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[Mosh]

Been hearing that AGI doesn't play a big role in shield blocks. I know the size does (larger the shield, less the blocks), but then I see this

Many Paladins believe that Agility effects Shield Skill in some way but after experience of many Paladins that I know we have found that if it does effect Shield Skill it is too small to make a difference.

Source

Is this a correct statement and AGI plays a very tiny role in shield block, or is this just random nonsense?

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Edit: Might as well toss this in here since I didn't see it with search.
When looking at a region on the campaignmap, what's the red bar slightly above/below it? It can deplete/fill up but I never figured out what it was.

[Naramaska]

Thanks for the Ashu Talif info, and since I'll probably be going BLU I'll test the cannonball from max range thing out after we get the hang of it unless we get lucky and our member his zerahs from one of our first couple runs.

for Citadel Buster gear waist slot:
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Resolute_Belt
(MDB +2)
or
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant's_Sash
(-2% mag dmg taken)
:windy:

Sash, between those two. Assuming no other mdef or MDB, sash is slightly better than the belt anyway, since it's an exact 2% reduction vs. a 1.96% from belt. However, mdef gear gets more and more effective until the cap, while MDB gets less and less, so shell and other gear will only widen the gap between them. :bastok:

Edit: Sorry, you know what, that's kinda wrong, since it'd likely be a 5/256 or 1.95% base reduction from the sash. However, since you won't be shell-less and otherwise naked, the sash is still better in practice, for the same reasons I indicated.

tl;dr version:

Use Resolute Belt if you're an Aegis PLD
Use Lieutenant's Sash if you're not

[Siralin]

Started leveling PLD a few weeks ago and so far I'm loving it, but I have a few questions on how I should be gearing. For the most part, I've been doing it like I would a DD job (I have SAM, DRK & THF @75) and Ive been getting some shit from a few PLDs that I know for not turtling with def/vit/hp gear. Here's gear setup as of Lv.34:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6805/pldgearlz6.png
(Head-Cache-nez, Hands-Battle gloves, R2-Shikaree~In case those could be other things)

I've just been eating Meat mithkabobs, but a friend brought me out a few Tacos the other night and they weren't so bad. I'm thinking about using dorado sushi when I get closer to 40. I currently have 2 merits in shield and I'm working on getting the last 2 before I hit 40. I also have sword, eva, and parry capped for the level and I've made sure to keep shield capped as I level. I've had ZERO trouble keeping hate in ALL of my parties so far so I tend to think that what I'm doing is at the very least ok.

As far as future plans for gearing the job: Buckler earring next level, Swift belt/Sentinel shield/Ulthalam's ring @ 50, Haub @ 59, C.Chain @ 60, Shield Torque @ 65, going to make getting a Joy before I ding 70 high priority, Foragers @71 (though gear swapping would fuck high breath mantle-Suggestions?), dusk/supp./ethereal(getting it before I level to 72) @ 72, brutal/turban @75 and I'm sure I'm missing some other misc. WS macro gear.

So am I doing this completely wrong? Should I leave my DD mentality at the door and grab myself some different gear? Of course shit is situational, but I don't see vit/def/hp helping me more than haste/acc/atk/str. Am I underestimating VIT/DEF?


Oh, and for anyone that replies.

Edit: Also, currently I don't do any HNM activities. So, giving me gear advice for Faf or some shit really won't apply. Right now I'm just talking exp. When/if I start using PLD in HNM/Gods/wyrms/etc, I'll be sure to look around because from what I can tell that a totally different thing.

[Tsuko_Asura]

Did they fix Windower yet? Not being able to minimize really sucks.

[SK_FFXI]

if i were to pop kirin in a separate alliance than the add alliance and somehow died while kiting it around, would it go after the add alliance?

i would think kirin would auto link with its summons if so, but not sure.

[Mosh]

PLD stuff

PLD not 75 (58 atm), but I can share my experiences.

Head: I used Kampf, but enmity+ thing is fine/better.
Hands: Used Eisen/Kampf.. but Battle Gloves ok too.
Ammo: Used Happy Egg, but ammo doesn't really matter.
Everything else is what I used except for Spike (PCC), but Spike is fine.
Food: Don't use tacos if you want defense. You aren't getting the full benefit and might actually be losing def compared to other foods. I used Boiled Crayfish -> Boiled Crab -> Steamed/Boiled Crab -> Fish Mithkabob.

Boiled Crab
30 min
Vitality +2
Defense +27% (Cap: 50@185 Base Defense) 

Steamed Crab
60 min
Vitality +3
Defense +27% (Cap: 55@203 Base Defense) 

Fish Mithkabob
30 min
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Mind -1
Defense +25% (Cap: 90@360 Base Defense) 

Fish Chiefkabob
60 min
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Mind -1
Defense +25% (Cap: 95@380 Base Defense) 

Tavnazian Taco
30 min
HP +20
MP +20
Dexterity +4
Vitality +6
Agility +4
Charisma +4
HP Recovered While Healing +1
MP Recovered While Healing +1
Defense +25% (Cap: 150@600 Base Defense)

So as you see, Taco doesn't really help you defense wise compared to other foods until you get into the 350~ def range.

Also, I tend to lean towards Enmity -> Acc -> Rest when gearing. I ditched the Rajas for a Mermaid's later on.

As for the "DD vs Turtle".. it comes down to preference. Exp location would also affect it. I wouldn't want to be DDing Boyahda spiders, Sickle Slash did 700 to me at 50-51 in turtle set. People will still wtf at you if you don't turtle it up though.

Not high enough PLD for the "High Breath vs DD mantle" debate, but I'd test the waters in your party first. If you hold hate easy: DD mantle. Issues? HB. Besides, the mob doesn't need to be on you 100%. It is nice if it is but you can always cure/cover other PT members for hate.

My gear at 58 if you care:
Weapon: Gluttony
Shield: RK Army
Ammo: Happy Egg/Tiphia Sting
Head: AF
Neck: Parade/PCC
Ear1: Mercenary [Insomnia for resting]
Ear2: Buckler
Body: SH+1 [Pilgrim Tunica for resting]
Hands: AF
Ring1: Woodsman
Ring2: Mermaid
Back: High Breath
Waist: Life Belt/Warrior's Belt+1 (I'd like a Swift Belt for Flash actually) [Qiqirn Sash for resting]
Legs: AF
Feet: AF
Food: Fish Mithkabob (ok so I'm using Steamed/Boiled Crab til I finish up my stacks )

[Amele]

Did they fix Windower yet? Not being able to minimize really sucks.

if you mean the windower third party app; it was never actually broken.

[Ferien]

PLD stuff

Truth

Everything Mosh said is pretty good, except I'd stick with Rice Dumplings over Mithkabobs until your attack is sufficiently high enough (probably around the mid-40s or 50s). The 5 acc which will result in more overall damage and hate than 4 extra attack.

[Tsuko_Asura]

Did they fix Windower yet? Not being able to minimize really sucks.

if you mean the windower third party app; it was never actually broken.

I meant the problem where the graphics craziness appeared on the bottom and right corner, forcing you to use the GUI thing.

[Halion]

if i were to pop kirin in a separate alliance than the add alliance and somehow died while kiting it around, would it go after the add alliance?

i would think kirin would auto link with its summons if so, but not sure.

If they don't run in his face while he's unclaimed he will only go after people on his hate list then reset, your party should never claim a summon that the add party is going to take just to be safe and no curing between alliances should go on ever.

[Kylex]

[quote=Tsuko_Asura][quote=Amele][quote="Tsuko_Asura":1d6vdzdj]Did they fix Windower yet? Not being able to minimize really sucks. [/quote]

if you mean the windower third party app; it was never actually broken.[/quote]

I meant the problem where the graphics craziness appeared on the bottom and right corner, forcing you to use the GUI thing. [/quote:1d6vdzdj]

This thread might help you find a fix The solution given on the first page worked for a friend, good luck.
[url="http://bluegartr.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26724&hilit=Windower+Issue"]viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26724&hilit=Windower+Issue[/url]

[Tsuko_Asura]

Unfortunately that just covers up the problem, and its still kinda' annoying.

Thanks though.

[Tyramut]

Nyzul F100 helm drops are 100%?

:S

[Casey_]

Nyzul F100 helm drops are 100%?

:S

Only if the disc holder stays and wipes his disc so 99904358340 billion people said.

Also.. has anyone kept a drop list on the nyzul weapons theyve gotten from each boss? trying to see if theres a correlation between boss <-> weapon drop. Or at least any at all.

when my set gets to 100 i plan to keep a record just for this purpose

[Siralin]

I feel really retarded asking this, but can I skill shield SAM/PLD?(My only other options would be DRK or THF....and THF has capped eva so....) SAM has no shield skill but can equip a lot of shields and I've never been totally sure what the rules are for skill ups like this.

[ringthree]

If I have the Store TP calculations correct, which set up is better?

Set-up 1
TP
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate
WS
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Rutter Sabatons

Set-up 2
TP
Neck: Peacock Charm
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate
WS
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate

Both of these will maintain a 6 hit set-up.

[Nyuneko]

I feel really retarded asking this, but can I skill shield SAM/PLD?(My only other options would be DRK or THF....and THF has capped eva so....) SAM has no shield skill but can equip a lot of shields and I've never been totally sure what the rules are for skill ups like this.

No, you can only skillup anything that the main job has naturally, as SAM and DRK do not have native shield skill, you cannot skillup your shield on them. So either skillup on THF(somehow..), or just skillup in EXP, shouldn't have much problem with capping shield skills unless you get PL(ie you are not tanking 100%), or you are eating EXP scrolls up.

[Phla]

If I have the Store TP calculations correct, which set up is better?

Set-up 1
TP
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate
WS
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Rutter Sabatons

Set-up 2
TP
Neck: Peacock Charm
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate
WS
Neck: Chiv Chain
Feet: Hachiman Sune-ate

Both of these will maintain a 6 hit set-up.

hmm i'd say use setup 1 if money isn't an issue, if you dont need the pcc for another job you can sell, and maybe slightly higher ws with rutters?

but then the upside to setup 2 is of course a higher hit rate, but you should test yourself and see what just feels right :D

[Siralin]

I feel really retarded asking this, but can I skill shield SAM/PLD?(My only other options would be DRK or THF....and THF has capped eva so....) SAM has no shield skill but can equip a lot of shields and I've never been totally sure what the rules are for skill ups like this.

No, you can only skillup anything that the main job has naturally, as SAM and DRK do not have native shield skill, you cannot skillup your shield on them. So either skillup on THF(somehow..), or just skillup in EXP, shouldn't have much problem with capping shield skills unless you get PL(ie you are not tanking 100%), or you are eating EXP scrolls up.

*sigh* That's what I figured. Currently skilling on chigoes in caedarva thf/pld with +24 skill over natural cap wish I had bought a shield torque as I'll need one eventually.

[Phla]

quick question
is sacrarium fomor codex drop rate higher or lower then aqueducts? wanna know if any diff before i go to farm~