Penetration
Penetration reduces the effectiveness of enemy Defense. As a general rule for PvE: If your penetration value is as high as your target's defense - you have reached the penetration cap for that target.
Your penetration can be reduced by enemy Ignore Penetration on a 1:1 ratio , but can be restored with Cancel Ignore Penetration on the same 1:1 basis.
The exact interaction between Defense and Penetration has not been officially confirmed, but this Penetration Effectiveness Table shows a good approximation of how it works.
Example
Against an enemy with 1000 Defense:
- 0 Penetration: Enemy takes ~50% reduced damage from their defense
- 500 Penetration: Enemy takes ~25% reduced damage from their defense
- 1000 Penetration: Enemy takes ~0% reduced damage from their defense
Against Turmacan (6250 Defense):
- 0 Penetration: Enemy takes ~86% reduced damage from their defense
- 3000 Penetration: Enemy takes ~52% reduced damage from their defense
- 5000 Penetration: Enemy takes ~17% reduced damage from their defense
Sources
- Primary Source: Equipment and their various upgrades, option slots
- Secondary Sources: Many progression systems throughout the game
- Temporary Boosts: GM Buffs, Penetration Potions
PvE and PvP Variants
Penetration has PvE, PvP variants that provide additional effectiveness in specific content:
- PvE Penetration: Bonus penetration against monsters and NPCs
- PvP Penetration: Bonus penetration against other players
How it works:
- PvE Content: Your total penetration = Base Penetration + PvE Penetration
- PvP Content: Your total penetration = Base Penetration + PvP Penetration
These variants stack additively with your base Penetration, giving you higher defense reduction in their respective content types.
Notes and Tips
- Defense Dependent: Effectiveness depends on enemy Defense values
- High Defense Priority: Higher Defense enemies make penetration more valuable
- Resistance Matters: High-end PvP/PvE enemies often have high Ignore Penetration
- Significant Impact: Provides substantial damage increases in most scenarios
Related Stats
- Cancel Ignore Penetration - Preserves your penetration effectiveness
- Ignore Penetration - Defensive stat that reduces attacker's penetration
- Defense - The stat that Penetration interacts with