Stats (Dark Souls II)

Stats are a gameplay mechanic in Dark Souls II.

Attributes

 * Icon DaSII Vigor.png Vigor
 * An attribute that determines HP.


 * Icon DaSII Endurance.png Endurance
 * An attribute that determines your overall stamina.


 * Icon DaSII Vitality.png Vitality
 * An attribute that determines your maximum equipment load.


 * Icon DaSII Attunement.png Attunement
 * Attribute governing number of spells that can be attuned.
 * Boosts spell-casting speed.


 * Icon DaSII Strength.png Strength
 * Attribute required to wield heavy, powerful weapons.
 * Also boosts weapon ATK.


 * Icon DaSII Dexterity.png Dexterity
 * Attribute required to wield weapons requiring finesse.
 * Boosts poison and bleed effects.


 * Icon DaSII Resistance.png Resistance
 * Attribute governing defense.
 * Boosts poison resist and bleed resist.


 * Icon DaSII Agility.png Agility
 * Attribute governing swiftness of movement.
 * Boosts speed of evasion, blocking, and other actions.


 * Icon DaSII Intelligence.png Intelligence
 * Attribute required for sorceries and other spells.
 * Boosts proficiency in magic and fire ATK and DEF.


 * Icon DaSII Faith.png Faith
 * Attribute required for miracles and other spells.
 * Boosts proficiency in lightning and dark ATK and DEF.

Performance

 * Icon DaSII HP.png HP
 * You die if this reaches zero.


 * Icon DaSII Stamina.png Stamina
 * Required to carry out actions.
 * Actions deplete stamina, which automatically recovers.


 * Icon DaSII EquipLoad.png Equipment load
 * Maximum weight of equipped items.
 * Ratio of burden determines speed.


 * Icon DaSII SpellSlots.png Spell attunement slots
 * Each slot allows the attunement of one spell.
 * Can be increased by raising attunement.


 * Icon DaSII CastSpeed.png Spellcasting speed
 * Speed at which spells can be cast.
 * Can be shortened by raising attunement.


 * Icon DaSII PhyAtk(STR).png Physical ATK : Strength
 * The power to inflict damage with physical attacks.
 * Improves with strength.


 * Icon DaSII PhyAtk(DEX).png Physical ATK : Dexterity
 * The power to inflict damage with physical attacks.
 * Improves with dexterity.


 * Icon DaSII MagAtk.png Magic ATK
 * The power to inflict damage with magic attacks.
 * Improves with intelligence.


 * Icon DaSII FireAtk.png Fire ATK
 * The power to inflict damage with fire attacks.
 * Improves with intelligence.


 * Icon DaSII LtnAtk.png Lightning ATK
 * The power to inflict damage with lightning attacks.
 * Improves with faith.


 * Icon DaSII DarkAtk.png Dark ATK
 * The power to inflict damage with dark attacks.
 * Improves with faith.


 * Icon DaSII PsnAtk.png Poison ATK
 * The power to inflict poison with your attacks.
 * Improves with dexterity.


 * Icon DaSII BldAtk.png Bleed ATK
 * The power to inflict bleeding with your attacks.
 * Improves with dexterity.


 * Break ATK
 * The power to damage enemy equipment.
 * Improves with strength.


 * Icon DaSII PhyDef.png Physical DEF
 * Level of defense against physical attacks.
 * Improves with resistance.


 * Icon DaSII MagDef.png Magic DEF
 * Level of defense against magic attacks.
 * Improves with intelligence.


 * Icon DaSII FireDef.png Fire DEF
 * Level of defense against fire attacks.
 * Improves with intelligence.


 * Icon DaSII LtnDef.png Lightning DEF
 * Level of defense against lightning attacks.
 * Improves with faith.


 * Icon DaSII DarkDef.png Dark DEF
 * Level of defense against dark attacks.
 * Improves with faith.


 * Icon DaSII PsnDef.png Poison resist
 * Level of resistance to poison.
 * Improves with resistance.
 * Poison gradually drains HP.


 * Icon DaSII BldDef.png Bleed resist
 * Resistance to incisive attacks which cause bleeding.
 * Improves with resistance.
 * Bleeding temporarily immobilizes the victim.


 * Break resist
 * Resistance to equipment-breaking attacks.
 * Improves with resistance.


 * Icon DaSII CurseDef.png Curse resist
 * Resistance to curses.
 * Curses reduce max HP.


 * Icon DaSII Evasion.png Evasion
 * The ability to adroitly evade attacks.
 * Improves with agility.


 * Icon DaSII ActSpeed.png Action speed
 * The ability to quickly raise a shield, use items, etc.
 * Improves with agility.


 * Icon DaSII TrapDis.png Trap disabling
 * Chance of disabling traps on objects like chests.
 * Improves with agility.

Defense

 * Icon DaSII StrikeDef.png Physical DEF : Strike
 * Defense against striking attacks.
 * Total value for all equipped armor.


 * Icon DaSII SlashDef.png Physical DEF : Slash
 * Defense against slashing attacks.
 * Total value for all equipped armor.


 * Icon DaSII ThrustDef.png Physical DEF : Thrust
 * Defense against thrusting attacks.
 * Total value for all equipped armor.


 * Icon DaSII Poise.png Poise
 * Ability to withstand the impact of attacks.
 * Total value for all equipped armor.

Right/Left-hand Slots

 * Icon DaSII RightAtkI.png Icon DaSII RightAtkII.png Icon DaSII RightAtkII.png Right-hand ATK
 * The ATK of the weapon equipped in slot 1, 2, and 3 of your right hand respectively.


 * Icon DaSII LeftAtkI.png Icon DaSII LeftAtkII.png Icon DaSII LeftAtkIII.png Left-hand ATK
 * The ATK of the weapon equipped in slot 1, 2, and 3 of your left hand respectively.

Weapon/Shield

 * Icon DaSII WpnCat.png Weapon category
 * Weapons are categorized by physical specifications.


 * Icon DaSII AtkType.png Attack type
 * Which of the three types of physical damage is inflicted : strike, slash or thrust.


 * Icon DaSII PhyAtk.png Physical ATK
 * The level of physical damage inflicted.


 * Icon DaSII Counter.png Counter strength
 * Level of counter damage inflicted on attacking enemy.


 * Icon DaSII PoiseDmg.png Poise damage
 * Strength of impact disrupting opponent's poise.


 * Icon DaSII ShotRange.png Shot range
 * Maximum distance achieved by ranged attacks.


 * Icon DaSII PhyRed.png Physical reduction
 * The percentage of physical damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII MagRed.png Magic reduction
 * The percentage of magic damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII LtnRed.png Lightning reduction
 * The percentage of lightning damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII FireRed.png Fire reduction
 * The percentage of fire damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII DarkRed.png Dark reduction
 * The percentage of dark damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII PsnRed.png Poison reduction
 * The percentage of poison damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII BldRed.png Bleed reduction
 * The percentage of bleed damage reduced.


 * Break reduction
 * The percentage of break damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII CurseRed.png Curse reduction
 * The percentage of curse damage reduced.


 * Icon DaSII Stability.png Stability
 * The stability of one's defense.
 * Reduces consumption of stamina when taking attacks.


 * Icon DaSII Durability.png Durability
 * At zero, items break and become ineffective.


 * Icon DaSII EquipLoad.png Weight
 * Weight of the item.
 * Movement becomes sluggish if your load is too heavy.