Some characters have a stronger will than others, able to master their own thoughts and emotions, push forward against adversity, overcome setbacks, and shake off disappointments.
Effect: Willpower is typically used on reactions against Complications or attacks that affect the character's mind or personality, and to recover from Ego Stress and Trauma.
At d4 a character has a normal amount of mental resilience and discipline.
At d6 a character has above average mental resilience and discipline, and usually recovers from Ego Trauma more quickly than normal.
At d8 a character has excellent mental resilience and discipline, usually recovers from Ego Trauma within hours, is resistant to becoming mentally troubled in the first place, and is difficult to sway or manipulate via social wiles.
At d10 a character has remarkable mental resilience and discipline, usually recovers from Ego Trauma within minutes, and is difficult to sway or manipulate even with exotic abilities.
At d12 a character has supreme mental resilience and discipline, usually recovers from Ego Trauma within seconds, and is extremely difficult to sway or manipulate even with exotic abilities.
Common SFX: The Metasis SFX can be applied to allow characters with higher steps of Willpower to rapidly recover from Ego Stress and Trauma.