deadly strike question

[samithedood]

is ds affected by ED from auras etc. i take it it doesn't affect crushing blow.

[LorveN]

As far as I know, it doubles the damage (physical damage ofc) dealt. So, if you, after auras etc, do 1k damage, you will instead be doing 2k.
From what I've heard, it adds on last, so all previous bonuses are calculated in the damage first.

Crushing blow does not get 'doubled' by deadly strike, it only applies on plain damage, while crushing blow is a percentage thing.

[inanefedaykin]

It's what makes cleglaw's sword rock.