What's Better?

[Fake]

Where does Pak Corselet sit for DRK against Armadaberk and Valkplate?

Worse than, if you have phorcys too then there is zero point in getting the HQ let alone the NQ.

[noodles355]

Whats an optimal set of gear for Rudra's Storm on bard? Any slots beaten by augmented hecatombs+1?

My biggest one is byakko's haidate vs heca+1 legs, and bards Justacorps+2 vs heca's body+1? Im 99% sure af2+2 body wins with 25 att/acc and 10 str/dex.

Heca+1 head/hands/legs/feet, AF2+2 body

[fatty]

Worse than, if you have phorcys too then there is zero point in getting the HQ let alone the NQ.

I actually have Phorcys, but not Armada/Valk. Would Pak be something to hold me over til I can get either/both the other pieces?

[Darkmagi]

I would say so, yes. Depending on how much you can get an HQ for, 4stp body works in some good sets.

[Sechs]

Whats an optimal set of gear for Rudra's Storm on bard? Any slots beaten by augmented hecatombs+1?

My biggest one is byakko's haidate vs heca+1 legs, and bards Justacorps+2 vs heca's body+1? Im 99% sure af2+2 body wins with 25 att/acc and 10 str/dex.

I envy you so much :'(


Back IT:
Phorcys Body vs Karieiyh Body

Ruinator and Shoha.
I think Phorcys should win for Shoha.
No clue about Ruinator.

[Taint]

I would say so, yes. Depending on how much you can get an HQ for, 4stp body works in some good sets.

NQ is worthless.
HQ is barely useful. The problem would be selling it once you have a better body piece.

I'd say skip them both for sure, too many similar options for way less.

[noodles355]

HQ is barely useful.

Pak Corselet+1 vs DA+3/STP+6 Armadaberk:
STR+6 Attack+7~8 DA+1 vs DEX+11 Accuracy+24~5 STP+2

Dunno, Pak+1 looks better than Armadaberk unless you need the Accuracy or 2STP. I don't know the STP requirements, and whether you need that 2STP on Ragna/Apoc, but I doubt the Acc/Dex is playing a big part, especially considering the huge Acc boost on the relics themselves.

[Fake]

Again, Pak+1 is useless when you have Valk and Armada and its far too expensive to be an interim piece for gear thats easy to get.

[Peace Walker]

Anyone has any idea how the new polearms fare against the oat chauve?
Also which body piece is a viable substitute for Toci's on CDC for BLU? Pil is one hell of a bitch, Im tired of boots and chakrams

[Fake]

Buy cells, they are 2-4M depending on server. If you are too cheap for that then Loki's or Athos.

[noodles355]

Again, Pak+1 is useless when you have Valk and Armada and its far too expensive to be an interim piece for gear thats easy to get.

Here's what's just happened.
Someone says it's useless.
I ask why, and provide reasoning.
You say it's useless, without acknowleging my question or reasoning.

That's helpful, thanks

[Fake]

You didn't provide valid reasoning, you provided an arbitrary comparison that doesn't account for every other piece of gear you will be wearing (therefore useless)

Take the time to put it in the spreadsheet/simulation/do your own full comparison and you will see its a useless piece of gear.

[urat]

Heca+1 head/hands/legs/feet, AF2+2 body

http://www.ffxiah.com/item-sets/213276

This is what I've figured out so far, what other ring would be best to use, and how does love torque fair vs other options? Any major pieces of gear I missed?

[Jem]

NQ is worthless.
HQ is barely useful. The problem would be selling it once you have a better body piece.

I'd say skip them both for sure, too many similar options for way less.

Agree with this. Whilst there might be times where HQ Pak is optimal, they are going to be few and far between so the cost wouldn't justify it.

I can't remember specifics and I'm at work so can't check but I remember when Salvage V2 gear came out there was a few sets where I could afford to drop 2-3 STP but could not afford to drop 6 STP to switch to Valk. I can't even remember if it was with Apoc or Ragna.

If it comes down in price a lot it may be more desirable purely because getting a decent Valk augment isn't always a cheap venture but for now I wouldn't touch it.

[Taint]

Here's what's just happened.
Someone says it's useless.
I ask why, and provide reasoning.
You say it's useless, without acknowleging my question or reasoning.

That's helpful, thanks

Rag/Apoc xhits using 6stp berk builds. (I've seen a couple get away with 5 but not 4stp) If you are not trying to get your xhit down you will be using Enif/Valk. High ACC builds use Armadaberk, Hybrids use none of he listed options.

Its in the Kmart region of body armor. (for the business men out there )

[noodles355]

http://www.ffxiah.com/item-sets/213276

This is what I've figured out so far, what other ring would be best to use, and how does love torque fair vs other options? Any major pieces of gear I missed?

Thundersoul Ring. And I think Love is gonna be your best bet.

[Khajit]

Best impetus up/down sets barring usu+1 stuff since i've been slacking off on that far too much. I wouldn't mind any input on ws either.

[Modoru]

Okay so! I cleared my questions on Thura mostly, but as far as Karieyh, what's worth it (for SAM)?
Right now, I have body, but I was wondering what's ideal using and for what situations. My sam is mostly behind on gear and I'm working on its +2's, therefore I don't have NNI. Since those aren't options (until I can get it to NNI level), what should I focus on for WS and TP?

Thanks for the help!

Current SAM:

Kiku/Rani strap/--/Thew bomb
Unkai+1/houyi's/brutal/unkai
Unkai+2/ace's/rajas/xx (getting tyrant's)
Atheling/goading/unkai+1/ace's

Going to end up replacing:
Kiku
Houyi's
Ace'sx2?
R.ear?

I'm not sure.

[Khajit]

Rani strap is complete garbage. get a pole grip at the very least. you might need a rose strap depending on stp.
Work on Ganesha's mala.
Everyone else who wishes to bother explaining will actually bother to figure out your x-hit.

[Darkmagi]

@Pak discussion, like I said, +1 can be a good holdover and doesn't require annoying augmenting. I think reselling won't be an issue for the same reason. Also the fact that it can be resold and armada/valk has the potential to be replaced.