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Try the scoring example.
Try the first gear-ranking example. Change the values, compare the scores, and see how the order changes.
A working example, with made-up gear. These items and weights are artificial. Game icons are illustrative. They do not describe WoW Forever or predict damage.
Head slot rankings
4 artificial items · single-slot comparison
Current item score25.00 weighted points
| Item | Example stats | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sample Vanguard HelmSYNTH-HELM-00118 Str · 2 Crit · 4 Hit |
18 Str2 Crit4 Hit | 40.00 | +15.00 |
 Sample Duelist HelmSYNTH-HELM-00212 Str · 14 Crit · 2 Hit |
12 Str14 Crit2 Hit | 39.00 | +14.00 |
 Sample Iron HelmSYNTH-HELM-00316 Str · 6 Crit · 0 Hit |
16 Str6 Crit0 Hit | 38.00 | +13.00 |
 Sample Scout HelmSYNTH-HELM-0048 Str · 10 Crit · 6 Hit |
8 Str10 Crit6 Hit | 29.00 | +4.00 |
How to read this list
Each stat is multiplied by its weight, then added together. Change is the candidate's weighted score minus your current item's score. A higher score means a better match for these example weights.
Strength × 2 + Critical × 1 + Hit × 0.5
No stat caps, item eligibility, paired slots, set bonuses, procs, talents, or buffs are modeled. This is a test of arithmetic, not game mechanics.
Read the full methodology- Edition
- Synthetic
- Data release
- synthetic-catalog-v1
- Preset
- synthetic-preset-v1
- Engine
- synthetic-weighted-v1