In Alan Wake 2, the writer can collect Words of Power, which allows him to strengthen his skills. Words of Power take the form of spiral graffiti sprayed in light-sensitive paint. When Wake shines his torch beam on the spiral, another skill point will be added to his collection.
To make sure that a Word of Power has been successfully collected look out for an old film-like filter. A notification will also pop up, encouraging the player to make their choice.
Words of Power are split into six categories; Fix, Gun, War, Stuff, Aid, Action, and Lamp. You can read how you can improve each one below...
Words of Fix
Wellness Retreat.
Increases maximum health by 15%. (35% when upgraded)
God Rays.
Increases max amount of health restored by Safe Haves by 30%
Wheels Within Wheels.
Restores 50% of max health when a new Word of Power is discovered.
Words of Gun
Roulette.
Provides 5% chance to not consume ammo when firing the Revolver.
Personal Space.
Increases knockback force of Alan's Shotgun by 15%
Sunny Skies.
Increases Flare Gun projectiles' area of effect by 25%
Words of War
Full Stop
Increases damage dealt by the last bullet in the Revolver's chamber by 25%
Paint the Town.
Increases Double-Barrelled Shotgun damage by 25%, when hitting multiple enemies with one shot.
Goes Around.
Restores 15% of max health when landing a direct hit with the Flare Gun.
Words of Stuff
Tourist Map.
Marks all nearby resources and points of interest on Wake's map.
Magic Pocket.
Expands Alan's Inventory by 1 row.
Battery.
Adds on Charge to Alan's Flashlight.
Words of Aid
Torchbearer.
Increases Hand Flare's area of effect by 13% and duration by 1 second.
ER.
Increases effectiveness of Trauma Pads by 10%
Prescription.
Increases effect duration of Painkillers by 1 second.
Words of Action
It's Personal.
Increases damage dealt to enemies in close proximity to 10%.
Never There.
Makes Alan 20% harder for enemies to detect.
Turning Tables.
Decreases damage received from the Darkness Projectiles by 25%.
Words of Lamp
Main Attraction.
Restores 50% health for each second when using Flashlight Boost on Hostile Shadows.
In the Headlights.
Provides 10% chance to stun enemies on Flashlight Boost.
Lucky Strike.
Provides 25% chance to regain a Flashlight Charge on killing an enemy.
