.. _gameplay_stats: Stats ===== The player has several stats that can be increased in order to progress in the game. Hacking ^^^^^^^ Represents the player's ability to code and hack. Affects: * Time it takes to hack a server * Time it takes to execute the grow() and weaken() Netscript function * Chance to successfully hack a server * Percent money stolen when hacking a server * Success rate of certain crimes * Success rate of Hacking option during Infiltration * Time it takes to create a program * Faction reputation gain when carrying out Hacking Contracts or Field Work Gain experience by: * Manually hacking servers through Terminal * Executing hack(), grow(), or weaken() through a script * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Carrying out Hacking Contracts or doing Field work for Factions * Working software/IT-related jobs at a company * Studying at a university Strength ^^^^^^^^ Represents the player's physical offensive power Affects: * Success rate of certain crimes * Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work * Company reputation gain for certain jobs Gain experience by: * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Working out at a gym * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction Defense ^^^^^^^ Represents the player's ability to withstand damage Affects: * Success rate of certain crimes * The player's HP * Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration * How much damage the player takes during Infiltration * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work * Company reputation gain for certain jobs Gain experience by: * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Working out at a gym * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction Dexterity ^^^^^^^^^ Represents the player's skill and adeptness in performing certain tasks Affects: * Success rate of certain crimes * Success rate of Combat, Lockpick, and Escape options during Infiltration * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work * Company reputation gain for certain jobs Gain experience by: * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Working out at a gym * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction Agility ^^^^^^^ Represents the player's speed and ability to move Affects: * Success rate of certain crimes * Success rate of Combat, Sneak, and Escape options during Infiltration * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work * Company reputation gain for certain jobs Gain experience by: * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Working out at a gym * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction Charisma ^^^^^^^^ Represents the player's social abilities Affects: * Success rate of certain crimes * Success rate of Bribe option during Infiltration * Faction reputation gain for Field Work * Company reputation gain for most jobs Gain experience by: * Committing certain crimes * Infiltration * Working out at a gym * Working a relevant job at a company * Doing Field work for a Faction