Blue Mage: Best thread ever

[Vathris]

Im assuming Praeco still wins cause of all that has been said in the last 2 pages, but how would it compare to morrigan robe¿?
Its 5 MAB vs 7 INT, still, i guess it only closes the gap a little bit.

Oh and also, morrigan wins on sanguine blade, so if the damage difference isnt that noticeable on spells, i shall continue using morrigan for nukes and sanguine blade i guess.


Oh and by the way, Requiescat 5/5, yes or no ¿?

[Prothescar]

Teal Saio v Praeco Doublet v Morrigan's Robe, Morrigan's would pull ahead slightly for most non-INT/MND spells (like dasva was saying for Teal earlier), but Praeco would still be best for INT and MND spells by a small margin.

Requiescat isn't worth it unless you really have trouble with Pil's shield or have no other jobs levelled.

[Churchill]

-What do your spell setups look like for different events?
a) Voidwatch (Aside from Regurgitation spam, nukes/physical etc, outside of procs)
b) Salvage/Nyzul/Easy shit
c) Solo E-IT-Gangster Level

-wtf hands do you use for CDC? I can't think of anything

-I have a lot of gear, for spells (nukes and physical) what are the best inventory savers? For example, if spell x and spell y were nearly identical in 99% of situations, but spell y required gear that spell x and z do not.

[transmit]

Is there any word on how Athos's gear set effects Critical rate. I just picked up the boots, and Im guessing if the set bonus is any good, hands / feet / legs will be good for CDC over current options? (Of course Body but thats a given)

[Gabai]

-wtf hands do you use for CDC? I can't think of anything

I don't know what 99 has brought, but I used alcide +1 (hands and feet) for cdc when I still played.

[Martinius]

What's the best merit distribution for a 99 blu now?

Obviously 5/5 Assimilation but other than that, I'm a little lost. Will be used largely for exp, Abyssea and Voidwatch, both proc'ing (dur) and nuking in VW.

I know this is asked a ton, but for some reason, could not find it in the last ~20 pages, but I confess I skimmed, so sorry if I missed it.

Thanks!

[VZX01]

Can't say "best"
But I did 5/5 Physical Potency and Magical Accuracy/
1 Diffusion, 4 enhainment and 5 assimilation

[Churchill]

I don't know what 99 has brought, but I used alcide +1 (hands and feet) for cdc when I still played.

Heh, I was hoping there was something at least better than Kakura +1, but Athos looks good as well, minus the fact it's Rare/E from VW. Any idea for the rest of the questions? Anyone? Pleaseeee.

[Prothescar]

-What do your spell setups look like for different events?
a) Voidwatch (Aside from Regurgitation spam, nukes/physical etc, outside of procs)
b) Salvage/Nyzul/Easy shit
c) Solo E-IT-Gangster Level

a) Two to three nuke spells based on the NM and their elemental resistances, Magic Fruit, Actinic Burst, Winds of Promyvion. The rest of my slots are saved for proc spells.

1b) Delta Thrust, Heavy Strike, Sudden Lunge, Quad. Continuum, Amorphic Spikes, Barbed Crescent, Animating Wail, Battery Charge, Magic Fruit, Occultation, Cocoon, Demoralizing Roar, Acrid Dtream, Mortal Ray, Blazing Bound, Empty Thrash, Fantod, Actinic Burst, Winds of Promyvion.

*In these situations I'd most often be /WAR. This setup provides the only physical spells you need along with Haste, Refresh, Blink, Defense Boost, and a Cure spell as well as Triple Attack, DWIII, Store TP, and Auto Refresh.

2b) Delta Thrust, Heavy Strike, Sudden Lunge, Quad. Continuum, Quadrastrike, Amorphic Spikes, Barbed Crescent, Animating Wail, Battery Charge, Magic Fruit, Occultation, Cocoon, Triumphant Roar, Uppercut, Battle Dance, Empty Thrash, Fantod, Actinic Burst, Winds of Promyvion.

*For situations where you still want to /NIN, this provides you with all of your necessary offensive physical spells, Haste, Refresh, Blink, Defense Boost, Attack Boost, and a Cure spell on top of Attack Bonus, Double Attack, Store TP, and Auto Refresh.

-I have a lot of gear, for spells (nukes and physical) what are the best inventory savers? For example, if spell x and spell y were nearly identical in 99% of situations, but spell y required gear that spell x and z do not.

Logical things aside, I can't tell you really. I carry all gear for every spell/situation all the time in my sack/inventory/satchel. Overall you can get by cutting corners and sharing gear between spells if they have common mods though.

[Odin'sLaw]

i haven't bothered with mortal ray does it actually work?

[Prothescar]

It's for Dual Wield, nothing else

[Churchill]

So no physical spells for VW are worthwhile?

Appreciate the info

[Prothescar]

Depends on what you're fighting, I only use them as a last resort since they're pretty shit overall for higher tiers. Quadrastrike and Heavy Strike are the better ones.

[VZX01]

About voidwatch possible proc spells :
Do we still follow the proc spells rule in Abyssea? (i.e. The possible element are the element of previous, current, and the day after)
So far my experience conforming with the rules; I know the other kind of magic don't follow this, so I was asking maybe I'm wrong here that BLU proc follows the Abyssea rule.

[Martinius]

Couple of CW-burn questions:

1) Needing BLU feet, I'd like to CW in Vunk, was wondering what mobs are best for it? My guess is either bats or spiders.

2) What should I wear for body? Morrigan's Robe or Loki's Kaftan? Also, until I get said feet, what are my best (inexpensive) bet until I get them? Lithe? Finally, for back, Romanus or Vigilance +1?

3) Until I can go smack the unicorn NM, assuming lion and ultimate, razed ruins or beyond?

Thanks!

[Foldypaws]

About voidwatch possible proc spells :
Do we still follow the proc spells rule in Abyssea? (i.e. The possible element are the element of previous, current, and the day after)
So far my experience conforming with the rules; I know the other kind of magic don't follow this, so I was asking maybe I'm wrong here that BLU proc follows the Abyssea rule.

I'm fairly certain it doesn't, I've seen it be 4 different blue magic elements at once, and I don't *think* day changed in between them for that to be possible while following Abyssea rules.

[Yugl]

About voidwatch possible proc spells :
Do we still follow the proc spells rule in Abyssea? (i.e. The possible element are the element of previous, current, and the day after)
So far my experience conforming with the rules; I know the other kind of magic don't follow this, so I was asking maybe I'm wrong here that BLU proc follows the Abyssea rule.

No.

Couple of CW-burn questions:

1) Needing BLU feet, I'd like to CW in Vunk, was wondering what mobs are best for it? My guess is either bats or spiders.

2) What should I wear for body? Morrigan's Robe or Loki's Kaftan? Also, until I get said feet, what are my best (inexpensive) bet until I get them? Lithe? Finally, for back, Romanus or Vigilance +1?

3) Until I can go smack the unicorn NM, assuming lion and ultimate, razed ruins or beyond?

Thanks!

1. Crawlers. They do not give azure, so cap out amber and put azure at 120ish (w/e the number is there).
2. Loki. Lithe are ok? Athos's are better (And there are NQ versions too). Someone claimed they mathed out Romanous to be better, but I haven't calculated myself.
3. If I remember correctly, RR was better but that will depend on your current gear. If not for the damage, at least you benefit from melee potential in the even that you have a lingering mob.

[Martinius]

Much appreciated. Obviously Athos' are great long-term, not just for BA CW, but CDC (and Jishnu's), and I'm definitely going to try to get (don't have much VW luck, except for PUP animator, of course :3). Just looking for something I can grab short-term to give a bump until I complete the af3 feet. FFXIAH's being a bit of a whore. What are the crafted version called?

edit: Nvm, found 'em. BG Wiki ftw!

[VZX01]

I personally would vote Toci's for body option. It gives more to CdC than what Athos can give more to CW. You got 13 STR, 3 acc, 10 attack to cover on top of hidden Epona's ring when you pair Ocelomeh Headpiece with.

[Yugl]

Toci's/Athos's body are obvious winners but he asked between two bodies I assume he has.