The Strength buff temporarily increases the character's strength, providing various combat and utility benefits. This buff directly affects the character's effective strength stat.
Effects
Increases the character's effective strength rating
Allows wielding of heavier weapons and armor
May improve damage output with strength-dependent weapons
Can affect certain other mechanics that scale with strength
Duration
The duration of the Strength buff varies depending on the source that applied it
When the buff expires, the character returns to their normal strength rating
Sources
Potions of Strength can grant this effect
Some equipment may provide this buff under certain conditions
Various other items and abilities in the game may temporarily boost strength