The summary of ‘Lucky Hit Explained – Diablo 4's Most Misunderstood Mechanic’

The video discusses the concept of "lucky hit" and proc coefficients in video game design, specifically focusing on Diablo. It explains how these coefficients impact the effectiveness of skills in the game, highlighting that a higher proc coefficient can increase the chance of a skill hitting, making skills with lower base damage more desirable. The speaker emphasizes that understanding proc coefficients is essential for balancing skills and maximizing efficiency in gameplay design.

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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the concept of “lucky hit,” which is similar to a proc coefficient found in other games. They use an example of designing a video game with a legendary power that does 100 lightning damage on hit. The speaker discusses how different skills, like whirlwind and hammer of the Ancients, interact with this legendary power and how the proc coefficient affects their effectiveness. Ultimately, the speaker highlights that the proc coefficient, also known as lucky hit, can impact the efficiency of utilizing different skills in the game design.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the concept of proc coefficient and lucky hits in Diablo. They outline how a higher proc coefficient increases the chance of a skill hitting, even if it deals less base damage. The speaker emphasizes that proc coefficients help balance skills and can make a skill with lower base damage more desirable if it has a higher proc coefficient. They mention that proc coefficients can affect various in-game effects triggered by skills and how lucky hits play a role in determining the effectiveness of different skills.