A question of Semantics - Guild Wars Forums

Does-it-Matter · Apr 06, 2007, 06:05 AM // 06:05

I did a search of this as well as a wiki check, so just looking for the community's input.

With the 15% damage modifications, is that to the weapons base damage, or total damage (if using attack skills / buffs)?

Thanks!

Does-it-Matter · Apr 07, 2007, 02:50 AM // 02:50

Bump. Curious to figure this out.

October Jade · Apr 07, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44

I believe it applies multiplicatively and before the inclusion of any additional skill damage.

Suppose you're using Galrath Slash with a 15^50 sword.
1) The initial damage roll will be somewhere in the range of 15-22. It is then modified by 15% to 17.25-25.3, and further increased by your weapon mastery.
2) I'm omitting the target's armor and level from this situation, because it's irrelevant to your question, but this is where it would be checked.
3) Lastly, the +damage provided by the skill is applied.

tijo · Apr 07, 2007, 06:02 AM // 06:02

I agree, the 15% will apply before the damage caused by a skill.

savage vapor 33 · Apr 07, 2007, 09:12 AM // 09:12

Check out how much damage skills do on the dummies outside of Great Temple of Balthazar. Good way to see the 15% in action.

Apr 06, 2007, 06:05 AM // 06:05	#1
Does-it-Matter Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/	A question of Semantics I did a search of this as well as a wiki check, so just looking for the community's input. With the 15% damage modifications, is that to the weapons base damage, or total damage (if using attack skills / buffs)? Thanks!

Apr 07, 2007, 02:50 AM // 02:50	#2
Does-it-Matter Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/	Bump. Curious to figure this out.

Apr 07, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44	#3
October Jade Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: drifting between Indiana and NorCal	I believe it applies multiplicatively and before the inclusion of any additional skill damage. Suppose you're using Galrath Slash with a 15^50 sword. 1) The initial damage roll will be somewhere in the range of 15-22. It is then modified by 15% to 17.25-25.3, and further increased by your weapon mastery. 2) I'm omitting the target's armor and level from this situation, because it's irrelevant to your question, but this is where it would be checked. 3) Lastly, the +damage provided by the skill is applied.

Apr 07, 2007, 06:02 AM // 06:02	#4
tijo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Guild: [CDDR] Profession: R/	I agree, the 15% will apply before the damage caused by a skill.

Apr 07, 2007, 09:12 AM // 09:12	#5
savage vapor 33 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Regems Basement Guild: The Malevolent Wolfpack [tMw]	Check out how much damage skills do on the dummies outside of Great Temple of Balthazar. Good way to see the 15% in action.