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Adventuring Attributes from your Character Sheet
Dexterity is an
adventuring attribute. It affects:
- Melee critical hit bonus
- Chance to evade an attack or completely resist a spell
- Chance to successfully defend with defensive abilities
- Chance to successfully recognize and react to enemy abilities
You can view the effects of your current dexterity by holding your mouse pointer over Dexterity on your Character Sheet.
*As of the Vanguard Build 01697 Patch, 1/20/2006, Dexterity no longer effects melee damage mitigation. This is handled by the Block, Parry, and Dodge skills instead.