How does close vs distance work for a EQ barb?

I’m asking because the numbers I’m seeing aren’t making much sense to me. I’m running a modified version of Snail’s EQ barb. Instead of HOTA and Bash, I’m using lunging strike, and instead of YulTec I’m running MoniTec. MoniTech makes every 2nd use of Lunging Strike cause earthquakes anywhere i point on the screen. I only stacked into close damage, and heavily. I’m clearing the screen with ease, but I’m also noticing the same damage numbers on enemies hit by my earthquake across the screen. Would my eqrthquake damage all be considered close damage because i’m using a close combat skill, even though it goes off at a distance?

You’re assuming things are functioning as intended. Given this season/xpac…that feels rather unlikely.

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