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  1. 2013-09-05 00:05 #1
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    Item level overview?

    What does item level do aside from:

    1. Reduces player damage when your level exceeds the item level
    2. The level displays green text when a player is within acceptable item level range
    3. Materia has higher caps when the item level is higher (Idk specifics; this is just from searches)

    Any other benefits from item level? Does the green text denote the nominal value of item level penalty (or lack thereof) or is the penalty gradual?
  2. 2013-09-05 01:03 #2
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    Other than stat caps, I thought it was listed to differentiate gear of the same level into tiers.
  3. 2013-09-05 11:46 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Datonare View Post
    Other than stat caps, I thought it was listed to differentiate gear of the same level into tiers.
    Is there more specific information on the tiers and caps regarding the ilevel-materiamelding relationship?

    From what I've gathered accesories need ilevel70 for tier IV, meanwhile other pieces of equipment seem to be compatible iwth tier IV at 55 at the very least.

    I've gotten this info from asking friends who've been melding their stuff around, but I'd love to hear more detailed input regarding this.
  4. 2013-09-05 12:00 #4
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    It says on the materia what ilvl is needed on the gear to meld to it. III is 45+, IV is 55+
  5. 2013-09-05 12:21 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seravi Edalborez View Post
    It says on the materia what ilvl is needed on the gear to meld to it. III is 45+, IV is 55+
    Oh I see, thanks. Does HQing make a difference, though? A friend told me he melded an ilevel 55 HQ piece (not an accesory) with a tier IV. Also, is there any information on the stats caps for melding?
  6. 2013-09-05 12:58 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Majidah View Post
    Oh I see, thanks. Does HQing make a difference, though? A friend told me he melded an ilevel 55 HQ piece (not an accesory) with a tier IV. Also, is there any information on the stats caps for melding?
    As far as materia goes, HQ gear has two effects.
    1) The materia stat cap is generally lower because the piece of gear has more stats on it (thus making the cap easier to reach)
    2) HQ forbidden melds have a slightly higher chance of success.
    I haven't personally tested either of those two things, but that's what I hear.

    Stat caps vary based on so many different things (gear slot / stat / iLvl / maybe more?) that if you're not asking about a specific stat on a specific piece of gear, it's difficult to give much info.
  7. 2013-09-05 13:49 #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raldo View Post
    As far as materia goes, HQ gear has two effects.
    1) The materia stat cap is generally lower because the piece of gear has more stats on it (thus making the cap easier to reach)
    2) HQ forbidden melds have a slightly higher chance of success.
    I haven't personally tested either of those two things, but that's what I hear.

    Stat caps vary based on so many different things (gear slot / stat / iLvl / maybe more?) that if you're not asking about a specific stat on a specific piece of gear, it's difficult to give much info.
    Oh that clears a lot, thanks. Well, at the moment I'm working on boosting a HQ Militia Ringbands with as much Crit Ratio as possible, and if cap is achieved, shoving the rest into mind.

    Any info on that specific item? No worries if not, I'm sure I can just start shoving materia at it when my crafter-mates get on.