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'''Physique''' is one of the [[Combat_Mechanics_(TiTS)#Core_Stats|Core Stats]] Steele and other creatures have. Higher Physique improves the character's physical melee attacks.
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'''Physique''' is one of the [[:Ground_Combat_Mechanics#Core_Stats|Core Stats]] Steele and other creatures have. Higher Physique improves the character's melee attacks and may also be called on for interactions that rely on raw strength. Weapons with the '''Power Armor''' flag may be used freely with a Physique of at least 40. If effective Physique is reduced below 40, Steele will be unable to use the weapon. At least 40 + level is recommended. Aside from this, it works slightly differently for each class.
It is important to the Smuggler and Mercenary classes.
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*[[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] always use Physique to escape from grapples more easily. They also have some perks and abilities that interact with Physique.
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**Always gained at level one, '''Headbutt''' is an active ability that does physique-based damage with a chance to stun.
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**Always gained at level seven, Iron Will passively grants bonus [[Willpower]] equal to 1/5 of your total Physique. This can raise it above its normal cap.
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**Optionally gained at level ten, '''Bigger Guns''', passively removes the Physique requirements for heavy weapons.
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*[[Smuggler|Smugglers]] use Physique to escape from grapples more easily until level three, at which point they always gain the '''Escape Artist''' perk that allows them to use [[Reflexes]], if it is higher than Physique.
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*[[Tech_Specialist|Tech Specialists]] always ''can'' use Physique to escape from grapples more easily but also gain the '''Static Burst''' ability at level five, which allows them to bypass this requirement and instantly escape grapples for a small [[Energy]] cost instead.
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*[[Kineticist|Kineticists]] use Physique to escape grapples until level 3 when they gain '''Speed of Thought''', which allows them to use Intelligence instead if it is higher. At Level 5 they gain '''Mind Trick''', which uses Willpower to attempt an escape at the cost of 50 Energy.
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== Increasing Physique ==
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During character creation, the Athletic upbringing increases this stat by one while Bookworm ''decreases'' it by one. Choosing Physique Affinity increases starting physique by one ''in addition'' to making it easier to increase the stat later on through gameplay. However, it does ''not'' affect any static increases added through level-ups. These bonuses stack, allowing you start with anywhere from two to five physique.
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''After'' character creation, [[Stat_gain_by_source|various transformative Items and events have a chance of increasing physique]]:
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*Most but potentially not ''all'' transformatives that increase it tend to be slow, chance-based, have an upper limit, and decrease other stats in the process. They include the following items and possibly others:
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**[[Zil Ration]]
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**[[Cerespirin]]
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**[[Horse Pill]]
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**[[Pandaneen Pill]]
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**[[Panda Pro]]
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**[[Treatment Medipen]]("Bull" variant only)
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**[[ClearYu]]
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*There are a few Cybernetic Implants that increase Physique:
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**[[Steroidal Muscle Augment]] increases Physique by 10 but decreases Willpower by 5. Affects the caps.
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**[[Breed 'N Brute]] increases Physique by 10 for 2 hours after vaginal sex. Requires a penis. Raises cap while active.
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**[[Power Boner]] increases Physique by up to 5 in combat depending on Steele's [[Libido]] if [[Lust]] is above 70. Requires a penis.
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**[[Protein Power]] grants 1 [[Status_Effects#General_status_effects|Slow Stat Gain]] every time semen is ingested while not Cumflated.
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*A more reliable method of increasing physique is to buy a '''Lifetime Membership''' at the [[Ten Ton Gym]] then repeatedly do a '''Hard Workout''' in the '''Weight Room''', returning to your ship to get rid of the '''Sore'''/'''Very Sore''' [[Status_Effects#General_status_effects|Status Effects]] once you run out of [[Energy]]. Eating at the '''Bucking Bronco''' is faster but increases [[Thickness]]. Physique gains for individual sessions are [[Ground_Combat_Mechanics#Slow_Stat_Gain|low]] but since there are no combat encounters or unique scenes involved, this method can easily be spammed until the stat's maxed out.
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*Training with [[Mirrin]] increases Physique and [[Willpower]]. Note that Mirrin has an actual storyline that you might not want to skip through.
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*Working out with [[Ramis]] increases Physique if you choose Strength and is more effective if you also choose to '''Carry On'''. This has the benefit of already being on your ship but might be hard to skip through quickly if you have a lot of crewmembers to sort through.
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* [[Horse Pill]]
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** [[Physique]] less than 33% of max
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*** [[:Ground_Combat_Mechanics#Slow_Stat_Gain|slow stat gain]] of 3 for [[physique]]
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** [[Physique]] at 66% or less, but more than 33% of max
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*** [[:Ground_Combat_Mechanics#Slow_Stat_Gain|slow stat gain]] of 1.5 for [[physique]]
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** [[Physique]] greater than 66% of max
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*** [[:Ground_Combat_Mechanics#Slow_Stat_Gain|slow stat gain]] of 1 for [[physique]]
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The Athletic upbringing increases this stat during character creation, while Bookworm decreases it.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:31, 3 February 2024

Physique is one of the Core Stats Steele and other creatures have. Higher Physique improves the character's melee attacks and may also be called on for interactions that rely on raw strength. Weapons with the Power Armor flag may be used freely with a Physique of at least 40. If effective Physique is reduced below 40, Steele will be unable to use the weapon. At least 40 + level is recommended. Aside from this, it works slightly differently for each class.

  • Mercenaries always use Physique to escape from grapples more easily. They also have some perks and abilities that interact with Physique.
    • Always gained at level one, Headbutt is an active ability that does physique-based damage with a chance to stun.
    • Always gained at level seven, Iron Will passively grants bonus Willpower equal to 1/5 of your total Physique. This can raise it above its normal cap.
    • Optionally gained at level ten, Bigger Guns, passively removes the Physique requirements for heavy weapons.
  • Smugglers use Physique to escape from grapples more easily until level three, at which point they always gain the Escape Artist perk that allows them to use Reflexes, if it is higher than Physique.
  • Tech Specialists always can use Physique to escape from grapples more easily but also gain the Static Burst ability at level five, which allows them to bypass this requirement and instantly escape grapples for a small Energy cost instead.
  • Kineticists use Physique to escape grapples until level 3 when they gain Speed of Thought, which allows them to use Intelligence instead if it is higher. At Level 5 they gain Mind Trick, which uses Willpower to attempt an escape at the cost of 50 Energy.

Increasing Physique

During character creation, the Athletic upbringing increases this stat by one while Bookworm decreases it by one. Choosing Physique Affinity increases starting physique by one in addition to making it easier to increase the stat later on through gameplay. However, it does not affect any static increases added through level-ups. These bonuses stack, allowing you start with anywhere from two to five physique.

After character creation, various transformative Items and events have a chance of increasing physique:

  • There are a few Cybernetic Implants that increase Physique:
  • A more reliable method of increasing physique is to buy a Lifetime Membership at the Ten Ton Gym then repeatedly do a Hard Workout in the Weight Room, returning to your ship to get rid of the Sore/Very Sore Status Effects once you run out of Energy. Eating at the Bucking Bronco is faster but increases Thickness. Physique gains for individual sessions are low but since there are no combat encounters or unique scenes involved, this method can easily be spammed until the stat's maxed out.
  • Training with Mirrin increases Physique and Willpower. Note that Mirrin has an actual storyline that you might not want to skip through.
  • Working out with Ramis increases Physique if you choose Strength and is more effective if you also choose to Carry On. This has the benefit of already being on your ship but might be hard to skip through quickly if you have a lot of crewmembers to sort through.