Help Index :: Attributes :: Dexterity Dexterity one of the five basic character stats (Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom, Dexterity, and Constitution). Dexterity is more than a measure of how fast your hands move. It affects your ability to move your hands in the manner you wish -- coordination. This affects how often you will hit an opponent, rather than miss because you could not swing your sword in the proper direction. Dexterity also affects how far you can run before getting tired.