Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-80.130.41.154-20160606002034/@comment-33214721-20170930022407

The power stat in the databook means destructive potential. Example: Bakugo is a 5, appropriately, because his physical strength is great and his explosions are very destructive. Midoriya is physically average and didn't really show his quirk back then, so he is still at a 1.

Speed means how fast they can move and fight.

Technique means how skillful and tactical they are.

Intelligence is how knowledgeable and clever they are.

Cooperativeness is how well they work in a team and can coordinate with others.