How osu! Mods Affect PP

Mods in osu! apply multipliers to the PP you earn on every play. The multiplier is applied after all other calculations — star rating, accuracy, combo, and OD — meaning it scales with every factor simultaneously.

The three most important mods for PP farming are Hidden (HD) at 1.06×, Double Time (DT) at 1.12×, and Hard Rock (HR) at 1.10×. Combined, HD+DT gives 1.187× and is the most popular high-PP combination among competitive players. Each mod page includes reference PP tables, learning guides, and a direct link to the calculator with that mod pre-selected.

Not all mods increase PP. Easy (EZ) and No Fail (NF) reduce your PP multiplier. Half Time (HT) severely reduces PP. Only difficulty-increasing mods — HD, DT, HR, FL, and combinations — give PP bonuses.

Choosing the Right Mod for PP

Not every mod is right for every player or every map. The best mod for your PP depends on your current skill level, the specific map you are playing, and whether you can maintain sufficient accuracy under the mod's additional difficulty.

As a general guideline: if your accuracy drops by more than 3% when adding a mod, the multiplier will not compensate for the accuracy PP loss. A 95% No Mod FC often beats a 90% Hidden FC on the same map, even though HD gives a 1.06× bonus. The accuracy PP component in osu! scales exponentially — going from 90% to 95% can increase accuracy PP by 60% or more.

The most efficient approach is to add mods gradually: master each one separately before combining. Start with Hidden, then develop Double Time on easier maps in parallel. Only combine HD+DT once you can sustain 95%+ accuracy with each mod individually. This methodical approach prevents the common mistake of forcing mods that actively reduce your PP output.

Mod Multipliers — Quick Reference

These multipliers apply after all other PP components are calculated. A higher multiplier on a stronger base play (higher star rating, better accuracy, full combo) scales all of those advantages together. This is why developing raw skill on No Mod maps first, then adding mods, is consistently more effective than forcing mods prematurely.