How Damage is Calculated in Path of Exile 2
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Here’s a super quick guide on how damage math/calculations works in Path of Exile 2:
Step 1: Start with Base Weapon Damage
First, take your base weapon damage.
If any of your damage is converted (like 40% physical to fire), apply that now.
Step 2: Multiply by Skill Gem Attack Damage
Next, multiply the base damage by the attack damage value on your skill gem.
Step 3: Add Increased Damage
Add up all your increased damage percentages.
For example, if you have three passive nodes giving +12%, +12%, and +25% increased damage, that adds up to 49% increased damage, or a multiplier of 1.49.
Step 4: Apply "More Damage" Multipliers
If you’re using support gems that say "more damage", multiply again.
Example: If two support gems give +25% more damage each, multiply by 1.25 twice.
Step 5: Critical Damage
Base critical damage is 100%.
Without extra critical modifiers, your critical hit chance will directly affect your total damage.
Step 6: Attack Speed
Multiply your weapon’s attacks per second by your skill’s attack speed.
Then, apply any increased attack speed.
Example: If you have three nodes giving +3% each, that adds up to 9% increased attack speed, or a multiplier of 1.09.
That’s the basic math for calculating damage! Use this to fine-tune your build and crush enemies in Path of Exile 2. Happy grinding!
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