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Old September 27th, 2004, 06:13 AM

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Default Re: how do damage multipliers work?

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How about a firbolg vs Ice Devil matchup? Firbolg has similar stats to a Bane Lord (1 more attack and defense, 3 less strength), but 16 less hps (42 vs 26). But on the other hand, he's not vulnerable to triple herald lance damage.
Yeah, but the firbolg has terrible encumberance. Without a drain life weapon to restore his fatigue, and with a drain life weapon hitting him, he just won't Last very long. It seems like a choice only when you don't have access to death.
Aren't we just talking about a 1 on 1 matchup? Of course the encumbrance will matter, but will it be enough to stop him when he can kill the Ice Devil in one or two hits?
Okay, okay, I'll add this to my to-do list and get back to you.

I should add however that a bane lord at least can be set to try to target the ice devil specifically in a big battle and have a reasonable chance of surviving afterwards, whereas the encumberance and lower hit points of the firbolg makes it seem like a one-use weapon. Of course, one might well have no better use of nature gems, so this could be an option.
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