Stench

Stench decreases everyone's attitude towards you by 25, but melee opponents find you less attractive in combat.

Stench is a talent.

Overview

Stench causes a −25 attitude penalty with all NPCs, but melee enemies are less likely to target the character. It does not affect ranged attacks or spells.

Strategy

Stench is a niche defensive talent. Melee enemies preferring other targets can protect fragile backline characters, but the talent does not prevent ranged attacks, spells, or area-of-effect damage.
The −25 attitude penalty affects Bartering prices and dialogue. Stench should only be taken on characters who do not engage in dialogue or trade.
The defensive benefit is unreliable compared to crowd control, which prevents enemies from acting entirely rather than merely redirecting them. Offensive talents are generally a better use of the talent point.

Notes

The internal talent ID is `Stench`.