In reaility OP has two choices:
1. Read this post. It is my current theory for the melee damage formula, backed up by plenty of data and EQEMU code. The opposition posters have no equivalent post:
https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...&postcount=440
2. Read Troxx's spam posts claiming everybody who disagrees with him is mentally disabled.
I trust the readers to make the right decision.