Might is one of the three ability trees in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the other ones being Finesse and Sorcery.
In terms of weapons, Might governs the longsword, the hammer, and the greatsword. New moves for these weapons can be unlocked with the Brutal Weaponry abilities, and their damage can be increased with the respective weapon masteries.
The Might tree has a diverse selection of of abilities that enhance melee prowess, both defensive and offensive.
Points required | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 |
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Tier 6 70 Might |
Celerity (3/4) | Wrath (6/8) | Terror (6/8) | ||||
Tier 5 50 Might |
Brutal Weaponry IV (3) | Stoneskin (5/7) | Bloodlust (5/7) | War Cry (6/8) | |||
Tier 4 35 Might |
Brutal Weaponry III (3) | Bulwark (5/7) | Battle Frenzy (5/7) | Vengeance (6/8) | |||
Tier 3 20 Might |
Concussive Force (5/7) | Aftershock (5/7) | Relentless Assault (6/8) | Power Strike (5/7) | |||
Tier 2 5 Might |
Brutal Weaponry II (3) | Greatsword Mastery (6/8) | Quake (5/7) | Adrenaline Surge (5/7) | Hardy Constitution (6/8) | ||
Tier 1 0 Might |
Brutal Weaponry I (3) | Longsword Mastery (6/8) | Hammer Mastery (6/8) | Harpoon (4/5) | Skillful Defense (5/7) |
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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 Might Abilities" bonuses and certain Twists of Fate cards to further enhance their states. For an easier time identifing such bonuses, check out Ability Bonuses.
Column 1[]
Brutal Weaponry I[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks Charge special attacks for the Longsword, Greatsword, and Hammer.
- Longsword: Comet Strike - Hold and release the Longsword attack to dash into and slash your foes.
- Greatsword: Whirlwind - Hold and release the Greatsword attack to unleash a flurry of attacks.
- Hammer: Minotaur Rush - Hold and release the Hammer attack to rush down enemies.
Brutal Weaponry II[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks special attacks from Block for the Longsword, Greatsword, and Hammer.
- Longsword: Phantom Edge - Attack with the Longsword while blocking to duck under enemy attacks followed by a strong slash.
- Greatsword: Guillotine - Attack with the Greatsword while blocking to perform two heavy slams.
- Hammer: Spine Bender - Attack with the Hammer while blocking to perform a devastating kick, hook, and smash.
Brutal Weaponry III[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks special attacks from Dodge for the Longsword and Greatsword.
- Longsword: Horizon Edge - attack with the Longsword while dodging to slice across multiple enemies.
- Greatsword: Gravedigger - Attack with the Greatsword while dodging to perform a leaping ground strike.
Brutal Weaponry IV[]
[Weapon Attacks] 3 Levels
Unlocks special attacks from Parry for the Longsword, Greatsword, and Hammer.
- Longsword: Riposte - After a timed Parry, attack with the Longsword to perform a stylish combo.
- Greatsword: Gut Thrust - After a timed Parry, attack with the Greatsword to impale and launch your enemy.
- Hammer: Crushing Blow - After a timed Parry, attack with the Hammer to lift and smash your enemy.
Column 2[]
Longsword Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
A combination of perfect form and raw strength lend additional damage to your Longsword attacks.
Greatsword Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Your brute strength enables you to wield the Greatsword with spectacular results.
Concussive Force[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
Master over the art of blunt trauma grants you increased damage versus Stunned enemies.
Bulwark[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
Your impenetrable defenses often surprise your foes, stunning them as their blows bounce off of you in a fierce melee.
Column 3[]
Hammer Mastery[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Raw muscle and a superb sense of balance makes you incredibly effective with the mighty Hammer.
Battle Frenzy[]
[Active - Sustained] 5 Levels
Go into a berserker rage, dealing greater and greater amounts of damage with each enemy you defeat in a short time.
Stoneskin[]
[Upgrade] 5 Levels
Your unquenchable rage grants you Physical and Piercing Damage Resistance while Battle Frenzy is active.
Celerity[]
[Upgrade] 3 Levels
Unbridled rage propels you to inhuman speed while in Battle Frenzy.
Column 4[]
Quake[]
[Active] 5 Levels
Smash the ground to cause a tremor, damaging enemies in an area. Cast the spell rapidly in succession to chain up to 3 attacks.
Aftershock[]
[Upgrade] 5 Levels
The final hit of your Quake causes lasting tremors which can Stun your foes, and all Quake damage is increased.
Wrath[]
[Active] 6 Levels
Jump skyward, hurling nearby enemies along with you into the air and slamming them back down. Button mash to increase damage.
Column 5[]
Harpoon[]
[Active] 4 Levels
Snag an enemy and pull it back to you. May have the opposite effect with larger enemies.
Relentless Assault[]
[Active] 6 Levels
Grants a short-term resistance to interrupt at the expense of armor, allowing you to shrug off blows while taking slightly more damage.
Vengeance[]
[Upgrade] 6 Levels
Your refined battle techniques allow you to reflect damage back at your opponents whenever Relentless Assault is in effect.
Bloodlust[]
[Upgrade] 5 Levels
While Relentless Assault is in effect, each of your strikes may grant you a measure of renewed vigor.
Column 6[]
Adrenaline Surge[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
The threat of immediate death grants you a chance for a surge of health and a short span of greatly increased damage whenever you Health falls below 25%.
Power Strike[]
[Upgrade] 5 Levels
You achieve new heights of focus while an Adrenaline Surge is in effect, increasing your chance to deal Critical Hits.
Column 7[]
Skillful Defense[]
[Passive] 5 Levels
Your masterful use of shields greatly increases your damage resistance while blocking. At the highest level, you unlock a special Shield Bash move.
Hardy Constitution[]
[Passive] 6 Levels
Your durable nature enables you to survive nearly anything, from sword wounds to magic flames.
War Cry[]
[Active] 6 Levels
Let loose a terrifying cry that intimidates enemies, reducing their Damage output. Can be upgraded to knock down enemies.
Terror[]
[Upgrade] 6 Levels
Your War Cry gains the ability to reduce enemy Armor, opening foes up for your attacks and sometimes causing them to panic.