Traits

Traits determine the strengths and weaknesses of your companions, as well as the types of skills that they can effectively use. There are a total of seven traits.

Mastery
This trait determines how much knowledge a companion has harnessed from the Codex.
 * All companions begin with only 1 mastery point. They can spend knowledge to gain more points.
 * Each time a new mastery point is gained, the companion's other traits increase as well.
 * After gaining 10 mastery points, the companion can choose a mastery pathway to follow. This provides access to more specialised skills and affects the bonuses they receive from further mastery.

Vitality Points
This trait determines how much damage a companion can withstand before they lose consciousness.
 * Each time a companion is attacked by an enemy in battle, they lose vitality points. When their vitality points reach zero they are knocked unconscious and are unable to act.
 * The battle is lost if all the companions in your party are rendered unconscious.
 * Some items and skills can restore vitality points or even revive companions.

Ability Points
This trait determines how much a companion can exert themselves before becoming exhausted.
 * Companions have a limited amount of ability points. Each time a skill is used they lose one point.
 * When their ability points reach zero the companion is not able to use any more skills until they are replenished.
 * Certain skills and items can restore ability points.

Technique
This trait determines the effectiveness of skills which require physical strength and prowess.
 * Technique points determine how much damage weapon skills will deal against enemies in battle, and how effective they are on the field.

Resilience
This trait determines the effectiveness of skills which require physical stamina.
 * Resilience points determine how much damage a companion will take from an oncoming attack.
 * They also determine the effectiveness of certain skills.

Willpower
This trait determines the effectiveness of skills which require magical power and prowess.
 * Willpower points determine how much damage magic skills will deal against enemies in battle, and how effective they are on the field.

Dexterity
This trait determines the effectiveness of skills which require quick reflexes and agility.
 * Dexterity points determine how quickly a companion is able to take their turn in battle.
 * They also determine the effectiveness of certain skills.