Inspirations are Attribute-related buffs in Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. They are often obtained as part of Abilities, that are related to player Classes and Subclasses. Inspiration counters and grants Immunity to any and all Afflictions related to the corresponding Attribute.
This page lists the known inpirations in the game, as well as their default icons, that you may find by mousing over the skills and triggering tooltips.
Inspirations in POE2: Deadfire
Might Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Might Attribute. Any of them counter Dazed, Staggered and Stunned Afflictions.
Strong (+5 Might)
Sources:
- Barbarian default buff for Frenzy, Blood Frenzy and Blood Storm abilities (all self only)
- Chanter Invocations: The Prisoners Turned on Their Captors (AoE conditional), The Brideman Slew Thirty 'Fore they Crossed Half the Hall and Each Kill Fed His Fury (AoE)
- Cipher ability: Valorous Echoes (single target non-self)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self only)
- Paladin ability: Reviving Exhortation (single target conditional), Hastening Command (single target)
- Priest abilities: Holy Power (AoE), Triumph of Crusaders (AoE), Minor Avatar (self only)
- Wizard ability: Citzal's Martial Power (self only)
Tenacious (+5 Might, + 2 Penetration)
Sources:
- Berserker subclass modification for Frenzy ability (self only)
- Paladin ability: Rebirthing Exhortation (single target conditional)
- Priest ability: Champion's Boon (single target)
Energized (+5 Might, +2 Penetration, Interrupt enemies on Crit )
Sources:
- Chanter Invocations: Their Companion Braved the Horde Alone and Far from Defeated, His Heart Filled with Joy (both are self only)
Constitution Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Constitution Attribute. Any of them counter Enfeebled, Sickened and Weakened Afflictions.
Fit (+5 Constitution)
Sources:
- Barbarian default buff for Frenzy ability (self only)
- Druid ability: Nature's Vigor (AoE)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self only)
- Paladin abilities: Reviving Command, Reinforcing Exhortation and Reinforcing Command (single target)
- Priest abilities: Prayer for the Body (single target), Minor Avatar (self only)
- Wizard abilities: Infuse With Vital Essence (self only), Citzal's Martial Power (self only)
Hardy (+5 Constitution, + 2 Armor Rating)
Sources:
- Berserker subclass modification for Frenzy ability (self only)
- Priest ability: Litany for the Body (single target)
- Paladin ability: Steel Exhortation (single target)
Robust (+5 Constitution, + 2 Armor Rating, regenerate Health periodically)
Sources:
- Barbarian abilities: Savage Defiance, Savage Courage, and Stewart Defiance (all self-only)
- Cipher ability: Pain Block (single target non-self)
- Druid ability: Nature's Balm (AoE)
- Paladin ability: Greater Lay on Hands (single target)
Dexterity Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Dexterity Attribute. Any of them counter Hobbled, Immobilized and Paralyzed Afflictions.
Quick (+5 Dexterity)
Sources:
- Chanter Invocations: The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay and Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part(AoE)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self only)
- Monk abilities: Swift Strikes, Lightning Strikes, and Swift Flurry (self only)
- Paladin abilities: Liberating Command, Hastening Exhortation (both single-target)
- Priest ability: Minor Avatar (self only)
- Ranger ability: Evasive Roll, Evasive Fire (both self only)
- Wizard ability: Citzal's Martial Power (self only)
Nimble (+5 Dexterity, +100% Stride)
Sources:
- Barbarian abilities: Wild Sprint, Lion's Sprint, Ram's Sprint (all self-only)
- Paladin ability: Zealous Exhortation (single target)
- Wizard ability: Fleet Feet (self only)
Swift (+5 Dexterity, +100% Stride, cannot be Engaged by enemies)
Sources:
- Fighter ability: Inspired Strike (self only)
- Wizard ability: Deleterious Alacrity of Motion (self only)
Perception Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Perception Attribute. Any of them counter Blinded, Disoriented, Distracted Afflictions.
Insightful (+5 Perception)
Sources:
- Chanter Invocations: The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay and Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part (AoE)
- Cipher ability: Valorous Echoes (single target non-self)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self only)
- Priest ability: Blessing (AoE), Minor Avatar (self only), Crowns for the Faithful (AoE)
Aware (+5 Perception, 50% Graze to Hit)
Sources:
- Cipher ability: Tactical Meld (ally + self)
- Fighter abilities: Disciplined Barrage, Tactical Barrage (all self only)
- Priest ability: Dire Blessing (AoE)
- Wizard ability: Eldritch Aim (self only)
Intuitive (+5 Perception, 50% Graze to Hit, 25% Hit to Critical Hit)
Sources:
- Fighter ability: Disciplined Strikes (self only)
Intellect Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Intellect Attribute. Any of them counter Confused, Charmed and Dominated Afflictions.
Smart (+5 Intellect)
Sources:
- Chanter Invocations: Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part (AoE)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self-only)
- Monk ability: Clarity of Mind (self-only)
- Priest ability: Prayer for the Spirit (single target), Minor Avatar (self only), Crowns for the Faithful (AoE)
- Wizard ability: Infuse With Vital Essence (self-only)
Acute (+5 Intellect, +1 Power Level)
Sources:
- Fighter ability: Tactical Barrage, Inspired Strike (both self only)
- Priest ability: Litany for the Spirit (single target)
Brilliant (+5 Intellect, +1 Power Level, periodically regain class resources)
Sources:
- Cipher ability: Ancestor's Memory (single target)
- Watcher ability: Wit of Death's Herald (AoE)
- PoE1 Boon: Guardian's Boon
Resolve Inspirations
These inspirations are related to the Resolve Attribute. Any of them counter Frightened, Shaken, and Terrified Afflictions.
Steadfast (+5 Resolve)
Sources:
- Chanter Invocations: The Brideman Slew Thirty 'Fore they Crossed Half the Hall (AoE)
- Cipher ability: Psychovampiric Shield (self-only)
- Fighter ability: Inspired Discipline (self-only)
- Paladin ability: Liberating Exhortation (single target)
- Priest ability: Minor Avatar (self only)
Resolute (+5 Resolve, periodically gain Concentration)
Sources:
- Cipher ability: Echoing Shield (AoE non-self)
- Fighter ability: Unbending Shield (AoE)
- Paladin ability: Remanding Exhortation (single target)
- Priest ability: Holy Meditation (AoE)
- Priest ability: Champion's Boon (single target)
Courageous (+5 Resolve, immune to Interrupt)
Sources:
- Paladin ability: Hands of Light (single target)
Might Inspirations Effect(s)
Strong +5 Might
Tenacious +5 Might, +2 Penetration
Energized +5 Might, +2 Penetration, interrupt enemies on Crit
Constitution Inspirations Effect(s)
Fit +5 Constitution
Hardy +5 Constitution, +2 Armor
Robust +5 Constitution, +2 Armor, regenerate Health periodically
Dexterity Inspirations Effect(s)
Quick +5 Dexterity
Nimble +5 Dexterity, +100% Stride
Swift +5 Dexterity, +100% Stride, immune to Engagement
Perception Inspirations Effect(s)
Insightful +5 Perception
Aware +5 Perception, 50% Graze-to-Hit
Intuitive +5 Perception, 50% Graze-to-Hit, 25% Hit-to-Crit
Intellect Inspirations Effect(s)
Smart +5 Intellect
Acute +5 Intellect, +1 all Power Levels
Brilliant +5 Intellect, +1 all Power Levels, regenerate class resource periodically
Resolve Inspirations Effect(s)
Steadfast +5 Resolve
Resolute +5 Resolve, gain Concentration periodically
Courageous +5 Resolve, immune to Interrupt
Source (https://pillarsofeternity.gamepedia.com/Inspiration)
24
+11
-1