Damage Bonus and Condition Damage

Damage Bonus and Condition Damage

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Posted by: Szejk.4652

Szejk.4652

Hello.

I have a question about Superior Rune of the Flame Legion 6th bonus (“+7% damage against Burning foes.”). Does the bonus affect direct damage only or also condition damage? I am building my condi engineer and I am wondering if I should use Flame Legion or Balthazar runes.

Second question is about Slayer potions. Do they affect condition damage? If no, why?

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Posted by: Gudy.3607

Gudy.3607

My understanding is that unless explicitly stated otherwise, “more damage” always refers to direct damage only, not condition damage. This goes for runes, sigils, traits as well as boosts from potions, foods and utilities.

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Posted by: Szejk.4652

Szejk.4652

That’s non fair ;/ There is no boosts like +x% condition damage, only duration… There’s still no balance between power&ferocity and condition damage.

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Posted by: Gudy.3607

Gudy.3607

There are traits, runes, sigils, foods and utilities that boost condition damage (see http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Condition_Damage for an exhaustive list). My point was that if they do not mention “condition damage”, they only boost direct damage. AFAIK, the only things that can be relied on to boost both are Might and Vulnerability.