Random Question Thread XXVII: Okay this roman numerals bullshit is getting ridiculous

**Kalmado** · 2012-09-07 22:25

Is there still a magic number for Dex when using Blade: Hi outside Abyssea?

**Yugl** · 2012-09-07 22:27

The dDEX=50 cap is for any zone. Between dDEX=40-50, you gain 1% crit for every point of DEX.

**Kalmado** · 2012-09-07 22:37

I've been reading the dDex page and also trying to understand how to find a mobs agility found here, but to be candid I don't understand how to work the equation. When reading your reply Yugl, I take that as I need +50dex in my set.

**Yugl** · 2012-09-07 22:43

There's no magic number for DEX. The "gain" from dDEX is critical hit rate. The amount of critical hit rate is variable. Gaining critical hit rate is not some stat that trumps every other gain. Thus, you must compare:

X Critical hit rate v Other options for the slot
dDEX determines X

Since dDEX will vary by mob, so will X. Thus, you cannot say "N dDEX" is necessary outside of Abyssea.

**TSFFXI** · 2012-09-07 22:53

Originally Posted by Kalmado

When reading your reply Yugl, I take that as I need +50dex in my set.

dDex = 50 means you need 50 more DEX than your opponent's AGI.

**Kalmado** · 2012-09-07 22:59

Originally Posted by Yugl

There's no magic number for DEX. The "gain" from dDEX is critical hit rate. The amount of critical hit rate is variable. Gaining critical hit rate is not some stat that trumps every other gain. Thus, you must compare:

X Critical hit rate v Other options for the slot
dDEX determines X

Since dDEX will vary by mob, so will X. Thus, you cannot say "N dDEX" is necessary outside of Abyssea.

I follow you here. So I need to understand how to find a mobs agility. Let's use a Nightmare Bunny. How would I determine that mobs agility?

**Gun-it** · 2012-09-07 23:57

Easiest way to level up Synergy? IE can I set up a bot or something lol

**Yugl** · 2012-09-08 00:03

Originally Posted by Kalmado

I follow you here. So I need to understand how to find a mobs agility. Let's use a Nightmare Bunny. How would I determine that mobs agility?

Wildfire is your best bet. https://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/Wildfire

**dasva** · 2012-09-08 00:22

Pretty sure wildfire uses mobs int. At least that's what the link you used says lol

**Kamil** · 2012-09-08 01:02

Originally Posted by Kalmado

I follow you here. So I need to understand how to find a mobs agility. Let's use a Nightmare Bunny. How would I determine that mobs agility?

You're just better off assuming that on weak mobs, a dex set could be viable, but on harder mobs such as higher tier vw and Legion, expect to never get off the floor dex, and if you do, expect a small amount of crit rate gained.

**Yugl** · 2012-09-08 02:08

Originally Posted by dasva

Pretty sure wildfire uses mobs int. At least that's what the link you used says lol

You're right; idk why I keep thinking (AGI v AGI) lol.

**dasva** · 2012-09-08 02:19

Originally Posted by Yugl

You're right; idk why I keep thinking (AGI v AGI) lol.

Other wiki used to say so (still might idk lol). And because it would be nice to have a way to easily figure out agi (and vit) with just a little math

**Guitarman** · 2012-09-08 02:58

Someone mind posting an ideal Masa SAM tp build for me? Might do Masa/Yoichi SAM for shits and giggles.

**Trix** · 2012-09-08 03:28

Just did valkurm on mnk with a thf and got 284 currency. Am I missing something on how to do better? I can't imagine how some bsts are getting 250+ by themselves, without TH, and it's driving me insane.

**TheDangerousDave** · 2012-09-08 04:16

nvm just googled it

**Guitarman** · 2012-09-08 05:31

Originally Posted by Trix

Just did valkurm on mnk with a thf and got 284 currency. Am I missing something on how to do better? I can't imagine how some bsts are getting 250+ by themselves, without TH, and it's driving me insane.

Whoever told you that is full of shit. No competition, and a good night, ill hit 200. Normal haul for me is 150 as a solo bst. And this is with good gear.

**Kalmado** · 2012-09-08 07:03

Originally Posted by Kamil

You're just better off assuming that on weak mobs, a dex set could be viable, but on harder mobs such as higher tier vw and Legion, expect to never get off the floor dex, and if you do, expect a small amount of crit rate gained.

Fair enough. So do people even bother with an inside/outside set for Hi anymore?

**Raelia** · 2012-09-08 08:05

Originally Posted by Guitarman

Whoever told you that is full of shit. No competition, and a good night, ill hit 200. Normal haul for me is 150 as a solo bst. And this is with good gear.

Yeah, nothing but e-peen hearsay and nobody wanting to get shown up by what they heard another guy was doin'.

Getting four white procs in a run with BST/DNC and DNC/locked is a different story altogether.

**SargentRemora** · 2012-09-08 08:14

At what point would a STR+ earring be better than Centaurus for Fudo/Shoha?

**Byrthnoth** · 2012-09-08 08:15

I pulled 343 in Dynamis - Qufim duoing with my mule on my first Dynamis farming run in quite a while the other day (DNC/THF, WHM/BLM, no whites). I used to pull ~200-250 and have absolutely no idea what I did differently.

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