Okay i have a newbie question about on-hit numbers...

kingDngMagicJuan·May 28, 2016·1 votes·869 views

okay i am trying to figure out what the different color of numbers mean when i attack an enemy...(i haven't been able to find this info any where...)

what is the plain red number? (basic attack damage?) what is the red number with the fire like symbol next to it? (critical strike damage?) what is the purple number with the kinda same fire symbol next to it? (no clue...)

please help cause its frustrating not knowing and i feel like a complete noob... :(

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kingDngMagicJuanMay 28, 20161 votes

bump... don't hate just help

Void NargacugaMay 28, 20161 votes

The red numbers are Physical Damage, many sources besides Auto Attacks can deal Physical Damage. Like a Jinx Super Mega Death Rocket (her ult).

The purple numbers are Magical Damage which is mostly caused by abilities. Like a Veigar Primordial Burst for example (his ult).

The Fire like seen here http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/4/41/Critical_strike_icon.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/15?cb=20141202134624 indicates a Critical Strike NOTE: Seen here is both versions of the Critical Strike "Fire" being Red and Purple. http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/5/55/Statikk_Shiv_VFX.png/revision/latest?cb=20151227044406

There is one other color which tells you the type of damage it is. That is White colored damage numbers. This damage type is called True Damage. It ignores all forms of defenses (Armor/Magic Resist). Vayne is a good example of someone who can deal True damage consistantly due to their ability Silver Bolts. But it can also be applied by anyone if you have completely bypassed that targets armor/magic resist as well with enough Armor/Magic penetration.

kingDngMagicJuanMay 28, 20161 votes

so there is two different types of critical strikes? if so whats the difference between the two?

Void NargacugaMay 28, 20161 votes

Magic damage can usually never strike critically unless specifically stated which is VERY rare. Like with item 3087 Shiv Lightning passive stating it can strike critically.

Some examples though would be item 3087 passive, (the later ones don't actually "crit" but are given out as a crit) Anivia Frostbite against chilled targets, Gragas Barrel Roll once it ferments for 2 seconds, and Karthus Lay Waste when it only hits one target.