Damage Calculation

This section explains how damage is calculated in Galaxy Dust expedition combat. The system combines the attack type, the target ship’s hull (fuselage), defense, and other factors to determine the final amount of damage dealt.

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Main Formula

The basic formula for calculating damage in expedition combat is as follows:

Damage formula

Where:

• Attack: The Attack value is the total fleet damage output, calculated as:

Attack = Kinetic+(Laser×1.5)+(Plasma×2)+(Ionic×3)+(Graviton×5)

• Kinetic: Base Kinetic attack points of the fleet.

• Laser: Laser attack points of the fleet, multiplied by 1.5.

• Plasma: Plasma attack points of the fleet, multiplied by 2.

• Ionic: Ionic attack points of the fleet, multiplied by 3.

• Graviton: Graviton attack points of the fleet, multiplied by 5.

• Type Multiplier: A value based on the interaction between the attack type and the target’s fuselage type (see Effectiveness Matrix for Damage Types chart below).

• Defense:

The Defense value represents the target fleet's total defensive strength and is calculated as:

Defense = Base Fleet Defense + Bonuses from Skills, Structures, Technologies, and CAN Station Equipped Assets

• Base Defense: Total defense points of all ships in the fleet.

• Bonuses: Additive bonuses from fleet-wide skills, upgrades, and equipped assets.

• Resistance Factor: Adjusts the effectiveness of the target’s defense (for instance, 1.0 means defense is effectively halved).

• Critical Bonus: A multiplier that applies if the attack is critical (e.g., 1.5 or 2.0).

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Effectiveness Matrix for Damage Types

Effectiveness	Laser	Kinetic	Plasma	Ionic	Graviton	Unsacred	Elemental	Fire
Very Effective (x2)	Metallic	Organic	Spectral, Plasma	Arcane	Metallic, Arcane, Organic			Metallic, Organic
Standard (x1)	Arcane, Spectral	Metallic	Arcane, Organic	Metallic, Organic, Spectral	Plasma	Arcane, Organic, Spectral	Arcane, Organic, Spectral, Metallic, Plasma	Spectral
Weak (x0.5)	Organic, Plasma	Plasma, Arcane	Metallic	Plasma	Spectral	Plasma		Arcane
No Effect (x0)		Spectral				Metallic		Plasma

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Example Calculation

1. Fleet Attack:

   • Kinetic = 100

   • Laser = 50

   • Plasma = 30

   • Ionic = 20

   • Graviton = 10

Attack: 100 + (50 × 1.5) + (30 × 2) + (20 × 3) + (10 × 5) = 100 + 75 + 60 + 60 + 50 = 345

1. Type Multiplier:

   • Assume the attack type is Plasma against a Metallic target. From the effectiveness table, Plasma vs. Metallic = x2. Adjusted Attack = 345 × 2 = 690.

2. Defense:

   • Target Fleet Defense = 200.

3. Resistance Factor:

   • Default = 1.0 Adjusted Defense = 200 / 1 + 1.0 = 100

4. Critical Bonus:

   • Assume no critical hit (default = 1). Final Damage = 690 - 100 = 590

If a critical hit occurs (Critical Bonus = 1.5):

Final Damage = 590 × 1.5 = 885

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Additional Notes

1. Stat Limits

   • Defense: Max 1000%

   • Attack: Max 1000%

   • HP: Max 300%

   • Shield: Max 300%

   • Expedition Speed: Max 30%

   • Combat Speed: Max 400%

   • Critical Chance: Max 100%

   • Critical Damage: Max 500%

   These limits help maintain game balance and prevent excessively powerful configurations.

2. Resistance Factor Adjustments

   • The Resistance Factor can vary depending on game mechanics or specific technologies/abilities. Adjust it to reflect upgrades or effects that alter how defense is calculated.

3. Critical Bonus

   • The Critical Bonus applies after determining base damage. To achieve a critical hit, an attack must first surpass the critical chance threshold (up to a maximum of 30%).

Use these calculations as a guideline for determining damage in expedition combat within Galaxy Dust. Always consider both your fleet’s setup and your opponent’s, paying close attention to the synergy between weapon type and the target’s hull. By exploiting these weaknesses and strengths, you can maximize your chances of victory in your expeditions.