# How to maximize damage PVE **URL:** \ **Category:** Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 23, 2017, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/how-to-maximize-damage-pve/13918 "2017-02-23T10:17:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aqp](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@aqp](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/u/aqp)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2017, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/how-to-maximize-damage-pve/13918/1 "2017-02-23T10:17:08Z")
Hey guys I always posting questions here in forum bcause I am noob. Do i really need Elemental affixes to maximize my damage? I am using flintcock and my current damage is 800k per sec. ---
**Author:** ![tdaniel](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/user_avatar/forums.dungeon-quest.com/tdaniel/32/806_2.png) [@tdaniel](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/u/tdaniel)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/how-to-maximize-damage-pve/13918/2 "2017-02-23T21:00:03Z")
elemental affixes add a “weakness” to certain enemy types. IE Fire elemental vs Ice based enemies will do more damage. ---
**Author:** ![CuzegSpiked](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/user_avatar/forums.dungeon-quest.com/cuzegspiked/32/24480_2.png) [@CuzegSpiked](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/u/CuzegSpiked)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/how-to-maximize-damage-pve/13918/3 "2017-02-24T00:20:28Z")
> [@Breaking Down the DPS formula](http://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/breaking-down-the-dps-formula/6458): > > \*DPS = (({[BWD \* (1+WD%) \* (1+WIQ)] + WD} \* (1 + ED%)) + ED)AS It is easier to simplify the formula if you substitute variables. Let A = BWD = Base Weapon Damage B = 1+WD% = Weapon Damage % C = 1+WIQ = Weapon Item Quality D = WD = Weapon Damage + E = 1+ED% = Elemental Damage % F = ED = Elemental Damage + G = AS = Attack Speed Now the formula becomes much simpler to analyze DPS = {[(ABC + D) \* E] + F} \* G DPS = {[ABCE + DE] + F} \* G DPS = {ABCE + DE + F} \* G Tip #1: Incre… This link is a great topic to really make great use of the DPS formula in PvE. General rule is that you should use as much ED% as possible as well as WD% on the weapon. Usually 3x ED% is a suitable number. Focus on a main element is key for high Dmg. Also if it’s flintlock build , investing in attack speed and APS is a great choice. Also using multi attack mythstones/legend affix as well as extra attack Mythstone is a great way to increase DPS output by a lot for flintlock ricochet since it’s a primary skill . Also hero points can help a lot at 20. Then you should most definitely use affixes like Push the Limit to increase flintlock MH% dmg as well as things like Glasscannon and/or Barbarian which can increase your DMG by 50% which is huge. As well as that, using ignore resist is a great way to deal dmg (as cheaper alternative to weaken but weaken is as strong or better ). The crystal affixes are the most important parts of the build though as they’re the most powerful as well as the set Affixes. I’d recommend 1x crit chance , 1-2x crit dmg (1 if you use rage set affix) as well as crushing blow for higher floors. Others can be regen or MP on hit as well as weaken and deadly strike . Set affixes is up to you but for high Dmg, a great one is using Momentum but you’d need skills that boost move speed and move speed affixes on gear. Another one is demonic as it increases your dmg by 100% at enemies blow 30% HP which is like using relentless talent in some way. Combine relentless and demonic and you get great dmg. Also set affixes such as Arcanist+Ascendant can be used together with weaken and Crits which can help you deal easily billions of dmg as the more enemies in the debuff, the more dmg you build does. Total Dmg 20% per enemy effected when crit. The next sets can be the frozen set of the plagued set. The frozen set can make enemies frozen explode and each explosion is more powerful than the last by 125% and combined with frostbiting, you could easily deal crazy billions or trillions of dmg. Of course enemies need to die to explore so crushing blow is useful on very high floors. The plagued set if you already have high enough poison dot dmg and cloud can increase the potency of the toxic cloud by 125% each enemy and with the blight legend affix, you can see why it’s very powerful. This goes great with druidic set with regen as well as Arcanist and Ascendant. You can have it with Arcanist+Ascendant combo with druidic or one of the other. It’s up to you. A fantastic example is this build by @f00kee > [@Rogue Flintlock PVE Build: Miss Fortune](http://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/rogue-flintlock-pve-build-miss-fortune/7087): > > I’m a lazy farmer, i hate pressing the buttons too much. When I play DQ and farm I just use my warrior with full farming set to walk and loot while I’m doing something else, usually watching twitch. Hence, I came up with a hireling who does all the work = ) I could’ve used other weapons but I love pistol for hireling, farming and a little bit of hiking. [image] (Miss Fortune from League of Legends. They’re every much alike) Pros: -massive range, kills the enemy before you even see them -kil… Also a fantastic poison example which wasn’t flintlock but could be tried with one is Poison Enchantress > [@\[PVE Poison Enchantress Build\] 14 Sextillion DMG, floor M3 3,500](http://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/pve-poison-enchantress-build-14-sextillion-dmg-floor-m3-3-500/12416): > > I’m taking a short break from this game and I want to contribute to the community before I disappear. This is the same build that I’ve used for floor hiking and the same build that I used to hit that highest damage in PVE since DQ v2.0. Usually I would explain stuff as I have done in my previous builds. But due to time constraints I’ll just leave this here and I’m sure other players will be able to assist you should you have questions about the build. I’m looking forward to someone tweaking… There are many fantastic builds in the build compendium that can really teach you a way to deal crazy dmg. > [@DQ Builds Compendium \[2.1\]](http://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/dq-builds-compendium-2-1/3830): > > A list of current working item builds for PVE & PVP. Have fun! Warrior Name: Nadroji Luck Modus: PVE Author: Shay Name: Warrior Build Modus: PVE Author: Raizen Name: Fortune Bringer Modus: PVE Author: Chronos4321 Name: Master of Evasion Modus: PVP Author: f00kee Name: Warrior [Whirlwind + Earthshatter] Modus: PVE Author: darellleyesa Name: Crono Gift - Hachimon Modus: PVE Author: Chronos4321 Wizard Name: The Aftermath Build Modus: PVE Author: CuzegSpiked Name: Reacto… Also this guide is useful in general DQ knowledge. The SHTT. > [@Skaul's Hierarchy of Tips and Tricks \[SHTT\] \[2.5\] \[WIP as of 8/27/26\]](http://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/skauls-hierarchy-of-tips-and-tricks-shtt-2-5/5860): > > 8/27/2026 — I’ve begun making updates to this again. I’ve polished a lot of things so far, but there’s still more work to do. Bear with me slightly_smiling_face°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•° The long awaited (for me, at least) guide to many things Dungeon Quest has now arrived! You can obtain this guide in many colors, including: Black. Phone, game, and batteries sold separately Greetings, and welcome to SHTT\*\*, the thread meant for all (many) of your Dungeon Quest-related ques… ---
**Author:** ![aqp](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@aqp](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/u/aqp)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2017, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.dungeon-quest.com/t/how-to-maximize-damage-pve/13918/4 "2017-02-24T07:59:51Z")
Thank you!!!