AC softcap and low level hardcap discussion

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I believe the final value is closer to 2k damage according to my 363 AC tests:

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...&postcount=162

I think it was 1.5k on the 250 AC test because I wasn't that far above the softcap. But it could be a bit of RNG as well.

Assuming a 46 AC shield would double this value, a higher AC shield like whitestone shield at 39 AC would reduce damage by (39 / 46) * 4000 damage = 3388 damage.

That would be more like 8% for a Warrior with a 39 AC shield perhaps, but this is just a guess.

Yeah for sure, thought about that but I think the point still holds in the vast majority of situations.

Originally Posted by Snaggles [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There is some rumor that Vulak axe ac acts like a shield. Or at least I’ve heard it floated once. Unfortunately there aren’t any 80 AC shields to use to test this, nor do I have a Vulak axe.

My pally does have a Rocksmasher which has 25 ac and I can borrow my Druids sarnak shield. Just a FYI it’s in the queue but I’m not sure when I’ll be able to get that done.

Item type 1 according to lucy, so probably not.

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good job dsm