01-28-2004, 09:15 PM
It doesn't change the monster's defense at all. It only affects its effective defense against your attacks. That is, it's a passive effect. You don't "tag" monsters with it.
So, if you have a single-Eth weapon, that means the monster's defense is effectively 25% less. This is the same as if your total AR was 33% more. As soon as you switch away from the weapon, you'll lose the effect. Other players, mercs and minions are entirely unaffected by you having that Eth.
So, if you have a single-Eth weapon, that means the monster's defense is effectively 25% less. This is the same as if your total AR was 33% more. As soon as you switch away from the weapon, you'll lose the effect. Other players, mercs and minions are entirely unaffected by you having that Eth.