Defense Mechanics

[Quaestor]

Just got this game this week, loving it so far.

I was wondering how defense works in general, and couldn't find anything on a search. A formula would be nice, but there are a few things that I'm wondering about in particular. Defense clearly reduces damage dealt to you, but does the effect increase linearly (in which case there are diminishing returns percentage-wise) or faster than linearly?

To clarify, linear would mean that increasing from 30 to 60 would be a huge improvement, whereas 120 to 150 much less so.

Also, any other general tidbits about how damage is calculated would be most appreciated. Thanks!

Quaestor the Wanderer

[Taxus Baccata]

Try this thread (http://forums.gwonline.net/showthread.php?t=344116)

If you can understand the equation then you are doing better than me.

[Quaestor]

Thanks, that was quite helpful. One unanswered tidbit: how do offhand items that provide a bonus to armor, like shields, chakrams, and whatnot, affect your defense? Is their bonus added to all aread?

Quaestor the Wanderer