<Encumbrance> measures how much weight you are carrying compared to your total carrying ability. When your encumbrance rises, your chance of success with <skills> and <spells> is reduced. You can see your encumbrance in your prompt as "E#", where # is a number from 1 to 100 showing the penalty you suffer. Light encumbrance (E1–E29) has only a small effect, while heavy encumbrance (E80+) severely reduces your success rates. To lower encumbrance: - Drop unneeded items - Store gear in a safe place - Distribute weight among party members Staying light on your feet will help you perform better in combat.