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Chapter 5: Real AC vs. Displayed AC
While it comes as a shock to many, a person's displayed AC actually means relatively nothing. Displayed AC is affected by many things and in no way has no bearing on a persons Real AC (rAC).
Real AC is calculated using the following formula:
rAC = SoftCap + Shield + [ WornAC - (SoftCap + Shield) ]*OvercapReturn
Overcap Returns (Subject to Change):
Warrior: 0.45
SK/Pal/Monk: 0.33
Rang: 0.17
Silk: 0.02
The rest of you shouldnt be tanking, reason (Silk Overcap Return = 0.02)
Example:
Zyric has a worn AC of 2500, (This can be found using Magelo under Worn AC + Aug AC)
Shadowknight SoftCap = 915 (This changes for each class, consult your CC or respective community to find yours)
Shield AC = 218
Shadowknight OvercapReturn = 0.33
Zyric's rAC = 915 + 218 + [ 2500 - (915 + 218) ]*0.33 = 1584
While Zyric's ingame Displayed AC may be 5000, in reality his rAC is only 1584.
Displayed AC and its relationship to Raw AC:
Displayed AC = Raw AC * 1.575
If you get a 10 Raw AC upgrade, for instance upgrading from a 25AC aug to a 35AC aug, your displayed AC will actually increase by 15.75; not just by 10. **The 1.575 is a standard fudge factor for all classes excluding rogues and silkies**
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Yes I realize this is from a later expansion, but if you consider how negative AC works, ranger is almost dead last on this list for how much of a negative they receive.