Builds & Skills

Attribute

Strength, dexterity, and intelligence are attributes. Attributes are often requirements of gems and equipment. Characters gain inherent bonuses from attribute

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Strength, dexterity, and intelligence are attributes. Attributes are often requirements of gems and equipment. Characters gain inherent bonuses from attributes.

Attributes can be obtained either through items or through the passive skill tree.

Mechanics

Strength is required to equip most equipment that grants Armour, as well as various melee-aligned Weapons and Skills. Every 1 Strength grants +2 Life.

Dexterity, is required to use most equipment that grants Evasion Rating, as well as various range-aligned Weapons and Skills. Every 1 Dexterity grants +6 Accuracy Rating.

Intelligence is required to use most equipment that grants Energy Shield, as well as various spell-aligned Weapons and Skills. Every 1 Intelligence grants +2 Mana.

Related base items

ItemBase itemItem classStats
Stellar AmuletStellar AmuletRequires Level 24+(5-7) to all AttributesAmulet24+(5-7) to all Attributes

Related unique items

ItemBase itemItem classStats
GreymakeGreymakeBrimmed HelmArmour: 26Evasion: 20Requires Level 5+(30-50) to Strength+(30-50) to Dexterity+(30-50) to Intelligence-1 to all Attributes per LevelHas 4 Augment Sockets (Hidden)In the endBrimmed HelmHelmet5+(30-50) to Strength+(30-50) to Dexterity+(30-50) to Intelligence-1 to all Attributes per LevelHas 4 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
Carnage HeartCarnage HeartAmber AmuletRequires Level 8+(10-15) to Strength20% reduced maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances(100-200)% increased amount of Life LeAmber AmuletAmulet8+(10-15) to Strength20% reduced maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances(100-200)% increased amount of Life Leeched(25-50)% increased Damage while Leeching
AstramentisAstramentisStellar AmuletRequires Level 24+(5-7) to all Attributes+(50-100) to all Attributes-4 Physical Damage taken from Attack HitsMindless rage will shake the world,Cunning lies will beStellar AmuletAmulet24+(5-7) to all Attributes+(50-100) to all Attributes-4 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Fixation of YixFixation of YixStellar AmuletRequires Level 24+(5-7) to all Attributes+100 to maximum LifeAllies in your Presence have (30-50)% increased Critical Hit ChanceAllies in your Presence haveStellar AmuletAmulet24+(5-7) to all Attributes+100 to maximum LifeAllies in your Presence have (30-50)% increased Critical Hit ChanceAllies in your Presence have (30-50)% increased Critical Damage BonusAllies in your Prese
Pariah's EmbracePariah's EmbraceCloaked MailArmour: (142-171)Evasion: 83Movement Speed: -4.0%Requires Level 26, 25 Str, 25 Dex(50-80)% increased Armour+50 to Spirit+(10-15) to all Attributes(10-15) LiCloaked MailBody Armour26(50-80)% increased Armour+50 to Spirit+(10-15) to all Attributes(10-15) Life Regeneration per second(20-40)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency
Veil of the NightVeil of the NightMartyr CrownArmour: 66Energy Shield: 25Requires Level 28, 23 Str, 23 Int50% increased maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes40% reduced Light RadiusYou have no ElemenMartyr CrownHelmet2850% increased maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes40% reduced Light RadiusYou have no Elemental Resistances
Eye of ChayulaEye of ChayulaGold AmuletRequires Level 35(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found(30-20)% reduced maximum Life+(10-15) to all AttributesCannot be Light StunnedNever blinking, always watGold AmuletAmulet35(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found(30-20)% reduced maximum Life+(10-15) to all AttributesCannot be Light Stunned
Serpent's EggSerpent's EggGold AmuletRequires Level 35(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-20) to all Attributes+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateGain an adGold AmuletAmulet35(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-20) to all Attributes+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateGain an additional Charge when you gain a Charge
Constricting CommandConstricting CommandViper CapEvasion: 136Requires Level 38, 54 Dex+(80-120) to maximum Life+(10-15) to all Attributes(8-12) Life Regeneration per secondRequire (4-2) fewer enemies Viper CapHelmet38+(80-120) to maximum Life+(10-15) to all Attributes(8-12) Life Regeneration per secondRequire (4-2) fewer enemies to be Surrounded
QuecholliQuecholliCrumbling MaulTwo Hand MacePhysical Damage: (124-155) to (150-187.5)Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%Attacks per Second: 1.10Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 38, 68 StrCauses EnemiCrumbling MaulTwo Hand Mace38Causes Enemies to Explode on Critical kill, for 10% of their Life as Physical Damage(100-150)% increased Physical Damage+(10-15) to all AttributesGain 30 Life per enemy killedThis Weapon's Critical Hi
Eshtera's PathEshtera's PathRingRequires Level 40Has 1 Jewel Socket (Hidden)You can only Socket Sapphire Jewels in this item(10-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-20) to all Attributes+(5-10)% tRingRing40Has 1 Jewel Socket (Hidden)You can only Socket Sapphire Jewels in this item(10-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-20) to all Attributes+(5-10)% to Fire and Cold Resistances per Equipped Item wit

Passives

There are passive skill nodes that grant all three attributes.

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Version history

VersionChanges
0.3.0Attribute Requirements on all Equipment items have been lowered, particularly at endgame. Endgame Base Types on average have around ~20-25% less Attribute Requirements. Attribute Requirements on Skill
0.1.0Introduced to the game

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