Want to know what each attribute does in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon and which ones to level up first? This guide explains every stat, shows real in-game effects, and helps you choose the best attributes for melee, ranged, magic, or hybrid builds. Bonfires are used to level up, respec your stats with a Potion of Origin, and restore health.
1. All Attributes in Tainted Grail: What They Are and How They Work
You gain one Attribute Point every time you level up. These attributes directly affect combat performance, gear requirements, resource regeneration, and dialogue options. There are six attributes in total:
| Attribute | Main Effects (Per Point) |
|---|---|
| Strength | +1% Melee Damage +3 Stamina -1% Armor Weight Multiplier |
| Endurance | +8 Health +10 Encumbrance Limit +1.50 Stamina Regeneration / s |
| Dexterity | +4% Attack Speed -3% Noise & Visibility +1% Ranged Damage |
| Spirituality | +1% Spell Power +6 Mana +0.30 Mana Regeneration / s |
| Practicality | +0.1 Crafting Bonus +5% Weak Spot Damage -1% Stamina & Mana Cost +10% Price of Sold Goods |
| Perception | +5% Critical Damage +1% Critical Chance +8% Sneak Damage |
2. Strength: For Melee Damage and Heavy Gear Efficiency
Strength increases Melee Damage, expands your Stamina pool, and lowers your Armor Weight Multiplier. This allows you to wear heavier gear without falling into a higher armor weight category, which would reduce your mobility and dash count.
Strength
| Melee Damage | +1% |
| Stamina | +3 |
| Armor Weight Multiplier | -1% |
Best For
- Melee-focused builds using one-handed or two-handed weapons
- Players equipping armor that requires Strength and Endurance
- Combat roles that rely on stamina for blocking or chaining attacks
3. Endurance: Boost Health, Carry Capacity, and Stamina Regen
Endurance increases your total Health, raises your Encumbrance Limit, and accelerates Stamina Regeneration. It also helps prevent movement and regeneration penalties caused by carrying too much gear.
Endurance
| Health | +8 |
| Encumbrance Limit | +10 |
| Stamina Regeneration / s | +1.50 |
Best For
- Characters who use shields or wear high-weight gear
- Players who loot extensively or use gear with encumbrance costs
- Stamina-intensive combat styles that require sustained actions
Encumbrance Tip
Exceeding your Encumbrance Limit slows movement and reduces both Stamina Regeneration and Mana Regeneration. Keep your carry weight under the limit to maintain full combat efficiency.
4. Dexterity: Improve Speed, Stealth, and Ranged Damage
Dexterity increases Attack Speed, lowers Noise and Visibility for stealth, and boosts Ranged Damage. It’s essential for fast weapon builds, sneak attacks, and long-range combat.
Dexterity
| Attack Speed | +4% |
| Noise & Visibility | -3% |
| Ranged Damage | +1% |
Best For
- Bow users and ranged weapon builds
- Light weapon fighters using dash and speed
- Stealth-based characters relying on sneak attacks
Stealth Tip
High Dexterity makes it easier to close the distance without alerting enemies. Combine it with Perception to amplify Sneak Damage and critical effects when attacking from stealth.
5. Spirituality: Core Stat for Mana and Spell Power
Spirituality boosts your Mana pool, increases Spell Power, and improves Mana Regeneration. It is the most important attribute for builds that rely on spells or magical gear.
Spirituality
| Spell Power | +1% |
| Mana | +6 |
| Mana Regeneration / s | +0.30 |
Best For
- Magic users who rely on spellcasting for damage or utility
- Players equipping gear that scales with Spirituality
- Summoning builds using Soul Cubes and other magical tools
Spellcasting Tip
Many spells have high mana costs or benefit from increased power scaling. Investing in Spirituality early allows you to cast more often and equip better magical items without penalties.
6. Practicality: Crafting Power and Resource Efficiency
Practicality enhances Crafting Bonus, increases Weak Spot Damage, reduces both Stamina and Mana Cost of abilities, and improves the Price of Sold Goods. It supports both combat and economy playstyles.
Practicality
| Crafting Bonus | +0.1 |
| Weak Spot Damage | +5% |
| Stamina & Mana Cost | -1% |
| Price of Sold Goods | +10% |
Best For
- Hybrid builds using both melee and spells
- Players focused on cooking, alchemy, or crafting
- Loot-heavy playstyles selling gear for profit
Efficiency Tip
Practicality lowers the cost of using abilities, which is especially useful for stamina-draining weapons or mana-heavy spells. It also helps you consistently craft higher-quality food, potions, and items.
7. Perception: Boost Critical Hits and Sneak Damage
Perception increases Critical Damage, raises Critical Chance, and greatly enhances Sneak Damage. It’s the top choice for builds that rely on burst damage, critical strikes, or attacking from stealth.
Perception
| Critical Damage | +5% |
| Critical Chance | +1% |
| Sneak Damage | +8% |
Best For:
- Ranged and stealth-focused damage dealers
- Critical hit builds with bows, daggers, or light weapons
- Players using sneak attacks to open combat
Critical Tip:
Perception does not affect Magic Critical Chance — that must be increased through skill tree passives. For melee and ranged attacks, however, it significantly boosts critical output and sneak damage modifiers.
8. How to Respec Attributes Using Potion of Origin
You can reset all Attribute Points and Skill Tree Points by using a rare item called the Potion of Origin. This item allows you to fully respec your build the next time you rest at a bonfire.
Respecs are essential if you want to switch from melee to magic, re-balance for gear requirements, or correct early stat choices.
9. How Attribute Requirements Affect Gear Performance
Many weapons and armor pieces in Tainted Grail have attribute requirements. If you equip an item without meeting the required stats, its bonuses will be reduced.
For example, an armor piece that normally grants 9 Armor may only provide 4.5 if you lack the necessary Strength or Endurance. Caster gear may also withhold Mana bonuses without sufficient Spirituality.
Bone club
Examples
- Heavy armor may require both Strength and Endurance for full protection
- Magic gloves that increase Mana won’t apply the bonus without enough Spirituality
Always read item tooltips carefully to check for attribute thresholds before equipping new gear.
10. Attribute-Based Dialogue Options
Some NPCs offer alternate dialogue choices that are unlocked by having specific attributes. These interactions are marked with a tag like (Strength) or (Practicality).
Depending on your build, these checks can let you:
- Intimidate or persuade characters
- Unlock trade opportunities
- Skip combat through dialogue resolution
If you’re interested in additional story options or quest paths, investing 1–2 points in Practicality or Strength early can help.
11. Best Attributes to Level First for Your Build
Early investment in the right stats can make a huge difference. Here are attribute priorities based on your intended playstyle:
Melee-Focused Build
- Primary: Strength — for melee damage and gear efficiency
- Secondary: Endurance — for stamina regeneration and health
- Optional: Practicality — for reduced stamina cost
Ranged or Stealth Build
- Primary: Dexterity — for ranged damage and stealth mobility
- Secondary: Perception — for critical chance and sneak bonuses
- Optional: Endurance — for stamina management while kiting
Spellcasting Build
- Primary: Spirituality — for spell power, mana pool, and regen
- Secondary: Endurance — to maintain mobility in light gear
- Optional: Practicality — to reduce spell cost and boost crafting
Hybrid Build (Mixed Combat and Magic)
- Main stat: Strength or Dexterity depending on weapon
- Support stat: Spirituality — to support mana-based abilities
- Efficiency stat: Practicality — for resource cost reduction
12. Attribute Tips for Early Game Progression
Each level grants only one Attribute Point, so early-game stat choices have long-term consequences. Avoid spreading points too thin across unrelated attributes.
- Melee builds: Start with Strength and Endurance to avoid stamina issues and gear penalties
- Ranged builds: Begin with Dexterity, then add Perception for high critical damage
- Spellcasters: Open with Spirituality to cast more spells and unlock magic gear early
If your build changes later, save and use a Potion of Origin to reallocate points. For early consistency, stay focused on one or two attributes until your gear expands.
