About the Torn Plunder Calculator
The Torn Plunder Calculator is an essential tool for players of the text-based RPG Torn City. It helps you estimate the potential cash yield from a mugging attack, taking into account various multipliers like the "Plunder" weapon bonus, "Masterful Looting" merits, and faction perks.
How It Works
Mugging in Torn City isn't just about raw damage; it's about maximizing your returns. The base amount you can mug is typically a percentage of the victim's cash on hand (often estimated around 5-10% for a fresh mug). However, this amount can be significantly increased by:
- Plunder Weapon Bonus: A specialized bonus found on certain weapons (yellow/orange quality) that directly increases mugging gains.
- Masterful Looting Merits: Each merit point invested adds 5% to your mugging gains, up to a maximum of 50%.
- Faction Perks: Criminality and other faction upgrades can further boost your returns.
Tips for Maximizing Mugs
- Check for Mug Protection: If a player has been mugged recently, your returns will be severely diminished. Always check the logs or use a spy report if possible.
- Invest in Merits: If you are a dedicated mugger, maxing out "Masterful Looting" is a priority.
- Weapon Choice: A high-percentage Plunder weapon is worth its weight in gold. Even a low-damage weapon with high Plunder is excellent for the finishing blow.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Plunder bonus is generally considered an additive multiplier alongside your merits and faction perks. For example, if you have 50% from merits and 20% from a weapon, your total bonus multiplier is applied to the base mug amount.
The base mug percentage varies due to RNG (Random Number Generation) and "Mug Protection". A standard, unprotected mug usually yields between 5% and 10% of the victim's wallet. Our calculator allows you to adjust this base percentage to see a range of possible outcomes.
No, the amount of damage dealt during the attack does not directly influence the cash gained from a mug. The result is determined by the victim's cash on hand and your mugging modifiers upon winning with the "Mug" option.
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