diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/ability.ftl
index 6a1e7c1a10..6d11bd42f3 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Possessing Arrow
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Shoots a poisonous arrow. Lets you control your target.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Whirlwind
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Move forward while spinning with your sword.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Axe Jump
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = A jump with the slashing leap to position of cursor.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Smash of Doom
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = An AOE attack with knockback. Leaps to position of cursor.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Burst
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Launches a burst of arrows
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Ring of Fire
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Ignites the ground with fiery shockwave.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Warding Aura
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Wards your allies against enemy attacks.
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Ability has no title
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Ability has no description
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Possessing Arrow
+    .desc = Shoots a poisonous arrow. Lets you control your target.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Whirlwind
+    .desc = Move forward while spinning with your sword.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Axe Jump
+    .desc = A jump with the slashing leap to position of cursor.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Smash of Doom
+    .desc = An AOE attack with knockback. Leaps to position of cursor.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Burst
+    .desc = Launches a burst of arrows
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Ring of Fire
+    .desc = Ignites the ground with fiery shockwave.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Warding Aura
+    .desc = Wards your allies against enemy attacks.
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/pl_PL/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/pl_PL/hud/ability.ftl
index b4c6224b2b..6aaf695e33 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/pl_PL/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/pl_PL/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Strzała Opętania
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Pozwala przejąć kontrolę nad twoim celem.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Cyklon
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Poruszasz się do przodu kręcąc się z Twoim mieczem.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Skok Drwala
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = Skaczesz w kierunku kursora, tnąc swoją siekierą.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Uderzenie Zagłady
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = Atak obszarowy z odrzutem. Skaczesz w kierunku kursora, uderzając w ziemię swoim młotem.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Salwa
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Wystrzeliwujesz salwę strzał.
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Pierścień Ognia
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Przywołujesz ognisty pierścień odrzucający przeciwników.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Ochronna Aura
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Chroni twoich sojuszników przed atakami.
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Umiejętność bez nazwy
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Umiejętność bez opisu
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Strzała Opętania
+    .desc = Pozwala przejąć kontrolę nad twoim celem.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Cyklon
+    .desc = Poruszasz się do przodu kręcąc się z Twoim mieczem.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Skok Drwala
+    .desc = Skaczesz w kierunku kursora, tnąc swoją siekierą.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Uderzenie Zagłady
+    .desc = Atak obszarowy z odrzutem. Skaczesz w kierunku kursora, uderzając w ziemię swoim młotem.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Salwa
+    .desc = Wystrzeliwujesz salwę strzał.
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Pierścień Ognia
+    .desc = Przywołujesz ognisty pierścień odrzucający przeciwników.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Ochronna Aura
+    .desc = Chroni twoich sojuszników przed atakami.
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/pt_BR/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/pt_BR/hud/ability.ftl
index 6b53f9ec3f..ba3e9fec38 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/pt_BR/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/pt_BR/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Flecha Marionete
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Atira uma flecha venenosa que deixa você controlar seu alvo.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Redemoinho
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Movimento frontal girando com sua espada.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Machadada Pulante
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = Um pulo cortante na direção do cursor do mouse.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Golpe da Ruína
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = Um Ataque em Área que inflige Empurrão. Salta na direção do cursor do mouse.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Estrondo
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Atira uma sequência de flechas
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Anel de Fogo
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Incendeia o chão com uma onda de chamas.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Aura Protetora
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Protege seus aliados contra ataques inimigos.
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Habilidade sem título
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Habilidade sem descrição
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Flecha Marionete
+    .desc = Atira uma flecha venenosa que deixa você controlar seu alvo.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Redemoinho
+    .desc = Movimento frontal girando com sua espada.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Machadada Pulante
+    .desc = Um pulo cortante na direção do cursor do mouse.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Golpe da Ruína
+    .desc = Um Ataque em Área que inflige Empurrão. Salta na direção do cursor do mouse.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Estrondo
+    .desc = Atira uma sequência de flechas
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Anel de Fogo
+    .desc = Incendeia o chão com uma onda de chamas.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Aura Protetora
+    .desc = Protege seus aliados contra ataques inimigos.
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/ro_RO/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/ro_RO/hud/ability.ftl
index 1874c47748..efde84cc12 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/ro_RO/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/ro_RO/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Săgeată Manipulatoare
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Trage o săgeată otrăvitoare care te lasă să controlezi inamicul.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Vârtej de vânt
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Mișcă-te înainte în timp ce te rotești cu sabia.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Saltul Toporului
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = Un salt cu mișcare tăioasă la poziția cursorului.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Lovitura Morții
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = Un atac „Zonă de Efect” cu aruncare. Salt la poziția cursorului.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Burst
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Trage rapid mai multe sageți
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Inel de Foc
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Aprinde pământul cu undă de șoc în flăcări.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Aură Protectoare
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Protejează aliații tăi împotriva atacutilor inamicilor
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Ablitatea nu are titlu
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Ablitatea nu are descripție
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Săgeată Manipulatoare
+    .desc = Trage o săgeată otrăvitoare care te lasă să controlezi inamicul.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Vârtej de vânt
+    .desc = Mișcă-te înainte în timp ce te rotești cu sabia.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Saltul Toporului
+    .desc = Un salt cu mișcare tăioasă la poziția cursorului.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Lovitura Morții
+    .desc = Un atac „Zonă de Efect” cu aruncare. Salt la poziția cursorului.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Burst
+    .desc = Trage rapid mai multe sageți
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Inel de Foc
+    .desc = Aprinde pământul cu undă de șoc în flăcări.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Aură Protectoare
+    .desc = Protejează aliații tăi împotriva atacutilor inamicilor
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/sv_SE/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/sv_SE/hud/ability.ftl
index 5b9ef08ce2..21d2e08afd 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/sv_SE/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/sv_SE/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Besittningspil
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Skjuter en förgiftad pil. Låter dig kontrollera ditt mål.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Virvelvind
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Flytta dig framåt medan du snurrar med ditt svärd.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Yxhopp
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = Ett hopp med det skärande språnget riktat mot pekarens position.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Nederslag
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = En attack som träffar ett område och knuffar fiender. Hoppar mot pekarens position.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Pilskur
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Skjuter iväg en skur av pilar.
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Eldens ring
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Tänder eld på marken med en eldig stötvåg.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Vårdande Aura
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Skyddar dina allierade mot fiendens attacker.
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Förmågan har ingen titel
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Förmågan har ingen beskrivning
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Besittningspil
+    .desc = Skjuter en förgiftad pil. Låter dig kontrollera ditt mål.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Virvelvind
+    .desc = Flytta dig framåt medan du snurrar med ditt svärd.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Yxhopp
+    .desc = Ett hopp med det skärande språnget riktat mot pekarens position.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Nederslag
+    .desc = En attack som träffar ett område och knuffar fiender. Hoppar mot pekarens position.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Pilskur
+    .desc = Skjuter iväg en skur av pilar.
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Eldens ring
+    .desc = Tänder eld på marken med en eldig stötvåg.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Vårdande Aura
+    .desc = Skyddar dina allierade mot fiendens attacker.
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/uk_UA/hud/ability.ftl b/assets/voxygen/i18n/uk_UA/hud/ability.ftl
index 9962c8dfa2..54916957d2 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/uk_UA/hud/ability.ftl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/uk_UA/hud/ability.ftl
@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
-common-abilities-debug-possess-name = Заклинаюча Стріла
-common-abilities-debug-possess-desc = Стріляє отруйною стрілою. Дає тобі контроль над ціллю.
-common-abilities-sword-spin-name = Буревій
-common-abilities-sword-spin-desc = Рушай вперед кружляючи з мечем.
-common-abilities-axe-leap-name = Стрибок Сокири
-common-abilities-axe-leap-desc = Стрибок з рубаним ударом, слідує за курсором.
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-name = Погром
-common-abilities-hammer-leap-desc = Атака по області. Стрибок спрямований за курсором.
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-name = Стріловик
-common-abilities-bow-shotgun-desc = Постріл купою стріл за раз.
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-name = Кільце Вогню
-common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave-desc = Підпалює землю вогненною ударною хвилєю.
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-name = Захисна Аура
-common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura-desc = Укріплює тебе і твоїх спільників силами природи на деякий час.
-common-abilities-unknown-name = Неназвана Здатність
-common-abilities-unknown-desc = Здатність без опису
\ No newline at end of file
+common-abilities-debug-possess = Заклинаюча Стріла
+    .desc = Стріляє отруйною стрілою. Дає тобі контроль над ціллю.
+common-abilities-sword-spin = Буревій
+    .desc = Рушай вперед кружляючи з мечем.
+common-abilities-axe-leap = Стрибок Сокири
+    .desc = Стрибок з рубаним ударом, слідує за курсором.
+common-abilities-hammer-leap = Погром
+    .desc = Атака по області. Стрибок спрямований за курсором.
+common-abilities-bow-shotgun = Стріловик
+    .desc = Постріл купою стріл за раз.
+common-abilities-staff-fireshockwave = Кільце Вогню
+    .desc = Підпалює землю вогненною ударною хвилєю.
+common-abilities-sceptre-wardingaura = Захисна Аура
+    .desc = Укріплює тебе і твоїх спільників силами природи на деякий час.
diff --git a/voxygen/i18n/src/lib.rs b/voxygen/i18n/src/lib.rs
index 3a4f2b4835..2125aa486b 100644
--- a/voxygen/i18n/src/lib.rs
+++ b/voxygen/i18n/src/lib.rs
@@ -86,6 +86,26 @@ impl Language {
         Some(msg)
     }
 
+    fn try_attr<'a>(
+        &'a self,
+        key: &str,
+        attr: &str,
+        args: Option<&'a FluentArgs>,
+    ) -> Option<Cow<'a, str>> {
+        let bundle = &self.bundle;
+        let msg = bundle.get_message(key)?;
+        let attr = msg.get_attribute(attr)?;
+        let attr = attr.value();
+
+        let mut errs = Vec::new();
+        let msg = bundle.format_pattern(attr, args, &mut errs);
+        for err in errs {
+            tracing::error!("err: {err} for {key}");
+        }
+
+        Some(msg)
+    }
+
     fn try_variation<'a>(
         &'a self,
         key: &str,
@@ -291,6 +311,10 @@ impl LocalizationGuard {
             .unwrap_or_else(|| Cow::Owned(key.to_owned()))
     }
 
+    /// Get a localized text from the variation of given key
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
     pub fn try_variation(&self, key: &str, seed: u16) -> Option<Cow<str>> {
         self.active.try_variation(key, seed, None).or_else(|| {
             self.fallback
@@ -299,11 +323,22 @@ impl LocalizationGuard {
         })
     }
 
+    /// Get a localized text from the variation of given key
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    /// If the key is not present in the localization object
+    /// then the key itself is returned.
     pub fn get_variation(&self, key: &str, seed: u16) -> Cow<str> {
         self.try_variation(key, seed)
             .unwrap_or_else(|| Cow::Owned(key.to_owned()))
     }
 
+    /// Get a localized text from the variation of given key with given
+    /// arguments
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
     pub fn try_variation_ctx<'a>(
         &'a self,
         key: &str,
@@ -325,11 +360,77 @@ impl LocalizationGuard {
             })
     }
 
+    /// Get a localized text from the variation of given key with given
+    /// arguments
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    /// If the key is not present in the localization object
+    /// then the key itself is returned.
     pub fn get_variation_ctx<'a>(&'a self, key: &str, seed: u16, args: &'a FluentArgs) -> Cow<str> {
         self.try_variation_ctx(key, seed, args)
             .unwrap_or_else(|| Cow::Owned(key.to_owned()))
     }
 
+    /// Get a localized text from the given key by given attribute
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    pub fn try_attr(&self, key: &str, attr: &str) -> Option<Cow<str>> {
+        self.active.try_attr(key, attr, None).or_else(|| {
+            self.fallback
+                .as_ref()
+                .and_then(|fb| fb.try_attr(key, attr, None))
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Get a localized text from the given key by given attribute
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    /// If the key is not present in the localization object
+    /// then the key itself is returned.
+    pub fn get_attr(&self, key: &str, attr: &str) -> Cow<str> {
+        self.try_attr(key, attr)
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| Cow::Owned(format!("{key}.{attr}")))
+    }
+
+    /// Get a localized text from the given key by given attribute and arguments
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    pub fn try_attr_ctx<'a>(
+        &'a self,
+        key: &str,
+        attr: &str,
+        args: &'a FluentArgs,
+    ) -> Option<Cow<str>> {
+        self.active
+            .try_attr(key, attr, Some(args))
+            .or_else(|| {
+                self.fallback
+                    .as_ref()
+                    .and_then(|fb| fb.try_attr(key, attr, Some(args)))
+            })
+            .map(|x| {
+                // NOTE:
+                // Hack. Remove Unicode Directionality Marks, conrod doesn't support them.
+                let res = x.replace('\u{2068}', "").replace('\u{2069}', "");
+                Cow::Owned(res)
+            })
+    }
+
+    /// Get a localized text from the given key by given attribute and arguments
+    ///
+    /// First lookup is done in the active language, second in
+    /// the fallback (if present).
+    /// If the key is not present in the localization object
+    /// then the key itself is returned.
+    pub fn get_attr_ctx<'a>(&'a self, key: &str, attr: &str, args: &'a FluentArgs) -> Cow<str> {
+        self.try_attr_ctx(key, attr, args)
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| Cow::Owned(format!("{key}.{attr}")))
+    }
+
     #[must_use]
     pub fn fonts(&self) -> &Fonts { &self.active.fonts }
 
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
index c5c5393b25..2e8d47561c 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
@@ -359,22 +359,7 @@ pub fn ability_description<'a>(
     ability_id: &str,
     loc: &'a Localization,
 ) -> (Cow<'a, str>, Cow<'a, str>) {
-    // TODO: Use fluent attribute mechanic
-    let (name, desc) = (
-        format!("{}.name", ability_id).replace('.', "-"),
-        format!("{}.desc", ability_id).replace('.', "-"),
-    );
+    let ability = ability_id.replace('.', "-");
 
-    // 1) Try localize ability
-    // 2) If not, say that ability is unknown
-    // 3) If unknown key is missed, just return id
-    // TODO: better algorithm?
-    (
-        loc.try_msg(&name)
-            .or_else(|| loc.try_msg("common-abilities-unknown-name"))
-            .unwrap_or(Cow::Owned(name)),
-        loc.try_msg(&desc)
-            .or_else(|| loc.try_msg("common-abilities-unknown-desc"))
-            .unwrap_or(Cow::Owned(desc)),
-    )
+    (loc.get_msg(&ability), loc.get_attr(&ability, "desc"))
 }