Dexterity is especially important for rogues; nimble fingers help when stealing. But for all classes, Dex improves the character's ability to hold many items, and improves the overall AC, or armor class.
Dexterity Table
Dexterity
|
AC Bonus
|
Item Capacity
|
8
|
-? |
84 items
|
9
|
-? |
92 items
|
10
|
-? |
98 items
|
11
|
-? |
106 items
|
12
|
-? |
114 items
|
13
|
-? |
122 items
|
14
|
-? |
130 items
|
15
|
-? |
138 items
|
16
|
-? |
146 items
|
17
|
-? |
154 items
|
18
|
-5 |
162 items
|
19
|
-5 |
170 items
|
20
|
-10 |
178 items
|
21
|
-10 |
186 items
|
22
|
-10 |
194 items
|
23
|
-10 |
202 items
|
24
|
-? |
210 items
|
25
|
-? |
218 items
|
26
|
-? |
226 items
|
27
|
-? |
234 items
|
28
|
-? |
242 items
|
29
|
-? |
250 items
|
30
|
-? |
260 items
|
31
|
-? |
268 items
|
32
|
-? |
276 items
|
33
|
-? |
285 items
|
34
|
-? |
293 items
|
35
|
-? |
??? items
|
|
Characters may wear gear to increase their dexterities.