This will determine whether the character will receive an affliction or a virtue. Upon reaching maximum stress, the adventurer will roll for a resolve check. This is the defining mechanic that relies upon the stress bar, and a gauge to see how mad your character is!Īfflictions and Virtues are achieved when a a character reaches 100% stress. If a hero has 7 of either, and a new quirk is acquired, it will overwrite a random quirk on the hero's list.Īfflictions and Virtues is another notable feature in this game. Negative quirks can be removed for a decent fee at the Sanitarium, which is unlocked a couple adventures into the game.Įach hero can have up to 7 positive and negative quirks. (Example is drinking at the bar can result in Tippler, and meditating in the abbey can grant Meditator) They can also be acquired in town by doing various Stress relieving activities.

They are usually earned through adventuring, from being hit by a special attack, interacting with the environment, or finishing a dungeon.

The stress of being an adventurer will take it's toll upon the mind and body for everyone eventually.Įvery adventurer has the potential to earn positive and/or negative quirks One of the most notable features of Darkest Dungeon is the Quirk/Affliction system.

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