Upgrade Sweet Spot Optimizer
Find the optimal upgrade level for Astral DOT builds. Discovers the "Upgrade 2 Paradox" where lower upgrades can outperform higher ones.
The "Upgrade 2 Paradox"
With Astral trait, higher upgrades are NOT always better. Here's why:
- • Higher upgrades increase damage but decrease attack speed
- • Astral DOT stacking benefits from faster attacks (more stacks)
- • The optimal point balances damage per attack vs attack frequency
- • For Ace with Astral, Upgrade 2 (~6,000 gold) is often optimal
⚙️ Configuration
❓ How to Use the Sweet Spot Optimizer
- Select Unit & Trait: Choose your unit (e.g., Ace) and set the trait to "Astral" to enable the paradox logic.
- Set E-Level: Adjust the E-Level to reflect your unit's stats (E6 gives 100% DOT coefficient).
- Input DOT Duration: Enter the duration of your DOT effect (defaults to 5s).
- Find the Sweet Spot: Look for the "Optimal for Max DPS" result. For Astral builds, lower upgrades (like Upgrade 2) often outperform higher ones due to attack speed scaling.
Optimal for Max DPS
Upgrade 9
DPS: 51,480Cost: 250,000 gold
Best Value (DPS per Gold)
Upgrade 2
DPS: 6,879Cost: 6,000 gold
📊 Full Upgrade Analysis
| Level | Gold Cost | Damage | Attack Speed | DPS | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade 1 | 0 | 1,000(×1.00) | 1.10/s(×1.00) | 5,434 | Base |
| Upgrade 2BEST VALUE | 6,000 | 1,150(×1.15) | 1.16/s(×1.05) | 6,879 | ↑ +26.6% |
| Upgrade 3 | 15,000 | 1,350(×1.35) | 1.22/s(×1.11) | 8,938 | ↑ +29.9% |
| Upgrade 4 | 30,000 | 1,600(×1.60) | 1.29/s(×1.18) | 11,796 | ↑ +32.0% |
| Upgrade 5 | 50,000 | 1,900(×1.90) | 1.38/s(×1.25) | 15,708 | ↑ +33.2% |
| Upgrade 6 | 80,000 | 2,250(×2.25) | 1.47/s(×1.33) | 21,021 | ↑ +33.8% |
| Upgrade 7 | 120,000 | 2,650(×2.65) | 1.57/s(×1.43) | 28,228 | ↑ +34.3% |
| Upgrade 8 | 180,000 | 3,100(×3.10) | 1.69/s(×1.54) | 38,035 | ↑ +34.7% |
| Upgrade 9OPTIMAL | 250,000 | 3,600(×3.60) | 1.83/s(×1.67) | 51,480 | ↑ +35.4% |
How It Works
Astral DOT Stacking Mode
With Astral trait selected, the calculator uses DOT stacking formula: faster attacks = more stacks = higher DPS. This often makes lower upgrades optimal.
Astral_DPS = (Damage × DOT_Coefficient × Avg_Stacks) / SPA
Standard Mode (Non-Astral)
Without Astral, uses standard DPS formula where higher upgrades are always better.
Standard_DPS = Damage / SPA
Note: Actual upgrade values may vary slightly in-game. This calculator uses community-researched estimates. Always verify with in-game testing.