Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Attributes

The attributes of your character apply bonuses or penalties to everything from combat to skill checks to Force powers. Check each attribute to see what aspects of gameplay it can affect.

At 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:

Attribute	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Point cost	+1	+1	+1	+1	+1	+1	+2	+2	+3	+3
Total	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	13	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 Level Up or Auto Level Up (which is not recommended), then how these points are invested depends on character class:

Soldier	Scout	Scoundrel	Jedi			Droid
			Guardian	Sentinel	Consular	Combat	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:

Attribute	8	10	12	14	16	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 equipment, stimulants, Force powers and any light or dark 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 (although in practice, this can only be achieved with Strength, Dexterity or Constitution).

Strength

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:

• Damage with melee weapons and lightsabers
• Attack with melee weapons
• Attack with lightsabers when greater than or equal to Dexterity modifier
• 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.

Strength bonuses are granted by the following:

Source	Description	Strength
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5
Stimulants	Adrenal Strength	+4
	Hyper-adrenal Strength	+6
Mastery	Main character Jedi Guardian	+3
Hands	Strength Gauntlets	+1
	Eriadu Strength Amplifier	+2
	Sith Power Gauntlets	+3
	GenoHaradan Power Gloves	+4
	Dominator Gauntlets	+5

Source	Description	Strength
Robes	Darth Revan's Robes	+4
Light armor	Light Exoskeleton	+1
	Light Exoskeleton	+2
Medium armor	Powered Light Battle Armor	+1
	Jamoh Hogra's Battle Armor	+1
	Heavy Exoskeleton	+2
	Heavy Exoskeleton	+3
Heavy	Powered Battle Armor	+1
Belts	Power Belt	+1
	CNS Strength Enhancer	+2

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

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:

• Defense
• Attack with ranged weapons (blaster pistols, blaster rifles and heavy weapons)
• Attack with lightsabers when greater than Strength modifier
• Reflex save
• 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.

Armor restricts the DEX bonus added to Defense:

Defense Bonus	Light armor		Medium armor		Heavy armor
Armor	4	5	6	7	8	9
Max Dexterity Bonus	5	4	3	2	1	0
Minimum Dexterity	20	18	16	14	12	10

Although the modifier displayed on the Character screen is restricted, this only affects Defense.

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:

Source	Description	Dexterity
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5
Stimulants	Adrenal Alacrity	+4
	Hyper-adrenal Alacrity	+6
Implants	Response Package	+1
	Advanced Sensory Implant	+2
	Cyber Reaction System	+3
	Gordulan Reaction System	+4
	Advanced Alacrity Implant	+5
Head	Verpine Ocular Enhancer	+1
	Combat Sensor	+2

Source	Description	Dexterity
Hands	Brejik's Gloves	+1
	Infiltrator Gloves	+1
	Karakan Gauntlets	+1
	Advanced Stabilizer Gloves	+3
Light armor	Light Exoskeleton	+1
	GenoHaradan Mesh Armor	+3
Lightsabers	Crystal, Jenruax	+1
Belts	Adrenaline Stimulator	+2
	Baragwin Stealth Unit	+3
HK-47	First repair	+2
	Fourth repair	+2

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

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:

• Vitality points per level
• Fortitude save

More than 14 Constitution at 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:

Source	Description	Constitution
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5
Stimulants	Adrenal Stamina	+4
	Hyper-adrenal Stamina	+6
Mastery	Main character Jedi Sentinel	+3

Source	Description	Constitution
Implants	Cardio Package	+1
	Bavakar Cardio Package	+2
	Beemon Package	+3
	Cardio Power System	+4
Medium armor	Heavy Exoskeleton	+1
	Heavy Exoskeleton	+3

Maximum Constitution: +21 for an armored Jedi Sentinel main character with light mastery, although this would be restricted to +20 (CON +10).

Intelligence

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:

• Skill points granted at character generation
• Skill points granted per level up
• Computer Use, Demolitions and Repair bonus
• Sniper Shot Difficulty Class
• Droid vitality repaired by repair kits

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

Character generation

Class	Soldier	Scout	Scoundrel
Skill points	(1 + INT) * 4	(3 + INT) * 4	(4 + INT) * 4

Level up

Skill points
1 + [INT / 2]		2 + [INT / 2]	3 + [INT / 2]	4 + [INT / 2]
Soldier Jedi Guardian	Jedi Consular Combat Droid	Jedi Sentinel Expert Droid	Scout	Scoundrel

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

Minimum Intelligence	Skill points
	1 + [INT / 2]	2 + [INT / 2]	3 + [INT / 2]	4 + [INT / 2]
8	1	1	2	3
10	1	2	3	4
14	2	3	4	5
18	3	4	5	6

Since skill use isn't necessary to complete the game and all but 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:

Source	Description	Intelligence
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5

Source	Description	Intelligence
Implants	Memory Package	+1

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

Wisdom

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 power Difficulty Class
• Force Points per Jedi level
• Will save
• Awareness, Security and Treat Injury bonus
• Vitality healed by medpacs and 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:

Source	Description	Wisdom
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5

Source	Description	Wisdom
Head	Circlet of Saresh	+5
Robes	Qel-Droma Robes	+2
	Star Forge Robes	+5

Maximum Wisdom: +15 (WIS +(7-8), depending on point investment) for a light Jedi, to be added to point investment.

Charisma

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 power Difficulty Class
• Force Points per Jedi level
• Persuade bonus
• Vitality healed by 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 Scoundrel or becoming a 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 Empathy feats and Force Valor powers.

Force power	Feat	None	Empathy	Improved	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	7
Master Valor	15	11	9	7	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:

Source	Description	Charisma
Force powers	Force Valor	+2
	Knight Valor	+3
	Master Valor	+5

Source	Description	Charisma
Mastery	Main character Jedi Consular	+3

Maximum Charisma: +8 (CHA +4) for a Jedi Consular main character with light mastery, to be added to point investment.