Raw damage calculation determines the base damage dealt to a monster.

Physical Damage=(Weapon Raw×Motion Value×Sharpness Modifier)×(Hitzone Value/100)

Elemental damage is calculated separately and only applies if your weapon has an elemental property.

Elemental Damage=(Weapon Element×Elemental Modifier)×(Hitzone Value/100)

 triggers. These affect raw damage but not elemental damage.

Modifiers from skills and consumables are applied next:

Some effects are applied after damage is calculated:

Understanding Flat vs. Percentage Increases

Let’s calculate damage for a Great Sword attack with these parameters:

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Understanding Damage