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Like many other games in the soulslike genre,Lords Of The Fallenoffers its own unique challenge. It introduces two parallel worlds: the living Axiom and the dead Umbral. This makes the game twice as challenging because most secrets and progression are locked behind Umbral. That’s why it’s important to develop a strong character to tackle these challenges.
To achieve this, you have variousstatsto upgrade your character, and each of them functions differently. Understanding how each stat works is the key to creating a character build that not only matches your playstyle but also helps you overcome the game’s challenges.
All Stats, Explained
This game includessix main stats,four secondary stats, andseveral defensive stats and resistances to status effects. These six main statsaffect other stats, whether they are secondary or defensive.
Leveling up your character is simple andcan be done at any Vestige you discover in the game,including Vestige Seedlings. Each level-up costs a certain amount ofVigor.
With that said, let’s now explore each category individually.
Main Stats
As mentioned earlier,the main stats are the ones you’ll be focusing on when leveling up. Each of these stats, when improved, will allow you to mold the playstyle and the build you desire in the game, whether it’s a melee or mage build.
The table below provides an explanation of what each stat accomplishes.
Explanation
Strength
Strength is one of the two main stats that enable you to use certain weapons andboost your attack power. It directlyaffects weapons that scale with Strength for their damage. The higher your Strength stat, the more damage these weapons will deal.
With a high Strength stat,you may wield heavy weaponslike Grand Axes, Grand Hammers, and Grand Swords, giving you the power to crush your enemies.
Agility
Agility is the second main stat that allows you to wield particular weapons andenhances your attack power. It primarilyaffects weapons that rely on Agility for increased damage. If you preferusing daggers, bows, and executing flashy combos, then Agility is the stat for you.
You can think of Agility as the equivalent ofDexterity in other Souls games.
Endurance
Endurance directlyaffects your character’s Stamina, as well astheir Weight and Encumbrance. This means you will be able to wear heavy armor that will boost your character’s defense.
Vitality directlyaffects your character’s HP.
Radiance
Radiance is one of the two main stats that enable you touse magic in the game. With Radiance, you cancast Radiant spells, equip Radiant catalysts, and wield specific weapons that require Radiance. It alsoincreases your Mana meter.
Think of Radiance as the equivalent of Faith in the Souls games.
Inferno
Inferno is the second main stat that lets youcast magic in the game. Similar to Radiance, it allows you to useInferno catalysts, Inferno spellsand provides some Inferno weapon options. Additionally, itboosts your Mana meter.
Think of Radiance as the equivalent ofPyromancies in the Souls games.
Secondary Stats
There arefour secondary statsprimarily influenced by the main stats mentioned earlier, and the table below explains the purpose of each one.
Health
Health, or HP, determines how many hits or damage you’re able to withstand before you die, but in this game, you get a second chance. When you die for the first time in the living Axiom,you’ll enter Umbralautomatically, which essentially grants youa second opportunity. If you die in Umbral, you’ll be teleported back to the last Vestige where you rested.
You can keep track of your health with thered bar in the top left corner.
Stamina
Stamina is essential for almost every action your character takes, whether it’ssprinting, dodging, attacking, or casting spells. If your Stamina runs out, you won’t be able to perform any of these actions.
you’re able to keep track of your stamina with thegreen bar under your health.
Mana
Mana isconsumed when casting all types of spells, and each spell has its own Mana cost. Unlike your health, which you canrecover with Sanguinarix, restoring Mana requires purchasing consumable items calledManastones.
You can keep track of your Mana with theblue bar under your stamina.
Weight
Weight is responsible for determining the total amount of weight your character can carry. However, it’s important to keep in mind that ahigh Encumbrance level can impact your character’s overall movement.
To check the Encumbrance meter, open your character’s equipment, and you’ll see awhite bar on the left side.
Defensive Stats
Defensive stats are crucial forwithstanding various types of damage from enemies. They are mainlyinfluenced by the armor you wear, as well as certain accessories likerings and pendants.
It’s important to note that leveling up any of the main stats contributes to a slight boost in the defensive stats.
The game featuresfour different types of damageand the table below explains them.
Physical
Physical isnon-elemental damageand is lessened when you possess a higher defense against it. Since this is the most prevalent type of damage in the game, it’s wise to equip gear with strong physical defense.
When you level up yourStrength stat, it provides the most increase to Physical Defense.
Fire
Fire is one of the elemental damages inflicted by specific enemiesusing fire weapons or Inferno spells, and there are also certain areas in the game with fire hazards if you get too close.
When you level up yourInferno stat, it provides the most increase to Fire Defense.
Holy
Holy is one of the elemental damages inflicted by specific enemiesusing Radiance weapons or Radiant spells.
When you level up yourRadiance stat, it provides the most increase to Holy Defense.
Wither
Umbral enemiescan cause wither damage, and you can alsoincur wither damagewhen you block orparry enemy attacks. You can identify this by agray bar within the HP bar.
Just like Holy, leveling up yourRadiance statgives you the most increase to Wither Defense.
Another method to enhance your defense against these types of damage is byusing a shield. When you check the shield’s description, you can see thepercentages of block protectionit provides for each type of damage.
Resistances
A game in the soulslike genre wouldn’t be complete without status effects that add to the game’s challenge. Lords of the Fallen featuressix of these effects, and they can either benefit you when applied to enemies or work against you if applied to your character.
All of these effects aretemporary, and before they take effect on either your character or enemies,a bar needs to be filled.
How To Cure
Smite
When the bar is completely filled, it triggersa single lightning strike of Holy Damagedelivered to the target.
Smite Cure
Bleed
When the bar is filled, it causesa chunk of damageto the target.
Dodgeto quickly get rid of Burn.
Ignite
Ignite inflictsa burst of Fire Damagein addition toa short period of vulnerability to Fire Damagewhen the status effect meter is full.
Ignite Cure
Frostbite
Frostbite deliversa burst of damagewhen the meter is full, but its effect varies for your character and enemies:
When the meter is full, Poisoninflicts damage over time.
Poison Cure
For every two points invested in any main stat, all Resistances increase by one point. An increased resistance to any of these effectsslows down the buildupof the Status Effect bar.
