Is player character human?

Grim Dawn Gameplay Discussion
1

This question is for gameplay purposes rather than lore purposes.

For example, while fighting Fabius I noticed he was hitting significantly harder than usual, and when he died he dropped a sword “of ruthlessness” with +24% damage to humans. Would the player character be affected by this, or is he/she immune to species-based damage bonuses?

Furthermore, since the player character is Taken, would %damage to Aetherial and Aether Corruptions deal more damage as well?

I never really thought about it until I encountered this weapon being used against me.

2

I understand +damage to humans applies to us.

3

Yup, damage to humans applies to your character. Don’t think damage against aetherials applies to you since you are no longer one.

4

Thanks you two! Couldn’t find the answer in any of the existing mechanics threads I peeked in.

I assumed the Aetherial bonuses may not apply, but I figured I would double-check since he/she might qualify as having been corrupted by the aether even though the Aetherial no longer resides in the body.