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  1. #1

    Blessed Pumps +1 or Rostrum Pumps

    I know the stats of both; and I know that (like most any piece) I'm sure it will be situation which to wear.

    But my question is does anyone have both pieces and has tried them both. The "Enhances Fast Cast" is 1%. How much is the Haste +3% in comparison?

    Obviously the Blessed is better for Enmity and Mind and the Rostrum good for INT.

    So.... is the Blessed Pumps +1 just better than Rostrums?

    Note: Obviously this is for WHM main. :wink:

  2. #2
    Old Merits
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    Try both out. Then decide what works best for you.

  3. #3

    I don't have both, or I would have tried them....

    I guess I'm asking to see if anyone out there has both and/or has tried both. Any results to share?

    Sorry for not being so clear.

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    i'd say blessed +1

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    Blessed Pumps +1, same -enmity as raven, and still has mp/etc.

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    blessed+1 for hnm and meleeing, rostrum for merits

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    I really can't think of any reason for using rostrum pumps if you have blessed +1.

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    For those of you not familiar with the stats, here ya go:

    Rostrum Pumps
    HP -30, MP +30, INT +3, MND +3
    Enhances Fast Cast Effect (+1%)

    Blessed Pumps +1
    MP +20, MND +4, Haste +3%, Enmity -5

    - Rostrums has more MP (+10) than the Blessed +1, but at the cost at HP (-30).
    - Rostrums has +3 INT... which WHMs make little to no use of.
    - Blessed +1 has more MND (+1).
    - Blessed +1 has Enmity -5, whereas Rostrums do not effect Enmity at all.

    Haste vs. Fast Cast: Since the Fast Cast on the Rostrums is only a piddily +1%, you will literally not see a difference in casting time on just about any spell you cast. However, you'll shave off a bit on the Recast timer, where the real benefit is.

    However, Haste does the same thing. And you get +3% Haste vs. +1% Fast Cast. The math isn't hard here.

    Winner: Blessed Pumps +1.

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    dont forget, +1 makes you look sexier ;D

  10. #10

    Thanks all.

    That's basically what I was looking for... I wasn't quite sure that Haste +3% was much better than 1 Fast Cast.

    Looks like I just need to find the pumps +1 now.....

    Hmmm. :D

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    You will have no problem finding a pair if you are willing to play at the next level. I'm sure you have it in you.

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    Banned.

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    You know on KI, there are forums for White Mages.

  13. #13

    I am lucky enough to have a pretty maxed out whm... My LS has been very generous.

    Aristocrats, Blessed Mitts and Trousers +1... Vivian ring, Tamas Ring, etc. etc.

    I've been using the Rostrum Pumps for awhile because I had always naturally assumed the Fast Cast was good. It only dawned on me recently that the Pumps would be better.

    This forum validated that claim. Time to bug my Leather crafting buddy. :wink:

    PS - BRP, yes I am aware of KI... but I trust opinions here a bit more.

  14. #14

    Quote Originally Posted by Sheztek
    I am lucky enough to have a pretty maxed out whm... My credit limit has been very generous.
    Fixed

  15. #15

    Haha, I knew that would happen sooner or later.

    http://www.myaddiction.org/pj/news.php

    {[Please, check it.]}

    PS - BRP, then again there are still people like aurik no matter where you go.

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    You're also forgetting:

    Rostrum Pumps: 10 minutes in Attohwa Chasm farming Cave Antlions and 2-20 minutes fighting Alator Antlion.
    Blessed Pumps+1: Couple million gil...




    FUCK OFF WITH THE GOD DAMN PREVIEW SCREEN

  17. #17

    Anyone else find it funny that this guy has all this hq gear and yet can't figure out which boots are best on his own?

    Waste of good gear to have it on such a sheep imo.

  18. #18

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeryhn
    - Rostrums has +3 INT... which WHMs make little to no use of
    unless you have a certain earring that gives you MAB+7

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    >The Implying
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sefier
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeryhn
    - Rostrums has +3 INT... which WHMs make little to no use of
    unless you have a certain earring that gives you MAB+7
    Oh yes, but a Haste build with the pumps would be better with a certain belt that gives Attack, Haste and Subtle Blow +6.

    lolsauce

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    HABS SUCK!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by aurik
    Anyone else find it funny that this guy has all this hq gear and yet can't figure out which boots are best on his own?

    Waste of good gear to have it on such a sheep imo.
    HAY LOOK AT MI IM IN THE STRONGEST LS CERBERUS #34234 DL # #472984732 KING VINEGAR# 329047239847 tier0HQ #3204923947 BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT BOOTS TO WEAR ORZ

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