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Ranges, formulas, skill quirks, and calculations

  1. Sticky: Rules and Regulations [UPDATED: 2014-09-15]

    I. Introduction Welcome to Southperry.net, the leading source in Maplestory news and information! By registering for an account, you have agreed to follow these rules and regulations. These...

    Started by Eos, 2008-06-30 03:53 PM
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  2. Sticky: 5th Job Skills

    Okay, I quickly whipped this together using things I've never used before that I don't know very well, but hopefully this is right. I was thinking of doing a comparison with the last KMST patch,...

    Started by Grey, 2016-07-14 04:08 AM
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  3. Sticky: Attack Speed Reference

    The method for retrieving these values is using the packets sent to the server. Each one contains a tick count. For those who aren't familiar with a tick count, it's generally represented as the...

    Started by LazyBui, 2008-09-04 07:47 AM
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  4. Sticky: Character Card System

    It's finally coming to GMS, I think it's time to centralize information. If you see anything wrong, or in need of clarification, post about it. Basics - You pick 3 sets of 3 cards from the...

    Started by Stereo, 2012-06-25 03:27 PM
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    2014-12-14, 03:05 PM Go to last post
  5. Sticky: Movement Speed

    Distance traveled divided by the amount of time taken. I have taken the liberty of measuring the speeds of most movement skills. Excluded are ones that require monsters for obvious reasons. ...

    Started by JoeTang, 2011-05-23 01:04 PM
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  6. Sticky: [BB] All Known Formulas

    This is for the people who just want up to date information and can't be bothered to read 100+ posts to stay updated. Section #1: How Mob Avoid Works Section #2: How Player Avoid Works Section...

    Started by Fiel, 2010-09-03 12:50 PM
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  1. % Total Damage and % ATT

    The formula for Total damage and % Att s it the same? Which is the best? Just wondering.

    Started by MrNlSibo, 2013-10-19 09:46 AM
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    2013-12-10, 12:22 PM Go to last post
  2. %ATT vs Total Damage for NLs

    So I am a bit confused here, some people say %total damage is better and some people say %att is better. I've stumbled upon 2 death sender charms (NL secondary). One is 21% total damage 6%att the...

    Started by qtipp, 2014-10-19 10:32 PM
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    2014-12-04, 01:59 AM Go to last post
  3. %attack vs %damage?

    Alright, here's your thread Shinku. Would be nice if other number crunchers gave their opinion as well. (Locked, Joe.) But for the sake of those who are clueless about the other thread this got...

    Started by Justin, 2012-02-18 02:05 AM
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    2012-02-18, 02:29 AM Go to last post
  4. 1 atk spd = how many milisecond reduced?

    1 atk spd = how many milisecond reduced?

    Started by areyouabc, 2015-06-03 11:43 PM
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    2015-06-04, 07:54 AM Go to last post
  5. 176 cannoneer, 5% crit or 6 attack?

    Which is better, 5% crit or 6 attack (estimated at about 2%, no idea of actual attack). This is with decent SE and whatever skills cannoneers get, no other modifiers.

    Started by Taiketo, 2012-06-25 12:25 AM
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    2012-06-25, 04:43 AM Go to last post
  6. 5Atk 3All or 7 atk scrolls on fafnir weapon?

    Should I use 5 Attack 3 All stat or 7 Attack scrolls on my fafnir bow(164atk 40dex 41str 10 slots)? 50 atk 30 all stats vs 70 atk? 214Atk 70Dex 71Str 30Luk 30Int vs 234Atk 40Dex 41Str? I know...

    Started by DavyJonesx, 2013-05-30 04:36 PM
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    2013-06-05, 11:02 PM Go to last post
  7. 6% all stat vs 12% dex earrings

    this morning I was browsing the fm and found a pair of 12% dex earrings for fairly cheap and decided to buy them. I figured that they would be better than my current 6% all stat earrings by a...

    Started by Christopher, 2012-10-24 10:14 AM
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    2012-10-24, 10:50 AM Go to last post
  8. A Theory to the New EXP Changes

    It's terribly late but I want to get this out before I sleep. Theory: The current way EXP is calculated (Additive separate bonuses and 20% Party Play bonus compared to Multiplicative combined...

    Started by Sephie, 2013-06-25 07:05 AM
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    2013-07-29, 04:33 AM Go to last post
  9. About autopotting and different pets

    I've always used Kinos as my pets and their autopotting timing was always good enough to keep me alive during some stupid computer freezes and such. However, I've noticed that when using my mech's...

    Started by Muppy, 2012-09-14 01:12 AM
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    2012-09-20, 11:50 AM Go to last post
  10. Accessory Crafting Max Level - No Potted Items?

    Ok so I'm the maximum level for accessory crafting in GMS, but it doesn't let me make potted items anymore. When I look it doesn't say Premium Rate "%" it's just blank. Do I need to make a new...

    Started by AgentTran, 2012-07-12 11:56 AM
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    2012-07-12, 12:00 PM Go to last post
  11. Acessory crafting maxl lvl chances

    Hi I recently run into a problem with crafting, i have a max level acessory crafter and i noticed the lvl 130 recipies have a 90% chance of working , my friend with the same recipie and also max...

    Started by Tecky, 2012-07-08 10:51 AM
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    2012-07-12, 04:26 PM Go to last post
  12. Additional Option

    Is there a list of possible additional options? Does different level items have different maximum additional option available?

    Started by AngstKelz, 2013-08-30 07:03 AM
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    2013-08-30, 07:48 AM Go to last post
  13. All Aswan Inner Abilities

    Figured I should post this here too. Here's all of them. -There's no subdivision in the data based on Inner Ability rank, so I dunno about that. -d() is the floor function (round down the...

    Started by Grey, 2012-07-25 03:48 AM
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    2013-01-07, 02:16 AM Go to last post
  14. any tests on hyper stats? (plus some DrK tidbit)

    so has anyone tested the new hyper stats? from some very shoddy test i did it seems that the damage upgrades are multiplicative of your damage, so whatever you did would get multiplied by your damage...

    Started by ShinkuDragon, 2015-12-05 11:08 PM
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    2015-12-06, 06:42 AM Go to last post
  15. Anyone got DPS charts for Corsairs post red?

    Been wondering on teh dps for battleship bomber, easton, and Rapidfire+Quick Draw+AFA

    Started by Knite, 2013-12-03 07:45 PM
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    2013-12-03, 07:54 PM Go to last post
  16. Archived Formulas from before Big Bang

    Hello Southperry, I hope there are still some people out there to read this and potentially help me out. While this forum may now be dead, interest in Before Big Bang (BBB) MapleStory is not. Many...

    Started by Necryllex, 2020-06-01 04:23 AM
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  17. Are WK/Pladins in KMS now immune to P-resist?

    In KMS White Knight/Paladins elemental damage is no longer halved on bosses. Does this include P-resist as well since Fiels extractions list it under Elements? Has anyone with a KMS WK/Pally tested...

    Started by TagerBustah, 2012-07-01 10:49 PM
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    2012-09-08, 12:50 PM Go to last post
  18. Aswan Bonus Coins

    Copy-pasting for someone who wants help but doesn't have a SP account ...

    Started by Rick, 2012-12-30 04:19 AM
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    2012-12-30, 01:16 PM Go to last post
  19. Attack speed base delay table?

    Hi all, I have done a quick global forum search plus surfing up to page 10 of the Game Mechanics forum, but I did not find an updated thread stating the actual skill delays....

    Started by nouthyella, 2012-09-16 04:55 AM
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  20. Attack Speeds and skill animations

    Just a personal curiosity. So I know we can find attack speeds here, but does anyone know how the frames of skill animations correspond to them? By how much are they accelerated (i.e how much is...

    Started by Haseo, 2012-11-30 08:11 AM
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  21. Azwan and Honour EXP

    var i; var total = 0; console.log("Level|EXP Required|Notes"); for(i = 1; i<71; i++) { var exp = 400 + 100*i; console.log(i + "|" + exp + "|" + " "); total += exp; }...

    Started by Locked, 2012-07-03 01:07 PM
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    2012-12-04, 12:43 AM Go to last post
  22. Azwan inner ability circulator statistics

    this thread contains the (ongoing) results of the individual inner ability lines observed while opening circulators rank 8 circulator Rank|Num.|% =|% >= C|115|72.8|100.0 B|34|21.5|27.2...

    Started by stripedypaper, 2013-02-08 01:40 PM
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  23. Banned for the Hack Reason on Mechanics.

    Anyone else having this issue? It's happening frustratingly often, over 30 times in the past 24 hours. Twice were during Balrog runs when I hit 70, both times right before he died I was dced. I...

    Started by Taiketo, 2012-06-19 08:52 PM
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    2012-06-20, 01:01 AM Go to last post
  24. best way for night walker range increase

    what stats are good for night walker damage increase? i remember one video where the total luck of a night walker was pretty low and his range was still higher than mine by a lot o.o is attack more...

    Started by Jekmen, 2014-11-25 07:20 PM
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  25. Body Boost After Union

    Hey guys, with Auras stacking post Union for Battle Mages, I've been trying to find the mechanics of which aura(s) get the body boost affect given all 3 auras are in affect. Does it matter which one...

    Started by KDrumz, 2012-01-27 06:48 AM
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    2012-03-20, 12:33 AM Go to last post
  26. Bonus Stat + Chaos Scroll Interaction

    So I was fooling around with some chaos scrolls and some items with bonus stats and I was wondering what happens to a stat removed by a chaos scroll, but that only existed on the item because of...

    Started by Grey, 2019-05-08 03:03 AM
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  27. Boss % damage cap and total damage..

    Hello. I'm from msea and I need some help with some calculations... I'm not sure if I'm missing out anything / there's anything wrong in my calculations... I currently have 115% boss and 12% total...

    Started by holycow, 2013-02-10 12:02 AM
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    2013-02-13, 05:52 AM Go to last post
  28. Boss Drop Rate

    A while ago a bunch of people were talking about how some groups are able to get 100+ weapons at Chaos Vellum whereas others struggle to get even 10 between a party, but I don't think anyone ever...

    Started by Mazz, 2014-09-06 07:21 AM
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  29. Boss Rewards

    Since we don't have an updated version of this since Danny did it like forever ago, as far as I know, this should be all the items tagged bossReward in the data. Note that not all of these item...

    Started by Grey, 2018-06-23 08:45 AM
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  30. Bowmaster's Armor Break

    So Armor Break finally got fixed in EMS and I have maxed the skill. Though I see the effects of the skill clearly I am not sure how it works. I was wondering if anyone can explain me this with some...

    Started by Eyon, 2014-08-22 04:18 PM
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    2014-08-22, 05:09 PM Go to last post
  31. Buffs and Game pads.

    Why does casting buffs with a controller is as fast as casting them while hanging on a rope? I've been testing this today and as we all know it's slower (normal speed?) to cast your buffs while...

    Started by Chew, 2012-08-25 03:34 PM
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    2012-08-30, 02:09 AM Go to last post
  32. Calculating %Stat, Stat, and Attack using the numbers in your stat window

    Use the formulas above. P = Potential S = Stat B = Stat before potential R = Range A = Attack before potential Delta (the triangle) = Change

    Started by MountLag, 2013-06-01 10:52 PM
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  33. Moved: Can't log onto MS since May 2014 - Ridiculous?

    Started by VGreg, 2014-08-16 07:47 AM
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  34. Capping with Smite

    My current goal is to consistently hit the 10m cap with smite on bosses when we get it. Math has never been my thing and I haven't messed with damage calculations before, but from what I've seen,...

    Started by SSJ3500, 2013-01-14 09:30 AM
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    2013-04-27, 03:52 AM Go to last post
  35. Casting Speed - Angel Ray vs Paralyze

    I'm not sure if the stickied thread is still up to date, so I'm just looking to confirm the current casting speeds of Angel Ray and Paralyze. I'm also not sure how different forms of attack speed...

    Started by Green4Ever, 2014-01-08 01:27 PM
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    2014-01-08, 05:51 PM Go to last post

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