DUEL (Seltkirk) Calculations - A More In-depth Look
Duel is a new mechanic that will be introduced in the Midwinter patch. The ability is basically a death-match between two units. You can select the opposing unit and have first strike. Calculating the value of the duel under different circumstances can actually be quite tricky because it's not a linear progression. That's why I've included a table to show to show the optimal strength of an opponent to get max value. The initial max value you can get from Seltkirk is 17 when the opposing unit is 10~12 strength.
Seltkirk with 7 strength
What if we increase the strength of Seltkirk by 2 (using Royal Decree or Blue Dream), how much different does that make?
Seltkirk with 9 strength
As you can see, 2 strength makes quite a lot of difference. Each strength point counts as double (like with Swordmasters) and every 2 strength points allows an enemy of 3 levels higher to be killed. The max value you can get from Seltkirk+2 is 21 when the opposing unit is 12~15 strength.
One last thing about armor vs strength, strength is worth twice as much as armor in duels.
Duel is a new mechanic that will be introduced in the Midwinter patch. The ability is basically a death-match between two units. You can select the opposing unit and have first strike. Calculating the value of the duel under different circumstances can actually be quite tricky because it's not a linear progression. That's why I've included a table to show to show the optimal strength of an opponent to get max value. The initial max value you can get from Seltkirk is 17 when the opposing unit is 10~12 strength.
Seltkirk with 7 strength
Enemy | Friendly | |
Strength | Value | Victor |
17 | 7 | Enemy |
16 | 8 | Enemy |
15 | 9 | Enemy |
14 | 10 | Enemy |
13 | 15 | Friendly |
12 | 17 | Friendly |
11 | 17 | Friendly |
10 | 17 | Friendly |
9 | 16 | Friendly |
8 | 15 | Friendly |
7 | 14 | Friendly |
What if we increase the strength of Seltkirk by 2 (using Royal Decree or Blue Dream), how much different does that make?
Seltkirk with 9 strength
Enemy | Friendly | |
Strength | Value | Victor |
17 | 12 | Enemy |
16 | 19 | Friendly |
15 | 21 | Friendly |
14 | 21 | Friendly |
13 | 21 | Friendly |
12 | 21 | Friendly |
11 | 20 | Friendly |
10 | 19 | Friendly |
9 | 18 | Friendly |
8 | 17 | Friendly |
7 | 16 | Friendly |
As you can see, 2 strength makes quite a lot of difference. Each strength point counts as double (like with Swordmasters) and every 2 strength points allows an enemy of 3 levels higher to be killed. The max value you can get from Seltkirk+2 is 21 when the opposing unit is 12~15 strength.
One last thing about armor vs strength, strength is worth twice as much as armor in duels.
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