Ability Activation and Mutagen Bonuses
Unlocked abilities must be slotted to work; three same-color abilities in a group add a bonus based on the connected mutagen color.
How it works
The abilities passage states that adding points does not automatically activate a skill; it must be moved to an ability slot. It describes twelve slots, with one available at the beginning and more unlocked as levels are gained until all are available at level 30. Three abilities of the same color in a group grant an additional bonus based on the connected mutagen: red boosts attack power, blue Sign intensity, and green Vitality. General abilities do not follow this rule.
When it helps
If an unlocked skill is not taking effect, check whether it has been moved to an ability slot, as the passage requires.
Read the supporting references
Check the edition and source version for patch-specific details. Guide methodology.