Dexterity

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Dexterity is a Character Attribute.

[edit] Diablo II

Dexterity affects your Attack Rating, your Defense Rating and ranged weapon damage. It is also required to use some of the more complicated weapons, such as bows and swords. However, it isn't generally required for some types of weapons, such as maces.

[edit] Diablo III

Dexterity determines your chance to dodge incoming attacks, as well as your chance to score a critical hit.

Character Attributes
Diablo I	Diablo II	Diablo III
Strength — Damage • Health Regeneration Dexterity — Attack Rating • Defense • Block Vitality — Life Magic — Mana • Mana Regeneration Resistances	Strength — Damage • Health Regeneration Dexterity — Attack Rating • Defense • Block Vitality — Life • Stamina Energy — Mana • Mana Regeneration Resistances	Strength — Damage • Health Regeneration • Block Dexterity — Attack Rating Vitality — Life • Mana Regeneration Willpower — Mana • Fury Resistances