Dexterity (DEX, ) is one of the primary attributes in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Overview[ | ]
Dexterity is an abstraction of a character's hand-eye coordination, balance, and overall grace. In interactions, it can be used for sleight-of-hand and fast reactions. In combat, it affects the character's Action Speed with all attacks, spells, and abilities and contributes to the Reflex defense.
- Ratings
- 5 - Clumsy
- 10 - Average
- 15 - Agile
- 20 - Incredibly Graceful
Effects[ | ]
Bonuses | |||
---|---|---|---|
Reflex | Attack speed | Stride* | |
1 | -18 | -27% | -36% |
2 | -16 | -24% | -32% |
3 | -14 | -21% | -28% |
4 | -12 | -18% | -24% |
5 | -10 | -15% | -20% |
6 | -8 | -12% | -16% |
7 | -6 | -9% | -12% |
8 | -4 | -6% | -8% |
9 | -2 | -3% | -4% |
10 | no change | ||
11 | +2 | +3% | +4% |
12 | +4 | +6% | +8% |
13 | +6 | +9% | +12% |
14 | +8 | +12% | +16% |
15 | +10 | +15% | +20% |
16 | +12 | +18% | +24% |
17 | +14 | +21% | +28% |
18 | +16 | +24% | +32% |
19 | +18 | +27% | +36% |
20 | +20 | +30% | +40% |
21 | +22 | +33% | +44% |
22 | +24 | +36% | +48% |
23 | +26 | +39% | +52% |
24 | +28 | +42% | +56% |
... | ... | ... | ... |
Combat[ | ]
Per point of Dexterity above/below 10, a character gains:
- ±2 to their Reflex defense.
- ±3% to their Attack Speed (Action Speed in poe2).
- ±4% to their Stride (only in turn-based mode*).
See Attribute#Combat for more explanation on how bonuses are calculated and applied.
Dialog and scripted interactions[ | ]
In conversations, the protagonist's dexterity is sometimes checked for attempts at sleight-of-hand etc.
In scripted interactions, any party member's dexterity may be checked to determine success at actions that require finesse or fast reactions.
See Uses of Dexterity in interactions for a detailed list.
Notably at 28 Dexterity, 100% of checks in dialogue and scripted interactions can be passed.
Allocation[ | ]
A player character's Dexterity 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 an Elf from the Deadfire Archipelago, it would be between 5 and 20:
Elf | +1 |
Godlike | +1 |
Dwarf | -1 |
Deadfire Archipelago | +1 |
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity[ | ]
There are various ways to (temporarily) increase a character's Dexterity 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 | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|
Quest reward talent | Skaen's Boon | +1 |
Rewarded talent | Effigy's Resentment | +1 |
Equipment[ | ]
one – bonus while equipped
Slot | Item | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|
Neck | Cloak of Many Feathers Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Waist | Coil of Resourcefulness The White March - Part I | +1 |
Head | Company Captain's Cap Deadfire Pack | +1 |
Neck | Glanfathan Adraswen Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Hands | Gloves of Manipulation Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Hands | Gyrges' Gloves Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Hands | Pilferer's Grip The White March - Part I | +1 |
Head | Stag Helm Pillars of Eternity | +1 |
Waist | Belt of the Stelgaer Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Neck | Dream Dancer's Sidestep Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Hands | Fulvano's Gloves Pillars of Eternity | +2 |
Neck | Finreah's Grace Pillars of Eternity | +3 |
Fingers | Ring of Thorns Pillars of Eternity | +3 |
Feet | Viettro's Formal Footwear The White March - Part II | +4 |
Waist | Belt of the Royal Deadfire Cannoneer [DP] | +3 |
Head | Company Captain's Cap [DP] | +2 |
Armor | Of Dexterity 1 Enchantment | +1 |
Armor | Of Dexterity 2 Enchantment | +2 |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
Location | Inn | Room | DEX modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Copperlane | Fox and Goose | Vixen's Burrow | +2 | 2 rests |
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Broad Beam | +1 | 2 rests |
Dyrford Village | Dracogen Inn | Wurm's Nest | +2 | 2 rests |
Caed Nua | Brighthollow | Craft Hall | +3 | 3 rests |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only
Location | Brothel | Prostitute | DEX modifier | Lasts for |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Serel | +2 | ? |
Ondra's Gift | Salty Mast | Iqali | +2 | ? |
Modal or active buffs[ | ]
one – which includes:
Active abilities/spells
– temporary bonus when used
Type | Ability | DEX modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
Consumable items
– temporary bonus when used
Type | Item | DEX modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
food | Rauatai Sweet Pie | +2 | 300 s | user |
drug | Carow Golan | +2 | 600 s | user |
Buffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most dexterity buffs are applied via one of the three Dexterity Inspirations; Quick, Nimble, and Swift. 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 | DEX modifier | Duration |
---|---|---|
Alchemic Guile | +2 | Until rest |
Amira's Blessing | +2 | Until rest |
Berath's Blessing - Champion Stats | +2 | Permanent |
Cauldron Brew | +1 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Devil of Caroc | +1 | Permanent |
Effigy's Resentment: Hiravias | +1 | Permanent |
Fortune: Guile | +1 | Until rest |
Abilities/spells[ | ]
one – temporary bonus when used, mostly combat only
Type | Ability | DEX modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
3rd Level Barbarian Ability 6th Level Barbarian Ability 6th Level Barbarian Ability |
Wild Sprint Lion's Spirit Ram's Sprint |
+5 (Nimble) | 6.0 sec | Self |
5th Level Chanter Invocation 7th Level Chanter Invocation |
The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part |
+5 (Quick) | 30.0 sec | Allied AoE + Self |
4th Level Cipher Spell | Wild Leech | +5 (Quick)* | 45.0 sec | Self (Random Effect) |
8th Level Fighter Ability | Inspired Discipline | +5 (Quick) | 30.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Fighter Ability | Inspired Strike | +5 (Swift) | 10.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Monk Ability 3rd Level Monk Ability |
Swift Strikes Lightning Strikes Swift Flurry |
+5 (Quick) | 10.0 sec | Self |
6th Level Paladin Ability 8th Level Paladin Ability |
Hastening Exhortation Zealous Exhortation Hastening Command |
+5 (Quick) +5 (Nimble) |
30.0 sec | Allied Target |
6th Level Paladin Ability | Liberating Command | +5 (Quick) | 20.0 sec | Target |
7th Level Priest Spell | Minor Avatar | +5 (Quick) | 30.0 sec | Self |
3rd Level Ranger Ability 5th Level Ranger Ability |
Evasive Roll Evasive Fire |
+5 (Quick) | 15.0 sec | Self |
5th Level Ranger Ability 7th Level Ranger Ability |
Master's Call Furious Call |
+5 (Nimble) | 10.0 sec | Self |
8th Level Ranger Ability | Bonded Fury | +5 (Nimble) | 30.0 sec | Animal companion |
8th Level Ranger Passive | Vengeful Grief | +5 (Nimble) | 15.0 sec | Self or animal companion on partner KO |
1st Level Rogue Ability | Roguish Charm | +5 (Quick/Nimble/Swift) | 30.0 sec | Self (Random Body Inspiration, tier depends on target level) |
8th Level Rogue Ability | Enduring Shadows | +5 (Swift) | 20.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Wizard Spell | Conjure Familiar: Spider | +3 | 60.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Wizard Spell | Fleet Feet | +5 (Nimble) | 30.0 sec | Self |
3rd Level Wizard Spell | Deleterious Alacrity of Motion | +5 (Swift) | 45.0 sec | Self |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Berkana's Midnight Daydream [FS] | +5 (Nimble)* | 12.0 sec | Allied Target (Random Effect) |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Citzal's Martial Power | +5 (Quick) | 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 | DEX modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Mace | Magistrate's Cudgel | Fair Trial | +5 (Quick) | 1-in-6 chance upon being afflicted | 15.0 sec |
Rapier | Squid's Grasp | Certain Mutiny | +5 (Swift) | To self if any party members are Charmed or Dominated |
Equipment[ | ]
unlimited – bonus only in combat, and either triggers under certain conditions or granted as a castable ability
Type | Item | Enchantment | DEX modifier | Condition | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belt | Least Unstable Coil [SSS] | Empowered Being | +5 (Swift) | 1-in-6 chance after using an Empowered Spell or Ability | 10.0 sec |
Plate armor | Guardian's Plate [BW] | Plagued Strength | +2 | While afflicted | |
Ring | Ring of Clenched Muscle [FS] | Test Subject | +5 (Quick) | 10% chance to trigger random tier 1 Inspiration on being hit. 1-in-6 chance for it to be Quick. | 10.0 sec |
unlimited – bonus while equipped
Type | Item | Enchantment | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Boots | Footprints of Ahu Taka | Graceful Motion | +2 |
Boots | Boots of the Stone | Smoothly Jointed | +1 |
Boots | Pathfinder's Boots | Unhindered | +1 |
Gauntlets | Aegor's Swift Touch | Rapidity | +1 |
Gloves | Apothecary's Gloves | Holistic Precision | +1 |
Gloves | Burglar's Gloves | Lithe Hands | +1 |
Gloves | Firethrower's Gloves | Artificer's Precision | +2 |
Gloves | Rokowa's Fingers | Skillful Dodger | +1 |
Ring | Chameleon's Touch | Versatile | +1 (as Monk/Rogue) |
Pets[ | ]
unlimited – bonus while equipped to either self or party
Pet | Target | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|
Chauncey | Self | +1 |
Lil' Babs | Self | +1 |
Luna | Self | +1 |
Nebula | Party (in AoE) | +5 (Quick) 1-in-6 chance for 10.0 sec every 12 seconds |
Resting bonuses[ | ]
one - until next rest
Location | Room | Cost | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|---|
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare | Konstanten's Massage | 800 | +3 |
Prostitute boons[ | ]
one – for the protagonist only, lasts until next rest.
Location | Prostitute | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|
Queen's Berth, The Wild Mare | Rabyuna | +1 |
Dunnage, King's Coffin | Cabin Boy | +1 |
Consumable items[ | ]
one – for the user until next rest
Type | Item | DEX modifier |
---|---|---|
Food | Candied Nuts | +2 |
Food | Palm Stone | +2 |
Food | Palohe Nuts | +1 |
Drinks | Tani Cream | +2 |
unlimited – for the user for a duration (sometimes only in combat)
Type | Item | DEX modifier | Duration | Combat only |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drug | Taru Turu Chew | +3 | 180 sec | |
Potion | Potion of Physical Prowess | +2 | 45 sec | |
Potion | Vial of Starlight | +5 | 10 sec | |
Scroll | Deck of Endless Possibilities [DMT] | +5 (Quick)* | 30 sec |
Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | DEX modifier | Condition |
---|---|---|---|
Subclass | Wild Mind | +5 | Small chance on casting ability |
Debuffs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Most dexterity debuffs are applied via one of the three Dexterity Afflictions; Hobbled, Immobilized, and Paralyzed/Petrified. 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 afflictionwill 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 | DEX modifier | Duration | Affected characters |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st Level Wizard(Transmuter) Spell | Form of the Fearsome Brute | -2 | 30.0 sec | Self |
1st Level Druid Spell | Tanglefoot | -5 (Hobbled) | 6.0 sec | AoE |
1st Level Wizard Spell | Ghost Blades | -5 (Hobbled) | 12.0 sec | Foe AoE |
1st Level Rogue Ability
3rd Level Rogue Ability |
Crippling Strike | -5 (Hobbled) | 15.0 sec | Target |
1st Level Priest Spell | Halt | -5 (Immobilized) | 15.0 sec | Target |
1st Level Paladin(The Steel Garrote) Ability | Garrote | -5 (Paralyzed) | 6.0 sec | Target |
2nd Level Wizard Spell | Binding Web | -5 (Immobilized) | 6.0 sec | AoE |
2nd Level Wizard Spell | Fetid Caress | -5 (Paralyzed) | 10.0 sec | Target |
2nd Level Druid Spell | Hold Beasts | -5 (Paralyzed) | 20.0 sec | Foe AoE |
2nd Level Cipher Spell | Mental Binding | -5 (Paralyzed)
-5 (Immobilized) |
6.0 sec
10.0 sec |
Foe Target
Foe AoE |
2nd Level Chanter Invocation
4th Level Chanter Invocation |
At the Sound of His Voice, the Killers Froze Stiff | -5 (Paralyzed) | 4.0 sec | Foe AoE |
3rd Level Druid Spell | Spreading Plague | -5 (Hobbled) | 15.0 sec | Target + Jump Targets (x5) |
4th Level Druid Spell
5th Level Priest(Harvester of Gaun) Spell |
Wicked Briars | -5 (Hobbled) | 8.0 sec | AoE |
4th Level Rogue Ability
8th Level Rogue Ability |
Shadow Step | -5 (Paralyzed)
-5 (Paralyzed/Hobbled) |
6.0 sec
6.0 sec/8.0 sec |
Attack Targets
Attack Targets/Foe AoE |
5th Level Wizard Spell | Wall of Force | -5 (Hobbled) | 20.0 sec | Hazard AoE |
5th Level Wizard Spell | Ninagauth's Bitter Mooring | -5 (Immobilized) | 3.0 sec | Target + Beam |
5th Level Druid Spell | Embrace of the Earth Talon | -5 (Paralyzed) | 8.0 sec | AoE |
5th Level Ranger Ability
7th Level Ranger Ability |
Binding Roots | -5(Immobilized) | 20.0 sec | Foe AoE |
6th Level Wizard Spell
6th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability |
Gaze of the Adragan | -5 (Paralyzed) | 6.0 sec | Foe AoE |
6th Level Rogue Ability
8th Level Rogue Ability |
Sap | -5 (Hobbled) | 30.0 sec | Target |
6th Level Wizard Spell
6th Level Priest(Rymrgand) Spell 9th Level Druid(Watershaper) Spell |
Ninagauth's Freezing Pillar | -5 (Hobbled) | 3.0 sec | AoE
AoE Foe AoE |
7th Level Priest(Wael) Spell | Gaze of the Adragan | -5 (Paralyzed) | 6.0 sec | Foe AoE |
7th Level Wizard Spell | Tayn's Chaotic Orb | -5 (Paralyzed)
-5 (Petrified) |
3.0 sec
4.0 sec |
Foe Target (Random Effect) |
8th Level Priest(Skaen) Spell | Symbol of Skaen | -5 (Paralyzed) | 8.0 sec | Foe AoE |
8th Level Wizard Spell | Temporal Cocoon | -5 (Paralyzed) | 15.0 sec | Target |
8th Level Wizard Spell
8th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability |
Kalakoth's Freezing Rake | -5 (Hobbled) | 8.0 sec | Target |
8th Level Wizard Spell
9th Level Rogue(Trickster) Ability |
Wall of Many Colors | -5 (Paralyzed) | 4.0 sec | Hazard AoE |
9th Level Cipher Spell | Haunting Chains | -5 (Hobbled) | 20.0 sec | Target |
9th Level Wizard Spell | Petrification | -5 (Paralyzed) | Target (if health > 25%):
Target (if health ≤ 25%): |
Target |
Class[ | ]
unlimited – permanently to the character, sometimes under a condition
Type | Name | DEX modifier | Condition |
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Subclass | Wild Mind | -5 (Paralyzed) | Small chance on casting ability |
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