Difference between revisions of "Dexterity"
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'''Dexterity''' or ''Dex'' is defined as "skill or adroitness in using the hands or body". This trait has been adapted as a Shadowbane stat responsible for many traits dealing with finesse, cunning, or nimbleness. | '''Dexterity''' or ''Dex'' is defined as "skill or adroitness in using the hands or body". This trait has been adapted as a Shadowbane stat responsible for many traits dealing with finesse, cunning, or nimbleness. | ||
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=== Formula === | === Formula === | ||
| − | Defense can be calculated using the following formula< | + | Defense can be calculated using the following formula <ref>[http://ubbforums.ubi.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=sbqanda&Number=588238&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=4&o=&fpart=3&vc=1 Confirmed Game Formulas]</ref>: |
*<code> '''Defense''' = (('''Dexterity'''*2) + ('''Total Armor Defense'''*('''Armor Skill''' * .03)) + ('''Shield Armor''' * ( * .03)) + (('''Primary Weapon Skill''' + '''Secondary Weapon Skill''')/2)) * (1. '''Stance Modification''')</code> | *<code> '''Defense''' = (('''Dexterity'''*2) + ('''Total Armor Defense'''*('''Armor Skill''' * .03)) + ('''Shield Armor''' * ( * .03)) + (('''Primary Weapon Skill''' + '''Secondary Weapon Skill''')/2)) * (1. '''Stance Modification''')</code> | ||
=== Armor Penalty === | === Armor Penalty === | ||
| − | The weight of one's armor can hinder dexterity. For this reason, it is common to see dexterity-based characters using [[Light Armor]], due to | + | The weight of one's armor can hinder dexterity. For this reason, it is common to see dexterity-based characters using [[Light Armor]], due to its low weight. However, Elven heavy and medium armor offers reduced weight and thus reduced penalty, though still not as little as light armor. |
== Role in Offense == | == Role in Offense == | ||
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* [[Bows]] | * [[Bows]] | ||
* [[Crossbows]] | * [[Crossbows]] | ||
| − | * [[Unarmed]] weapons | + | * [[Unarmed]] weapons. |
| − | * Nature's Wrath, a [[Druid]]-only one-handed sword | + | * [[Nature's Wrath]], a [[Druid]]-only one-handed sword. |
| − | * | + | * [[Braialla's Blade]], a [[Ranger]]-only one-handed sword. |
| − | * Long Blades, the cardinal weapon of [[Blade Master]]s | + | * Long Blades, the cardinal weapon of [[Blade Master]]s. |
| − | * Tlanarion Swords, the cardinal weapons of [[Blade Weaver]]s | + | ** [[Long Blade]] |
| + | ** [[Jen'e'tai]] | ||
| + | ** [[Glass Long Blade]] | ||
| + | * Tlanarion Swords, the cardinal weapons of [[Blade Weaver]]s. | ||
| + | ** [[Tlanarion Long Sword]] | ||
| + | ** [[Tlanarion Short Sword]] | ||
| + | ** [[Darmaegil]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
| − | + | <references/> | |
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 22 September 2009
Dexterity or Dex is defined as "skill or adroitness in using the hands or body". This trait has been adapted as a Shadowbane stat responsible for many traits dealing with finesse, cunning, or nimbleness.
Contents
Role in Defense
Dexterity plays the biggest part amongst all stats for defense.
Formula
Defense can be calculated using the following formula <ref>Confirmed Game Formulas</ref>:
Defense = ((Dexterity*2) + (Total Armor Defense*(Armor Skill * .03)) + (Shield Armor * ( * .03)) + ((Primary Weapon Skill + Secondary Weapon Skill)/2)) * (1. Stance Modification)
Armor Penalty
The weight of one's armor can hinder dexterity. For this reason, it is common to see dexterity-based characters using Light Armor, due to its low weight. However, Elven heavy and medium armor offers reduced weight and thus reduced penalty, though still not as little as light armor.
Role in Offense
Dexterity-Based Weapons
The following weapons use the dexterity value to determine their maximum damage:
- Daggers
- Throwing Daggers
- Staffs
- Bows
- Crossbows
- Unarmed weapons.
- Nature's Wrath, a Druid-only one-handed sword.
- Braialla's Blade, a Ranger-only one-handed sword.
- Long Blades, the cardinal weapon of Blade Masters.
- Tlanarion Swords, the cardinal weapons of Blade Weavers.
References
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