Crit Chance & Multiplier

Crit Chance & Multiplier

Critical strikes are a cornerstone of many powerful builds in Last Epoch, allowing players to deal sificantly increased damage on a chance-based proc. Understanding and optimizing both Critical Strike Chance and Critical Strike Multiplier is essential for maximizing your character's damage output. These two stats work in tandem to determine the effectiveness of your critical hits.

Critical Strike Chance determines the probability that any given attack or spell will register as a critical strike. This is often represented as a percentage. To ensure consistent critical hits, players will want to stack as much Critical Strike Chance as possible, aiming for a value close to 100% if feasible for their build. Sources of Critical Strike Chance include passive skills, skill specializations, gear affixes, and blessings.

Critical Strike Multiplier, on the other hand, dictates how much additional damage a critical strike deals. A base critical strike typically deals 150% of the normal damage. Each point of Critical Strike Multiplier increases this bonus. For example, with 100% Critical Strike Multiplier, your critical strikes will deal 250% of their normal damage. Like Critical Strike Chance, this stat can be found on passive skills, gear, and blessings.

The synergy between these two stats is crucial. Having a high Critical Strike Multiplier is less effective if your Critical Strike Chance is low, as you won't be landing critical hits often enough to benefit from the bonus. Conversely, a 100% Critical Strike Chance with a low Critical Strike Multiplier won't provide the massive damage spikes that critical builds are known for.

When building your character, it's important to find a balance between these two stats. Generally, players aim to reach a comfortable level of Critical Strike Chance first, often around 50-75%, and then focus on stacking Critical Strike Multiplier. However, some builds might prioritize one over the other depending on their core mechanics and available gear.

Certain skills and passives can also interact with critical strikes in unique ways. Some might grant additional effects on critical hits, while others might convert damage into critical damage or provide bonuses based on whether a critical strike occurred. Always check the specifics of your chosen skills and passive trees to identify potential synergies.

Gear plays a sificant role in acquiring both Critical Strike Chance and Critical Strike Multiplier. Look for affixes on weapons, helmets, gloves, and jewelry that provide these stats. Unique items and set bonuses can also offer substantial boosts to your critical strike capabilities. Blessings from the Monolith of Fate are another excellent source for these crucial stats, especially in Empowered Timelines.