Finesse is one of the three ability trees in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the other ones being Might and Sorcery.
In terms of weapons, Finesse governs the daggers, the faeblades, and the longbow. New moves for these weapons can be unlocked with the Precise Weaponry abilities, and their damage can be increased with the respective weapon masteries.
The Finesse tree contains abilities that enhance longbow attacks, stealth, bleeding damage, poison damage, and critical hits.
Points required | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 |
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Tier 6 70 Finesse |
Gambit (6/8) | Paralytic Poisons (4/5) | Execution (5/7) | ||||
Tier 5 50 Finesse |
Precise Weaponry IV (3/3) | Poison Bomb (4/5) | Scattershot (6/8) | Mysterious Toxins (5/7) | |||
Tier 4 35 Finesse |
Precise Weaponry III (3/3) | Smoke Bomb (4/5) | Barbed Arrows (5/7) | Enduring Agony (5/7) | Blade Honing (5/7) | ||
Tier 3 20 Finesse |
Arrow Storm (3/4) | Inoculation (5/7) | Icy Explosion (5/7) | Lunge (5/7) | |||
Tier 2 5 Finesse |
Precise Weaponry II (3/3) | Faeblade Mastery (6/8) | Drawpower (5/7) | Envenomed Edge (6/8) | Frost Trap (4/5) | ||
Tier 1 0 Finesse |
Precise Weaponry I (3/3) | Dagger Mastery (6/8) | Longbow Mastery (6/8) | Shadow Flare (5/7) | Assassin's Art (6/8) |
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It is worth noting that almost all abilities' levels can be increased beyond their normal capacity by 1 or 2 levels through the use of equipment which bear "+1-2 to Finesse Abilities" bonuses and certain Twists of Fate cards to further enhance their states. For an easier time identifying such bonuses, check out Ability Bonuses.
Column 1[]
Precise Weaponry I[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks Charge special attacks for Daggers and Faeblades.
- Daggers: Shadow Strike - Hold and release the Daggers to begin a dashing combo that can be chained up to 5 times.
- Faeblade: Twisted Claw - Hold and release the Faeblades attack to spiral through your enemies.
Precise Weaponry II[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks Delayed special attacks for Daggers and Faeblades.
- Daggers: Crossfire - A delayed attack with the Daggers that stabs and slices. Timing the second attack perfectly guarantees a critical hit.
- Faeblade: Talon Strikes - A delayed attack with the Faeblades that launches your enemy into the air.
Precise Weaponry III[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks special attacks from Dodge for Daggers and Faeblades.
- Daggers: Cross Slash - Attack with the Daggers while dodging to perform a launching attack.
- Faeblade: Cyclone - Attack with the Faeblades while dodging to perform a spinning leap attack.
Precise Weaponry IV[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks special attacks from Parry for Daggers and Faeblades.
- Daggers: Punishment - After a timed Parry, attack with the Daggers to perform a series of rapid strikes.
- Faeblade: Savage Wing - After a timed Parry, attack with the Faeblades to perform a spinning jump attack.
Column 2[]
Dagger Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Your prowess with Daggers lets you get the most out of every cut and thrust.
Adds Physical Damage to Daggers and an overall Daggers damage boost.
Faeblade Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Diligent practice has granted you mastery over the Faeblades, chief weapon of the Summer Court Fae.
Adds Physical Damage to Faeblades and an overall Faeblade damage boost.
Smoke Bomb[]
[Active] 4 Levels
Throw down a smokescreen to stun enemies and blind them to your presence for a short duration.
Poison Bomb[]
[Upgrade] 4 Levels
Further tinkering has enabled you to add a deadly Poison cloud to the effects of your Smoke Bomb.
Column 3[]
Longbow Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Your skill at archery grants you a large bonus to damage while using a Longbow and increases the number of arrows that can be fired before reloading your quiver.
Adds Physical Damage to Longbows and an overall Longbow damage boost. Increases the number of arrows in your quiver.
Drawpower[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
With your incredible drawpower, each arrow you fire can penetrate even the thickest armor or carapace. Also Increases the size of your quiver.
Arrow Storm[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Your skill with the Longbow allows you to fire a volley of arrows into the sky, raining death down on your foes. Also Increases the size of your quiver.
Barbed Arrows[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
By Affixing small barbs to your arrows, each Longbow shot has a chance to deal heavy Bleeding Damage to your foes. Also Increases the size of your quiver.
Scattershot[]
[Weapon Attacks] 6 Levels
Your skill with Longbows enables you to fire multiple arrows simultaneously. Also Increases the size of your quiver.
Column 4[]
Shadow Flare[]
[Active] 5 Levels
Weaving a burst of shadow magic to wound and stagger enemies in an arc before you. Quickly press the button again to throw a volley of shadowy blades, dealing Pierce and Bleeding Damage.
Enduring Agony[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
Secret techniques enable you to extend the duration of all you Poison and Bleeding attacks. Also increases Shadow Flare damage.
Gambit[]
[Active] 6 Levels
With an acrobatic leap, you distribute explosives across the battlefield that damage and launch enemies.
Column 5[]
Envenomed Edge[]
[Active - Sustained] 6 Levels
The careful application of vile poisons to all your edged weapons and arrowheads allows you to weaken your opponents.
Inoculation[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
Your extensive experience with Poisons grants you heightened resistance to their effects.
Mysterious Toxins[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
The skilled mixing of obscure toxins allows your Poison attacks to propagate to other enemies.
Paralytic Poisons[]
[Passive] 4 Levels
You have discovered long hidden secrets of poisoncraft, enabling your poison attacks to temporarily stun your opponents.
Column 6[]
Frost Trap[]
[Active] 4 Levels
Plant a Frost Trap which causes Ice and Freezing damage to all nearby enemies when it explodes. A maximum of 4 traps can be placed at a time.
Icy Explosion[]
[Upgrade] 5 Levels
Your roguish ingenuity allows you to build Frost Traps deal additional damage and disorient your enemies.
Blade Honing[]
[Active - Sustained] 5 Levels
The razor sharp blades of your weapons cut into your foes with ease. While this Ability is active, Critical Hit Damage for Longswords, Daggers, Faeblades, and Greatswords is substantially increased.
Column 7[]
Assassin's Art[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Your deadly grace allows you to deal tremendous amounts of damage from stealth. Unlocks new sneak attacks with Daggers or Faeblades that can instantly kill an unaware enemy if you deal enough damage.
Lunge[]
[Active] 5 Levels
Lunge past your foes with preternatural speed to attack them from behind.
Execution[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
With anatomical precision, you deal out higher damage to bleeding foes.