Alexander Strat

[Kurt Cobain]

physical, earth staff ahoy

[Valyana]

I thought a size 3 shield would reduce physical damage over time more than earth staff?

And yes, Radiant Sacrament is definitely physical, because Sentinel reduces the damage it does.

[Kurt Cobain]

Maybe I was unlucky, with 324 shield skill I let 10 Sacraments hit me (with Aegis) and none did reduced damage so I switched to Terra's Staff

[Thorny]

Ranged is still physical, and you can't shield block ranged >.>

[evilpaul]

I'm pretty sure Alex aggros to JAs. Just something to be aware of.

[Valyana]

Ranged is still physical, and you can't shield block ranged >.>

Ah, that makes sense. I thought I had noticed shield block damage reduction, but looking over the logs it was all Sentinel.

[iceynutz69]

PLD
WHM
BRD (should have storm fife [+5 MP/tick ballad])
RDM/DRK (for stuns mostly)
BLM
DD (I had relic bow Ranger [600 damage per shot!!!])

- Just need 2 stunners mostly for eyes on me or can use stun ws.
- Ballad +5 (and 3 more from refresh) was what won this fight for me, make sure it lands on the PLD as well because he'll be needing it to cure himself when mages are low on mp.
- A skilled paladin is important for this as well... must know where to stand and know when to use JA
- Ether potions help ALOT in this fight for the mages since they will be cure bombing the PLD and DD (should have the BLM backup cure when mages are low on MP)

I went 0/5 on pickup parties then 1/1 with LS people and won in 35 minutes with this setup