Vigorous

The Vigorous Virtue is one of the best positive Afflictions in Darkest Dungeon.

Description
"'Adversities can foster hope, and resilience.'"The Hero will feel a burst of energy to complete the dungeon, and is convinced of their ability to dispatch of the enemy.

Effects

 * Occasionally on their turn, heal a small amount of health. This combined with the increased speed will boost their survival chance dramatically.

Base Stat - Effects
The following changes were made in the Build 8920 of the game (Early Access)
 * SPEED "+5"

Resistances - Effects
The following changes were made in the Build 8920 of the game (Early Access). Since then they were adjusted once more and their current values are as follows:
 * Stun "+25%"
 * Blight "+25%"
 * Disease "+25%"
 * Move "+25%"
 * Bleed "+25%"
 * Debuff "+25%"

Generic

 * Blood pounds in my veins, like a war drum!
 * I feel much better.

Bounty Hunter

 * Feel good. Feel like killing.
 * Slaying time.
 * Nothing will stop me.
 * Bloody cakewalk.

Crusader

 * Overwhelming faith!
 * The light incarnate!
 * My every step sanctifies this unholy earth!
 * I am purified!
 * I am a ray of the Light... warm, bright, indomitable.
 * The power of the Light flows through me...

Grave Robber

 * A little bravery beats laudanum any day, apparently.
 * I can take them on single-handed!
 * Hmm. Nothing to fuss about.
 * (sings a pleasant song)

Hellion

 * No axe can fell a mountain.
 * A primal spirit has overtaken me. I am... MORE.


 * The war hawk cries on the wind. It watches over me.
 * I hear the song of the wild... The spirits watch me.

Highwayman

 * Never felt better!
 * I can handle this, I've been to prison.
 * Hmmm... I am feeling almost confident today.
 * Disaster always strikes when things are going so well...

Jester

 * If your foul reek hasn't killed me yet, nothing will.


 * I've lived at court. Poison no longer has any effect.
 * Do I feel better, or is that just the pipe-weed?
 * Insanity suits me, it seems.

Leper

 * The death-cap grows -- thrives -- in the shade.
 * The reaper is well known to me. I do not fear him.
 * Sigh. And so my soul stubbornly clings to life.
 * I suppose I must be grateful, to go on surviving.

Occultist

 * Mind over matter!
 * Psychosomatics, wielded artfully, are akin to magic.
 * SARTHOR'GOR AN PHIROAH. MARASTH LIKA'LAH BOH'NORTH.
 * DIE ANOTHER DAY, MORTAL. I HAVE NEED OF YOU.

Plague Doctor

 * Ah... my tonics are taking effect.
 * Even steel cannot pierce a healthy immune system!


 * Another victory for the lymphatic glands.
 * No one may kill that which defies death.

Vestal

 * Though caged in steel, my faith burns through.
 * I set my soul aflame. Nothing can extinguish it.
 * As mother said... my suffering has prepared me well.
 * No ill wind can snuff out the sacred Flame.

Man-at-Arms

 * I am your wall! Fear nothing!
 * That's it! Upwards and onwards warriors!
 * Ah! My heart roars to serve alongside such stalwarts.
 * For a moment, my soul's guilt is lifted. For a moment...

Arbalest

 * I can see for miles!
 * Hold that line and my bolts will fly true!
 * This herb is toxic when taken under a gibbous moon.
 * Taught myself this concoction in my last campaign.

Houndmaster

 * Our ideals bring us strength!


 * We'll never stop, never compromise.
 * I cannot - I WILL not - falter in the pursuit of evil!
 * There is no time to bleed!

Abomination

 * Hah! You have not seen anything yet!
 * This body still stirs, these lungs draw breath!
 * It seems I can feed from it as it feeds on me.
 * This is beyond my knowledge, but I do feel strengthened!

Musketeer

 * I will not be stopped until the hunt is won!
 * I am like a wolf, following tirelessly, waiting for weakness!
 * Mountain-folk breathe like this to lift the spirits!
 * I am honoured to have you as pack mates!

Antiquarian

 * My will is brilliant and terrible!
 * Roll up your sleeves! Profit requires toil!
 * These wounds weren't as bad as I thought.
 * A few stitches and I'm back in it!