Random Question Thread XXV: Septimus Maximus, Isladar Über Alles

[grevenilvec75]

@99 what's the easiest/fastest way to kill JoL lowman without a PLD? Is it just a zerg fight and ignore the pets or break the regen and then bring him down? Looking at using 3-4 people, just lack a PLD and all low man strats I've read thus far seem to have PLD as their focal point. Thanks.

PD zerg probably.

[spider123]

Can anyone post their Upheaval sets? Mule just got it, and I'm OCD about not sucking. D:

Also: Widowmaker still relevant, or is there something to strive for aside from Empy/Relic?

[Reteplia]

Skilling up warrior ATM, and want to read while paying little attention to screen.

Can anyone make a spell cast that would full time Defender, Retaliation, and Drain Samba II?

If it could use Waltz III when HP is below 60% that would be great too ^^

Not very good with this spell cast thing, and haven't seen one that does something like this
So thanks in advance to whoever may write this =D

[Taim Meich]

Can anyone post their Upheaval sets? Mule just got it, and I'm OCD about not sucking. D:

Also: Widowmaker still relevant, or is there something to strive for aside from Empy/Relic?

This is mine:

http://www.ffxiah.com/item-sets/252264

Still need at least Twilight body, and in the ear I think the +3 VIT earring is a bit better than Ravager's, but other than that this is pretty much an optimal set (other than the weapon).

[Neisan]

Moonshade Attack TP Bonus would help. For non magian/mythic/relic GA go for Laceratrice, I am still not convinced the increases DA damage on Widowmaker is high enough to still warrant it. If you won't go for Emp out of the magian trials, go for either Str/Vit (defensive setup)/DA (I still feel Str is better but it's an option).

[Alvein]

Anyone notice that Beastmaster pets never seem to drop Treasure Caskets in GoV? or is it just me? I've been watching for one for quite some time and have never seen a casket pop off a pet.

[spider123]

This is mine:

http://www.ffxiah.com/item-sets/252264

Still need at least Twilight body, and in the ear I think the +3 VIT earring is a bit better than Ravager's, but other than that this is pretty much an optimal set (other than the weapon).

Nice! I have a majority of this stuff laying about already. Thanks~

[Aja]

Can anyone post for me the best BST tp setup and the best set for when only your pet is fighting? Thanks in advance!

[NotGreyheim]

Back on the topic of Archery WS; Apex Arrow worth getting for SAM? Already have Shoha, and will be getting Exenerator for my THF and DNC, just trying to figure out what else to get since (from everything I've read and the fact that I'm making Almace) Requiescat isn't worth it for my BLU.

[Xorn]

Skilling up warrior ATM, and want to read while paying little attention to screen.

Can anyone make a spell cast that would full time Defender, Retaliation, and Drain Samba II?

If it could use Waltz III when HP is below 60% that would be great too ^^

Not very good with this spell cast thing, and haven't seen one that does something like this
So thanks in advance to whoever may write this =D

You know it's bannable if you get caught performing actions AFK?

[dasva]

Paying little attention to the screen isn't really afk though . More importantly it allows you to respond to GMs if they come a calling

[GoggleHead]

What's a good food to use to cap out marksmanship(sitting at slightly under 300 atm)?

[Maguile]

What's a good food to use to cap out marksmanship(sitting at slightly under 300 atm)?

https://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/Skill_Up_Food

[Kalasin]

@99 what's the easiest/fastest way to kill JoL lowman without a PLD? Is it just a zerg fight and ignore the pets or break the regen and then bring him down? Looking at using 3-4 people, just lack a PLD and all low man strats I've read thus far seem to have PLD as their focal point. Thanks.

If you have access to a THF mule bring that for TH, if not I hope one of those 4 is better geared than the Aurore THFs running around. Assuming that, DD DD THF and then a kind of mage with access to refresh and cures/buffs will do it. Have 1 DD a time on it so not everyone gets charmed at the same time, and have the other DD and the THF killing adds / taking over on JoL in case he charms. Depending on the gear and weapons of the DDs, this will take no longer than 10 minutes at most.

[cdgreg]

Re: low-man JOL, I wouldn't take 3 for your first low man attempt, bring at least 4 until you get the hang of the low-man pacing of things. Shit adds up quick between pets, -gas, charm, and enfeebs. Even if you've killed JOL a million times with an alliance it's much different with 3-4 people. Goodluck!

[VZX01]

Back on the topic of Archery WS; Apex Arrow worth getting for SAM? Already have Shoha, and will be getting Exenerator for my THF and DNC, just trying to figure out what else to get since (from everything I've read and the fact that I'm making Almace) Requiescat isn't worth it for my BLU.

The base damage is slightly lower than sidewinder, but have no -racc penalty and ignore defense.
For SAM... maybe. But atm I can't think of any situation I come SAM but prefer/situation enforce me to stay away from mob. I would've come as RNG if that's what really gonna happen.

[VZX01]

Well trolled, I deserved that. :3

I just need to improve my marksmanship weapon for when archery isn't the right choice or I'm proc'ing.

Moros Crossbow :3

[Tanag]

How easy is KS99 "The Hills Are Alive" these days?

I don't have access to a lot of friends since I was gone for some long. I can get a THF/PLD/DNC and a WHM/DNC. I have MNK/NIN/PLD/BLM myself.
Would PLD BLM WHM work? I could maybe bribe another BLM with the Pondweed drop as payment if necessary.

Any ideas? Last BB item I need.

[dasva]

Can anyone post for me the best BST tp setup and the best set for when only your pet is fighting? Thanks in advance!

If only your pet is fighting is pretty easy as most slots have nothing or only 1-2 things that help a pet lol. MKE head, ACP body, af3 neck, moepapa waist, af3 legs and whatever pet axes float your boat. I like pdt since heck I'm cheap on pet food and it makes a rarely appreciable difference when you already rocking -21% dt from just trait head and legs but argument could be made for att. Then whatever pet p/m or just dt peices you feel like getting.

Best for bst tp kinda depends on if your pet is fighting and kinda the dmg it would be doing compared to you. And again how much you care about pet survival

[Saiken]

Best to worst tp hands for war using ukon? need help on any recent UF waist changes too please,thank you