Death Penalty Calculations - Guild Wars Forums

Imahandful · Sep 14, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Hi
Yeah, I know, a newbie question. I'm back after about a 2 year hiatus and I have this burning question.

I have not been able to locate the answer anywhere, so if it is here, please direct me there, or even better, answer it here.

How is the death penalty calculated?

I have a character that has 301 hp. On a recent quest, I found I had 60%DP. I also found that out of my 301 hp, only 25 were left ???!!!!!

Not a fan of 'new math' but really - this formula seems to be very elusive.

Any direction would be muchly appreciated.

Ima

Kerwyn Nasilan · Sep 14, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Basically you lose however many percent of your max from your health/energy. So if you had 100 health you would have 75 health at 15%. I am not sure how you got 25 health....at all unless you where running multiple superiors (like a 55 monk) then you should never reach 25. With 301 you should have had like 120 health.

BulletStopper · Sep 14, 2008, 10:20 PM // 22:20

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Death_penalty

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Warning: Death Penalty is calculated against a character's maximum health before the effects of runes and weapon upgrades.

I'm guessing you had some runes decreasing your health (and a major rune of vitality)

Let's say you had 240 health, before any runes, and you use two major runes of your profession and a major vitality.

240*0.40=104

104+41 (vitality run)=145

145-100 (two major runes) = 45 remaining health.

Not your exact situation, but you should get the idea.

That's the reason a 55 monk has 1 health after he dies.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Sep 14, 2008, 10:30 PM // 22:30

It iis calculated based on un modded health? did not know that.

Lord Armotag · Sep 14, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33

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Originally Posted by Kerwyn Nasilan

Basically you lose however many percent of your max from your health/energy. So if you had 100 health you would have 75 health at 15%. I am not sure how you got 25 health....at all unless you where running multiple superiors (like a 55 monk) then you should never reach 25. With 301 you should have had like 120 health.

100-15=75?

Maybe your not a fan of 'New Math' either.

zelgadissan · Sep 14, 2008, 10:36 PM // 22:36

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Originally Posted by BulletStopper

145-100 (two major runes) = 45 remaining health

Friendly tip: if you're still running with -50 major runes you need to get your armor updated

BulletStopper is 100% right though in that DP goes off your base health, not your health when, for example, you enter a zone.

Imahandful · Sep 14, 2008, 10:59 PM // 22:59

Thank you everyone - except the flamer!!

Yeah, actually, I have superior runes (2), maj. vigor and then Vitae. I did not know that it was calculated pre-mod and I really appreciate the information.

FYI to the person who suggested better armor -- I am working on it. I'm one of the few people who likes to play the game in order rather than running to Droks first chance I get, so I have a few pieces that are 61 from the local collectors (Ranger) and am just looking for the leggings to go with them.

You have all been really helpful and it helps restore my faith in human nature.

*Darcy* · Sep 14, 2008, 11:12 PM // 23:12

Just to let you know, your ranger leggings armor 61 are in The Falls area.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...Maguuma_Jungle

You'll need either 5 jungle troll tusks or 5 jungle skale fins.

BulletStopper · Sep 14, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

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Originally Posted by zelgadissan

Friendly tip: if you're still running with -50 major runes you need to get your armor updated

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Guild Wars Know-it-all. That has to chime in, whether it adds anything but showing his vast knowledge. I guess you don't recognize an EXAMPLE.

One a separate note to the original poster, feel free to PM me sometime if you want assistance on a mission or quest. I regularly hop town to town helping people out.

Sep 14, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04	#1
Imahandful Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Central Texas Guild: HoLL Profession: N/R	Death Penalty Calculations Hi Yeah, I know, a newbie question. I'm back after about a 2 year hiatus and I have this burning question. I have not been able to locate the answer anywhere, so if it is here, please direct me there, or even better, answer it here. How is the death penalty calculated? I have a character that has 301 hp. On a recent quest, I found I had 60%DP. I also found that out of my 301 hp, only 25 were left ???!!!!! Not a fan of 'new math' but really - this formula seems to be very elusive. Any direction would be muchly appreciated. Ima

Sep 14, 2008, 11:12 PM // 23:12	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Just to let you know, your ranger leggings armor 61 are in The Falls area. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...Maguuma_Jungle You'll need either 5 jungle troll tusks or 5 jungle skale fins. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Sep 14, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#2
Kerwyn Nasilan Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WHERE DO YOU THINK Profession: W/	Basically you lose however many percent of your max from your health/energy. So if you had 100 health you would have 75 health at 15%. I am not sure how you got 25 health....at all unless you where running multiple superiors (like a 55 monk) then you should never reach 25. With 301 you should have had like 120 health.

Sep 14, 2008, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#4
Kerwyn Nasilan Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WHERE DO YOU THINK Profession: W/	It iis calculated based on un modded health? did not know that.

Sep 14, 2008, 10:59 PM // 22:59	#7
Imahandful Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Central Texas Guild: HoLL Profession: N/R	Thank you everyone - except the flamer!! Yeah, actually, I have superior runes (2), maj. vigor and then Vitae. I did not know that it was calculated pre-mod and I really appreciate the information. FYI to the person who suggested better armor -- I am working on it. I'm one of the few people who likes to play the game in order rather than running to Droks first chance I get, so I have a few pieces that are 61 from the local collectors (Ranger) and am just looking for the leggings to go with them. You have all been really helpful and it helps restore my faith in human nature.