Intellect (INT, ) is one of the primary attributes in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. The in-game description reads:
Effects[ | ]
Bonuses | Interaction checks passed | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Will | Duration | Area | ||
2 | -16 | -40% | -48% | ? |
3 | -14 | -35% | -42% | ? |
4 | -12 | -30% | -36% | ? |
5 | -10 | -25% | -30% | ? |
6 | -8 | -20% | -24% | ? |
7 | -6 | -15% | -18% | ? |
8 | -4 | -10% | -12% | ? |
9 | -2 | -5% | -6% | ? |
10 | no change | ? | ||
11 | +2 | +5% | +6% | ? |
12 | +4 | +10% | +12% | ? |
13 | +6 | +15% | +18% | ? |
14 | +8 | +20% | +24% | ? |
15 | +10 | +25% | +30% | ? |
16 | +12 | +30% | +36% | ? |
17 | +14 | +35% | +42% | ? |
18 | +16 | +40% | +48% | ? |
19 | +18 | +45% | +54% | ? |
20 | +20 | +50% | +60% | ? |
21 | +22 | +55% | +66% | ? |
22 | +24 | +60% | +72% | ? |
23 | +26 | +65% | +78% | ? |
24 | +28 | +70% | +84% | 100% |
... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Combat[ | ]
Per point of Intellect above/below 10, a character gains:
- ±2 to their Will defense.
- ±5% to the Duration of any effect they cause.
- ±6% to the Area of Effect of any effect they cause.
- Note: For harmful effects, the bonus area is exempt from friendly fire!
- Note: The modifier is applied to the radius, so the actual area grows quadratically!
Dialog and scripted interactions[ | ]
In conversations, the protagonist's intellect is often checked to unlock dialog options for applying knowledge and logical deductions.
In scripted interactions, any party member's intellect may be checked to determine success at actions that ???Verify.
See Uses of Intellect in interactions for a detailed list.
Allocation[ | ]
A player character's Intellect 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 Godlike from Old Vailia, it would be between 5 and 20:
Godlike | +1 |
Old Vailia | +1 |
See Attribute#Allocation for more explanation.
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity[ | ]
There are various ways to (temporarily) increase a character's Intellect 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 | INT modifier |
---|---|---|
Quest reward talent | Wael's Boon | +1 |
Rewarded talent | Effigy's Resentment | +1 |
Equipment[ | ]
one – bonus while equipped
Slot | Item | INT modifier |
---|---|---|
Head | Ultimate Hat of Alluring Perfection The White March - Part I | -2 |
Head | Dandy Hat of the Diseased Yak Pillars of Eternity | -1 |
Armor | Any armor enchanted by adding Of Intellect 1 | +1 |
Neck | Cloak of the Theocrat Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Head | Kana's Turban Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Fingers | Sigil of the Arcane Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Neck | Drinking Horn of Moderation Pillars of Eternity | +2 (while above 50%) |
Neck | Talisman of the Unconquerable Pillars of Eternity | +2 (while above 50%) |
Armor | Any armor enchanted by adding Of Intellect 2 | +2 |
Waist | Belt of the Royal Deadfire Cannoneer [DP] | +2 |
Armor | Rundl's Finery Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Neck | Erij's Radiance (Paladin) Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Head | Hermit's Hat Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Head | The Dunryd Demon Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Head | The Witch's Hat The White March - Part II | +2 |
Neck | Unwavering Resolve Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Armor | Ryona's Breastplate (Chanter; Monk; Paladin;) The White March - Part II | +3 |
Head | White Crest's Helm The White March - Part II | +3 |
Fingers | Gwyn's Band of Union The White March - Part II | +4 |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
Location | Inn | Room | INT modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Copperlane | Fox and Goose | Suite of Worldly Wonders | +1 | 2 rests |
Brackenbury | Charred Barrel | Noble's Stay | +2 | 2 rests |
Dyrford Village | Dracogen Inn | Dragon's Lair | +2 | 1 rest |
Caed Nua | Brighthollow | Forum | +3 | 3 rests |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only
Location | Brothel | Prostitute | INT modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Aldwyn | +2 | 1 rest |
Modal or active buffs[ | ]
one – which includes:
Active abilities/spells
– temporary bonus when used
Type | Ability | INT modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chanter Invocations (3rd level) | The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay | +5 | 30.0 sec | Length: 3.0m, 90° Cone |
Priest spells (6th level) | Crowns for the Faithful | +6 | 30.0 sec | 1.25m Radius |
Priest spells (7th level) | Minor Avatar [WM1] | +8 | 30.0 sec | Caster |
Consumable items
– temporary bonus when used
Type | Item | INT modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Food | Fish | +1 | 150 sec | user |
Cooked Food | Speckleback Jerky [WM1] | +1 | 200 sec | user |
Cooked Food | Casità Casserole | +2 | 300 sec | user |
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most intellect buffs are applied via one of the three Intellect Inspirations; Smart, Acute, and Brilliant. 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 | INT modifier | Duration |
---|---|---|
Alchemic Wits | +2 | Until rest |
Berath's Blessing - Champion Stats | +1 | Permanent |
Cauldron Brew | +1 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Aloth | +1 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Kana | +1 | Permanent |
Fortune: Forethought | +1 | Until rest |
Abilities/spells[ | ]
one – temporary bonus when used, mostly combat only
Type | Ability | INT modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
7th Level Chanter Invocation | Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part | +5 (Smart) | 30.0 sec | Aliied AoE + Self |
4th Level Cipher Spell | Wild Leech | +5 (Smart)* | 45.0 sec | Self (Random Effect) |
7th Level Cipher Spell | Ancestor's Memory | +5 (Brilliant) | 12.0 sec | Allied Target |
3rd Level Fighter Ability | Tactical Barrage | +5 (Acute) | 15.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Fighter Ability | Inspired Discipline | +5 (Smart) | 30.0 sec | Self |
9th Level Fighter Ability | Inspired Strike | +5 (Acute) | 10.0 sec | Self |
2nd Level Monk Ability | Enlightened Agony | +5 (Smart) | 20.0 sec | Self |
4th Level Monk Modal 6th Level Monk Modal |
Duality of Mortal Presence - Mind Turning Wheel |
+1 (per Wound) | - | Self |
3rd Level Priest Spell 5th Level Priest Spell |
Prayer for the Spirit Litany for the Spirit |
+5 (Acute) | 60.0 sec | Target |
7th Level Priest Spell | Minor Avatar | +5 (Smart) | 30.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Priest Spell | Crowns for the Faithful | +5 (Smart) | 30.0 sec | Friendly AoE |
8th Level Ranger Ability | Bonded Fury | +5 (Acute) | 30.0 sec | Animal Companion |
1st Level Wizard Spell | Conjure Familiar: Imp | +3 | 60.0 sec | Self |
2nd Level Wizard Spell | Infuse With Vital Essence | +5 (Smart) | 45.0 sec | Self |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Bekarna's Midnight Daydream [FS] | +5 (Acute)* | 12.0 sec | Allied Target (Random Effect) |
Watcher-only Ability | Wit of Death's Herald | +5 (Smart/Acute/Brilliant) | 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 | INT modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dagger | Marux Amanth | Soul Feeding | +5 (Smart) | 10% chance on Hit | 30.0 sec |
Great sword | Queen's Rule | Promote | +5 (Smart) | Granted to ally on cast | 30.0 sec |
Mace | Magistrate's Cudgel | Fair Trial | +5 (Smart) | 1-in-6 chance upon being afflicted | 15.0 sec |
Equipment[ | ]
unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability
Type | Item | Enchantment | INT modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belt | Least Unstable Coil [SSS] | Empowered Being | +5 (Brilliant)* | 1-in-6 chance after using an Empowered Spell or Ability | 10.0 sec |
Cloak | Shroud of the Phantasm | Mind Over Matter | +5 (Brilliant) | 1% Chance on receiving damage | 6.0 sec |
Cloth armor | Robes of the Weyc [FS] | Omnipotence | +5 (Brilliant) | To nearby allies after empowering an ability | 4.0 sec |
Large shield | Bronlar's Phalanx | Tactical | +5 (Smart) | When first engaged in combat | 30.0 sec |
Plate armor | Blackened Plate Armor | Contentment in Pain | +5 (Smart)* | When wearer becomes Bloodied (25-50% Health), once per encounter | 30.0 sec |
Ring | Whispers from the Depths [FS] | Grasping Mysteries | +5 (Acute) | 30% chance on scoring kill | 8.0 sec |
Ring | Ring of Clenched Muscle [FS] | Test Subject | +5 (Smart)* | 10% chance to trigger random tier 1 Inspiration on being hit. 1-in-6 chance for it to be Smart. | 10.0 sec |
unlimited – bonus while equipped
Type | Item | Enchantment | INT modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Amulet | Baubles of the Fin | Glittering Grimcrack | +1 |
Amulet | Charm of Bones | Lay Unto Slumber | +2 |
Amulet | Elewys' Locket | Enlightened | +1 |
Amulet | Soul Void | Of Intellect | +1 |
Amulet | Stone of Power | Of Power | +1 |
Amulet | Strand of Favor | Esteem | +1 |
Amulet | Torc of Intellect | Of Intellect | +1 |
Amulet | Wise Teeth Necklace | Old Wisdom | +1 |
Cloak | Cloak of the Theocrat | Of Intellect | +1 |
Hat | Mask of the Grotto Deep | Deadly Acumen | +2 |
Hat | Serpent Crown | Royal Plumage | +1 |
Hat | Thaos' Headdress | Authority | +1 |
Helm | Blackened Plate Helm | Pallid Countenance | +1 |
Helm | Heaven's Cacophony | Divine Knowledge | +2 |
Ring | Chameleon's Touch | Versatile | +1 (as Chanter/Wizard) |
Ring | Kuaru's Prize | Jewel of Clarity | +1 |
Pets[ | ]
unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party
Pet | Target | INT modifier |
---|---|---|
Beakhead | Self | +1 |
Bernhard | Self | +1 |
Freya | Self | +1 |
Ginger L. Esry "Pumpkin Eater" | Self | +1 |
Levin | Self | +1 |
Milx | Self | +1 |
Mirri | Self | +1 |
Nebula | Party (in AoE) | +5 (Smart) 1-in-6 chance for 10.0 sec every 12 seconds |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
one - until next rest
Location | Room | Cost | INT modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Tikawara, Himuihi | Ocean's Song | 800 | +3 |
Temple of Toamowhai [SSS] | Seeker's Study | 200 | +2 |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only, lasts until next rest.
Location | Prostitute | INT modifier |
---|---|---|
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare | Konstanten | +1 |
Consumable items[ | ]
one – for the user until next rest
Type | Item | INT modifier |
---|---|---|
Food | Cuttlefish | +1 |
Food | Mari Crudia | +2 |
Food | Seafood Stew | +1 |
Food | Silverfin | +2 |
unlimited – for the user for a duration (sometimes only in combat)
Type | Item | INT modifier | Duration | Combat only |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drug | Ripple Sponge | +3 | 180 sec | |
Potion | Potion of Mental Prowess | +2 | 45 sec | |
Potion | Vial of Starlight [DMT] | +5 | 10 sec | |
Scroll | Deck of Endless Possibilities [DMT] | +5 (Smart)* | 30 sec | |
Scroll | Scroll of Prayer for the Spirit | +5 (Smart) | 60 sec |
Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | INT modifier | Condition |
---|---|---|---|
Subclass | Wild Mind | +5 (Brilliant) | Small chance on casting ability |
Subclass | Tactician | +5 (Brilliant) | While enemies are Flanked and no allies are Flanked |
Debuffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most intellect debuffs are applied via one of the three Intellect Afflictions; Confused, Charmed, and Dominated. 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 penalty. 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 penalty when used, mostly combat only
Type | Ability | INT modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st Level Wizard(Transmuter) Spell | Form of the Fearsome Brute | -4 | 30.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Cipher Spell | Tenuous Grasp | -5 (Confused) | 20.0 sec | Foe Target |
1st Level Cipher Spell | Whisper of Treason | -5 (Charmed) | 15.0 sec | Foe Target |
1st Level Druid Spell | Charm Beast | -5 (Charmed) | 15.0 sec | Foe AoE |
1st Level Rogue(Debonaire) Spell | Roguish Charm | -5 (Charmed) | 30.0 sec | Foe Target |
1st Level Barbarian(Berserker) Ability
4th Level Barbarian(Berserker) Ability 7th Level Barbarian(Berserker) Ability |
Frenzy | -5 (Confused) | 15.0 sec | Self |
2nd Level Wizard Spell | Miasma of Dull-Mindedness | -10 | 20.0 sec | AoE |
2nd Level Wizard Spell | Bewildering Spectacle | -5 (Confused) | 15.0 sec | Foe AoE |
3rd Level Cipher Spell | Puppet Master | -5 (Dominated) | 15.0 sec | Foe Target |
4th Level Cipher Spell | Wild Leech | -5 (Confused) | - | Target (Random Effect) |
4th Level Chanter Invocation
5th Level Chanter Invocation |
The Lover Cried out to the Beloved, "I am Yours!" | -5 (Charmed) | 8.0 sec | Foe AoE |
4th Level Wizard Spell
4th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability 5th Level Priest(Wael) Spell |
Confusion | -5 (Confused) | 30.0 sec | Foe AoE |
5th Level Cipher Spell | Borrowed Instinct | -8 | 20.0 sec | Foe Target |
5th Level Cipher Spell | Ringleader | -5 (Dominated)
-5 (Charmed) |
15.0 sec | Foe Target
Foe AoE |
5th Level Wizard Spell
6th Level Priest(Wael) Spell 6th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability |
Arkemyr's Wondrous Torment | -10(Foe Target)
-5(Jump Targets) |
30.0 sec | Foe Target + 2 Foe Jump Targets |
6th Level Cipher Spell | Mind Plague | -5 (Confused) | 15.0 sec | Foe Target + Jump Targets (x5) |
6th Level Rogue Ability
8th Level Rogue Ability |
Sap | -5 (Confused) | 30.0 sec | Target
Target + Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack) |
7th Level Priest(Woedica) Spell | Writ of Sorcery | -5 (Confused) | 15.0 sec | AoE |
8th Level Wizard Spell
9th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability |
Wall of Many Colors | -5 (Dominated) | 4.0 sec | Hazard AoE |
Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | INT modifier | Condition |
---|---|---|---|
Subclass | Wild Mind | -5 (Dominated) | Small chance on casting ability |
Subclass | Tactician | -5 (Confused) | While Flanked |
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