{"id":368455,"date":"2025-03-04T13:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=368455"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:09:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:09:27","slug":"how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/","title":{"rendered":"How much precision is enough GW2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#How_Much_Precision_is_Enough_in_Guild_Wars_2\" title=\"How Much Precision is Enough in Guild Wars 2?\">How Much Precision is Enough in Guild Wars 2?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#Understanding_Precision_and_Critical_Chance\" title=\"Understanding Precision and Critical Chance\">Understanding Precision and Critical Chance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#Why_Not_Always_Aim_for_100_Crit_Chance\" title=\"Why Not Always Aim for 100% Crit Chance?\">Why Not Always Aim for 100% Crit Chance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#Finding_Your_Ideal_Precision_Sweet_Spot\" title=\"Finding Your Ideal Precision Sweet Spot\">Finding Your Ideal Precision Sweet Spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#The_Games_Learning_Society_and_Strategic_Optimization\" title=\"The Games Learning Society and Strategic Optimization\">The Games Learning Society and Strategic Optimization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#1_What_does_Precision_do_in_Guild_Wars_2\" title=\"1. What does Precision do in Guild Wars 2?\">1. What does Precision do in Guild Wars 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#2_What_is_the_maximum_crit_chance_in_Guild_Wars_2\" title=\"2. What is the maximum crit chance in Guild Wars 2?\">2. What is the maximum crit chance in Guild Wars 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#3_How_do_I_increase_critical_chance_in_Guild_Wars_2\" title=\"3. How do I increase critical chance in Guild Wars 2?\">3. How do I increase critical chance in Guild Wars 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#4_Is_Attacking_Precision_Very_Needed_in_PvP\" title=\"4. Is Attacking Precision Very Needed in PvP?\">4. Is Attacking Precision Very Needed in PvP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#5_What_is_the_precision_for_crit_cap_in_GW2\" title=\"5. What is the precision for crit cap in GW2?\">5. What is the precision for crit cap in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#6_What_is_the_difference_between_crit_chance_and_precision_in_GW2\" title=\"6. What is the difference between crit chance and precision in GW2?\">6. What is the difference between crit chance and precision in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#7_Can_you_go_over_100_crit_rate\" title=\"7. Can you go over 100% crit rate?\">7. Can you go over 100% crit rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#8_What_is_a_decent_DPS_in_GW2\" title=\"8. What is a decent DPS in GW2?\">8. What is a decent DPS in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#9_How_important_is_Quickness_in_GW2\" title=\"9. How important is Quickness in GW2?\">9. How important is Quickness in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#10_How_much_better_is_ascended_than_exotic_gear_in_GW2\" title=\"10. How much better is ascended than exotic gear in GW2?\">10. How much better is ascended than exotic gear in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#11_What_to_do_when_you_hit_80_in_GW2\" title=\"11. What to do when you hit 80 in GW2?\">11. What to do when you hit 80 in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#12_Is_there_a_karma_cap_in_GW2\" title=\"12. Is there a karma cap in GW2?\">12. Is there a karma cap in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#13_Does_Power_increase_condition_damage_in_GW2\" title=\"13. Does Power increase condition damage in GW2?\">13. Does Power increase condition damage in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#14_What_is_Vitality_in_GW2\" title=\"14. What is Vitality in GW2?\">14. What is Vitality in GW2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/#15_Should_crit_rate_or_crit_damage_be_higher\" title=\"15. Should crit rate or crit damage be higher?\">15. Should crit rate or crit damage be higher?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Precision_is_Enough_in_Guild_Wars_2\"><\/span>How Much Precision is Enough in Guild Wars 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In Guild Wars 2, the &#8220;right&#8221; amount of <strong>Precision<\/strong> is highly dependent on your build, gear, and desired playstyle. However, the short answer is: <strong>to reach the critical hit chance (crit chance) cap of 100%, you generally need around 2995 Precision<\/strong>. However, this is before accounting for any <strong>boons, traits, or gear bonuses<\/strong> that also increase your crit chance. Many builds aim for <em>less<\/em> than this amount, leveraging other sources of crit chance to free up attribute points for other stats like <strong>Power, Ferocity, or Condition Damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into a more detailed explanation, including how Precision works, how it translates to crit chance, and factors that influence your target Precision value.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Precision_and_Critical_Chance\"><\/span>Understanding Precision and Critical Chance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Precision<\/strong> is one of the core attributes in Guild Wars 2. Its sole purpose is to <strong>increase your character&#8217;s critical hit chance<\/strong>. The base crit chance is 5%, and every point of Precision contributes to increasing that percentage, scaling linearly until you reach the cap of 100%.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamental formula that determines crit chance based on precision is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Critical Chance (%) = (Precision &#8211; 895) \/ 21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This formula effectively means that your crit chance increases by 1% for every 21 points of Precision you have <em>above<\/em> 895. Notice the &#8220;895&#8221; value: if you have less than this value, your crit chance cannot be determined this way. In fact, there is a lower bound of 5% to critical hit chance in Guild Wars 2. Therefore, the minimum critical chance is 5%.<\/p>\n<p>To calculate the exact amount of Precision required to reach 100% crit chance, you simply solve the equation:<\/p>\n<p>100 = (Precision &#8211; 895) \/ 21 Precision = (100 * 21) + 895 Precision = 2100 + 895 Precision = 2995<\/p>\n<p>This confirms that, without any other crit chance bonuses, you will indeed need 2995 Precision to reach 100% crit chance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Not_Always_Aim_for_100_Crit_Chance\"><\/span>Why Not Always Aim for 100% Crit Chance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While achieving 100% crit chance might seem ideal, it isn&#8217;t always the most efficient path to maximizing your damage output. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Diminishing Returns:<\/strong> Every point invested in Precision after reaching 100% crit chance is effectively wasted. Those attribute points could be allocated to other damage-boosting stats, like <strong>Power (which increases all strike damage), or Ferocity (which boosts critical damage)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>External Crit Chance Sources:<\/strong> Guild Wars 2 offers various ways to increase your crit chance beyond raw Precision. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boons:<\/strong> Fury grants a significant crit chance boost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traits:<\/strong> Many classes have traits that increase crit chance based on specific conditions (e.g., attacking burning enemies, having boons).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear:<\/strong> Certain gear pieces come with a bonus that increases critical hit chance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Runes and Sigils:<\/strong> Some runes and sigils provide crit chance buffs or crit damage bonus (dependent on the crit chance).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and Utilities:<\/strong> Certain food items and utility consumables provide crit chance bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Build Synergies:<\/strong> Some builds are designed to work effectively even with lower crit chance, relying on burst damage, condition damage, or specific skill rotations to achieve high DPS (Damage Per Second).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Your_Ideal_Precision_Sweet_Spot\"><\/span>Finding Your Ideal Precision Sweet Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Determining the optimal amount of Precision for your character involves considering your class, build, gear, and playstyle. Here&#8217;s a general approach:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Choose Your Build:<\/strong> Research and select a build that suits your preferred playstyle and content (PvE, PvP, WvW). Popular build websites and class forums are excellent resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Identify Core Stats:<\/strong> Note which statistics are required for that build. A DPS build would use Power and Precision. A condition-based build would use Condition Damage and Expertise. A hybrid build would try to balance these different statistics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Evaluate Crit Chance Sources:<\/strong> Identify the external sources of crit chance that your build provides (boons, traits, etc.). Calculate the percentage of critical hit chance these sources are providing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Gear Up Strategically:<\/strong> Prioritize gear pieces that provide Power, Ferocity, or Condition Damage as well as critical chance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fine-Tune with Gear and Food:<\/strong> You should try to get enough precision, so that combined with your fury buff, your critical hit rate would be 100%.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Games_Learning_Society_and_Strategic_Optimization\"><\/span>The Games Learning Society and Strategic Optimization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding game mechanics like the relationship between Precision and Crit Chance highlights the strategic and analytical skills that gaming can foster. The <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>, found at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>, recognizes the educational potential of games and promotes research into how games can be used to enhance learning across various domains. Optimizing your character build in Guild Wars 2 involves problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis \u2013 skills that align perfectly with the goals of the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_does_Precision_do_in_Guild_Wars_2\"><\/span>1. What does Precision do in Guild Wars 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Precision increases your character&#8217;s Critical Hit Chance.<\/strong> Each point of Precision contributes to increasing the chance of landing a critical hit, which deals increased damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_maximum_crit_chance_in_Guild_Wars_2\"><\/span>2. What is the maximum crit chance in Guild Wars 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>maximum critical hit chance is 100%<\/strong>. Once you reach 100%, every hit you land will be a critical hit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_increase_critical_chance_in_Guild_Wars_2\"><\/span>3. How do I increase critical chance in Guild Wars 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can increase your crit chance through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precision Attribute:<\/strong> Via gear and attribute points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boons:<\/strong> Such as Fury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traits:<\/strong> Certain class traits grant crit chance bonuses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear:<\/strong> Some gear pieces have crit chance as a stat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Runes and Sigils:<\/strong> Certain runes and sigils provide critical chance buffs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and Utilities:<\/strong> Some consumables grant crit chance bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Is_Attacking_Precision_Very_Needed_in_PvP\"><\/span>4. Is Attacking Precision Very Needed in PvP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In PvP, balancing Precision with other stats like <strong>Power, Ferocity, Toughness, and Vitality<\/strong> is crucial. Pure damage output is less important in Player versus Player battles, as being able to sustain damage and stay alive for longer is often the priority.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_precision_for_crit_cap_in_GW2\"><\/span>5. What is the precision for crit cap in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The precision required to reach the crit cap is <strong>2995<\/strong> when no other sources of crit chance are present.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_difference_between_crit_chance_and_precision_in_GW2\"><\/span>6. What is the difference between crit chance and precision in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Precision is an attribute that influences crit chance<\/strong>. Crit chance is the actual percentage chance of landing a critical hit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_you_go_over_100_crit_rate\"><\/span>7. Can you go over 100% crit rate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the crit rate is capped at 100%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_a_decent_DPS_in_GW2\"><\/span>8. What is a decent DPS in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A decent DPS depends on the context. In solo play, aiming for <strong>above 10k DPS<\/strong> is a good benchmark. In group content, higher DPS values are expected, depending on the role and encounter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_important_is_Quickness_in_GW2\"><\/span>9. How important is Quickness in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Quickness<\/strong> is a highly valuable boon that <strong>increases skill activation speed by 50%<\/strong>, significantly boosting DPS and overall combat effectiveness. It&#8217;s very important in Guild Wars 2 battles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_much_better_is_ascended_than_exotic_gear_in_GW2\"><\/span>10. How much better is ascended than exotic gear in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ascended gear offers a <strong>roughly 12.5% damage increase over exotic gear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_to_do_when_you_hit_80_in_GW2\"><\/span>11. What to do when you hit 80 in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you reach level 80, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continue your Personal Story<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work on Elite Specializations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear up with Ascended Gear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engage in Fractals, Dungeons, Raids, and Strike Missions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete Achievements and Collections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_there_a_karma_cap_in_GW2\"><\/span>12. Is there a karma cap in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The karma cap of 1,000,000 was raised by an unknown amount\/removed in the October 7th, 2012 update.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Does_Power_increase_condition_damage_in_GW2\"><\/span>13. Does Power increase condition damage in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Power only increases strike damage<\/strong>. Condition damage is increased by the <strong>Condition Damage<\/strong> attribute.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_is_Vitality_in_GW2\"><\/span>14. What is Vitality in GW2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vitality is a defensive attribute that increases your character&#8217;s maximum health<\/strong>. Each point of Vitality increases the character&#8217;s maximum health.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Should_crit_rate_or_crit_damage_be_higher\"><\/span>15. Should crit rate or crit damage be higher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The optimal ratio between <strong>Crit Rate and Crit Damage is often considered to be 1:2<\/strong>. For example, if you have 60% Crit Rate, you should aim for around 120% Crit Damage to maximise damage output.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Much Precision is Enough in Guild Wars 2? In Guild Wars 2, the &#8220;right&#8221; amount of Precision is highly dependent on your build, gear, and desired playstyle. However, the short answer is: to reach the critical hit chance (crit chance) cap of 100%, you generally need around 2995 Precision. However, this is before accounting &#8230; <a title=\"How much precision is enough GW2?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-precision-is-enough-gw2\/\" aria-label=\"More on How much precision is enough GW2?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-368455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=368455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368455\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=368455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=368455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=368455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}