Random Question Thread XXVI: The Rise and Fall of the RQT

[Midnightjade]

Possible for a BST and WHM to duo Rani? Lowest possible strat that's not like 3 BST? 1 BST at the most

I've soloed Iratham and Kutharei successfully as BST, but I don't think I could take Rani, mainly because of Meteor. Iratham uses Comet (and used it on me during pet swap), but it's single target so no big deal if /NIN.

I think maybe at least 2 BST with staggered pet timers, plus a stunner? Maybe more - not sure.

[Dotsudoku]

What's the lowest number of people that could clear Flux 15 in WOE?

I've yet to test it, but from screwing around in that flux I've theorized that it would be possible with ~4 people. One MNK for damage, one WHM and another support class to supplement the WHM, and one random job to stand near the stairs of the boss's area to sac anything that gets lured in by the boss. It would be rough, but it seemed possible. I'd say you could safely work this strategy with six or so with minimal difficulty.

[dasva]

Given how much dmg it does don't really see a single bst being that useful even with capped -dt unless you burning thru food jugs and dawn muslims. I've seen mnk + whm dual box it for long periods of time for procs so might be able to win. Took lots of mdt/mdb and frequent curea though

[Darkmagi]

Problem with rani is the DT he gains, makes him nearly unkillable without resetting if you don't kill it fast. I don't think anyone ever found a way to remove it without deaggro. MNK WHM can duo if you can proc it fast and do enough damage.

[Maguile]

Is dynamis once per day per character or per account?

[Foldypaws]

Is dynamis once per day per character or per account?

AFAIK, the only things in the entire game that're per account is Mog Satchel / Security Token and expansion access.

[Imoq]

Is there a place where a job/subjob combination is listed for maximum stagger possibilities in low man groups? Like, if you are going to some obscure NM not a lot of people want, and you have only 9 people. You would take a BLM, of course, a WAR, WHM then some other jobs, but some combinations may be way more effective stagger-wise than others.

Of course, it is not that difficult to figure out how many staggers (magic, WS, JA) can you get off a job, but I was wondering if there is already a list compiled about this somewhere.

[Dotsudoku]

Most things should be intuitive, and when that fails, Abyssea protocall should give you a decent idea. NIN/DNC, WAR/SAM, BLM/SCH and the like. A MNK tank makes a pretty decent safety-net for a lot of fights, as well as being a beast of a DD as per the usual. If you have one lying around and you're not convinced that you'll have adequate procs, an Aegis and/or Ochain PLD does wonders to keep groups afloat in bad situations. A PLD, a WHM, and a good(or botting) SCH or RDM stunner is a very difficult group to kill, but of course you'll need damage to actually get anywhere.

[Midnightjade]

I just picked up COR and am liking it a lot although it's still only in the teens. Might be my next job. A few questions:

1. Are there any good guides out there for the job, or a blog written by someone who plays COR a lot?
2. What are the favored subs for it these days? I used to see /NIN and /RNG, but now am seeing more /RDM and /SAM.
3. Do COR shoot for TP these days and if so, when to switch from Trailer's/Archer's/Hawker's to Vulcan's?
4. Aquiline Belt vs. Impulse Belt, or something else? Have both on a mule as random drops from my BST.
5. Similarly, Libeccio Mantle vs. Navarch's Mantle, or other? Again, I randomly acquired both from BST-related shenanagins.
6. Armageddon looks like a good Empyrean - assuming I take up the job, is it worth the work? The path to it doesn't look too bad - am I missing something?

Thanks!

[Fereydoon]

I just picked up COR and am liking it a lot although it's still only in the teens. Might be my next job. A few questions:

1. Are there any good guides out there for the job, or a blog written by someone who plays COR a lot?
2. What are the favored subs for it these days? I used to see /NIN and /RNG, but now am seeing more /RDM and /SAM.
3. Do COR shoot for TP these days and if so, when to switch from Trailer's/Archer's/Hawker's to Vulcan's?
4. Aquiline Belt vs. Impulse Belt, or something else? Have both on a mule as random drops from my BST.
5. Similarly, Libeccio Mantle vs. Navarch's Mantle, or other? Again, I randomly acquired both from BST-related shenanagins.
6. Armageddon looks like a good Empyrean - assuming I take up the job, is it worth the work? The path to it doesn't look too bad - am I missing something?

Thanks!

1. Can't think of one atm.
2. I use /rng during VW, I'd probably use /sam as well but I'm too lazy to level it. Triple shot/sharpshot/barrage is a flurry of WSes.
3. I do in VW, not sure when you'd switch though, I swapped to Vulcan's once I had Wildfire.
4. Impulse preshot for the snap, probably, aquiline for QD mainly.
5. My Navarch's is in the moogle, iirc.
6. Best gun for COR except for maybe Mythic, easiest empy to get, worth it a lot.

[Koyangi]

If she is allowed to deaggro, even immediately after popping, she will never gain any sort of damage resistance. Recommend having popper sac themselves and someone else grab her.


from otherwiki page on Rani. Is this true or just speculated?

Also, is it true Rani can rage and at what time marker does it do so? Can Deaggroing it some time midfight reset it's rage timer?

[Midnightjade]

1. Can't think of one atm.
2. I use /rng during VW, I'd probably use /sam as well but I'm too lazy to level it. Triple shot/sharpshot/barrage is a flurry of WSes.
3. I do in VW, not sure when you'd switch though, I swapped to Vulcan's once I had Wildfire.
4. Impulse preshot for the snap, probably, aquiline for QD mainly.
5. My Navarch's is in the moogle, iirc.
6. Best gun for COR except for maybe Mythic, easiest empy to get, worth it a lot.

Thanks!

[Reg]

Thaumas body any good for WS on thf? like Mercy for example

[Airenn]

No info on BG wiki or regular wiki:

Is Zelos Orb Taurassic Park available atm? Or if so, chest bug fixed?

[altwight]

Is Twashtar useless ?

[TheDangerousDave]

Is Twashtar useless ?

Yes, unless you already have an Ukon

[Darkmagi]

If it's for THF, aim for mandau instead.

[Rehn]

Does the destrier's latent activate on capped BCNMs? ENM30 promyvions specifically.

[Kidnoftle]

If she is allowed to deaggro, even immediately after popping, she will never gain any sort of damage resistance. Recommend having popper sac themselves and someone else grab her.


from otherwiki page on Rani. Is this true or just speculated?

Also, is it true Rani can rage and at what time marker does it do so? Can Deaggroing it some time midfight reset it's rage timer?

If she is allowed to deaggro, even immediately after popping, she will never gain any sort of damage resistance. Recommend having popper sac themselves and someone else grab her.


from otherwiki page on Rani. Is this true or just speculated?

Also, is it true Rani can rage and at what time marker does it do so? Can Deaggroing it some time midfight reset it's rage timer?

Just gains in DT-% and general attack power; can't confirm if the otherwiki info is correct but you can deaggro it and reengage for no DT again. I'm pretty sure the dt-% builds again once you re-engage. This is all, ofc, if it wasn't patched since it was released. I remember my first rani attempt with mostly pick ups be a 3hr fight that involved multiple deaggs because there was only 1 properly supported tank w/ absolutely no information about the mob.

[Guitarman]

I just got a forgotten step from an EP crawler in dynamis-buburimu. i thought that wasn't possible? or just very low chance?