<<The damage output of High Elven Mage>>
The test results are as followed.
1. Standard (w/o Empowered Magic): It is listed as 41-74.
-Main bolt: 31-54
-2 auxiliary bolts: 5-10 each
So, the damage ranges from (31+5*2) to (54+10*2).
2. Damage output with Empowered Magic upgrade: 46-83.
-Main bolt: 36-63
-2 auxiliary bolts: unchanged
The damage ranges from (36+2*5) to (63+10*2).
=======================================
HEM: 38.33 (43) damage per second
WM: 40 (48.33) damage per second
*Values in parentheses are due to Empowered Magic upgrade.
WM is superior to HEM in terms of DPS and attack speed.
In my tests for these two level-4 mages, I made the first Twilight Golem in Shrine of Elynie Heroic challenge as a target.
By virtue of its fast attack speed, WM can slow it down massively and has no problem killing it on veteran mode as the damage increases when attacking the same target. Whereas, HEM can neither slow it down much nor even halve its health before the ugly go out of the range.
With Unstable Magic upgraded, those weak additional bolts can also have a chance to deal triple damage, reducing the chance for the main bolt in the long run.
If you are going to build HEM anyway, Sentinel upgrade is a must. Or, you will suffer from your decision.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
My next test subject is Sentinel.
I just conducted a short test and its damage output varies greatly. I've seen as low as 1
, and as high as 31.
Have a look at this.
3, 1, 4, 11, 22, 17, 6, 31, 14, 5, 8, 10, 21, 26, 6, 15, 1, 10, 22, 4, 13, 4, 5, 10, 22, 14, 23, 12, 10, 18, 26, 7, 14, 11, 31, 25, 2, 22, 5...
Very strange.