Last Epoch of Fortification: Armor and Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits

Armor and Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits Suffix: of Fortification

Base values

Tier Armor
Added		 Reduced Bonus Damage Taken from Critical Strikes
Added
Tier 1 24 to 32 8% to 10%
Tier 2 33 to 42 11% to 14%
Tier 3 43 to 55 15% to 19%
Tier 4 56 to 70 20% to 24%
Tier 5 71 to 95 25% to 30%
Tier 6 130 to 170 38% to 45%
Tier 7 171 to 220 46% to 60%
Can be applied to:
  • Any armor
  • Shield
Requires Level: 40
Rarity on Items: (Rare Reroll Chance: 60%)

When it comes to defense in Last Epoch, both Armor and Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits play crucial roles, but in different ways:

Armor:

  • Reduces physical damage taken by a percentage based on your total armor value.
  • Doesn’t affect elemental, chaos, or damage-over-time (DoT) damage.
  • More effective at lower enemy damage values.

Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits:

  • Reduces the bonus damage portion of critical hits, not the base damage.
  • Doesn’t affect non-critical hits.
  • More effective against enemies with high critical strike chance and damage.
  • Capped at 100%, meaning you can’t completely negate crit damage.

Here’s how they interact:

  • Standalone: They work separately, meaning each point of armor reduces physical damage, and each point of "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" reduces critical hit damage.
  • Synergy: They can synergize well when combined. Armor reduces overall damage, making critical hits less impactful, while "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" further reduces their punch.

Choosing between them:

  • Depends on your character build, playstyle, and the content you’re facing.
  • High armor builds: Benefit more from "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" as their armor already mitigates most physical damage.
  • Evasion builds: May prioritize "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" to counter potential high-damage hits even with their dodge chance.
  • General recommendation: A balanced approach with both armor and some "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" is often beneficial.

Additional factors:

  • Enemy types: Some enemies have higher crit chance or damage, making "Reduced Bonus Damage from Crits" more valuable against them.
  • Item availability: Consider what affixes and gear you have access to when making your choice.

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