if your attack speed is larger than 1.81818 and lower than or equal to 2.00000, Whirlwind will hit enemies 6 times per second on average if your attack speed is larger than 1.66666 and lower than or equal to 1.81818, it doesn´t matter what exactly it is within that range, Whirlwind will hit enemies 5.45 times per second on average Those jumps in frequency are called breakpoints and people try to achieve those slight jumps with the least stat investment (attack speed bonuses). Nothing more than slightly efficiency increases (we are talking a couple % difference overall), which may decide between a clear on non-clear when really pushing GRs, but it´s not game-breaking for the vast majority of players.īreakpoints exist because the game runs at 60 frames per second and actions are performed at full frames without fractions.so Whirlwind at a certain attack speed for example hits a monster every 10 frames or 11 frames, never every 10.3 or 10.5 or 10.9 or so frames (there are only whole frames). What are Breakpoints and their Significance?īreakpoints are basically about equipping the least amount of attack speed bonuses to achieve the best results (only equip the minimum to achieve the next attack speed 'breakpoint' - where your skills attacks enemies faster).

Whirlwind and Whirlwind - Dust Devil breakpoints.

What are Breakpoints and their Significance?.

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