I expected more from you BG, is the Lyrasath combo keeping the sand at bay? Not near enough NIN hater-ade in this thread!!
First off, huge-like-xbox thanks to my LS for saving tags, re-doing shit assaults, and forking over their precious duped Alex the past few months.
(I'm sure Lyra would've beat me to the donkey punch on this one- was sad to see that LM hit you btw.
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That said, I probably still would've upgraded.
We were in the same boat gear-wise, and this has always been the job I've had the most fun with. That's not to say I don't still have a small wish list for NIN, but it's largely 'complete' after wrapping up this bs quest.
As for Arthars' "Nagi-Findings" I'll spare you a new thread and just sum it up quick:
- Follows the standard Augment tiering.
- Enmity and MACC do not appear to work in off-hand.
- Mijin Gakure enhancement allows unweakened reraise, regardless of zoning/tractor.
- DA does appear to proc during WS from initial tests. I presume this only applies to main hand, and obviously only under AM3.
I think we all laughed on vent upon seeing this "Augment."
Although, after playing around with it, I do see some utility (as Firas hinted at.)
Basically there's no other mechanic that allows you to wipe yourself from a mob/mob's hate list while remaining in-zone and unweak. Still obviously very situational in it's use, but here's a few initial thoughts:
- Small man situations where wipe is inevitable, you could position for reraise and have an unweak tank ready to re-pull instantly.
- Post-roar Tia-chan; I'll pop this, get up, and continue re-establishing hate (assisted by the extra enmity no less.)
- Hell, even wiping yourself from the hate list on a mob approaching SSJ (if you're on Shiva you know this shit happens too often..)
Again, hardly the epitome of game-breaking. But in the world of SE, you're gonna either enjoy your fringe benefits and your fucking 80 inventory keychain, or you can go back to your Aeon and yer Disney-skinned WoW.
For me, it's a fun
toy with an interesting option for "ohshi" situations that I'll gladly take over +3 absorb or 5% zerk.. (<3 Kirsch
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I'll leave you with a few last bits:
I noticed a regain effect in the Balrahn BC I hadn't seen mentioned before. Curious if Kirschy or anyone else had this?
Also, upon mijin, recast had an "Unknown ID" listed, perhaps this is the effect that prevents weakness. I didn't pay attention to the timer, but I know after taking the ARB, it was removed from the ID list.. so perhaps there's a time limit for reraise under this special status.
Any other tests people can think of lemme know.
Lastly, for those asking, no, I'm not a wardrobe'd taru.. all that STR is 100% legit, "SON."
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