04-14-2005, 02:35 AM
It should probably be noted that even with the removal of lethality from Ambush, theorycraft still shows dagger rogues coming out ahead this patch.
From here (post 73):
From here (post 73):
Quote:Original System on Crit:
Backstab:
((Weapon Damage * 1.8) +Attack Power Dam Bonus + 210) * 2.3
Ambush
((Weapon Damage * 3) + Attack Power Dam Bonus + 290) * 2.3 [10% greater chance to crit]
New System on Crit:
Backstab:
(((Weapon Damage + Attack Power Dam Bonus) * 1.8) + 210) * 2.3
Ambush
((Weapon Damage + Attack Power Dam Bonus) * 3) + 290) * 2 [10% greater chance to crit]
Barman Shanker: 51-95 Damage 2.00 speed
Average Damage: 73
Test ATB: 50.0 DPS
Attack Power Damage Bonus : 100
Original System (against zero AC)
Backstab:
((73*1.8) + 100 + 210) * 2.3 = 1015 Dam
Ambush:
((73*3) + 100 + 290) * 2.3 = 1401 Dam [10% greater chance to crit]
New System
Backstab:
(((73+100) * 1.8) + 210) * 2.3 = 1199
Ambush:
(((73+100) * 3) + 290) * 2 = 1618 [10% greater chance to crit]
Toxic Revenger: 27-51 Damage 1.9 speed
Average Damage: 39
Test ATB: 25 DPS
Attack Power Damage Bonus : 47.5
Original System (against zero AC)
Backstab:
((39*1.8) + 47.5 + 69) * 2.3 = 429 Dam
Ambush:
((39*3) + 47.5 + 100) * 2.3 = 608 Dam [10% greater chance to crit]
New System
Backstab:
(((39+47.5) * 1.8) + 69) * 2.3 = 517 Dam
Ambush:
(((39+47.5) * 3) + 100) * 2 = 719 [10% greater chance to crit]