FFXIV 2.0 Random Speculation/Question Thread XII: End Of An Era - ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!

[Churchill]

My gear for DRG is going to look like this:
Mog Fork (30ACC/15Crit)
AF Head (2STR/2PIE/40Crit Attack)
Rainmakers Tunic (6STR/35PIE/4Attack) (There are slightly better options, but same meld)
Felt Bracers (35STR/3PIE) (Redoing in the future looking for +50STR)
Flame Sergeant's Sash (5DEX/10ACC)
Felt Trousers (17STR/19VIT) (Gonna do another pair and go for 20+STR) (AF Legs are pretty good too, I'd upgrade this slot last)
AF Feet (3STR) (Don't know what STR will look like may do Explorer's Moccasins)
Explorer's Earring (5ATK)
Explorer's Choker (10ACC/20Crit)
Rubellite Bracelets +1 (4STR)


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67STR/40PIE/50ACC/35Crit/40Crit Power

I don't know what this makes the overall stats look like, but I'd choose rings based on that. As long as you know someone who can meld for you, none of those melds are expensive except for Leg melds because those pretty much require TIV to be any good. You'll be able to get the others just going II->III->III for under 500k unless super unlucky.

As far as your weapon, I'd personally do a single meld TIV or high stat TIII (Whichever you are lacking) and go from there, upgrading your other slots and working on getting a Harpoon or Fork. (Or Skirmish weapon, unknown stats)

[Tisi]

While we're on the topic of gear, may I request some advice on BLM/THM gear?

I just got to 50 don't have AF body yet, but I purchased Aubriest's Allegory, and I have two coral rings, black pearl bracelets, a crappy neck and AF (Apart from body, I have a Woolen robe of Casting). My current weapon is Lighting brand.

My stat allocation is currently INT/MND

[spd]

ok thanks alot for the help, i've only been playing like two weeks, but i have 3 jobs at 50 (had maat's cap) so the crown won't really be that long in coming, and as more funds come in, i'll for sure aim for what you have listed

[Churchill]

You can also keep an eye out for good deals on the AH, the legs for example, STR/VIT TIV is like, minimum 150k. Each Attempt is 370k, it has like a 25%? success rate, so any pants with a double meld TIV for 1.5m or less is a good deal. I don't know offhand what STR/DEX TIV go for, as they are technically better for DRG/MNK, but STR/VIT have dual use on WAR and you don't lose much not having the DEX.

[Grey Jorildyn]

two Ironman's Will +7/+7 materia have a 18% base chance to double meld on a pair of NQ pants. 1.5m would be a deal. Generally I sell them for 2.4m.

[Churchill]

In that case yeah, 1.9m is a deal. You will see stuff that cheap though, just have to be patient. Materia is a fun business, people are generally ignorant or don't look up materia cost or just don't have someone to synth. I've sold really cheap ass shit for a lot of gil haha.

[Gadritan]

While we're on the topic of gear, may I request some advice on BLM/THM gear?

I just got to 50 don't have AF body yet, but I purchased Aubriest's Allegory, and I have two coral rings, black pearl bracelets, a crappy neck and AF (Apart from body, I have a Woolen robe of Casting). My current weapon is Lighting brand.

My stat allocation is currently INT/MND

Whore out INT>m.acc>m.att (m.att is kinda weak with the current blm). I've tried min/maxing with gear swaps to make more use out of m.att outside of thundara but swapping is still too slow.

AF and militia are a good place to start for decent gear that's free aside from time invested. Gobs and gobs of ppl are doing and will continue doing Hamlet for seals, so it's easy to find a prty. Cept for Militia Trousers. They can go fuck themselves...if they ever drop that is.

Primal/GC weapons aside, an Electrum Scepter with INT meld(s) is a fantastic all around blm weapon. Accessories I like to go with Mage's earring, Mage's Choker, Zircon Bracelets +1 (the -enm from pearl is moot), Zircon Ring +1, Coral Ring +1. Food, m.acc (buttons in a blanket is max right now iirc). Depending on your m.acc, you can go 2x INT rings.
Edit: And the reason I prefer Mage's Choker vs the Elementals is the m.acc (+15) and inventory space. The Ele may be better when you're sticking to one spell, I'm not sure about that tbh.

Now I'm not career blm either, so this may need some corrections. I somehow get stuck on blm for about 50% of what I do, so this is from experience + what I've gathered from the blm4lifers.

[enzan]

What other parsers are out there that are more accurate than bg parser?

[Mithroy]

It looks like on Gladiator I have the ability to equip 7 extra job abilities from other classed, however on Paladin I can only equip 3.... does the number about to equip extra go up as I get more levels (I am currently lv 38 )?

[Fievel]

It looks like on Gladiator I have the ability to equip 7 extra job abilities from other classed, however on Paladin I can only equip 3.... does the number about to equip extra go up as I get more levels (I am currently lv 38 )?

Goes to 10 for class and 5 for job.

[blythe]

I just resubbed and I still have a ton of Dated equipment sitting on my retainers. I'd like to liquidate but it's tough to tell how much this stuff is worth (if anything) because they're rarely found on the wards any more. The other option would be to convert to materia. The conversion lists I've seen all have Dated varieties not producing much more than Is and IIs... if that's the case I'd rather just make some random guesses on price and throw stuff on the wards. Thoughts?

[Enygma55]

Only gear lv 40+ will produce tier III or IV, even dated item. Anything below that you might as well npc em or convert them into materia. Some dated gear is still useful so you should compare with stuff on the current market.

[Niiro]

Very little dated gear is still useful, if the gear is 41+ it's worth converting, lower than that either NPC it or materia it if you're willing to take the time to bond it.

If the piece isn't one of the choice few that are still relevant then selling it in the wards is going to be a massive waste of time.

[Raldo]

I can't think of a single piece of dated gear that's better than the new gear for more than like... two levels, and none at 50. Given the speed of leveling, I don't think it's worth holding onto any dated gear, and I'd probably just NPC it unless you are a fashionista and want to look a certain way in town gear (because it 'favors' classes, rather than 'requires' like all the new gear does). I doubt any dated gear sells for anything worth taking up a bazaar slot these days.

I'd be interested in hearing what dated gear actually ranks among the choice few that are relevant (unless you're just talking people buying dated crap in order to spiritbond it).

[Enygma55]

For crafting some of the dated velveeteen and linen gear is better than current items like hat and gloves.

[djzombie]

Just unlocked bard, got the first piece of my AF(sandals), and then i get out to zahar'ak, run through the door when someone opened it, click on the point but it always says you find nothing, doesn't appear to be a chest or anything, just a bag on top of a box witha glowing point. Am I missing something? Do i need a key from one of the mobs here?

[Raldo]

That is for a different quest (When Alchemists Cry).

The bard AF in Zahar'ak is just behind the 3rd door and will have a ( ! ) hovering over it and be marked on the minimap as if it were a quest NPC. You will not need a key.

[Niiro]

I can't think of a single piece of dated gear that's better than the new gear for more than like... two levels, and none at 50. Given the speed of leveling, I don't think it's worth holding onto any dated gear, and I'd probably just NPC it unless you are a fashionista and want to look a certain way in town gear (because it 'favors' classes, rather than 'requires' like all the new gear does). I doubt any dated gear sells for anything worth taking up a bazaar slot these days.

I'd be interested in hearing what dated gear actually ranks among the choice few that are relevant (unless you're just talking people buying dated crap in order to spiritbond it).

Dated electrum earring!

That's about all I can think of.

[Cayos]

Mog Fork (30ACC/15Crit)
AF Head (2STR/2PIE/40Crit Attack)
Rainmakers Tunic (6STR/35PIE/4Attack) (There are slightly better options, but same meld)
Felt Bracers (35STR/3PIE) (Redoing in the future looking for +50STR)
Flame Sergeant's Sash (5DEX/10ACC)
Felt Trousers (17STR/19VIT) (Gonna do another pair and go for 20+STR) (AF Legs are pretty good too, I'd upgrade this slot last)
AF Feet (3STR) (Don't know what STR will look like may do Explorer's Moccasins)
Explorer's Earring (5ATK)
Explorer's Choker (10ACC/20Crit)
Rubellite Bracelets +1 (4STR)

Rainmaker's Tunic: Wouldn't Flame Sergeant's Tabard be better? The enmity- on it really makes it seem like it would. Plus the +40 crit hit power would definitely be welcome.

[djzombie]

nvm, linkshell told me