Strength Effect on NPCs?

[Ivory]

So....I've been trying to find information on the effects that -str or +str has on an NPCs damage.

Is a -60 str debuff really going to mitigate a lot of damage?

Also, I hear that -AC on npcs has a great effect than it has on players?

Would love if anyone had information on these mechanics [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Baler]

+1 for information on this.

I feel like the spell Cripple for example is a waste of mana. I would love to read information that contradicts this feeling.

[LethalLogic]

+1

I'd like to also know. Specifically regarding Cripple.

[quido]

parse it

[Colgate]

i think NPC rampage/flurry proc rate is based on their dex, not sure about str though

cripple seemed to have a decent effect on mobs like vulak and statue

[Troxx]

Strength buffs on an npc make them much more likely to hit for max. Strength debuffs directly impact the mobs relative attack vs your ac and will have a pretty nice impact on the relative damage interval (1-20) the npc does to a tanking pc.

In classic era str and attack debuffs will not hold a candle to overpowered un mitigated slows. On live where mobs now mitigate slow%, shaman slow compared head to head with double Druid attack debuffs yielded some interesting results in that Druid debuffs actually helped tanks take less damage than a slow.

How hard an npc hits uses the same mechanics.

Its level vs its target.
It's attack vs it's targets ac.

Str/attack debuffs are unique in that they give a 1:1 return, whereas there are ac softcaps and points of diminishing returns.