osu! No Mod PP Calculator
No Mod (NM) is the baseline of osu! performance — pure skill, no modifiers applied, no multipliers. While mods like Hidden or Double Time add PP bonuses, No Mod PP is often more valuable than it appears, because a high-accuracy FC on a difficult NM map can outperform a modded play with worse accuracy on an easier map.
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⚡ Open Calculator with NMWhy No Mod PP Is More Important Than You Think
New and intermediate players often assume that playing with mods is always better for PP. This is a misconception. A 99.5% full combo on a 7★ No Mod map can give more PP than a 93% FC on the same map with Hidden or Double Time, because the accuracy PP component scales extremely steeply at high accuracy values.
The PP formula weights accuracy exponentially. Going from 95% to 99% accuracy is not a 4% improvement in PP — it can be a 30–50% improvement in your accuracy PP component, depending on the map. This is why No Mod high-accuracy plays remain competitive with modded plays for many player levels.
NM PP Reference Values
| Star Rating | Accuracy | PP (approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ | 99% | 33pp | Beginner maps |
| 4★ | 98% | 77pp | Normal/Hard maps |
| 5★ | 98% | 148pp | Insane difficulty |
| 6★ | 97% | 258pp | Expert difficulty |
| 7★ | 96% | 420pp | Expert+ |
| 8★ | 95% | 670pp | Top-tier maps |
| 9★ | 94% | 1000pp | Elite difficulty |
No Mod vs Modded Plays — When Does NM Win?
No Mod outperforms modded plays in specific scenarios:
- Very high accuracy advantage. If your NM accuracy is 99%+ but your HD accuracy drops to 95%, No Mod likely gives more PP on that particular map.
- Combo-critical maps. Long maps with high max combo heavily reward FCs. If you can FC a map NM but consistently break combo with mods, NM is better.
- Maps with low approach rate. Low-AR maps are harder to read with Double Time (AR increases sharply). NM may be your only practical option on some maps.
- When grinding is harming quality. Forcing mods on maps you cannot handle yet hurts your overall performance. Developing solid NM fundamentals first is always a valid strategy.
Building a Strong NM Foundation
No Mod play develops the core skills that every mod depends on. Aim, accuracy, reading, and combo maintenance are all trained through NM before they transfer to modded play. Specific habits that improve NM performance:
- Focus on approach rate comfort. Each AR level (AR8, AR9, AR9.2, AR9.5, AR10) feels distinct. Spend time becoming comfortable at each before moving higher.
- Aim for 97%+ accuracy consistently before increasing star rating. Jumping to harder maps with lower accuracy slows skill development.
- Use retries strategically. Retrying a map 50 times is less effective than spreading practice across 10 similar maps. Variety builds adaptable skills.
- Record your best NM plays. Watching your own replays reveals aim inconsistencies and timing issues that are hard to notice during play.
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