⚡Attack Speed (APM) System

🕐 What is APM?

APM (Attacks Per Minute) determines how many basic attacks your character performs in one minute. This system replaces the traditional ASPD from Ragnarok Online, offering a clear, intuitive, and easy-to-understand speed mechanic.

The higher your APM, the faster your attacks.

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🔢 Formula

APM = Base APM (60) + Weapon APM + (AGI × 3)

• Base APM: 60 for all characters.

• Weapon APM: Defined by weapon type.

• AGI: Each point adds +3 APM.

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🗡️ Weapon APM Chart

Weapon	APM Bonus
Knuckle	+26
Dagger	+24
Katar	+20
Instrument/Whip	+18
Book	+18
1H Sword	+16
Mace	+16
Fist	+15
Bow	+14
Staff	+14
1H Axe	+12
1H Spear	+12
2H Staff	+12
2H Sword	+10
2H Spear	+10
2H Axe	+8

→ Shields do not modify APM.

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📈 APM Growth Example

Scenario	APM
Base (where the formula starts)	60
Fist + 1 AGI (characters start with this setup)	78
Dagger + 5 AGI	60 + 24 + 15 = 99
2H Axe + 10 AGI	60 + 8 + 30 = 98
Knuckle + 15 AGI	60 + 26 + 45 = 131

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🚀 APM Cap

Type	Cap
Soft Cap	180 APM (~0.33s per hit)
Hard Cap	240 APM (~0.25s per hit)

• The soft cap is where APM increases begin to feel less impactful.

• The hard cap is the absolute maximum, APM cannot exceed 240.

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🧠 Design Philosophy

• No negative APM penalties. Heavy weapons are balanced by granting less APM, not by slowing you down.

• Shields do not modify APM, neither positively nor negatively.

• Fast weapons focus on high frequency, while slow weapons offer more damage per strike.

• AGI is the primary stat for attack speed growth.

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🏹 Why APM Instead of ASPD?

• ✔️ Straightforward math. Higher number = faster.

• ✔️ Transparent scaling. Players understand exactly how AGI and weapons affect speed.

• ✔️ No confusing decimals. Unlike classic ASPD systems, this shows true attacks per minute.

• ✔️ Better clarity in balancing. Every weapon has a clear identity in speed and role.

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🎯 Example Combat Speeds

APM	Attack Delay (Seconds per Hit)
60	1.00s
90	0.66s
120	0.50s
180	0.33s (Soft Cap)
240	0.25s (Hard Cap)

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🔥 Summary Rule

Your combat speed is simple: 60 Base + Weapon + AGI × 3. Choose your weapon wisely, speed is power, but so is damage.