Stealth

Stealth is a skill in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Stealth allows characters of any class to attempt to avoid being seen or heard. It is used automatically whenever the character is in Scouting Mode. The higher the character's skill, the closer they can get to enemies before being detected.

Effects

See: Scouting mode

Stealth governs the ability to hide from others. It can be used to circumvent encounters or to set up good positions from which to start a fight. When entering Scouting Mode the character actively attempts to avoid detection, at the cost of a reduced movement speed.

The higher the Stealth skill, the longer others need to detect the character, thus allowing for example a Rogue to sneak towards an enemy to reach the required distance for a Backstab, or to steal from a container in plain view of its owner. The Stealth score also determines how "carefully" the aforementioned owner guards his container: the higher the value of its contents, the more likely the thief will be detected.

Initial bonuses

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

In Pillars of Eternity

Class bonuses:

Cipher	+1
Monk	+1
Ranger	+1
Rogue	+1

Background bonuses:

Dissident	+1
Drifter	+1
Hunter	+1
Raider	+1

In Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Class bonuses:

Barbarian	+2
Ranger	+2
Rogue	+2

Background bonuses:

Dissident	+1
Marksman*	+2
Raider	+1

Buffs in Pillars of Eternity

In addition to a character's base Stealth, there are various ways to gain further bonuses. Some of these buffs are permanent or can be activated for as long as desired, while others must be enabled and then expire after their duration runs out. Some can only applied to the character themselves, while others apply to allies. Some buffs stack, others are mutually exclusive.

A character's Stealth score for a certain attack can benefit from the given number of bonuses from each of the following tables at the same time.

Passive abilities/talents

Unlimited – Permanently active once learned

Talent	Classes	Modifier
Blooded Hunter	All	+1
Skaen's Boon	All	+1
Dungeon Delver	All	+1

Weapons

One only – While equipped

Weapon type	Name	Modifier
Pistol	Fellstroke [WM1]	+2

Equipment

One only – While equipped

Slot	Item	Modifier
Armor	The Golden Scales [WM1]	-2
Waist	Belt of Chimes	-1
Neck	Cloak of Prevalent Shadows	+1, Friendly Aura (5m)
Neck	Lilith's Shawl	+1, Friendly Aura (5m)
Armor	Night-Runner	+2
Armor	Scales of the Raven	+2
Armor	Seven Skuldr's-Worth	+2
Feet	Boots of Stealth	+2
Feet	Cat's Whisper (Rogue)	+2
Head	Footpad's Hood	+2
Feet	Naasitaqi Boots	+2
Neck	Tax Collector's Mantle [WM2]	+2

Rites

One only – Duration: see table

Item	Modifier	Duration
Rite of Walking Shadows	+3	120 s

Resting

One only – Duration: see table

Area	Inn	Room	Modifier	Duration
Brackenbury	The Charred Barrel	Criminal's Getaway	+1	2 rests
Caed Nua	Brighthollow	Hedge Maze	+2	3 rests

Boons

One only – For the protagonist only – Duration: see table

Prostitute	Modifier	Duration
Iqali	+1	1 rest

Buffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Passive effects

unlimited – obtained during gameplay

Name	Modifier	Duration
Carlo's Training	+1	Permanent

Resting bonuses

one - until next rest

Location	Room	Cost	Modifier
The Gullet, The Hole	Forger's Fancy	100	+2
Temple of Toamowhai [SSS]	Seeker's Study	200	+2

Equipment

unlimited – bonus while equipped

Type	Item	Enchantment	Modifier
Amulet	Night Market Amulet	Secret Worship	+1
Boots	Boots of Stealth	Of Stealth	+2
Boots	Dreamwalker's Tread [FS]	Preservation of Slumber	+2
Boots	Fool's Shoes [DMT]	Belled	-1
Cloak	Ajamuut's Stalking Cloak	Tracker	+2
Cloak	Badrwn's Cover	Steeled in Darkness	+2 (to allies during nighttime)
Cloak	Mirrorback	Visual Refraction	+2
Hat	Cap of the Laughingstock [DMT]	Belled	-1
Ring	Chameleon's Touch	Versatile	+1 (as Ranger)

Pets

unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party

Pet	Target	Modifier
Kaz	Self	+1
Obsidian Wurm	Self	+1

Consumable items

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

Type	Item	Modifier	Duration
Unguent	Thief's Putty	+2	120 sec

Notable uses in Pillars of Eternity

Scripted interactions

In scripted interactions the Stealth score is checked for actions that require sneaking and hiding. Some situations allow to choose which party member will perform the action, sometimes a certain member, the player or the whole party will be checked.

Quest	Location	Object	Description	Stealth required	Party member checked	Other requirements
The Iron Flail [WM2]	Iron Flail Fort [WM2]	Palisades next to the western gate	A party member can attempt to unlock the gate from the inside, failure alerts a sleeping guard nearby.	6	Selectable	To get in by climbing the stockade wall first, a set of Rope and Grappling Hook is required.

Quest dialogs

In quest related dialogs the player's Stealth score may unlock options related to things of a shady character.

Quest	Location	NPC	Description	Stealth required	Other requirements
Unwanted	Copperlane Catacombs	Eorn	When asking what he's doing here (and not having him confronted outright), you can guess he's hiding here.	4

Other dialogs

In dialogs, not related to certain quests, the player's Stealth score may as well unlock additional conversation options.

Location	NPC	Description	Stealth required	Other requirements

Notable uses in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Items

Type	Item	Enchantment	Stat	Formula
Padded armor	Sharpshooter's Garb	Low Profile	Ranged Deflection	(Stealth * 0.5) + 5
Spear	Stalker's Patience	Ambushing	Damage to Flanked targets	(Stealth * 0.005) + 1.1