Intelligence (INT): Increases energy shield, spell damage, and spell critical strike chance.
Requirements:
Most equipment (weapons, armor, accessories) have attribute requirements listed in their stats (e.g., Requires Level 30, 100 STR, 150 DEX).
Each skill gem also has attribute requirements, displayed when hovering over the gem.
You must meet or exceed the listed requirements to equip an item or use a skill gem.
Additional factors:
Attribute points: Gained while leveling up and allocated on the passive skill tree. Invest points to reach required attribute values.
Gear with reduced attribute requirements: Certain items can lower the requirements for specific attributes, allowing you to equip gear beyond your base attribute values.
Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence nodes: Investing in these nodes on the passive skill tree also provides passive bonuses depending on the attribute chosen.
Here are some key questions to consider:
What build are you playing? Different builds prioritize different attributes based on their needs.
Are you struggling to meet attribute requirements? Consider adjusting your passive skill tree allocation or acquiring gear with reduced requirements.
How can you optimize your attributes for your build? Balancing attribute investment with other important stats like damage, life, and resistances is crucial.