Guide and Walkthrough for Divinity Original Sin 2
This section of our Divinity Original Sin 2 guide provides a detailed description of each race\’s unique talents. These talents are available to characters of that particular race from the beginning of the game and do not require any additional prerequisites. Each talent is accompanied by a brief explanation of its effects, as well as our personal commentary.
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Lizards have access to two exclusive talents – Sophisticated and Spellsong.
Below is a table listing all racial talents and their effects.
|
Name |
Race |
Description |
Notes |
|
Ancestral Knowledge |
Elf |
+1 bonus to Loremaster |
This talent provides a simple +1 bonus to the Loremaster ability, making elves better at identifying items and enemies from the start of the game. |
|
Corpse Eater |
Elf |
Can consume corpses and gain access to their memories |
This talent allows the player to delve into the memories of the deceased by consuming their corpses. Additionally, eating body parts restores about 60 health points. Most importantly, the character can learn new abilities that were known by the deceased, without requiring skill books. However, the ability learned is randomized. More details on the abilities that can be learned from specific body parts can be found in a separate section of this guide. |
|
Thrifty |
Human |
+1 bonus to Bartering |
This talent provides a +1 bonus to the Bartering ability, making it worthwhile to invest in Bartering skills through points or items. Every point in this ability reduces the cost of purchasing items by 10% and increases the price at which you can sell your own items. |
|
Ingenious |
Human |
+2 bonus to Wits and 5% critical hit chance |
This talent increases Initiative, allowing the character to act before others. It also grants a 5% increase in critical hit chance, making it useful for characters that rely on high critical chance, such as assassins or archers. |
|
Spellsong |
Lizard |
+2 bonus to Persuasion |
Each point in Persuasion increases the character\’s ability to influence those they speak to. Characters with high Persuasion should be designated to interact with important NPCs to acquire useful information or make them perform actions that benefit the player. |
|
Sophisticated |
Lizard |
+2 bonus to Intelligence |
Having a high resistance to fire and poison is a very valuable skill, especially for fighters and close-range combatants who are most vulnerable to these elements. However, even characters who are not in direct combat can benefit from additional resistance. |
|
Dwarven Guile |
Dwarf |
Offers a +1 bonus to Sneaking. |
This skill is designed to enhance the sneaking ability of Dwarves. However, since Dwarves already have a +2 Strength bonus, it is not particularly useful for classes that rely on sneaking, such as assassins or archers. |
|
Sturdy |
Dwarf |
Provides a +2 Strength bonus. |
This talent is useful for both ranged characters and warriors who draw enemy attention to themselves. |
FAQ
What are race talents in Divinity Original Sin 2?
Race talents in Divinity Original Sin 2 are unique abilities that are available only to certain races in the game. Each race has its own set of talents that provide bonuses to specific stats or abilities. These talents are unlocked automatically as you level up your character, so you don\’t need to spend any skill points to access them.
Race talents can be very powerful and can significantly impact your playstyle. For example, the Elf race has a talent called Flesh Sacrifice, which allows them to deal extra damage but also reduces their health. This talent can be extremely useful for a damage-focused build. Similarly, the Dwarf race has a talent called Sturdy, which provides them with extra armor and resistance to knockdowns.
Can you change your race talents in Divinity Original Sin 2?
No, you cannot change your race talents in Divinity Original Sin 2. Once you have chosen your race at character creation, you are locked into that race\’s set of talents. However, you can still build your character in a way that complements your race\’s talents. For example, if you choose the Lizard race, which has a talent that provides extra fire resistance, you may want to focus on fire-based spells and abilities. It\’s important to consider your race\’s talents when planning your character build, as they can provide a significant advantage in combat.