Random Question Thread XX: The Aforementioned Goddamn Random Question Thread

[shen]

Just got Jishnu's... couple questions:

1.) (Part A) Does Brave Grip count towards Ranged Attacks? I had heard that Jupiter's Staff does not, so I wanted to double check that the grip does. (Part B) Is it probably the best grip to be using, provided Rose Strap is not needed?

2.) (Part A) What's a decent atma set? I was thinking RR/GH/SD but wanted to see. (Part B) What's the best atma set for epeening? I wanted to dick around a little since I just got it lol, RR/GH/SS good?

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[Azuark]

Is Cuch belt still the best Evis belt?
also +7 dex ring or Epona's?

[Aleste]

ASA Pants for whitemage hexa strike.

7acc/7atk or 7acc/3%crit damage? Is there a better option?

[Yugl]

Max cruor buffs from Dominion Ops areas?

[shepardG]

Do zorall ja's axe, when dual wielded, offer 20% reward bonus?

[Soho]

Just got Jishnu's... couple questions:

1.) (Part A) Does Brave Grip count towards Ranged Attacks? I had heard that Jupiter's Staff does not, so I wanted to double check that the grip does. (Part B) Is it probably the best grip to be using, provided Rose Strap is not needed?

2.) (Part A) What's a decent atma set? I was thinking RR/GH/SD but wanted to see. (Part B) What's the best atma set for epeening? I wanted to dick around a little since I just got it lol, RR/GH/SS good?

Yes, Brave Grip does count towards RA. But honestly, if you're using Sea Daughter/RR/GH (which is what I use) I've found that I prefer to go /NIN with 2x Yataghan augmented with +5% Crit Damage each.

The math-guys may tell me I'm retarded, but in practice, I seem to get TP so fast with Sea Daughter that /SAM just feels like a lot of TP overflow usually. Maybe if you're using something other than Sea Daughter for a third Atma /SAM would pull ahead again? Sure seems hard to beat +10% Crit Damage in those two slots though.

I would be eternally grateful to someone smarter than me who showed some math on any of this as well!

[Innuendo]

Do zorall ja's axe, when dual wielded, offer 20% reward bonus?

Yes, they do.

[Rez]

Max cruor buffs from Dominion Ops areas?

As far as stat boosts are concerned, the most I've ever received is +70 to each. (I noted this yesterday funnily enough). This is with full abyssite enhancement obviously.

I didn't pay close enough attention to my Hp/Mp %-wise, I'll have to defer to someone else's findings on that.

[Yugl]

I just needed stats boosts thanks!

[Fereydoon]

Has anyone been to Ranguemont Pass since the update and found EP+ to 90 slimes? Or do I still need to find a syncee, are the low level slimes even still there?

[Chronosphere]

How well do Calmecac Subligar stack up to Hachiryu/Ares/Bellicus for Ukko's/Raging?

[Fereydoon]

You don't get fishing fatigue by letting a fish go, do you? I've had a pretty bad string of "You didn't catch anything" and want to know if I'm just unlucky.

[Karbuncle]

ASA Pants for whitemage hexa strike.

7acc/7atk or 7acc/3%crit damage? Is there a better option?

No WHM, but I'm fairly positive 7acc/3%Crit is the best option.

Is Cuch belt still the best Evis belt?
also +7 dex ring or Epona's?

1) Dunno about Cuch, However, I think so.
2) Epona's for sure.

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1) Fairly Sure (like 99%) That it does. The Reason Pluto's Staff doesn't is because its Critical hit Rate, Which, As shown by those level 70 BCNM weapons, Only effect the hand their in, While Critical hit Damage buffs Effect universally (X's Knife, Kamome, Gear, etc). So I'm sure it does.

[shaddix]

You don't get fishing fatigue by letting a fish go, do you? I've had a pretty bad string of "You didn't catch anything" and want to know if I'm just unlucky.

Letting fish go gives you temporary fatigue(according to patch notes). But not fatigue that decreases the # of fish you can catch per day. I have gotten up to like 16-17 didn't catch in a row before but still caught another 60 fish afterwards.

Q: What mythic/relic should I do first? (melee weapon)

[Fereydoon]

Letting fish go gives you temporary fatigue(according to patch notes). But not fatigue that decreases the # of fish you can catch per day. I have gotten up to like 16-17 didn't catch in a row before but still caught another 60 fish afterwards.

Q: What mythic/relic should I do first? (melee weapon)

Ah, that was it then. Targeting Nebs, releasing everything else. Came back after a bit and was able to get bites again.

Also, what job(s)?

Edit: Any idea how long said temporary fatigue lasts?

[cdgreg]

I know this is a long shot, and I'm stupid for asking, but has anyone tested the Critical Hit Rate merit to see if it also applies to magic critical hit rate now?

[shaddix]

Also, what job(s)?

Edit: Any idea how long said temporary fatigue lasts?

No idea how long it lasts, I honestly can't even notice it myself lol.
As to my question: I would do a mnk war or nin relic/mythic.. I understand mnk empyrean is better than relic/mythic though? So I it would just be between nin or war, what is the best weapon including relic/mythic/emp for those two jobs?

[Fereydoon]

Empyrean is the best weapon for all three. Kikoku MIGHT be a good, if not the best (Not sure if it beats Kamome), offhand for Kannagi, I don't remember.

[Atoreis]

Yes, Brave Grip does count towards RA. But honestly, if you're using Sea Daughter/RR/GH (which is what I use) I've found that I prefer to go /NIN with 2x Yataghan augmented with +5% Crit Damage each.

The math-guys may tell me I'm retarded, but in practice, I seem to get TP so fast with Sea Daughter that /SAM just feels like a lot of TP overflow usually. Maybe if you're using something other than Sea Daughter for a third Atma /SAM would pull ahead again? Sure seems hard to beat +10% Crit Damage in those two slots though.

I would be eternally grateful to someone smarter than me who showed some math on any of this as well!

If you are using brave grip then its 7% difference. On the other hand I always thought that Yataghan can have up to 6% so 9% difference.

[shaddix]

Empyrean is the best weapon for all three. Kikoku MIGHT be a good, if not the best (Not sure if it beats Kamome), offhand for Kannagi, I don't remember.

Thank you!

Kinda sucks lol, guess I'll do horn then :/