15.0 sec | Self |
4th Level Chanter Invocation | The Brideman Slew Thirty 'Fore They Crossed Half the Hall | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Allied AoE + Self |
4th Level Chanter Invocation | The Prisoners Turned on Their Captors | +5 (Strong) | 15.0 sec | Allied AoE, to allies with dexterity afflictions |
6th Level Chanter Invocation | ...Each Kill Fed His Fury | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Allied AoE + Self (Duration extended via killing blows) |
6th Level Chanter Invocation | Their Champion Braved The Horde Alone | +5 (Energized) | 30.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Chanter Invocation | Far From Defeated, His Heart Filled with Joy | +5 (Energized) | 30.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Cipher Spell | Valorous Echoes | +5 (Strong) | 20.0 sec | Allied target |
4th Level Cipher Spell | Wild Leech | +5 (Strong)* | 45.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Fighter Ability | Inspired Discipline | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Self |
4th Level Paladin Ability | Reviving Exhortation | +5 (Strong) | 15.0 sec | Allied target |
6th Level Paladin Ability | Reviving Command | +5 (Strong) | 15.0 sec | Allied target |
6th Level Paladin Ability | Rebirthing Exhortation | +5 (Tenacious) | 15.0 sec | Allied target |
8th Level Paladin Ability | Hastening Command | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Allied target |
1st Level Priest Spell | Holy Power | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Friendly AoE |
1st Level Priest Spell | Triumph of the Crusaders | +5 (Strong) | 60.0 sec | Friendly AoE |
4th Level Priest Spell | Devotions for the Faithful | +4 | 30.0 sec | Allies in 3m AoE |
5th Level Priest Spell | Champion's Boon | +5 (Tenacious) | 30.0 sec | Friendly target |
7th Level Priest Spell | Minor Avatar | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Ranger Passive | Vengeful Grief | +5 (Tenacious) | 15.0 sec | Self or animal companion on partner KO |
8th Level Ranger Ability | Bonded Fury | +5 (Tenacious) | 30.0 sec | Animal companion |
1st Level Rogue Ability | Roguish Charm | +5 (Strong/Tenacious/Energized) | 30.0 sec | Self (Random Body Inspiration, tier depends on target level) |
1st Level Wizard Spell | Conjure Familiar: Wurm | +3 | 60.0 sec | Self |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Citzal's Martial Power | +5 (Strong) | 30.0 sec | Self |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Bekarna's Midnight Daydream [FS] | +5 (Tenacious)* | 12.0 sec | Allied Target (Random Effect) |
8th Level Wizard Spell | Arkemyr's Mercurial Madness | +5 (Strong)* | 15.0 sec | Target (Random Effect) |
Watcher-only ability | Ire of Death's Herald | +5 (Strong/Tenacious/Energized) | 30.0 sec | Self |
Weapons[ | ]
unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability
Weapon type | Name | Enchantment | MIG modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Battle Axe | Amra | Temper Tempered Fury |
+5 (Strong) | 25% chance on scoring kill | 15.0 sec |
Battle Axe | Amra | Unstable Temper | +5 (Strong) | 12% chance on receiving damage | 15.0 sec |
Dagger | Marux Amanth | Soul Feeding | +5 (Strong) | 10% chance on Hit | 30.0 sec |
Dagger | Lover's Embrace | Lover's Quarrel (Male) Lover's Quarrel (Female) |
+5 (Strong) | 33% chance on scoring crit against Male/Female | 15.0 sec |
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 |
Great sword | Burden [FS] | Grieving | +1 | Per party members KO'd | Until end of combat. |
Mace | Magistrate's Cudgel | Fair Trial | +5 (Strong) | 1-in-6 chance upon being afflicted | 15.0 sec |
Rod | Rod of the Deep Hunter | Rejuvenating Waters | +5 (Strong) | Freely cast on allied AoE | 21.0 sec |
War hammer | Resounding Call | Call to Arms | +5 (Tenacious) | Destroying a destructible grants Thunderous Blows |
Equipment[ | ]
unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability
Type | Item | Enchantment | MIG modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plate armor | Guardian's Plate [BW] | Plagued Strength | +2 | While afflicted | |
Plate armor | Crimson Panoply [FS] | Driven to Anger | +5 (Strong) | On being Crit | 15 sec (once per encounter) |
Hide armor | The Changeling's Mantle [SSS] | Lessons of the Changeling | +5 (Strong) | - | Duration of spiritshift |
Necklace | Chain of Rightful Authority [SSS] | Rightful Vengeance | +1 | Per party members KO'd | Until end of combat |
Necklace | Neriscyrlas' Hope [BW] | ||||
Necklace | Tooth of Toamowhai [SSS] | ||||
Amulet | Crown of the Exiled Queen [FS] | ||||
Amulet | Weight of Revelation [FS] | ||||
Ring | Ring of Clenched Muscle [FS] | Test Subject | +5 | 10% chance to trigger random tier 1 Inspiration on being hit. 1-in-6 chance for it to be Strong. | 10.0 sec |
Belt | Least Unstable Coil [SSS] | Empowered Being | +5* | 1-in-6 chance to gain Energized after using an Empowered Spell or Ability | 10.0 sec |
Trinket | Muātu's Head [SSS] | Muātu's Aid | +1-4 | Applied to you by the summoned Muātu, scales with DLC progress. | - |
Helm | Survivor's Tusks | Boar's Strength | +5 (Strong) | 20% chance on scoring Hit while spiritshifted | 10.0 sec |
unlimited – bonus while equipped
Type | Item | Enchantment | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Belt | The Maker's Own Power | Wrought | +1 |
Gauntlets | Gatecrashers | Slugger | +1 |
Gauntlets | Gauntlets of Ogre Might | Of Ogre Might | +2 |
Gauntlets | Onepahua's Strength | Iron Fist | +2 |
Gauntlets | Woedica's Strangling Grasp | Strength of the Oathbound | +2 |
Ring | Chameleon's Touch | Versatile | +1 (as Paladin or Fighter) |
Pets[ | ]
unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party
Pet | Target | Modifier |
---|---|---|
Animancy Cat | Self | +2 (for summons) |
Comet | Self | +1 |
Hati | Self | +1 |
Pancake | Self | +1 |
Ulk | Self | +1 |
Nebula | Party (in AoE) | +5 (Strong) 1-in-6 chance for 10.0 every 12 seconds |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
one - until next rest
Location | Room | Cost | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Temple of Toamowhai [SSS] | Slayer's Lounge | 200 | +2 |
The King's Coffin | Officer's Quarters | 400 | +2 |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only, lasts until next rest.
Location | Prostitute | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare | Rabyuna | +1 |
Consumable items[ | ]
one – for the user until next rest
Type | Item | MIG modifier |
---|---|---|
Food | Corpse Loaf | +2 |
Food | Fire Kelp | +1 |
Food | Forbidden Flesh Pie | +2 |
Food | Glazed Chops | +3 |
Food | Hearty Breakfast | +1 |
Food | Hot Razor Skewers | +2 |
Food | Kith Meat | +1 |
Food | Mari Crudia | +2 |
Food | Mohorā Meat | +3 |
Food | Mohorā Wraps | +4 |
Food | Pork | +2 |
Food | Shark Soup | +2 |
Food | Smoked Rib Rack | +4 |
Drink | Lager | +3 |
unlimited – for the user for a duration (sometimes only in combat)
Type | Item | MIG modifier | Duration | Combat only |
---|---|---|---|---|
Potion | Potion of the Fearsome Brute | +4 | 30 sec | |
Potion | Potion of Physical Prowess | +2 | 45 sec | |
Potion | Vial of Starlight [DMT] | +5 | 10 sec | |
Scroll | Deck of Endless Possibilities [DMT] | +5 (Strong)* | 30 sec | |
Drug | Taru Turu Chew | +3 | 180 sec |
Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | MIG modifier | Condition |
---|---|---|---|
Subclass | Helwalker | +1 per Wound | |
Class | Barbarian | +5 | While frenzied |
Subclass | Wild Mind | +5 | Small chance on casting ability |
Debuffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most might debuffs are applied via one of the three Might Afflictions; Staggered, Dazed, and Stunned. 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 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 | MIG modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st Level Priest(Woedica) Spell
1st Level Wizard Spell |
Writ of Engagement | -5 (Staggered) | 15.0 sec | AoE |
1st Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability | Arkemyr's Dazzling Lights | -5 (Dazed) | 9.0 sec | AoE |
1st Level Priest | Interdiction | -5 (Dazed) | 7.0 sec | Foe AoE |
1st Level Druid(Fury) Spell | Storm's Rage | -5 (Stunned) | 8.0 sec | Target |
1st Level Chanter Invocation
4th Level Chanter Invocation |
The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas | -5 (Stunned) | 5.0 sec | Foe AoE |
2nd Level Priest Spell | Withdraw | -5 (Stunned) | 20.0 sec | Friendly Target
|
2nd Level Fighter Ability
4th Level Fighter Ability |
Into The Fray | -5 (Dazed) | 5.0 sec | Target |
3rd Level Monk Ability | Torment's Reach | -5 (Staggered) | 4.0 sec | Foe AoE |
3rd Level Rogue Ability
5th Level Rogue Ability |
Strike the Bell | -5 (Staggered) | 9.0 sec | Target |
3rd Level Druid Spell | Returning Storm | -5 (Stunned) | 2.0 sec | Foe AoE |
3rd Level Monk Ability
5th Level Monk Ability |
Stunning Blow | -5 (Stunned) | 6.0 sec | Target |
3rd Level Cipher Passive
5th Level Cipher Passive |
Psychic Backlash | -5 (Stunned) | 10.0 sec | Attackers |
4th Level Chanter Phrase | The Long Night's Drink Birthed the Revenge of Morning | -2 | 10.0 sec | Foe Target |
4th Level Priest Spell | Devotions for the Faithful | -4 | 30.0 sec | Foe AoE |
4th Level Chanter(Stormspeaker) Invocation | Ngati's Power Struck the Shore Again | -5 (Stunned) | 4.0 sec | Target |
4th Level Druid Spell | Overwhelming Wave | -5 (Stunned) | 4.0 sec | Target |
4th Level Fighter Ability | Charge | -5 (Stunned) | 4.0 sec | Foe Target |
4th Level Cipher Spell | Silent Scream | -5 (Stunned) | 6.0 sec | Foe Target |
4th Level Wizard Spell | Dimensional Shift | -5 (Stunned) | 5.0 sec | Foe Beam
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4th Level Barbarian Ability
7th Level Barbarian Ability |
Spirit Frenzy | -5 (Staggered) | 10.0 sec | Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack) |
5th Level Rogue Ability | Break the Bell | -5 (Dazed) | 9.0 sec | Target |
5th Level Druid Spell | Relentless Storm | -5 (Stunned) | 2.0 sec | Foe AoE |
5th Level Monk Ability | Raised Torment | -5 (Stunned) | 4.0 sec | Foe AoE |
5th Level Barbarian Ability
8th Level Barbarian Ability 8th Level Barbarian Ability |
Leap | -5 (Dazed) | 6.0 sec | Foe AoE |
6th Level Wizard Spell | Arkemyr's Capricious Hex | -5 (Dazed) | 10.0 sec | Foe AoE (Random Effect)
|
6th Level Cipher Spell | Mind Plague | -5 (Dazed) | 15.0 sec | Foe Target + Jump Targets (x5)
|
7th Level Fighter Ability
9th Level Fighter Ability |
Power Strike | Target: -5 (Stunned)
Foes behind the target: -5 (Staggered) |
6.0 sec | Target + Foes behind the target |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Tayn's Chaotic Orb | -5 (Stunned) | 5.0 sec | Foe Target (Random Effect) |
7th Level Cipher Spell | Stasis Shell | -5 (Stunned) | 20.0 sec | Foe Target |
8th Level Chanter Invocation | His Laughter Rang Through the Halls | -5 (Dazed) | 8.0 sec | Foe AoE |
8th Level Wizard Spell | Minoletta's Piercing Sigil | -5 (Stunned) | 1.5 sec | Attackers
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9th Level Barbarian Ability | Dazing Shout | -5 (Dazed) | 20.0 sec | Foe AoE |
9th Level Wizard Spell | Cloak of Death | -5 (Stunned) | 6.0 sec | Attackers
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Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | MIG modifier | Condition |
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Subclass | Wild Mind | -5 (Stunned) | Small chance on casting ability |
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