EDamage

EDamage is a term encountered in video game data, modding communities, and game design discussions. It does not have a single, universal definition, but is commonly used to refer to one of two related concepts: effective damage and elemental (or energy) damage. In many contexts, EDamage stands for effective damage, meaning the amount of hit points actually inflicted on a target after applying defenses such as armor, resistances, shields, and temporary debuffs. In other contexts, EDamage denotes a damage type associated with elements or energy, such as fire, frost, lightning, or plasma, which may interact with enemy resistances or vulnerabilities in a way distinct from physical damage.

Calculation of EDamage typically involves starting from a base damage value produced by a weapon or ability, applying modifiers from the attacker (skill multipliers, buffs) and the defender (armor, resistances, shields), and incorporating special rules like critical hits or damage over time. The resulting number is the EDamage shown to players or used by the game's damage system for further calculations.

In design and data terms, EDamage is often represented as a field in weapon or ability data, and may be logged for balancing analysis. It helps developers compare the relative strength of attacks across classes and content. Because EDamage is context-dependent, readers should consult the specific game's documentation to understand what the term means in that system.