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Attributes are gain by spending attribute points, which are rewarded from leveling up. You spend these points on the following 7 specialities which then reward you with perks.
Strength determines the damage that you do in melee.
Agility is a measure of ability to move when wearing different clothing types. It has a direct effect on armor.
Vitality Determines the size of your health pool
Accuracy determines the damage that you do with ranged weapons.
Grit determines the size of your stamina pool.
Encumbrance is a measure of how much you can carry.
Survival is a measure of your ability to live in harsh conditions. It affects how easily you metabolize food.