Each character class features special abilities unique to that class, as well as a shared set of attributes which can be developed by performing tasks and completing quests. In general, for a particular game the maximum value which can be reached for an ability is 100*number of that game. "Quest for Glory V" allows stat bonuses which can push an attribute over the maximum and lets certain classes raise certain attributes beyond the normal limits. "Quest for Glory V" also features special kinds of equipment which lower some stats while raising others. At the beginning of each game, the player may assign points to certain attributes, and certain classes only have specific attributes enabled, although skills can be added for an extra cost.