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  1. #101

    It's still fun to bane onto the lady in CM and see her run around with 0 hp, confuses everyone. That's assuming I am not still busy doing my countdown for cannons("fire on 1, ready?" "100, 99, 98, 97, ...") or didn't troll the group further by running ahead and locking everyone out to make them watch me solo it.

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    uh hey guys, we buffed thunder for you, but you'll have to use thundercloud instead of fire iv now. Don't forget to go to ice phase with mp leftover so you can refresh your enochian timers though, cause we didn't make it add any time so we're still punishing you for using it! with all that extra mp where will you find time to cast thunder? haha!

    fuck

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    Well... the extra thunder potency will help if you get into a fight with eno-chan and decide not to see each other for a little bit.

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    Really weird change to say the least. Might be useful aoe filler situations llol

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    nvm i dont think you'll use it instead of fiv but then what gives if we cant really use procs with eno?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tsuki View Post
    uh hey guys, we buffed thunder for you, but you'll have to use thundercloud instead of fire iv now. Don't forget to go to ice phase with mp leftover so you can refresh your enochian timers though, cause we didn't make it add any time so we're still punishing you for using it! with all that extra mp where will you find time to cast thunder? haha!

    fuck
    SE are fucking idiots. All they needed to do was up Astral Fire to 12 seconds, reduce F1's mana cost to the same as F4, and have Thundercloud give extended Enochian duration (5 seconds).

    Its clear they don't even play the game to a decent level and they don't test this properly.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tsuki View Post
    its higher pot than fiv so you'll use it instead of fiv but lulz at using it leaving you go to UI with so much mp.... man why couldnt they just make it add 5 seconds.
    Unless if i'm missing something, its only worth it if you use the full duration of the DoT (which you won't be because of the increased proc chance) - because Astral Fire III increases the potency of Fire IV to 525 (280 * 1.875). I really hope i'm wrong but fucking hell SE, way to fuck up.

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    It was more of a knee jerk change than a thought out one, but the fact remains that it is a bit easier to stay in 3.0 rotation and 2.0 will have a bit more umph when you fall back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by haroldsaxon View Post
    Unless if i'm missing something, its only worth it if you use the full duration of the DoT (which you won't be because of the increased proc chance) - because Astral Fire III increases the potency of Fire IV to 525 (280 * 1.875). I really hope i'm wrong but fucking hell SE, way to fuck up.
    ah you may be right... idk what they're thinking unless they're trying to buff 2.0 rotation which shouldn't really be an issue if u stay in enochian. Trying to buff players who can't keep eno?

    also: Known Issues: "An issue wherein casting will not be canceled when a black mage moves under certain conditions." haha

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    TC+T3 is now 710 potency if I'm reading that correctly. It only has to tick for 12 seconds to be higher potency than fire IV. That's a pretty big gain.

    It gives us more movement options. IDK how many times I've had to interrupt my fire IV cast to move out of AoE but TC will fix that I suppose. Question is where to put it in the rotation after the opener? I don't know if it'll be feasible to add it in after the second blizzard IV is cast to refresh enchoian as the timing is already tight there.

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    you're gonna have to get it in during ice phase, most likely after b4... its gonna create a slight increase overall I'd say and help with mechanics, but it feels clunky to tack it on with an already full mp bar... this would have been a perfect addition had they made TC add 5 sec to eno

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    Quote Originally Posted by HitomeOfBismarck View Post
    TC+T3 is now 710 potency if I'm reading that correctly. It only has to tick for 12 seconds to be higher potency than fire IV. That's a pretty big gain.

    It gives us more movement options. IDK how many times I've had to interrupt my fire IV cast to move out of AoE but TC will fix that I suppose. Question is where to put it in the rotation after the opener? I don't know if it'll be feasible to add it in after the second blizzard IV is cast to refresh enchoian as the timing is already tight there.
    That is assuming:

    a) You don't clip your previous thunder
    b) You're ensuing thundercloud duration will not get clipped

    Furthermore, you still need to refresh Astral Fire (and using an extra F1 means losing both the F4 that should have been cast in its place and a F4 afterwards due to the increased mana cost). And you end up likely losing another Fire 4 due to having to end Astral Fire early to refresh Enochian.

    And you have to take into account the dps loss of using it in ice phase if you get a quick mana tick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tsuki View Post

    also: Known Issues: "An issue wherein casting will not be canceled when a black mage moves under certain conditions." haha
    If that's what I think that means, they are really really late on that.

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    I need a little assistance with my DPS and I was wondering if anyone here can help. I am currently rocking the Hive Longpole, Proto Alex head, arms, belt, legs, necklace, bracelet, and ring. I also posses an Asuran Dogi, Asuran legs, Asuran earring, and Asuran ring. I am replacing the Asuran legs and earring with Alex gear next week.

    On a dummy, I am getting between 1k-1.1k DPS no food but can drop down to 950 at times.

    My opening rotation is as follows: SharpCast + Thunder 2, Proc Thunder 2, LL, Enochain, RS, QS, SC, Fire 3, Fire 4 x 2, Fire (to refresh AF), Fire 4 x 2, Blizzard 3, Blizzard 4.

    Once in place, I repeat starting at Fire 3 but only use one Fire 4 after the second cycle refreshing AF due to the diminishing timer and a need to switch to UI to cast Blizzard 4. By the time Enochain is down, the recast is up and I repeat.

    Is there anywhere I can improve this rotation to max damage?

    Thanks in advance!

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    @Toth:

    http://solitude.guildwork.com/_/aikaals-blm-guide

    You shouldn't be using SharpCast with Thunder 2. You shouldn't ever be using thunder 2. And you can get more Fire 4's in your opener if you pair sharpcast with your first Fire 1.

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    The opener I use is:

    B3, LL+T1, SHP+F3, Eno+RS+F4, F1, Potion+F4, F4, F4, F3* +Convert, F4, F4, B3, T1, B4

    Then, my standard rotation is either:

    F3, F4, F4, F1, F4, F4
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    F3, F4, F4, F4, F1, F4

    (Depending on when I have movement)

    My ice phase is:

    B3, B4, F3 - if i have spare enochian before B4, I cast a T1. If I have a slow mana tick and i have to use B4 first, I use a T1 filler.

    If I get a Thundercloud proc in my opener, I use this:
    B3, LL+T1, SHP+F3, Eno+RS+F4, F1, Potion+TC*, F4, F4, F3* +Convert, F4, F4, F4, B3, B4

    If I get the Thundercloud proc after, I try and replace a F4, and put a F4 on the end (if Enochian allows).

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    My rotation is probably not optimal, but its been giving me good results. If anyone has any feedback, would be great.

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    Perfect! Thank you very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by haroldsaxon View Post
    The opener I use is:

    B3, LL+T1, SHP+F3, Eno+RS+F1, Potion+F4, F4, F4, F3* +Convert, F4, F4, B3, T1, B4

    Hi! I am trying to figure out the best opener and rotation for my BLM. I am looking to try your opener and I was wondering about how much DPS it will yield you? Also, I am wondering why you do not use Swift Cast after your F3* + Convert? (it would look like F3* +Convert + Swift Cast, F4).

    Also, I seem to have to use SC once I am back in my blizzard phase just to be able to refresh Enochian. Any tips?

    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by haroldsaxon View Post
    My ice phase is:

    B3, B4, F4 - if i have spare enochian before B4, I cast a T1. If I have a slow mana tick and i have to use B4 first, I use a T1 filler.
    How do you F4 while under the effect of Umbral Ice?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swampthing View Post
    How do you F4 while under the effect of Umbral Ice?
    Typo. Fixed now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lillylanthir View Post
    Hi! I am trying to figure out the best opener and rotation for my BLM. I am looking to try your opener and I was wondering about how much DPS it will yield you? Also, I am wondering why you do not use Swift Cast after your F3* + Convert? (it would look like F3* +Convert + Swift Cast, F4).

    Also, I seem to have to use SC once I am back in my blizzard phase just to be able to refresh Enochian. Any tips?

    Thanks!
    DPS wise, I do 1k+ Sustained in A1S, but i'm making loads of mistakes so I can push higher. I've not played with the rotation long enough to be 100% sure if its optimal or not. I mainly posted it for feedback on it. This is without Foe's or any kind of Caster buff.

    Regarding SC after F3 proc and convert - I'm playing from EU, and don't have the latency to use two OGCD without a dps loss. If I know i'm not going to need it for emergency B4 and I won't need it for movement, i'll try and use it after a proc like you said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by haroldsaxon View Post
    DPS wise, I do 1k+ Sustained in A1S, but i'm making loads of mistakes so I can push higher. I've not played with the rotation long enough to be 100% sure if its optimal or not. I mainly posted it for feedback on it. This is without Foe's or any kind of Caster buff.

    Regarding SC after F3 proc and convert - I'm playing from EU, and don't have the latency to use two OGCD without a dps loss. If I know i'm not going to need it for emergency B4 and I won't need it for movement, i'll try and use it after a proc like you said.
    Thanks for your response! My group is doing A1S tonight and I'll be trying your opener/rotation, so I'll let you know how it goes.

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