Armor

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Formula

Armor formula from different sources at different times suggest armor formula was changed at some point between 1.12 and 2.4 (likely 2.0)~

1.12: Damage Reduction = Armor / (Armor + 400 + 85 * AttackerLevel)

(source: Evil Empire guide by Satrina)

2.4: Damage Reduction = Armor / (Armor + 400 + 85 * ((5.5 * AttackerLevel) - 265.5))

(source: EJ TBC Protection Warrior Guide)

• [x] confirm whether tbc classic conforms to 2.4 formula
• [ ] confirm whether formula applies evenly to mobs and players

Mob + Boss Armor Values

• [x] confirm mob and boss armor values

this ownedcore post contains values as a point of reference to test against

Armor Penetration

In WoW Classic (1.12), armor penetration exists as buffs (badge of the swarmguard, e.g.) and debuffs (sunder armor, e.g.) , and its efficacy is capped at 0% damage reduction on the target. In TBC, armor penetration also exists as a stat on gear (cataclysm's edge, e.g.).

• [ ] is there a benefit to armor penetration beyond 0% damage reduction (can armor go negative)?
• [ ] if so, what is the formula for negative armor damage benefit?

archived spreadsheet seems to indicate armor pen benefit is capped at 0% damage reduction / cannot go negative

• [ ] are there any special benefits / penalties / behaviors to armor pen against level 3+ mobs?

[Cleavis]

some info from vilius on discord:

Vilius — 04/01/2021
as for armor values in beta, so far I've checked 1-69 (beast lore)
the 60+ values are:
60: 3791
61: 4091
62: 4391
63: 4691
64: 4991
65: 5291
66: 5591
67: 5892
68: 6192
69: 6492
if that pattern continues, warrior-type 73 armor would be 7692

[Cleavis]

stuff.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ri4bOZIJEhrg1uql0Tv_kPjv_O0EFU6boT4BzFGzaN8/edit?usp=sharing

tested damage reduction in the 2.5.1.38225 beta match the 2.4 armor equation.

also if anyone has a PDF copy of the 2008 Bradygames Bestiary, that would be a helpful reference. tested beast lore values match every bestiary entrance so far (referencing physical copy irl). notes in the linked spreadsheet.

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stuff.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ri4bOZIJEhrg1uql0Tv_kPjv_O0EFU6boT4BzFGzaN8/edit?usp=sharing

tested damage reduction in the 2.5.1.38225 beta match the 2.4 armor equation.

also if anyone has a PDF copy of the 2008 Bradygames Bestiary, that would be a helpful reference. tested beast lore values match every bestiary entrance so far (referencing physical copy irl). notes in the linked spreadsheet.

https://mega.nz/file/AFRy2A6T#8pEdficWXO-4iqC4iqa11GdAD6J_L6cclwv6vp14ck4

^My Digital copy of Bestiary, I lost the original link so reuploaded it.