Does a Hit that applies Shock benefit from the additional damage granted by Shock?

I assume that: damage is calculated (option 1: and then damage is dealt), damage is measured against enemy ailment threshold determining shock application (option 2: and then damage is dealt).

Option 1 does not benefit from the Shock effect but does apply it.

In Option 2 applies the Shock effect and recognizes it for the damage that enemy receives.

I think Option 1 is correct, but I can’t find any in game verbiage confirming it and it is difficult to clearly test. Any one want to help me with my confusion?

Dorias_Drake

1 | 16 hours ago

No. The hit happens first, all ailments (that come from a hit) are added after the enemy is damaged from the initial hit.

PheightAoE4

1 | 16 hours ago

So can a single hit proc Shock and trigger a Herald? as ordered by Damage, Ailment, Death trigger?

Dorias_Drake

1 | 15 hours ago

Yes, you can clearly see it as the herald triggers. Try with herald of ice on a cold build, the effect impossible not to notice visually.

Shock Timing Clarifications