In-Depth Tanking Class/Job Analysis.

[VanWulfen]

Any chance you'll be taking a stab at the formula for Effective Hit Points? I know it'd be complicated and dependent on what you're tanking, but perhaps we could get something close?

Common EHP Variables
Hit Points
Defense
Magic Defense
Block Chance
Block Mitigation
Parry
Parry Mitigation
STR (Strength) (+n Block Mitigation; +n Parry Mitigation)
DEX (Dexterity) (+n Block Chance; +n Parry Chance)
VIT (Vitality) (+15 HP per point at level 50)

Situational EHP Variables
Fire Resistance
Ice Resistance
Wind Resistance
Earth Resistance
Lightning Resistance
Slashing Resistance
Piercing Resistance
Blunt Resistance

PvP Specific Variables
Morale - Reduces the amount of damage received from player's attacks

Emnity Variables
Accuracy
Critical Hit Rate
Determination
Attack Power
Skill Speed

The formula for EHP is this:
EHP = (Base HP + 15 x dVIT) x (100/(100 – % damage reduction))

A L50 PLD will have roughly 245 VIT and 2400 HP baseline. A L50 WAR will have roughly 245 VIT and 2465 HP at baseline. With this in mind we can make generalized formulas of:

PLD EHP = (2400 HP + 15 x (VIT – 245)) x (100/(100 – % damage reduction)
WAR EHP = (2465 HP + 15 x (VIT – 245)) x (100/(100 – % damage reduction)


To figure our your damage reduction, you can refer to the following chart:


As you can see, STR is tiered for damage reduction so a PLD with 270STR and another PLD with 336STR, both with 200 block rate will have the same damage reduction. The person with 337 will take 1% less damage. The formula to figure our your damage reduction is as follows:

Damage Reduction = (0.0876 x Shield Block) + 9.7804 + (STR Tier)

Hope this has helped anyone out.

Disclaimer: Not all information is 100% accurate but still accurate to provide insight. You can read more about it on this site.