Multiplier modifier
The Multiplier Modifier (MM) is a numerical value that serves as a multiplier of the unarmed attack factor (UAF) / unarmed defense factor (UDF) ratio in the unarmed combat system (UCS) damage formula.
The primary factors that determine the MM value are the attacker's stance and the defender's evade, block and parry ability. This value scales up as the attacker moves from defensive to offensive stance.
Unarmed Combat System Formula
- ((UAF ÷ UDF) × (MM)) + d100 = endroll
A successful attack will occur when the endroll is greater than 100.
Notes:
- The UAF/UDF ratio is capped at 2.000
- Truncate (UAF/UDF * MM)
Example
UAF: 418 vs UDF: 246 = 1.699 * MM: 89 + d100: 20 = 171 ... and hit for 54 points of damage! Powerful roundhouse kick catches the triton combatant under the right armpit and continues through! The combatant's silvery blue trident falls to the ground. The triton combatant no longer favors its leg.
Held Item Penalties
All HELD items penalize an attacker's effectiveness with unarmed combat (Jab, Punch, Grapple and Kick) attacks. The base penalty for each item held is -30 MM. Worn items, including UCS suitable foot and headgear do not penalize UCS attacks. The MM penalties for holding weapons, shields, wands and compatible UCS brawling weapons can deviate from the base penalty. See the appropriate table on this page for these penalties.
UCS Compatible Brawling Weapons Penalties
Each of the approved-for-use brawling weapons that function with Jab, Punch and Grapple attacks have innate Damage Factor (DF) bonuses and Multiplier Modifier (MM) penalties. These special properties only activate with the Jab, Punch and Grapple commands. Kick attacks are unaffected by these held weapons.
Weapon | DF Bonus (Single) | DF Bonus (Dual) | MM Penalty (Single) | MM Penalty (Dual) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cestus | .025 | .050 | -5 | -10 |
Paingrip | .025 | .050 | -5 | -10 |
Razorpaw | .025 | .050 | -5 | -10 |
Knuckle-blade | .050 | .100 | -10 | -20 |
Knuckle-duster | .050 | .100 | -10 | -20 |
Yierka-spur | .075 | .150 | -15 | -30 |
Tiger-claw | .075 | .150 | -15 | -30 |
Weapon Penalties
All held weapons, including bows, penalize the multiplier modifier. Training in the appropriate weapon skill can reduce but not eliminate this penalty.
Weapon | MM Penalty 0x train |
MM Penalty 1x train |
MM Penalty 2x train |
---|---|---|---|
Right Hand Only | -30 | -22 | -15 |
Left Hand Only | -30 | -26 | -22 |
Both Hands | -60 | -48 | -37 |
Shield Penalties
MM shield penalties are affected by both the level of training and the shield size. This table gives the penalty for holding a shield with 0 ranks and 2x level ranks in shield skill. Ranks greater than 2x per level will not further reduce this penalty.
Shield Size | MM Penalty 0x train |
MM Penalty 1x train |
MM Penalty 2x train |
---|---|---|---|
Small | -30 | -22 | -15 |
Medium | -32 | -24 | -17 |
Large | -34 | -26 | -19 |
Tower | -36 | -28 | -19 |
Armor Penalties
The MM armor penalty is 1/4th the armor Action Penalty (round down). These penalties are not affected by stance or armor skill.
AsG | Name | MM Penalty |
---|---|---|
7 | Reinforced leather | -1 |
8 | Double leather | -1 |
9 | Leather breastplate | -1 |
10 | Cuirbouilli leather | -2 |
11 | Studded leather | -2 |
12 | Brigandine armor | -3 |
13 | Chain mail | -3 |
14 | Double chain | -3 |
15 | Augmented chain | -4 |
16 | Chain hauberk | -4 |
17 | Metal breastplate | -5 |
18 | Augmented breastplate | -6 |
19 | Half plate | -7 |
20 | Full plate | -8 |
Room Lighting Effects
Room lighting, other than normal, will increase/decrease the multiplier modifier. Rogue guild members can utilize the LM SENSE command to determine current room conditions. Spells Spirit Fog (106), Light (205), Darkness (206) can temporarily change room conditions. Lighting does not affect the unarmed defense factor.
Room Condition | MM Bonus | MM Penalty |
---|---|---|
Normal | 0 | 0 |
Bright | +5 | 0 |
Dark | 0 | -5 |
Foggy | 0 | -5 |
Dark and Foggy | 0 | -10 |