Editing Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Attributes

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{| {{prettytable|notwide=1}}
! The attributes of your character apply bonuses or penalties to everything from combat to [[../Skills|skill]] checks to [[../Force powers/]]. Check each attribute to see what aspects of gameplay it can affect.
|}

At [[../Character generation|character generation]] each of the six physical attributes is at 8, with 30 points to invest in them. Any attribute can be increased to a maximum of 18 at this time, but beyond 14 there are increased point costs:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
! Attribute
!width=8%| 9
!width=8%| 10
!width=8%| 11
!width=8%| 12
!width=8%| 13
!width=8%| 14
!width=8%| 15
!width=8%| 16
!width=8%| 17
!width=8%| 18
|-
! Point cost
| +1 || +1 || +1 || +1 || +1 || +1 || {{no2|+2}} || {{no2|+2}} || {{no|+3}} || {{no|+3}}
|-
! Total
| 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || {{no2|8}} || {{no2|10}} || {{no|13}} || {{no|16}}
|}

Characters are granted an additional attribute point every fourth level, at levels 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20, so at maximum level 20 an additional 5 attribute points have been granted. If Recommended is selected during {{s|Experience|Level Up}} or Auto Level Up (which is '''not''' recommended), then how these points are invested depends on character [[../Classes|class]]:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!rowspan=2 width=12.5%| {{s|Classes|Soldier}}
!rowspan=2 width=12.5%| {{s|Classes|Scout}}
!rowspan=2 width=12.5%| {{s|Classes|Scoundrel}}
!colspan=3| {{s|Classes|Jedi}}
!colspan=2| {{s|Classes|Droid}}
|-
!width=12.5%| [[../Classes#Jedi Guardian|Guardian]]
!width=12.5%| [[../Classes#Jedi Sentinel|Sentinel]]
!width=12.5%| [[../Classes#Jedi Consular|Consular]]
!width=12.5%| [[../Classes#Combat Droid|Combat]]
!width=12.5%| [[../Classes#Expert Droid|Expert]]
|-
| Strength
| Dexterity
| Dexterity
| Strength
| Wisdom
| Wisdom
| Constitution
| Dexterity
|}

These aren't subject to the increased point costs which apply at character generation, so any attribute can be increased to a maximum of 23 by investing points.

However, it isn't the attribute itself which is important but its modifier, which equals (attribute – 10) / 2, rounded down:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
! Attribute
!width=15%| 8
!width=15%| 10
!width=15%| 12
!width=15%| 14
!width=15%| 16
!width=15%| 18
|-
! Modifier
| -1 || 0 || +1 || +2 || +3 || +4
|}

Consequently it's normally a waste if an attribute is an odd number after all points and bonuses from [[../Items#Equipment|equipment]], [[../Stimulants|stimulants]], [[../Force powers/]] and any light or dark [[../Alignment#Mastery|mastery]] is taken into account. However, these attribute bonuses are restricted to +20 maximum, which means main player characters can have maximum 43 (modifier +16) for any attribute without using [[../Cheats|cheats]]:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=20%| Character generation
!width=20%| Level Up
!width=20%| Bonus
!width=20%| Total
|-
! Maximum
| 18 || 5 || 20
! 43
|}

In practice, the maximum can only be achieved with Strength, Dexterity or Constitution.

==Strength==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Strength measures physical power. A high strength adds modifiers to melee damage and chance to hit, which is important for characters that use close-combat weapons (vibroblades, lightsabers).'''
|}

Strength modifier (STR) adds to the following:

* {{s|Combat|Damage}} with [[../Melee weapons|melee weapons]] and [[../Lightsabers|lightsabers]]
* {{s|Combat|Attack}} with melee weapons
* Attack with lightsabers when greater than or equal to {{s|Attributes|Dexterity}} modifier
* {{s|Feats|Critical Strike}} Difficulty Class

Strength is the primary attribute of melee attackers and offensive lightsaber users, particularly those using Critical Strike; pure ranged attackers and Force users have little or no use for it, so it can even be left at 8 on [[../Character generation|character generation]].

Strength bonuses are granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Strength
|-
!rowspan=3| [[../Force powers/]]
| {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}}
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Stimulants/]]
| {{s|Stimulants|Adrenal Strength}}
| +4
|-
| {{s|Stimulants|Hyper-adrenal Strength}}
| +6
|-
! {{s|Alignment|Mastery}}
| Main character {{s|Classes|Jedi Guardian}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +3
|-
!rowspan=5| [[../Hands/]]
| {{s|Hands|Strength Gauntlets}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Hands|Eriadu Strength Amplifier}}
| +2
|-
| {{s|Hands|Sith Power Gauntlets}}
| +3
|-
| {{s|Hands|GenoHaradan Power Gloves}} {{KotOR/Points|Dark}}
| +4
|-
| {{s|Hands|Dominator Gauntlets}}
| +5
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Strength
|-
! [[../Robes/]] {{KotOR/Feat|Jedi Defense||T|P}}
| {{s|Robes|Darth Revan's Robes}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Dark}}
| +4
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Light armor/]] {{KotOR/Armor|Light|T|P}}
| {{s|Light armor|Light Exoskeleton}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +1
|-
| Light Exoskeleton {{KotOR/Upgrade|Armor Reinforcement}}
| +2
|-
!rowspan=4| [[../Medium armor/]] {{KotOR/Armor|Medium|T|P}}
| {{s|Medium armor|Powered Light Battle Armor}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Medium armor|Jamoh Hogra's Battle Armor}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Medium armor|Heavy Exoskeleton}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +2
|-
| Heavy Exoskeleton {{KotOR/Upgrade|Armor Reinforcement}}
| +3
|-
! [[../Heavy armor|Heavy]] {{KotOR/Armor|Heavy|T|P}}
| {{s|Heavy armor|Powered Battle Armor}}
| +1
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Belts/]]
| {{s|Belts|Power Belt}} {{KotOR/Points|Dark}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Belts|CNS Strength Enhancer}}
| +2
|}
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Maximum Strength: +24 for an armored Jedi Guardian main character with light mastery, or +22 for a dark Jedi: in both cases, this would be restricted to +20 (STR +10).

==Dexterity==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Dexterity measures agility and reflexes. A high Dexterity adds modifiers to ranged attack rolls (blasters, grenades) and increases a character's Defense rating, making them harder to hit.'''
|}

Dexterity modifier (DEX) adds to the following:

* {{s|Combat|Defense}}
* {{s|Combat|Attack}} with ranged weapons ([[../Blaster pistols|blaster pistols]], [[../Blaster rifles|blaster rifles]] and [[../Heavy weapons|heavy weapons]])
* Attack with [[../Lightsabers|lightsabers]] when greater than {{s|Attributes|Strength}} modifier
* Reflex [[../Saves|save]]
* {{s|Skills|Stealth}} bonus

Dexterity is the primary attribute of ranged attackers and defensive lightsaber users, and can be a secondary attribute for Force users, as well as more defensive melee characters.

{{s|Body|Armor}} restricts the DEX bonus added to Defense:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
! Defense Bonus
!colspan=2| [[../Light armor#Summary|Light armor]] {{KotOR/Armor|Light|T|P}}
!colspan=2| [[../Medium armor#Summary|Medium armor]] {{KotOR/Armor|Medium|T|P}}
!colspan=2| [[../Heavy armor#Summary|Heavy armor]] {{KotOR/Armor|Heavy|T|P}}
|-
!width=25%| Armor
|width=12.5%| [[../Light armor#Armor 4|4]]
|width=12.5%| [[../Light armor#Armor 5|5]]
|width=12.5%| [[../Medium armor#Armor 6|6]]
|width=12.5%| [[../Medium armor#Armor 7|7]]
|width=12.5%| [[../Heavy armor#Armor 8|8]] 
|width=12.5%| [[../Heavy armor#Armor 9|9]]
|-
! Max Dexterity Bonus
| 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0
|-
! Minimum Dexterity
| 20 || 18 || 16 || 14 || 12 || 10
|}

Although the modifier displayed on the {{s|Gameplay|Character}} screen is restricted, this only affects Defense.

{{s|Combat|Feats and effects}} mod is restricted to maximum Defense bonus 10 and the sum of Armor and Max Dexterity Bonus is always 9, so maximum Defense bonus 19 can be granted with ''any'' armor (although the [[../Force powers/]] required to maximize feats and effects are restricted by armor, so they'd need to be used ''before'' equipping it and engaging in combat).

[[../Robes/]] don't actually have Max Dexterity Bonus, so if feats and effects are maximized then equal or higher Defense is possible with 28 Dexterity (DEX +9) or more; if restricted Force powers aren't used beforehand, then this is possible with 20 Dexterity (DEX +5), or less (since maximum Defense bonus granted with armor is otherwise just 15).

Dexterity bonuses are granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Dexterity
|-
!rowspan=3| Force powers
| {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}}
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Stimulants/]]
| {{s|Stimulants|Adrenal Alacrity}}
| +4
|-
| {{s|Stimulants|Hyper-adrenal Alacrity}}
| +6
|-
!rowspan=5| [[../Implants/]]
| {{s|Implants|Response Package}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 1|T|P}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Implants|Advanced Sensory Implant}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +2
|-
| {{s|Implants|Cyber Reaction System}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}}
| +3
|-
| {{s|Implants|Gordulan Reaction System}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}}
| +4
|-
| {{s|Implants|Advanced Alacrity Implant}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +5
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Head/]]
| {{s|Head|Verpine Ocular Enhancer}} {{KotOR/Armor|Light|T|P}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Head|Combat Sensor}}
| +2
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Dexterity
|-
!rowspan=4| [[../Hands/]]
| {{s|Hands|Brejik's Gloves}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Hands|Infiltrator Gloves}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Hands|Karakan Gauntlets}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Hands|Advanced Stabilizer Gloves}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +3
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Light armor/]] {{KotOR/Armor|Light|T|P}}
| {{s|Light armor|Light Exoskeleton}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Light armor|GenoHaradan Mesh Armor}} {{KotOR/Points|Dark}}
| +3
|-
! Lightsabers
| {{s|Upgrade items|Crystal, Jenruax}} {{KotOR/Upgrade|Mantle of the Force}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +1
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Belts/]]
| {{s|Belts|Adrenaline Stimulator}}
| +2
|-
| {{s|Belts|Baragwin Stealth Unit}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +3
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../HK-47/]]
| {{s|HK-47|First}} repair
| +2
|-
| {{s|HK-47|Fourth}} repair
| +2
|}
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HK-47's bonus(es) only affect him, not your main character.

Maximum Dexterity: +28 for an armored Jedi using a lightsaber, although this would be restricted to +20 (DEX +10) with Max Dexterity Bonus: +(0-5) added to Defense while armored.

==Constitution==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Constitution represents health and resiliency. A high Constitution adds modifiers to the vitality points gained at each level up. This is important for everyone, but essential for soldiers and Jedi guardians.'''
|}

Constitution modifier (CON) adds to the following:

* {{s|Combat|Vitality}} points per level
* Fortitude [[../Saves|save]]

More than 14 Constitution at [[../Character generation|character generation]] or investing more points later is rarely (if ever) recommended, although neither is leaving it at 8 (unless you're an experienced player).

Constitution bonuses are granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Constitution
|-
!rowspan=3| [[../Force powers/]]
| {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}}
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Stimulants/]]
| {{s|Stimulants|Adrenal Stamina}}
| +4
|-
| {{s|Stimulants|Hyper-adrenal Stamina}}
| +6
|-
! {{s|Alignment|Mastery}}
| Main character {{s|Classes|Jedi Sentinel}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +3
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Constitution
|-
!rowspan=4| [[../Implants/]]
| {{s|Implants|Cardio Package}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 1|T|P}}
| +1
|-
| {{s|Implants|Bavakar Cardio Package}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}}
| +2
|-
| {{s|Implants|Beemon Package}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}}
| +3
|-
| {{s|Implants|Cardio Power System}} {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 3|T|P}}
| +4
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Medium armor/]] {{KotOR/Armor|Medium|T|P}}
| {{s|Medium armor|Heavy Exoskeleton}} {{KotOR/World|Yavin Station}}
| +1
|-
| Heavy Exoskeleton {{KotOR/Upgrade|Armor Reinforcement}}
| +3
|}
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Maximum Constitution: +21 for an armored Jedi Sentinel main character with light mastery, although this would be restricted to +20 (CON +10).

==Intelligence==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Intelligence represents knowledge and reasoning. A high intelligence adds modifiers to the number of points a character has to spend on essential skills.'''
|}

Intelligence modifier (INT) adds to the following:

* [[../Skills|Skill]] points granted at [[../Character generation|character generation]]
* Skill points granted per level up
* {{s|Skills|Computer Use}}, {{s|Skills|Demolitions}} and {{s|Skills|Repair}} bonus
* {{s|Feats|Sniper Shot}} Difficulty Class
* {{s|Classes|Droid}} [[../Combat#Vitality|vitality]] repaired by [[../Medical items#Repair kits|repair kits]]

It's recommended to only invest points in Intelligence at character generation to maximize skill points granted at that time, and on {{s|Experience|Level Up}}:

; Character generation

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=25%| Class
!width=25%| {{s|Classes|Soldier}}
!width=25%| {{s|Classes|Scout}}
!width=25%| {{s|Classes|Scoundrel}}
|-
! Skill points
| (1 + INT) * 4
| {{yes|(3 + INT) * 4}}
|bgcolor=ffff99| (4 + INT) * 4
|}

; Level up

{| {{prettytable}}
!colspan=5| Skill points
|-
!colspan=2| 1 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 2 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 3 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 4 + [INT / 2]
|-
|width=20%|
* Soldier
* {{s|Classes|Jedi Guardian}}
|width=20%|
* {{s|Classes|Jedi Consular}}
* {{s|Classes|Combat Droid}}
| {{yes2|
* {{s|Classes|Jedi Sentinel}}
* {{s|Classes|Expert Droid}} }}
| {{yes|
* Scout}}
|bgcolor=ffff99|
* Scoundrel
|}

Characters are always granted at least four skill points at character generation, and one per level up:

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!rowspan=2 width=20%| Minimum<br>Intelligence
!colspan=4| Skill points
|-
!width=20%| 1 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 2 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 3 + [INT / 2]
!width=20%| 4 + [INT / 2]
|-
! 8
| 1 || 1 || {{yes2|2}} || {{yes|3}}
|-
! 10
| 1 || {{yes2|2}} || {{yes|3}} ||bgcolor=ffff99| 4
|-
! 14
| {{yes2|2}} || {{yes|3}} ||bgcolor=ffff99| 4 || {{no2|5}}
|-
! 18
| {{yes|3}} ||bgcolor=ffff99| 4 || {{no2|5}} || {{no|6}}
|}

Since skill use isn't necessary to complete the game and all but {{s|Skills|Persuade}} can normally be delegated to your party anyway, leaving Intelligence at 8 is perfectly feasible (although 10 grants a Scout or Scoundrel four more skill points at character generation, and a Scout, Scoundrel or Jedi Sentinel one more per level up), and more than 14 is rarely (if ever) recommended.

Intelligence bonuses are only granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Intelligence
|-
!rowspan=3| [[../Force powers/]]
| {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}}
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Intelligence
|-
! [[../Implants/]]
| Memory Package {{KotOR/Feat|Implant|Implant Level 1|T|P}} {{KotOR/Points|Dark}}
| +1
|}
{{col|2|end}}

Maximum Intelligence: +6 (INT +3), to be added to point investment. 

Maximum total Intelligence for the Player Character is 29, if including effects of implants and force powers. This would result in a +9 modifier for the Sniper Shot perk from Intelligence. This would also increase associated skills like Demolition, Repair and Computer Use by +9 temporarily. If not including temporary modifiers, the maximum total Intelligence for the Player Character is 23. Putting the last attribute point into Intelligence would not gain any additional skill points, but would allow the removal of the Memory Package implant while still maintaining the +9 modifier for Sniper Shot (while using Master Valor). Only recommended for the Jedi roleplaying as a utility droid.


==Wisdom==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Wisdom represents willpower and perception. A high Wisdom adds modifiers to Jedi Force Points and Force Power saving throws. The Force Powers of a Jedi with high Wisdom are also much harder to resist.'''
|}

Wisdom modifier (WIS) adds to the following:

* [[../Force powers|Force power]] Difficulty Class
* Force Points per {{s|Classes|Jedi}} level
* Will [[../Saves|save]]
* {{s|Skills|Awareness}}, {{s|Skills|Security}} and {{s|Skills|Treat Injury}} bonus
* {{s|Combat|Vitality}} healed by [[../Medical items#Medpacs|medpacs]] and {{s|Force powers|Cure}} or Heal

Wisdom is the primary attribute of Force users, particularly if neutral or dark, otherwise it isn't worth significant investment since there are other sources (or substitutes) for Will and skill bonuses.

Wisdom bonuses are only granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=50%| Description
!width=25%| Wisdom
|-
!rowspan=3| Force powers
| {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}}
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=50%| Description
!width=25%| Wisdom
|-
! [[../Head/]]
| {{s|Head|Circlet of Saresh}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +5
|-
!rowspan=2| [[../Robes/]]
| {{s|Robes|Qel-Droma Robes}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +2
|-
| {{s|Robes|Star Forge Robes}}  {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +5
|}
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Maximum Wisdom: +15 (WIS +(7-8), depending on point investment) for a light Jedi, to be added to point investment.

==Charisma==
{| {{prettytable}}
| '''Charisma represents personality and the ability to lead. A high Charisma adds modifiers to Force-related feats and powers that are very important to all the Jedi classes. It is also central to any persuasive talker.'''
|}

Charisma modifier (CHA) adds to the following:

* [[../Force powers|Force power]] Difficulty Class
* Force Points per {{s|Classes|Jedi}} level
* {{s|Skills|Persuade}} bonus
* {{s|Combat|Vitality}} healed by {{s|Force powers|Cure}} or Heal

Charisma is a secondary attribute for Force users. Otherwise, only a main character should invest points to be persuasive: once Persuade is a class skill after starting as a {{s|Classes|Scoundrel}} or becoming a {{s|Classes|Jedi}}, if maximum skill points are invested (character level + 3) then 16 Charisma (CHA +3) is the maximum ever required for 100% success of all easy, medium ''and'' hard Persuade checks, although that can be reduced with {{s|Feats|Empathy}} feats and {{s|Force powers|Force Valor}} powers.

{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!rowspan=2 width=25%| Force power
!width=15%| Feat
!width=15%| None
!width=15%| Empathy
!width=15%| Improved
!width=15%| Master
|-
! Level
! 1 !! 1 !! 4 !! 8
|-
! None !! 1
| 16 || 14 || 12 || 10
|-
! Force Valor !! 1
| 14 || 12 || 10 || 8
|-
! Knight Valor !! 9
| 13 || 11 || 9 || {{N/a|7}}
|-
! Master Valor !! 15
| 11 || 9 || {{N/a|7}} || {{N/a|5}}
|}

Powers only last 20 seconds and can expire during dialog, so achieving Persuade rank = character level + 6 with just skill points, attribute points in Charisma, and Empathy is preferable.

However, if 75% success of hard checks is acceptable (you're willing to fail, or save game beforehand and then load game after failure), Charisma can be left at 12 (level < 4) or 10 (levels 4-7) for a Scoundrel on Taris, or even at 8 for a level > 7 Scoundrel or Jedi.

Charisma bonuses are only granted by the following:

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Charisma
|-
!rowspan=3| Force powers
| Force Valor
| +2
|-
| Knight Valor
| +3
|-
| Master Valor
| +5
|}

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{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
!width=20%| Source
!width=55%| Description
!width=25%| Charisma
|-
! {{s|Alignment|Mastery}}
| Main character {{s|Classes|Jedi Consular}} {{KotOR/Restricted|Light}}
| +3
|}
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Maximum Charisma: +8 (CHA +4) for a Jedi Consular main character with light mastery, to be added to point investment.

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