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| − | The range of players varies according to the [[ | + | The range of players varies according to the [[Melee range#Rangeadders|rangeadder]] of the weapon equipped and the [[Melee range#Monsters|size]] of the monster being attacked. [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=79727&view=findpost&p=883314] |
| − | <center>'''Range = rangeadder + | + | <center>'''Range = rangeadder + size'''</center> |
| − | Players achieve maximum range by equipping [[ | + | Players achieve maximum range by equipping [[Melee range#Rangeadder 4|rangeadder 4]] polearms and spears, giving them range 5 when attacking [[Melee range#Size 1|size 1]] monsters, range 6 when attacking [[Melee range#Size 2|size 2]] monsters and range 7 when attacking [[Melee range#Size 3|size 3]] monsters. |
| − | Although the physical damage of [[ | + | Although the physical damage of [[D2 Paladin Combat Skills#Smite|Smite]] and [[D2 Martial Arts#Dragon Talon|Dragon Talon]], [[D2 Martial Arts#Dragon Tail|Tail]] or [[D2 Martial Arts#Dragon Flight|Flight]] is based on shield and boot damage respectively, range is still based on the rangeadder of the weapon equipped. |
| − | When an Assassin or a Barbarian equips two weapons, range is based on the rangeadder of the primary weapon (the weapon equipped above the gloves in the inventory, or that first equipped). The primary weapon is displayed in the right hand of the Assassin or Barbarian. This is true for [[ | + | When an Assassin or a Barbarian equips two weapons, range is based on the rangeadder of the primary weapon (the weapon equipped above the gloves in the inventory, or that first equipped). The primary weapon is displayed in the right hand of the Assassin or Barbarian. This is true for [[D2 Martial Arts#Dragon Claw|Dragon Claw]] and [[D2 Barbarian Combat Skills#Double Swing|Double Swing]] and [[D2 Barbarian Combat Skills#Frenzy|Frenzy]], even though these are a sequence of two attacks (as are Normal Attack and [[D2 Martial Arts#Fists of Fire|Fists of Fire]], [[D2 Martial Arts#Claws of Thunder|Claws of Thunder]] and [[D2 Martial Arts#Blades of Ice|Blades of Ice]] when used with two weapons). While each weapon attacks and applies its damage and modifiers individually, the range applied to both attacks is still that of the primary weapon. [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=80139&view=findpost&p=883632] |
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| − | Both Burning Dead ( | + | Both Burning Dead (size 2) are out of range when a Dirk (rangeadder 0) with 100% Chance to Cast Frost Nova on Attack is primary and a Long Sword (rangeadder 1) with 100% Chance to Cast Nova on Attack is secondary. When the Long Sword is primary ''both'' attack the Burning Dead (which are chilled by the Frost Nova cast by the Dirk). |
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The range of monsters varies according to their ''own'' entries in both the MeleeRng and SizeX/Y columns of MonStats2.txt. [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=79727&view=findpost&p=879523] | The range of monsters varies according to their ''own'' entries in both the MeleeRng and SizeX/Y columns of MonStats2.txt. [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=79727&view=findpost&p=879523] | ||
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| − | Players, hirelings and pets are all | + | Players, hirelings and pets are all size 2. Regardless of size, the target is always the central occupied sub-tile. [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=79727&view=findpost&p=883314] |
| − | When a monster is blinded by Hit Blinds Target, [[Curses# | + | When a monster is blinded by Hit Blinds Target, [[D2 Curses#Dim Vision|Dim Vision]] or [[D2 Shadow Disciplines#Cloak of Shadows|Cloak of Shadows]], its awareness range is reduced to its mêlée range; thus it's relevant even if they are ranged or casters with no mêlée attack. |
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| − | Equipping these weapons won't increase your range compared to attacking bare-handed. [[Traps# | + | Equipping these weapons won't increase your range compared to attacking bare-handed. [[D2 Traps#Blade Shield|Blade Shield]] also has rangeadder 0. |
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http://www.theamazonbasin.com/main/forums/uploads/gallery/1221408567/gallery_3047_16_23450.png The sub-tiles that can be targeted at various ranges in mêlée combat. [1] Range is determined differently for players, hirelings and pets, and monsters. |
Players
The range of players varies according to the rangeadder of the weapon equipped and the size of the monster being attacked. [2]
Players achieve maximum range by equipping rangeadder 4 polearms and spears, giving them range 5 when attacking size 1 monsters, range 6 when attacking size 2 monsters and range 7 when attacking size 3 monsters.
Although the physical damage of Smite and Dragon Talon, Tail or Flight is based on shield and boot damage respectively, range is still based on the rangeadder of the weapon equipped.
When an Assassin or a Barbarian equips two weapons, range is based on the rangeadder of the primary weapon (the weapon equipped above the gloves in the inventory, or that first equipped). The primary weapon is displayed in the right hand of the Assassin or Barbarian. This is true for Dragon Claw and Double Swing and Frenzy, even though these are a sequence of two attacks (as are Normal Attack and Fists of Fire, Claws of Thunder and Blades of Ice when used with two weapons). While each weapon attacks and applies its damage and modifiers individually, the range applied to both attacks is still that of the primary weapon. [3]
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http://www.theamazonbasin.com/main/forums/uploads/gallery/1221408567/gallery_3047_16_15261.png Both Burning Dead (size 2) are out of range when a Dirk (rangeadder 0) with 100% Chance to Cast Frost Nova on Attack is primary and a Long Sword (rangeadder 1) with 100% Chance to Cast Nova on Attack is secondary. When the Long Sword is primary both attack the Burning Dead (which are chilled by the Frost Nova cast by the Dirk). |
Hirelings and pets
The range of all hirelings and pets varies according to their entry in the MeleeRng column of MonStats2.txt and the size of the monster being attacked. [4]
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Equipping weapons has no effect on the mêlée range of hirelings and pets that can do so e.g. the range of a Desert Mercenary or Valkyrie equipping a War Pike (rangeadder 4) will still be based on MeleeRng 2 and 0 respectively.
Monsters
The range of monsters varies according to their own entries in both the MeleeRng and SizeX/Y columns of MonStats2.txt. [5]
Players, hirelings and pets are all size 2. Regardless of size, the target is always the central occupied sub-tile. [6]
When a monster is blinded by Hit Blinds Target, Dim Vision or Cloak of Shadows, its awareness range is reduced to its mêlée range; thus it's relevant even if they are ranged or casters with no mêlée attack.
Appendix
This section contains more detailed information required to make use of what has been outlined in this article.
Rangeadders
This section contains lists of weapons sorted by rangeadder and type.
Rangeadder 0
Equipping these weapons won't increase your range compared to attacking bare-handed. Blade Shield also has rangeadder 0.
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All Orbs | ||
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Throwing |
All Throwing Axes, Knives and Potions | ||
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All Wands | ||
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All Amazon Bows, Bows and Crossbows | ||
Rangeadder 1
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All Katars | ||
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All Staves | ||
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Rangeadder 2
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All Amazon Javelins and Javelins | ||
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Monster size
This section contains lists of monsters sorted by size and type (monster types are described and displayed in the Arreat Summit's Monsters section).
Size 1
The only size 1 monster that has a mêlée attack or that can be blinded is a Flying Scimitar which has MeleeRng 2, giving it range 3 (2+1).
Size 2
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The Tentacle Beasts (River Stalkers, Water and Stygian Watchers) of Act III have MeleeRng 6, giving them Range 9.
Sources
- Librarian, Radar Love: ingame ranges and distances (FAQtoids)
- Nefarius, MonStats2.txt File Guide (v 1.0) (Phrozen Keep)
- Nefarius, Weapons.txt File Guide (Phrozen Keep)
- Does weapon range relate to game yards? Or... Howsit work? (Technical Discussion)
- Zealing with a Passion/Silence war pike.... (Technical Discussion)
- Frenzy Barb Aesthetics (Barbarian Room)