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In Outlands, Overcapping refers to specific mechanics where exceeding the normal functional cap of certain combat statistics provides a direct Damage Bonus in PvM (Player vs. Monster) scenarios. The excess bonus is converted into damage based on defined ratios.

Accuracy

Applies when making Melee Attacks against creatures.

If a player's calculated chance to hit exceeds 100%, the excess chance is converted into a Damage Bonus.
Standard Conversion Ratio: 1% excess Hit Chance converts to +0.5% Damage Bonus.
Reduced Ratio (Stealth/Shadow): If the player is performing a Stealth Backstab OR wearing Shadow Aspect Armor, the ratio is reduced.
- Stealth/Shadow Conversion Ratio: 1% excess Hit Chance converts to +0.25% Damage Bonus.
Maximum Bonus: The damage bonus gained from overcapping Accuracy is capped at +25%.

Example:

A player has a calculated 120% chance to hit a creature normally.
Excess Hit Chance = 120% - 100% = 20%.
Damage Bonus = 20% * 0.5 = +10% Damage Bonus.
If the same player was performing a Backstab, the bonus would be 20% * 0.25 = +5% Damage Bonus.

Charged Spell Chance

Applies when casting Spells against creatures.

If a player's chance to trigger a Charged Spell exceeds 100%, the excess chance is converted into a Spell Damage Bonus.
Conversion Ratio: 1% excess Charged Spell Chance converts to +0.5% Spell Damage Bonus.
Maximum Bonus: The damage bonus gained from overcapping Charged Spell Chance is capped at +25%.
Note: Currently, it is difficult or impossible for players to naturally reach over 100% Charged Spell Chance through available gear and buffs. This mechanic primarily exists for future scalability or potential temporary effects.

Example (Hypothetical):

A player somehow achieves a 120% Charged Spell Chance against a creature.
Excess Chance = 120% - 100% = 20%.
Spell Damage Bonus = 20% * 0.5 = +10% Spell Damage Bonus.

Swing Speed

Applies when making Melee Attacks against creatures.

If a player's total Swing Speed Increase (SSI) bonuses exceed their current SSI Cap (normally 50%, up to 60% with Redline System), the excess SSI is converted into a Damage Bonus.
Conversion Ratio: 1% excess SSI converts to +1% Damage Bonus.
Maximum Bonus: Uncapped in principle, but limited by the maximum achievable SSI vs the cap.

Example:

A player has accumulated +75% SSI from skills, gear, and buffs.
Their SSI Cap is +60% via the Redline System.
Excess SSI = 75% - 60% = 15%.
Damage Bonus = +15% Damage Bonus. (The player also attacks at the capped speed).

Mana Refund

Applies when casting Damaging Spells against creatures.

If a player's total Mana Refund Chance (primarily from Spellbook Potency) exceeds their current Mana Refund Cap (normally 50%, up to 60% with Redline System), the excess chance is converted into a Spell Damage Bonus.
Conversion Ratio: 1% excess Mana Refund Chance converts to +1% Spell Damage Bonus.
Maximum Bonus: Uncapped in principle, but limited by achievable Mana Refund vs the cap.

Example:

A player has a Spellbook and other effects giving a total of +70% Mana Refund Chance.
Their Mana Refund Cap is +60% via the Redline System.
Excess Chance = 70% - 60% = 10%.
Spell Damage Bonus = +10% Spell Damage Bonus. (The player also benefits from the capped 60% chance to refund mana).

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+[[Category:PvM]]
+[[Category:PvM Mechanics]]
+[[Category:Damage Calculation]]
+[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]
-[[Category:PvM]][[Category:PvM Mechanics]]
+In '''Outlands''', '''Overcapping''' refers to specific mechanics where exceeding the normal functional cap of certain combat statistics provides a direct '''Damage Bonus''' in '''PvM''' (Player vs. Monster) scenarios. The excess bonus is converted into damage based on defined ratios.
-In '''Outlands''', Overcapping refers to scenarios where a player's bonuses exceed their functional caps. When this occurs, the excess bonuses are converted into additional damage against creatures, based on specific rules and conversion ratios per stat.
 == Accuracy ==
-When making Melee Attacks against creatures:
+Applies when making Melee Attacks against creatures.
+*   If a player's calculated chance to hit exceeds 100%, the excess chance is converted into a Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Standard Conversion Ratio:''' '''1%''' excess Hit Chance converts to '''+0.5%''' Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Reduced Ratio (Stealth/Shadow):''' If the player is performing a [[Stealth]] [[Backstab]] OR wearing [[Shadow Aspect]] Armor, the ratio is reduced.
+**   '''Stealth/Shadow Conversion Ratio:''' '''1%''' excess Hit Chance converts to '''+0.25%''' Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Maximum Bonus:''' The damage bonus gained from overcapping Accuracy is capped at '''+25%'''.
-* If the player has higher than a 100% chance to hit, any excess chance to hit will be converted into a Damage Bonus.
+'''Example:'''
-* Conversion Ratio: '''1% to 0.5%''' (Max: '''+25%''' Damage Bonus)
+*   A player has a calculated 120% chance to hit a creature normally.
+*   Excess Hit Chance = 120% - 100% = 20%.
-However, if the player is performing a '''Stealth Backstab''' or wearing '''Shadow Aspect Armor''', the conversion ratio is reduced:
+*   Damage Bonus = 20% * 0.5 = '''+10%''' Damage Bonus.
+*   If the same player was performing a Backstab, the bonus would be 20% * 0.25 = '''+5%''' Damage Bonus.
-* Conversion Ratio: '''1% to 0.25%''' (Max: '''+25%''' Damage Bonus)
-'''Example:''' A player has a 120% chance to hit a creature.  The player receives a (20% * 0.5) = '''+10%''' Damage Bonus against the creature.
 == Charged Spell Chance ==
-When casting Spells against creatures:
+Applies when casting Spells against creatures.
+*   If a player's chance to trigger a [[Magery#Charged Spells (PvM)|Charged Spell]] exceeds 100%, the excess chance is converted into a Spell Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Conversion Ratio:''' '''1%''' excess Charged Spell Chance converts to '''+0.5%''' Spell Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Maximum Bonus:''' The damage bonus gained from overcapping Charged Spell Chance is capped at '''+25%'''.
+*   '''Note:''' Currently, it is difficult or impossible for players to naturally reach over 100% Charged Spell Chance through available gear and buffs. This mechanic primarily exists for future scalability or potential temporary effects.
-* If the player has higher than a 100% chance to trigger a Charged Spell, the excess is converted into a Damage Bonus.
+'''Example (Hypothetical):'''
-* Conversion Ratio: '''1% to 0.5%''' (Max: '''+25%''' Damage Bonus)
+*   A player somehow achieves a 120% Charged Spell Chance against a creature.
+*   Excess Chance = 120% - 100% = 20%.
-'''Note:''' Currently, there are not enough available bonuses for players to reach 100% Charged Spell Chance. This mechanic exists for future scalability.
+*   Spell Damage Bonus = 20% * 0.5 = '''+10%''' Spell Damage Bonus.
-'''Example:''' A player has a 120% Charged Spell Chance when casting on a creature.  The player receives a (20% * 0.5) = '''+10%''' Damage Bonus against the creature.
 == Swing Speed ==
-When making Melee Attacks against creatures:
+{{Main|Swing Speed}}
+Applies when making Melee Attacks against creatures.
+*   If a player's total [[Swing Speed|Swing Speed Increase (SSI)]] bonuses exceed their current [[Swing Speed#Swing Speed Formula|SSI Cap]] (normally 50%, up to 60% with [[Redline System]]), the excess SSI is converted into a Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Conversion Ratio:''' '''1%''' excess SSI converts to '''+1%''' Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Maximum Bonus:''' Uncapped in principle, but limited by the maximum achievable SSI vs the cap.
-* If a player's '''Swing Speed Bonuses''' exceed their '''Swing Speed Cap''', the excess is converted into a Damage Bonus.
+'''Example:'''
-* Conversion Ratio: '''1% to 1%'''
+*   A player has accumulated +75% SSI from skills, gear, and buffs.
+*   Their SSI Cap is +60% via the Redline System.
-'''Example:''' A player has 75% Swing Speed bonuses, but a Swing Speed Cap of 60%.  The player receives (75% - 60%) = '''+15%''' Damage Bonus against the creature.
+*   Excess SSI = 75% - 60% = 15%.
+*   Damage Bonus = '''+15%''' Damage Bonus. (The player also attacks at the capped speed).
 == Mana Refund ==
-When casting Damaging Spells against creatures:
+{{Main|Modifiers#Spellbooks}}
+Applies when casting Damaging Spells against creatures.
-* If a player's '''Mana Refund Chance''' exceeds their '''Mana Refund Cap''', the excess is converted into a Spell Damage Bonus.
+*   If a player's total [[Modifiers#Potency|Mana Refund Chance]] (primarily from Spellbook Potency) exceeds their current Mana Refund Cap (normally 50%, up to 60% with [[Redline System]]), the excess chance is converted into a Spell Damage Bonus.
-* Conversion Ratio: '''1% to 1%'''
+*   '''Conversion Ratio:''' '''1%''' excess Mana Refund Chance converts to '''+1%''' Spell Damage Bonus.
+*   '''Maximum Bonus:''' Uncapped in principle, but limited by achievable Mana Refund vs the cap.
-'''Example:''' A player has a 70% Mana Refund Chance, but a Mana Refund Cap of 60%.  The player receives (70% - 60%) = '''+10%''' Spell Damage Bonus against the creature.
+'''Example:'''
+*   A player has a Spellbook and other effects giving a total of +70% Mana Refund Chance.
+*   Their Mana Refund Cap is +60% via the Redline System.
+*   Excess Chance = 70% - 60% = 10%.
+*   Spell Damage Bonus = '''+10%''' Spell Damage Bonus. (The player also benefits from the capped 60% chance to refund mana).