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[[File:attributes_v50_preview.png|thumb|262px|right|Attributes of a stoneworker.]]A creature has numerous '''attributes''' which affect its performance at various tasks, split into physical factors associated with the body, and mental factors associated with the [[soul]].

Body Attributes can be viewed in the creature's Health -> Description screen. Soul Attributes can be viewed in the creature's Personality -> Traits screen. Positive attributes are shown in green, negative attributes are shown in red, and average attributes are omitted. Said attributes may be listed as follows (may have to be highlighted to be seen):<br />

Increases the amount of time required to suffocate.

Reduces the risk of contracting [[syndrome]]s, and their negative effects when active, including the [[alcohol]]-induced ones. The dwarven median disease resistance of 1000 is exactly the human average. Having a disease resistance of 5000 does not grant immunities.

Determines the rate at which a character will become either focused or distracted. The dwarven median focus of 1500 is above average. Higher values delay the impact of unsatisfied [[needs]], and vice versa.

Some non-skill tasks are affected by Patience. The dwarven median patience of 1250 is slightly above the human average. Directly impacts the rate a character in [[Adventure mode]] will become impatient during a conversation, and thusly determines the length.

Musicality affects performances, such as playing music with instruments and singing. The dwarven median musicality of 1000 is exactly the human average.  

| [[Miller]] || {{X|A}} || {{X|B}} || || {{X|C}} || || || || || || || || || || || {{X|A}} || ||

| [[Planter]] || {{X|A}} || {{X|B}} || || {{X|C}} || || || || || || || || || || || {{X|A}} || ||

:'''Primary''': Miner, Wood cutter, Carpenter, Mason, Butcher, Brewer, Miller, Milker, Planter, Furnace operator, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Metal crafter, Glassmaker, Leatherworker, Axeman, Swordsman, Maceman, Hammerman, Spearman, Shield user, Armor user, Siege engineer, Siege operator, Pikeman, Thrower, Wood burner, Lye maker, Soaper, Potash maker, Dyer, Pump operator, Swimmer, Intimidator, Wrestler, Biter, Striker, Kicker, Misc. object user, Presser, Gelder, Papermaker

:'''Secondary''': Wood cutter, Carpenter, Mason, Butcher, Brewer, Miller, Milker, Planter, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Metal crafter, Axeman, Swordsman, Maceman, Hammerman, Spearman, Shield user, Siege engineer, Pikeman, Thrower, Druid, Dyer, Swimmer, Intimidator, Wrestler, Striker, Kicker, Misc. object user, Presser, Climber, Gelder, Papermaker

:'''Secondary''': Miner, Wood cutter, Mason, Animal trainer, Fish cleaner, Butcher, Miller, Thresher, Cheese maker, Milker, Planter, Furnace operator, Strand extractor, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Metal crafter, Glassmaker, Leatherworker, Armor user, Siege engineer, Siege operator, Mechanic, Crutch-walker, Wood burner, Lye maker, Soaper, Potash maker, Dyer, Pump operator, Swimmer, Wrestler, Biter, Dodger, Shearer, Spinner, Presser, Beekeeper, Gelder, Dancer, Wind instrumentalist, Percussionist

:'''Primary''': Animal caretaker, Trapper, Alchemist, Siege engineer, Mechanic, Diagnostician, Appraiser, Organizer, Record keeper, Tracker, Tactician, Beekeeper, Critical thinker, Logician, Mathematician, Astronomer, Chemist

:'''Secondary''': Carpenter, Engraver, Mason, Trapper, Weaver, Alchemist, Clothier, Cheese maker, Cook, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Gem setter, Wood crafter, Stone crafter, Metal crafter, Glassmaker, Leatherworker, Bone carver, Siege engineer, Bowyer, Mechanic, Organizer, Liar, Comedian, Wordsmith, Writer, Poet, Tactician, Potter, Glazer, Wax worker, Musician, Singer, Keyboardist, Stringed instrumentalist, Wind instrumentalist, Percussionist, Schemer

:'''Secondary''': Miner, Wood cutter, Carpenter, Engraver, Mason, Trapper, Weaver, Clothier, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Gem cutter, Gem setter, Wood crafter, Stone crafter, Metal crafter, Glassmaker, Leatherworker, Bone carver, Axeman, Swordsman, Knife user, Maceman, Hammerman, Spearman, Shield user, Siege engineer, Bowyer, Pikeman, Lasher, Mechanic, Wound dresser, Surgeon, Bone doctor, Suturer, Crutch-walker, Swimmer, Tracker, Coordination, Fighter, Wrestler, Biter, Striker, Kicker, Dodger, Misc. object user, Shearer, Spinner, Potter, Glazer, Beekeeper, Wax worker, Climber, Dancer, Mathematician, Astronomer, Papermaker

:'''Primary''': Miner, Wood cutter, Carpenter, Engraver, Mason, Fish dissector, Animal dissector, Fish cleaner, Butcher, Tanner, Weaver, Brewer, Clothier, Miller, Thresher, Cheese maker, Milker, Cook, Planter, Herbalist, Furnace operator, Strand extractor, Weaponsmith, Armorsmith, Metalsmith, Gem cutter, Gem setter, Wood crafter, Stone crafter, Metal crafter, Glassmaker, Leatherworker, Bone carver, Axeman, Swordsman, Knife user, Maceman, Hammerman, Spearman, Shield user, Armor user, Bowyer, Pikeman, Lasher, Wound dresser, Surgeon, Bone doctor, Suturer, Crutch-walker, Wood burner, Lye maker, Soaper, Potash maker, Dyer, Pump operator, Swimmer, Coordination, Balance, Fighter, Wrestler, Biter, Striker, Kicker, Dodger, Misc. object user, Shearer, Spinner, Potter, Glazer, Presser, Wax worker, Climber, Gelder, Dancer, Papermaker, Rider

Each attribute is a number between 0 and 5000, but in dwarven terms anything below 200 is rare [http://dffd.bay12games.com/file.php?id=5882] and anything above 2500 is extraordinary. In the default raws (/raw/objects/creature_standard.txt), dwarven attributes come in four levels.  

It would seem that various skills train various attributes at different rates. For physical attributes and Willpower, military training works best - it relatively quickly gives a dwarf some extra Agility and Strength, making them walk and work faster in all areas (According to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=121573.msg3944723#msg3944723] speed is a factor in determining how fast a labour is completed).   

 

 

Attributes are capped in Adventure mode and probably also in dwarf mode. Those caps are governed by {{token|MENT_ATT_CAP_PERC}} and {{token|PHYS_ATT_CAP_PERC}}. By default the maximum attribute values (barring increases from vampirism and other interactions) are governed by the starting value as well as the median for that caste (that is the middle value in {{token|PHYS_ATT_RANGE}}, for example 1000 for most attributes for dwarves).  

The speed of learning attributes is governed by "cost to improve" in {{token|PHYS_ATT_RATES}} and {{token|MENT_ATT_RATES}}. By default CTI for attributes is 500, which means the counter for using that attribute has to be incremented 500 times for the dwarf to gain 1 in that attribute. The lower the CTI, the faster an attribute increases. According to [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=66525.msg3993120#msg3993120] the counter is incremented every ten ticks a skill using that attribute is in use. This means it takes 5000 TUs or just over 4 in-game days of continuous labour to improve an attribute by 1. The improved attribute gain from military training may stem from the fact that sparring and individual combat drills train multiple skills at the same time.