In Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, a myriad of offensive stats has been implemented. From raw Attack Power to Critical Hit Rate and Damage Dealt increase percentages, the depth is certainly there. As you build your character, you will find yourself permanently boosting these stats, while also making deliberate choices through armor reforging and accessory refinement.

So, which stats should you actually prioritise? It is a bit of a headache, and quite frankly, there is no single 'correct' answer. That is why KookminTree decided to get our hands dirty with some experimentation, reverse-engineering the damage formula to bring you a set of recommendations.

Experimental Conditions

All tests were conducted in the Training Ground using the Knight class. We targeted all three types of training dummies—'Normal,' 'Elite,' and 'Boss'—and opted for the 'Helmet Breaker' skill, chosen specifically for its short animation and single-hit nature. To keep our data clean, we kept all other variables locked while isolating specific stats.

The independent variables tested were: 'Attack Power Increase %,' 'Damage Dealt Increase %,' 'Active Skill Damage Increase,' 'Damage Dealt to Boss Grade Enemies %,' and 'Weapon I Damage Increase.' We performed the skill five times for each stat to derive the damage output.

Do note that the 'Attack Power' displayed on the character info screen already reflects the 'Attack Power Increase %,' so we had to reverse-calculate the base values for our tests. Additionally, as secondary set effects do not trigger in the Training Ground, we excluded them entirely. Finally, we ignored the defense values of the training dummies; our tests changing Penetration stats showed zero impact on the final damage.

Reverse-Engineering the Damage Formula

Based on our findings, we have deduced the damage formula. It looks as follows, and remarkably, the margin of error between our calculated figures and the actual in-game results was a mere 0.01%.

Investment Recommendations

Early on, focusing on raw Attack Power via your trait tree is the most efficient route. However, once you reach the stage where you can pick and choose stats through reforging or accessory refinement, 'Attack Power Increase %' starts to pull ahead. Of course, because stats are also bolstered by Family Emblems, trait trees, and slot enhancements, a perfect universal efficiency ratio is impossible to pinpoint.

That said, if we simplify the math to just the gains per armor reforging slot, choosing 'Attack Power Increase %' becomes more effective once your Attack Power crosses the 3,433 threshold. For reference, a single armor reforging slot grants a maximum of 57 Attack Power, or 1.66% in Attack Power Increase.

As for other stats, it is best to keep them balanced within their respective groups as defined by the formula's parentheses. Keep in mind that some values only trigger under specific conditions, such as using certain skills or combos. You really need to identify your preferred combat style before committing to a build.