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A new model called maximum entropy approach (MaxEnt) was adopted. The influence of each element was discussed. Molybdenum (Mo) and tungsten (W) are key elements for the maintenance of elastic properties. The V\u2013Mo\u2013Nb\u2013Ta\u2013W system has relatively high values of C44, bulk modulus (B), shear modulus (G), and Young\u2019s modulus (E), with high concentrations of Mo + W. Element W is brittle and has high density. Thus, low-density Mo can substitute part of W. Vanadium (V) has low density and plays an important role in decreasing the brittleness of the V\u2013Mo\u2013Nb\u2013Ta\u2013W system. Niobium (Nb) and tantalum (Ta) have relatively small influence on elastic properties. 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