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# Creating an Attribute Profile

> An Attribute Profile is a data asset that defines the entire attribute structure for a character or actor.

# **What Is an Attribute Profile?**

An **Attribute Profile** is a data asset that defines the entire attribute structure for a character or actor.

A profile includes:

* Attribute Definitions (Health, Stamina, Strength, etc.)
* Optional Leveling/Progression rules
* Optional Regeneration rules
* Attribute Link Definitions (scaling rules)
* Optional Calculation/Effect configuration

Every character using UMAS must have exactly **one** profile assigned.

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# **Creating an Attribute Profile**

## **Step 1 — Create the Data Asset**

1. In the Content Browser
2. **Right-click → Create Advanced Asset → Miscellaneous → Data Asset**
3. Choose:\
   `AttributeProfile` (class name: `UAttributeProfile`)
4. Name it something clear, such as:

   * `DA_PlayerAttributes`
   * `DA_WolfAttributes`
   * `DA_BossAttributes`

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## **Step 2 — Add Attribute Definitions**

Inside the profile:

1. Open the asset.
2. Find the section **Attribute Definitions**.
3. Click **Add Element**.
4. For each attribute, configure:

* Attribute Handle (e.g., "Health")
* Base Value
* Min Value / Max Value
* Optional: Regen settings
* Optional: Progression settings
* Optional: Tags

This defines your entire stat sheet.

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## **Step 3 — (Optional) Add Level Link Definitions**

If your game needs scaling logic (e.g., Strength affecting MaxHealth):

1. Create a Data Asset of type:\
   `AttributeLevelLinkDefinition`
2. Add Link Rules such as:

* Source Attribute: Strength
* Target Attribute: MaxHealth
* Operation: Add
* Formula: 1 STR → +10 MaxHealth

3. Assign the link definition to your Attribute Profile under:

**Linked Definitions**

You may add multiple link definitions if desired.

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## **Step 4 — (Optional) Configure Progression**

If your game uses XP or leveling:

In each Attribute Definition → ProgressionConfig:

* Assign an XP curve
* Assign a Level curve
* Set max levels
* Configure XP overflow
* Configure per-level scaling rules

This transforms an attribute into a passive leveling stat.

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## **Step 5 — Assign the Profile to Your Character**

Go to your character Blueprint or C++ actor:

### **Blueprint**

1. Select the **Attribute Manager Component**
2. Look for the field: **Attribute Profile**
3. Select your new profile

### **C++**

```
AttributeManager->AttributeProfile = MyProfile;
```

On BeginPlay, UMAS will:

* Load all definitions
* Create runtime attribute instances
* Apply link definitions
* Initialize XP/Level values
* Set starting values
* Replicate everything

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# **Designer Tips**

* Keep attributes grouped logically (Combat, Survival, Magic, etc.)
* Use link definitions to reduce repetitive stat editing
* Use progression curves sparingly—only for attributes that should level
* Make unique profiles for dramatically different creatures\
  (e.g., wolves vs humans vs bosses)

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# **Developer Notes**

* Profiles are immutable at runtime
* Runtime instances exist in the Attribute Manager
* Changing a profile only affects *new spawns*, not existing actors
* Profiles are lightweight assets—safe for duplication and iteration
* All work is done server-side and replicated automatically