Quote (jlhromeo @ Oct 7 2010 01:54pm)

Every 5 levels you gain using swords stat 4 str 1 dex, that's how I read that.

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When I first saw this, I was like WTF, what in the world now.. Then I remembered, this is part of an update transitioning that I made towards the beginning of this update, and had forgotten. Will be updating the announcement, and posting about it shortly.

A quick summary is that each weapon now has a Strength/Dexterity ratio that it benefits from. Ie, pumping 100% into Strength is no longer the best option (unless you're using strength heavy weapons). Will update the portal with the details in a bit.

edit: Okay, I updated the portal.

Here's how it works:
Swords are Str/Dex ratio of 75/25, that means the bonus effect is 75% of your strength PLUS 25% of your dexterity.
Daggers are Str/Dex ratio of 10/90, that means the bonus effect is 10% of your strength PLUS 90% of your dexterity.

Etc.

So, nothing is nerfed, you just have to adjust your build stat placement. In fact, this BOOSTS dagger wearing classes, since they have naturally higher dex, for instance.

Quote (Tr3vor @ Oct 7 2010 02:03pm)

well im the new owner of this sword vs a cheap amoutn of only 1k

Rare ultimanium sword
Level Req: 55
Damage: 54 to 540

+123% Enhanced Effect
+27% Heal Mastery

Quote (Tr3vor @ Oct 7 2010 03:06pm)

boy this str/dex thing imo is gonna make my dex/hm gear DROP in Value big time :s

so from what i gather high dex is still needed for crits but you get bonuses from str more then dex with swords??/ this is fucked lol

Quote (jlhromeo @ Oct 7 2010 02:09pm)

I'm thinking more on the side that high dex is not needed anymore. Screw crits, adding str gives you more raw damage, better average, etc. Sucks because I have dex armor, luckily I switched to STR charms a while back so I am not totally boned.

This is all theorycrafting of course.

Quote (NevV @ Oct 7 2010 03:13pm)

I'm so lost on this whole str/dex thing... so weapon choice affects stat placement now? Can anyone acutely summarize this, or link me to where I can read about it?

Quote (jlhromeo @ Oct 7 2010 12:17pm)

http://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/index.php?g=3


Say you use a sword.  You are going to want 75% of your stat points into STR, and 25% of them into DEX, or close to that, to maximize damage.  You don't want to blindly stat all DEX because DEX only accounts for 25% of your damage, the other 75% coming from STR.  (so having high dex and no str will cause your damage to be shit)

Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think this is how it should work.



e:  Also, should change the name of the game to World of Slasher.  Would be more fitting.  :rofl:  (or Laddercraft)

Quote (NevV @ Oct 7 2010 03:25pm)

Oh okay. So basically that just means that you'll have to rework your stats for different melee classes according to what weapon you use.



Well I must admit, I like it more so far than I thought I would. One question though: so what does proficiencies have to do with casting in catas now? Just less cooldown time or what?