Element attack from gem does not add up correctly?

[Guu]

I crafted Nergal Gorge with 90 Dragon element, but when i slotted 2 Dragon attack gem into my equipments, my dragon element shown in "Status" is only increased by 30 instead of 60 for level 2.

Is this normal?

[Katitoff]

Are the numbers now orange?
If so, it means you've reached elemental damage cap.

[Guu]

Originally posted by Katitoff:

Are the numbers now orange?
If so, it means you've reached elemental damage cap.

Yes they are orange.
Thanks! didnt know that there is a cap!

[Callyste]

Originally posted by LT:

Originally posted by Katitoff:

Are the numbers now orange?
If so, it means you've reached elemental damage cap.

Yes they are orange.
Thanks! didnt know that there is a cap!

There is indeed a cap - and it also differs from weapon to weapon (and not just weapon type)! Sometimes a single decoration will reach it, sometimes you need multiple.

[Sid Longwei]

As a side note. A level 2 and 3 deco does not level up the skill 2 or 3 levels, respectively. All decos only raise a skill by 1 level.

[Addam]

An easy way to calculate the approximate element dmg cap is:

(Unaltered element dmg/10) * 1.3 <then round the number> * 10 = element dmg cap

I found this calculation on Reddit and it’s been true for every weapon I’ve come across so far (I use elemental Sword n Shield)

This is also a good way to find out when to stop slotting element gems because it may not be worth it to just get 10 extra element damage instead of the full 30.

[Daredeviler_21]

Okay, I don't know if elemental caps were a thing in past games (or for MHF/MHFU) but having a cap for that is so stupid...

[San-Kyu]

Originally posted by Daredeviler_21:

Okay, I don't know if elemental caps were a thing in past games (or for MHF/MHFU) but having a cap for that is so stupid...

Probably to prevent DB and SnS from becoming overpowered due to massive elemental damage. Adding 30 more elemental damage to 200 element SnS is a ton more than adding 30 more to a 500 element GS.