Stats & Attributes Guide — Best Stats for Every Build

Stats & Attributes Overview

Echoes of Aincrad uses seven core attributes. Every time you level up, you earn Growth Points to spend at any Inn. Stat allocation dramatically impacts damage, available Sword Skills, and combat effectiveness.

Note: Stat scaling numbers below are community-reported and may differ from the current build.

Stat	Function
------	----------
Strength (STR)	Physical damage, heavy weapon scaling
Dexterity (DEX)	Crit rate, light weapon damage
Agility (AGI)	Attack speed, dodge recovery
Intelligence (INT)	Skill damage, magical Sword Skills
Vitality (VIT)	Maximum HP, physical defense
Endurance (END)	Maximum SP, stamina recovery
Mind (MIND)	Support skill effectiveness

Stat Details & Breakpoints

Strength (STR)

Primary scaling for Greatswords and Two-Handed Axes.

STR	Damage Bonus	Breakpoint Bonus
-----	-------------	-----------------
1–10	+3% per point	—
11–20	+2% per point	Unlocks Greatsword heavy slam
21–30	+1.5% per point	Guard Break Up passive
31–40	+1% per point	Unlocks Two-Handed Axe spin
41+	+0.5% per point	Diminishing returns

Soft cap: 20 | Hard cap: 40

Dexterity (DEX)

Primary scaling for Rapiers and Daggers. Increases crit rate.

DEX	Crit Rate	Breakpoint Bonus
-----	----------	-----------------
1–10	+1.5% per point	—
11–20	+1.0% per point	Parry window +0.1s
21–30	+0.8% per point	Unlocks Dagger backstab
31–40	+0.5% per point	Rapier thrust combo extended
41+	+0.3% per point	Diminishing returns

Soft cap: 20 | Hard cap: 40

Agility (AGI)

Improves attack speed and dodge recovery. Often undervalued.

• 1–10: +2% attack speed per point
• 11–20: +1.5% per point, dodge recovery -0.1s
• 21–30: +1% per point, dodge recovery -0.1s
• 31+: +0.5% per point

Intelligence (INT)

Primary stat for the late-game Mage magic path. Scales magical Sword Skills (details not independently verified).

INT	Skill Damage	Breakpoint Bonus
-----	-------------	-----------------
1–10	+4% per point	—
11–20	+3% per point	Unlocks AoE spell
21–30	+2% per point	Mana recovery increased
31–40	+1.5% per point	Unlocks ultimate spell
41+	+1% per point	Diminishing returns

Soft cap: 20 (hybrid) | Hard cap: 40 (pure mage)

Vitality (VIT)

HP and physical defense. Every build needs some.

• 1–10: +50 HP / +1 def per point
• 11–20: +40 HP / +1 def per point
• 21–30: +30 HP / +1 def per point
• 31+: +20 HP / +1 def per point

Minimum: 10 VIT | Tank: 25+ VIT

Endurance (END)

SP pool and recovery. The most important secondary stat — you cannot act without SP.

END	SP Bonus	Recovery Bonus
-----	---------	---------------
1–10	+15 SP per point	+3% per point
11–20	+12 SP per point	+2% per point
21–30	+10 SP per point	+1.5% per point
31+	+8 SP per point	+1% per point

Minimum: 15 END for all builds.

Mind (MIND)

Support skill effectiveness and buff duration.

• 1–10: +5% support effectiveness per point
• 11–20: +3% buff duration per point
• 21+: +2% support effectiveness per point

Best for support-focused playstyles and extensive partner skill use.

Recommended Allocation by Build

Build	STR	DEX	AGI	INT	VIT	END	MIND
-------	-----	-----	-----	-----	-----	-----	------
Heavy Strength	25	5	0	0	15	15	0
Dex Crit	0	25	10	0	10	15	0
Pure Mage	0	0	0	30	10	10	5
Balanced Hybrid	10	10	5	0	15	15	5
Tank	5	0	0	0	25	15	0

Respec Options

Method	Availability	Cost
--------	-------------	------
Inn Reset (reported)	Reportedly once per 10 hours of playtime	Reportedly 5,000 Col
Cardinal Reset (reported)	Reportedly after clearing a Floor Boss	Reportedly free

Important: Growth Points are widely reported as permanent — most players plan allocations carefully. Some community posts describe limited respec options (such as the methods above), but their exact availability, costs, and cooldowns have not been independently verified. Treat respec as unavailable unless you can confirm it in your build of the game. Plan ahead, especially in Death Game Mode where mistakes are final.

Stat Priority Summary

Archetype	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
-----------	-----	-----	-----	-----
Heavy Strength	STR	VIT	END	DEX
Dex Crit	DEX	END	AGI	VIT
Pure Mage	INT	VIT	END	MIND
Balanced	VIT/END	STR/DEX	AGI	MIND
Tank	VIT	END	STR	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best stat to max first? END (15 minimum), then your primary damage stat based on weapon. Is INT useless for melee? Yes for the six base weapons. There is no hybrid melee-mage scaling as of the current build. Does AGI stack with attack speed EX-Mods? Yes, creating the fastest possible attack animations. Should I invest in MIND for solo play? Only if you use partner support skills frequently. Glass cannon viable? Yes for experienced players, but beginners should invest in VIT and END as secondary priorities.