I think this is definitely something that URGENTLY needs an improvement given the complex parametric, varied, and RPG nature of the work.
There is a need for an “ANALYZE” or “DETAILS” button in the menus that allows you to read each status effect and keyword in bold.
For example, I want to be able to clearly read all the gem effects without having to search in the compendium (which is not exhaustive, however) or in the internet.
Another aspect of UI that definitely could and should improve is related to the runes. Again, I should be able to get all the information about the runic attack simply by pressing the same “ANALYZE” or “DETAILS” button in the menu and scrolling not only over the bold keywords but also over the rune icon on the weapon. And here I should be able to read an accurate description, as well as basic parameters such as cost and the type of weapon it can be used on. It would also be great to have a small box with the video preview of the attack.
This readability should also be present in all menus with merchants and especially, regarding runes, in the menu with Eleanor would be great to have video preview of the attacks.
I repeat, I think this change is absolutely necessary, right now to evaluate a piece of equipment I have to try to understand the effects as best as possible on the internet and for the runes i have to equip the weapon and try it all the times…
Last note: Equipment stats tot% submenu
The character stats page should have a submenu with ALL the total parameters numbers related to the equipment (Es. % tot poise, thorns, critical damage etc…). I know that some parameters vary with specific events but for example you could put a total % number given by the sum of two numbers, the static percentages (white) and the variable percentages (yellow). [They should probably also change in real time based on the weapon equipped]