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Stats
Understand what the numbers change.
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Read a stat alongside the action or effect it modifies. Comparisons need a clear context: damage, healing, survival and different game modes can ask different questions of the same equipment.
Look for the source and version notes before using a guide to make a costly decision.
stats
Stats beginner guide: read attributes and compare upgrades
Understand combat attributes, rates, damage and resources, then compare gear without relying on one score or a universal stat target.
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