(Potentially) a daft question

[Gabrial]

OK.

I have an armsman with a nice axe (for me). DPS 7.0 and speed of (lets say 5). So, as I understand it, it takes 5 seconds to swing the axe(?) and the damage done is 7.0 * 5.0 (?).

So, the faster the weapon, the lower the dmg PER SWING but over time the damage will presumably average out.

My question is, if someone casts an attack speed buff on me, do I attack faster and therefore cause less damage PER SWING?


Also, can anyone explain the new interface? Capped DPS, effective DPS etc?

 

[old.mattshanes]

If i cast my lv49 bolstering gust on a char it increases their attack speed by 48%!!! however it DOES NOT make them weaker so if u have 5 spd it be like 2.7 or so.

 

[Gabrial]

Its friday, I'm slow

DPS 7.0, normal speed 5.0 = dmg output 35

DPS 7.0 , adjusted speed 2.7 = dmg output 35.

The damage remains constant but I swing faster because of a magical effect then?

 

[Jupitus]

Originally posted by Gabrial
Also, can anyone explain the new interface? Capped DPS, effective DPS etc?

I think the capped DPS is the maximum DPS you can achieve at your level. The effective DPS is the best indication as it takes into consideration all aspects such as the item condition etc etc... a nice little enhancement IMHO.

Jup.

 

[old.mattshanes]

Yes if someone buffs u with a attack speed boost it doesnt make u hit less most people say it does its bs it doesnt i have had it done to my mercenary loads of times it hasnt effected his dmg at all.

 

[old.Azrak]

There's a reasonable explanation of haste and quickness effects towards the end of this post http://forums.barrysworld.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30374

Hope its some use to you

 

[Gabrial]

Thanks all - I think I get it now

I whacked all my initial points on Str anyway cause I heard that was good to have

 

[Nala Lionne]

Azrak is alive!!!

 

[old.mattshanes]

Just get a bolstering gust on your tank or fighter char and u will c it doesnt decrease dmg at all.

 

[old.Azrak]

Originally posted by Nala Lionne
Azrak is alive!!!

<Azrak waves at Nala>

Well tbh Azrak hasn't been played for about 3 months now. Corsair is doing well though