Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire poisons

Poisons are consumables that may be applied to a wielded weapon, imparting their effects to a target on the next successful weapon attack. These substances have a limited duration, expiring after 15.0 sec or when the user switches weapons. All poisons can be crafted.

All poisons share the following stats:

• Cast Time: 1.1 sec
• Recovery Time: 4.0 sec
• Noise: Quiet (Use) / Quiet (Impact)
• Effect: Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec

Active poison effects may by consuming an Antidote.

Description

Poisons can be applied to currently-equipped weapons and apply their effects on Grazes, Hits, and Crits. The poison is automatically removed from the a weapon if it is switched out for another.

Power levels

Main article: Power levels

Each point in the user's Alchemy skill increases the power level of all consumed poisons by 0.5. Half levels are rounded down to nearest integer (truncated). Each level has the following effect:

• +5% all durations, including over time effects.
• +5% damage
• +1 Accuracy - excludes accuracy granted to self, accuracy bonus is to determine whether the attack lands on the attack target.

Poison power level bonuses

Alchemy	Power level		Bonuses to poisons
	Actual	Rounded	Damage / Duration	Accuracy
0	0	0	-	-
1	0.5
2	1.0	1	+5%	+1
3	1.5
4	2.0	2	+10%	+2
5	2.5
6	3.0	3	+15%	+3
7	3.5
8	4.0	4	+20%	+4
9	4.5
10	5.0	5	+25%	+5
11	5.5
...	...	...	...	...

List of poisons

• Corrosive Soul Essence [BW]
• Fugue Spores
• Fungal Bile
• Razorgill Dust
• Scorching Venom
• Stone Joint
• Storm Toxin

Detailed table

Name	Value	Effects	Recipe
Corrosive Soul Essence [BW]	130	Attack Targets: Shaken for 25.0 sec, 5 Raw Damage per 3.0 sec for 25.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Will Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	2x Spirit Residue 1x Huona Mahe 1x Rune Powder
Fugue Spores	130	Attack Targets: Confused for 30.0 sec, 5 Raw Damage per 3.0 sec for 25.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Will Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	1x Dank Spores 1x Ink Harp 1x Blood Moss
Fungal Bile	100	Attack Targets: -1 Armor Rating for 30.0 sec, 7 Corrode Damage per 3.0 sec for 30.0 sec, Weakened for 30.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	1x Lagufaeth Liver 1x Huona Mahe 1x Orlan's Cradle
Razorgill Dust	160	Attack Targets: 3 Raw Damage per 6.0 sec, +5% Damage taken for 45.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	3x Razorgill
Scorching Venom	120	Attack Targets: 5.0 Burn Damage per 3.0 sec for 30.0 sec, Sickened for 30.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	1x Venom Sack 2x Rahi Pods
Stone Joint	230	Attack Targets: 10 Crush Damage per 3.0 sec -35% Action Speed -35% Stride for 30.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec	1x Scoria 1x Spire Sponge 1x Quill Leaf
Storm Toxin	60	Attack Targets: 8 Shock Damage per 6.0 sec for 24.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude If successful: Paralyzed for 2.0 sec per 6.0 sec for 18.0 sec Self: Applies the poison on the next weapon attack. This effect clears on weapon switch for 15.0 sec.	1x Amber 1x Primal Wind 1x Ratiti Root