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Combat & loot 4 min readReading weapon damage ranges in HySphere
Min–max damage in the Stats block comes from InteractionVars swing/signature numbers in the extract.
Min–max damage in the Stats block comes from InteractionVars swing/signature numbers in the extract. This Sphere Signal is written against HySphere's live extract (~3,219 items, ~975 creatures, ~2,109 recipes) so the workflow stays tied to real catalog pages.
When a weapon lists a damage range, HySphere scanned InteractionVars for BaseDamage values across moves (swings, thrusts, signatures).
How to use HySphere for this
HySphere currently tracks 975 creature roles and 345 with non-empty drop tables. Empty Loot tabs (630 roles) are intentional gaps in the dump — not UI bugs.
Work item → Dropped by → creature Loot percent → Health check before you invest durability. For weapons, compare quality, item level, durability, and damage range side by side.
Numbers from the current extract
Hostile-tagged roles: 311. Roles with loot rows: 345.
Step-by-step checklist
Run this list once, then keep the relevant catalog filters pinned.
- Open the bestiary or item catalog from the links below
- Enable Has known drops when farming
- Read weight percents on the Loot tab (weights are relative)
- Compare creature Health to your weapon damage range
- Re-verify after every HySphere data deploy
Pitfalls to avoid
Most wasted hours come from skipping one of these.
- Do not invent loot for empty DropList files
- Do not treat a single weight number as a flat percent
- Do not skip hostility/family cues when building routes
- Do not trust outdated wiki screenshots over live cards
Verify on live catalogs
Open the linked tools after every patch week. Sphere Signals are editorial; numbers live on item, creature, and recipe cards.
Related Sphere Signals
Continue with these adjacent write-ups so one question does not dead-end.
Frequently asked questions
How do I see drop chances?
Open a creature Loot tab — HySphere converts relative weights into percents for that creature's pool.
Why is loot empty?
About 630 roles have empty drop files. Use Has known drops.
Should I start from items or creatures?
Start from Items → Dropped by when you know the reagent; use the bestiary when exploring a family.
How do I compare weapons?
Line up quality, item level, durability, and damage range — then check craft cost.
Are hostility labels official?
They are inferred from authored paths/templates for planning; confirm in-world.
Where is the DPS tool?
Under Tools → DPS / loadout for paper-doll style comparison.
Does this guide replace the bestiary?
No — use it as a workflow. The Bestiary stays the live source of truth for numbers.