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Sir Konksalot · 02-02-2003, 11:21 AM

I'm writing to ask for help in understanding how damage is calculated. I use average damage to compare weapon effectiveness by character. I think I've made a mistake somewhere because actual damage is consistently below average.

I. Ranger. Weapon Proficiency Level is Specialized. Composite Long Bow.

Arrow does 1-6 damage, so average is 3.5.
Composite Long Bow is +2 to damage.
Specialized is +2 to damage.

Average Damage = (3.5+2+2)*2 attacks/turn = 15

II. Ranger. Weapon Proficiency Level is Specialized. Long Sword +1. Strength 18/93.

Long Sword +1 does 1-8 damage +1, so average is 4.5 + 1 = 5.5.
Strength 18/93 does +5 damage.
Specialized is +2 to damage, 3/2 attacks/turn

Average Damage = (5.5+5+2)*1.5 attacks/turn = 18.75, rounding to 19.

Thanks in advance!

02-02-2003, 11:21 AM	#1
Sir Konksalot Welcomed New User Join Date: January 6, 2003 Location: Oakville, ON Age: 60 Posts: 1	I'm writing to ask for help in understanding how damage is calculated. I use average damage to compare weapon effectiveness by character. I think I've made a mistake somewhere because actual damage is consistently below average. I. Ranger. Weapon Proficiency Level is Specialized. Composite Long Bow. Arrow does 1-6 damage, so average is 3.5. Composite Long Bow is +2 to damage. Specialized is +2 to damage. Average Damage = (3.5+2+2)2 attacks/turn = 15 II. Ranger. Weapon Proficiency Level is Specialized. Long Sword +1. Strength 18/93. Long Sword +1 does 1-8 damage +1, so average is 4.5 + 1 = 5.5. Strength 18/93 does +5 damage. Specialized is +2 to damage, 3/2 attacks/turn Average Damage = (5.5+5+2)1.5 attacks/turn = 18.75, rounding to 19. Thanks in advance!