AC softcap and low level hardcap discussion

[kjs86z2]

surely testing on a level 5 bard on level 5 skeletons with an armor difference of 120 is the 100% accurate way to prove something nobody gives a flying fuck about

[DeathsSilkyMist]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

surely testing on a level 5 bard on level 5 skeletons with an armor difference of 120 is the 100% accurate way to prove something nobody gives a flying fuck about

The reason why the level 5 test matters is it shows that the formula provided by Haynar is not the softcap formula. It is a separate hardcap formula for low levels.

So we need to look elsewhere if we want to find the AC softcap for a level 60 melee class.

This also probably explains why Rangers feel like AC doesn't do as much for them. If they are hitting the softcap, they will see significant diminishing returns. This is especially true if a Ranger's softcap is lower than a Warriors or a Knights, which is suggested by the EQEMU numbers.