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I want to change the Earth Shock damage formula so that it depends on the hero's level: 40 + kol*40 * ((lvl/20)**4)

However, I can't figure out how to change the formula itself, but only the buff value from the spell.

Also, there is already a spell in the game that uses the hero's level for casting - Summon Phoenix (Attack and Defense – 10+2*Hero Level)

But in the Summon Phoenix spell file, there are only values from 4 to 1. Where can I see how it works and where is this formula defined? And how can I use the hero's level value in the Chaos damage formula?

The formulas are encoded in the game engine, and the xdb files have a clear structure; any violations of this structure can lead to the game crashing or individual elements malfunctioning (such as the bug with the instantaneous, devastating dive attack).

Some complex spells have additional parameters defined in DefaultStats; I remember that this applied to spells like summoning a Hive and creating Walls of Swords (possibly also Phoenix).

Can I change the formulas in the game engine? And where is the engine file located?

Can I change the formulas in the game engine?

And where is the engine file located? Is DefaultStats an xdb file?

\GameMechanics\RPGStats, but take it not from data.pak, but from a2p1-data.pak

 

Why specifically from a2p1-data.pak?

This archive contains the patch files (a2p1 is addon 2, patch 1). The game uses these files, and if you take a file from data.pak, it will break the "Devastating Pike" skill, as the delay is not specified there.

Is this a separate archive? And if so, where is it located?
I was just editing things in the regular data folder and didn't think about that...

well, it's located in the data folder.

Interesting. I have everything working except for those two "A2" Archives. Although, the version seems to be 3.1.

Is this a separate fan patch? Or is it an official one?