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  1. 07-19-2013 08:18 AM #1
    Numquam
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    Elemental Affinity versus Magic Attack Bonus

    Please explain how affinity is different than magic attack bonus.
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  2. 07-19-2013 01:40 PM #2
    Louispv
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    Magic attack bonus is added to the unmodified spell's damage. Affinity is a % increase added after magic attack bonus.
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  3. 07-20-2013 10:06 PM #3
    Chimerawizard
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    (magic damage + constant + (multiplier * dINT)) * (Magic Attack Bonus / Magic Defense Bonus[enemy]) * (affinity) * (staff[ie:iridial staff]) * (other modifiers)

    We have a lot of gear to choose from to increase our magic attack bonus, affinity on the other hand has only the following to boost it: ToM staves, atma, atmacite. 'staff' only has 18 lvl.51 staves that affect it, & gets outclassed easily when affinity cannot be boosted to the point where x*y > x+y.

    constant & mulitplier are dependant on which spell was cast.
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