Buff

A debuff is a status effect that can be applyed on heroes to increase one or more of their stats or resistances. The presence of a buff is indicated by a double upward blue arrow under the affected target.

Applying buffs
A buff is applied through a skill in a battle, cruio interactions and camping skills. Buffs applyed through skills last for 3 turns. Duration is decreased by 1 at the start of Hero's turn. Curio and camping skills last until the next camp.

Making use of buffs in combat
By themselves, buffs are rather not usefull, as a character usually has to wait untill the next turn to make use of them, making them effectively skip a turn. Thats why most buffs in the game ether apply to a whole party, deal small amout of damage to finish an enemy off, cure other status effects or have a health or stress heal to go with them. It's an important strategic choice when to apply buffs and when to push for damage.