Guild Wars: PvP Primer: Calculations & Caps

The newest PvP Primer has been published, focusing on calculations and caps.

Normally, you don't have to worry about mathematical calculations and formulae behind the game when playing Guild Wars. But some effects stack with each other and give diminishing returns, and in such cases, it pays to have a general idea of how stacking works. We'll cover detailed mathematical calculations in this article to better explain the underlying mechanics of different game effects, but we'll make sure to include game tips and call out the important information.

In addition to stacking, certain effects have a "cap." A cap refers to an upper limit placed on the effect. The attack speed cap, for example, is fixed at 33%. Other effects have caps that single skills can override.

Wrapping up the article:

The various calculations and caps we describe above all have further applications to PvP. Familiarizing yourself with how game effects function will improve your PvP ability and help prepare you for Guild Wars combat. If you would like to practice with these effects, check out our previous primers on good arenas to use for practicing builds.