api/app/data/classes/arcanist.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   excel in devastating spell damage, capable of incinerating groups of foes or freezing
   enemies in place. Choose your element: embrace the flames or command the frost.
 
-# Base stats (total: 65)
+# Base stats (total: 65 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 8       # Low physical power
   dexterity: 10     # Average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 15  # Exceptional magical power
   wisdom: 12        # Above average perception
   charisma: 11      # Above average social
+  luck: 9           # Slight chaos magic boost
 
 starting_equipment:
   - worn_staff

api/app/data/classes/assassin.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   capable of becoming an elusive phantom or a master of critical strikes. Choose your path: embrace
   the shadows or perfect the killing blow.
 
-# Base stats (total: 65)
+# Base stats (total: 65 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 11      # Above average physical power
   dexterity: 15     # Exceptional agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 9   # Below average magic
   wisdom: 10        # Average perception
   charisma: 10      # Average social
+  luck: 12          # High luck for crits and precision
 
 starting_equipment:
   - rusty_dagger

api/app/data/classes/lorekeeper.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   excel in supporting allies and controlling enemies through clever magic and mental manipulation.
   Choose your art: weave arcane power or bend reality itself.
 
-# Base stats (total: 67)
+# Base stats (total: 67 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 8       # Low physical power
   dexterity: 11     # Above average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 13  # Above average magical power
   wisdom: 11        # Above average perception
   charisma: 14      # High social/performance
+  luck: 10          # Knowledge is its own luck
 
 starting_equipment:
   - tome

api/app/data/classes/luminary.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   capable of becoming a guardian angel for their allies or a righteous crusader smiting evil.
   Choose your calling: protect the innocent or judge the wicked.
 
-# Base stats (total: 68)
+# Base stats (total: 68 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 9       # Below average physical power
   dexterity: 9      # Below average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 12  # Above average magical power
   wisdom: 14        # High perception/divine power
   charisma: 13      # Above average social
+  luck: 11          # Divine favor grants fortune
 
 starting_equipment:
   - rusty_mace

api/app/data/classes/necromancer.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   excel in draining enemies over time or overwhelming foes with undead minions.
   Choose your dark art: curse your enemies or raise an army of the dead.
 
-# Base stats (total: 65)
+# Base stats (total: 65 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 8       # Low physical power
   dexterity: 10     # Average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 14  # High magical power
   wisdom: 11        # Above average perception
   charisma: 12      # Above average social (commands undead)
+  luck: 7           # Dark arts come with a cost
 
 starting_equipment:
   - bone_wand

api/app/data/classes/oathkeeper.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   capable of becoming an unyielding shield for their allies or a beacon of healing light.
   Choose your oath: defend the weak or redeem the fallen.
 
-# Base stats (total: 67)
+# Base stats (total: 67 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 12      # Above average physical power
   dexterity: 9      # Below average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 10  # Average magic
   wisdom: 12        # Above average perception
   charisma: 11      # Above average social
+  luck: 9           # Honorable, modest fortune
 
 starting_equipment:
   - rusty_sword

api/app/data/classes/vanguard.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   capable of becoming an unbreakable shield for their allies or a relentless damage dealer.
   Choose your path: become a stalwart defender or a devastating weapon master.
 
-# Base stats (total: 65, average: 10.83)
+# Base stats (total: 65 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 14      # High physical power
   dexterity: 10     # Average agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 8   # Low magic
   wisdom: 10        # Average perception
   charisma: 9       # Below average social
+  luck: 8           # Low luck, relies on strength
 
 # Starting equipment (minimal)
 starting_equipment:

api/app/data/classes/wildstrider.yaml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: >
   can become elite marksmen with unmatched accuracy or beast masters commanding powerful
   animal companions. Choose your path: perfect your aim or unleash the wild.
 
-# Base stats (total: 66)
+# Base stats (total: 66 + luck)
 base_stats:
   strength: 10      # Average physical power
   dexterity: 14     # High agility
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ base_stats:
   intelligence: 9   # Below average magic
   wisdom: 13        # Above average perception
   charisma: 9       # Below average social
+  luck: 10          # Average luck, self-reliant
 
 starting_equipment:
   - rusty_bow

api/app/models/enums.py

@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ class StatType(Enum):
     INTELLIGENCE = "intelligence"   # Magical power
     WISDOM = "wisdom"               # Perception and insight
     CHARISMA = "charisma"           # Social influence
+    LUCK = "luck"                   # Fortune and fate
 
 
 class AbilityType(Enum):

api/app/models/stats.py

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class Stats:
         intelligence: Magical power, affects spell damage and MP
         wisdom: Perception and insight, affects magical resistance
         charisma: Social influence, affects NPC interactions
+        luck: Fortune and fate, affects critical hits, loot, and random outcomes
 
     Computed Properties:
         hit_points: Maximum HP = 10 + (constitution × 2)
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ class Stats:
     intelligence: int = 10
     wisdom: int = 10
     charisma: int = 10
+    luck: int = 8
 
     @property
     def hit_points(self) -> int:
@@ -111,6 +113,7 @@ class Stats:
             intelligence=data.get("intelligence", 10),
             wisdom=data.get("wisdom", 10),
             charisma=data.get("charisma", 10),
+            luck=data.get("luck", 8),
         )
 
     def copy(self) -> 'Stats':
@@ -127,6 +130,7 @@ class Stats:
             intelligence=self.intelligence,
             wisdom=self.wisdom,
             charisma=self.charisma,
+            luck=self.luck,
         )
 
     def __repr__(self) -> str:
@@ -134,7 +138,7 @@ class Stats:
         return (
             f"Stats(STR={self.strength}, DEX={self.dexterity}, "
             f"CON={self.constitution}, INT={self.intelligence}, "
-            f"WIS={self.wisdom}, CHA={self.charisma}, "
+            f"WIS={self.wisdom}, CHA={self.charisma}, LUK={self.luck}, "
             f"HP={self.hit_points}, MP={self.mana_points}, "
             f"DEF={self.defense}, RES={self.resistance})"
         )

api/docs/DATA_MODELS.md

@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ All enum types are defined in `/app/models/enums.py` for type safety throughout
 | `INTELLIGENCE` | Magical power |
 | `WISDOM` | Perception and insight |
 | `CHARISMA` | Social influence |
+| `LUCK` | Fortune and fate (affects crits, loot, random outcomes) |
 
 ### AbilityType
 
@@ -597,14 +598,15 @@ success = service.soft_delete_message(
 
 ### Stats
 
-| Field | Type | Description |
-|-------|------|-------------|
-| `strength` | int | Physical power |
-| `dexterity` | int | Agility and precision |
-| `constitution` | int | Endurance and health |
-| `intelligence` | int | Magical power |
-| `wisdom` | int | Perception and insight |
-| `charisma` | int | Social influence |
+| Field | Type | Default | Description |
+|-------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `strength` | int | 10 | Physical power |
+| `dexterity` | int | 10 | Agility and precision |
+| `constitution` | int | 10 | Endurance and health |
+| `intelligence` | int | 10 | Magical power |
+| `wisdom` | int | 10 | Perception and insight |
+| `charisma` | int | 10 | Social influence |
+| `luck` | int | 8 | Fortune and fate (affects crits, loot, random outcomes) |
 
 **Derived Properties (Computed):**
 - `hit_points` = 10 + (constitution × 2)
@@ -614,6 +616,8 @@ success = service.soft_delete_message(
 
 **Note:** Defense and resistance are computed properties, not stored values. They are calculated on-the-fly from constitution and wisdom.
 
+**Luck Stat:** The luck stat has a lower default (8) compared to other stats (10). Each class has a specific luck value ranging from 7 (Necromancer) to 12 (Assassin). Luck will influence critical hit chance, hit/miss calculations, base damage variance, NPC interactions, loot generation, and spell power in future implementations.
+
 ### SkillNode
 
 | Field | Type | Description |
@@ -662,16 +666,26 @@ success = service.soft_delete_message(
 
 ### Initial 8 Player Classes
 
-| Class | Theme | Skill Tree 1 | Skill Tree 2 |
-|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
-| **Vanguard** | Tank/melee | Defensive (shields, armor, taunts) | Offensive (weapon mastery, heavy strikes) |
-| **Assassin** | Stealth/critical | Assassination (critical hits, poisons) | Shadow (stealth, evasion) |
-| **Arcanist** | Elemental spells | Pyromancy (fire spells, DoT) | Cryomancy (ice spells, crowd control) |
-| **Luminary** | Healing/support | Holy (healing, buffs) | Divine Wrath (smite, undead damage) |
-| **Wildstrider** | Ranged/nature | Marksmanship (bow skills, critical shots) | Beast Master (pet companion, nature magic) |
-| **Oathkeeper** | Hybrid tank/healer | Protection (defensive auras, healing) | Retribution (holy damage, smites) |
-| **Necromancer** | Death magic/summon | Dark Arts (curses, life drain) | Summoning (undead minions) |
-| **Lorekeeper** | Support/control | Performance (buffs, debuffs via music) | Trickery (illusions, charm) |
+| Class | Theme | LUK | Skill Tree 1 | Skill Tree 2 |
+|-------|-------|-----|--------------|--------------|
+| **Vanguard** | Tank/melee | 8 | Defensive (shields, armor, taunts) | Offensive (weapon mastery, heavy strikes) |
+| **Assassin** | Stealth/critical | 12 | Assassination (critical hits, poisons) | Shadow (stealth, evasion) |
+| **Arcanist** | Elemental spells | 9 | Pyromancy (fire spells, DoT) | Cryomancy (ice spells, crowd control) |
+| **Luminary** | Healing/support | 11 | Holy (healing, buffs) | Divine Wrath (smite, undead damage) |
+| **Wildstrider** | Ranged/nature | 10 | Marksmanship (bow skills, critical shots) | Beast Master (pet companion, nature magic) |
+| **Oathkeeper** | Hybrid tank/healer | 9 | Protection (defensive auras, healing) | Retribution (holy damage, smites) |
+| **Necromancer** | Death magic/summon | 7 | Dark Arts (curses, life drain) | Summoning (undead minions) |
+| **Lorekeeper** | Support/control | 10 | Performance (buffs, debuffs via music) | Trickery (illusions, charm) |
+
+**Class Luck Values:**
+- **Assassin (12):** Highest luck - critical strike specialists benefit most from fortune
+- **Luminary (11):** Divine favor grants above-average luck
+- **Wildstrider (10):** Average luck - self-reliant nature
+- **Lorekeeper (10):** Average luck - knowledge is their advantage
+- **Arcanist (9):** Slight chaos magic influence
+- **Oathkeeper (9):** Honorable path grants modest fortune
+- **Vanguard (8):** Relies on strength and skill, not luck
+- **Necromancer (7):** Lowest luck - dark arts exact a toll
 
 **Extensibility:** Class system designed to easily add more classes in future updates.
 

public_web/templates/character/detail.html

@@ -81,6 +81,10 @@
                     <span class="stat-name">CHA</span>
                     <span class="stat-value">{{ character.base_stats.charisma }}</span>
                 </div>
+                <div class="stat-item">
+                    <span class="stat-name">LUK</span>
+                    <span class="stat-value">{{ character.base_stats.luck }}</span>
+                </div>
             </div>
 
             <!-- Derived Stats -->

public_web/templates/game/partials/character_panel.html

@@ -74,6 +74,10 @@ Displays character stats, resource bars, and action buttons
                     <div class="stat-abbr">CHA</div>
                     <div class="stat-value">{{ character.stats.charisma }}</div>
                 </div>
+                <div class="stat-item">
+                    <div class="stat-abbr">LUK</div>
+                    <div class="stat-value">{{ character.stats.luck }}</div>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>