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[Callisto]

I'm also Elv so my base DEX is around 13 as /SAM.

[BerenTebogo]

Fair enough. But in strong rebuttal to what Ryan said (lots of STR mods etc etc) you're losing +7 from zucchetto -> nhead so at the very least I think there is some underestimation of the benefit you'd get from warwolf -> potent and thunder -> flame

Total difference of +2 STR and +8 ACC same DEX

[Stellar]

Anyone know if Claymore Grip (+3% Critical Hit Rate) applies to ranged attacks?

[Callisto]

I was previously hoping to get Orc Hat for RR but MKD obviously makes an interesting twist. I just had to drop all my gil on Morri Robe so I'm on E at the moment, but my next big purchase is Hauberk +1 likely followed by Triumphs.

[Raen Ryong]

Well, I don't really play with any crit WSs which aren't Evisceration (which you get double benefits from DEX on anyway) so there's a very good chance you're absolutely right just looking at it theoretically.

[liggy 0]

Anyone know if Claymore Grip (+3% Critical Hit Rate) applies to ranged attacks?

was told it doesnt

[Hosom]

I haven't really gotten into Augmenting, but I might because I think it's possible to make some epic resist items from it. Anyone know if there's a way to influence what Augment you get? In other words is there a way to have a good chance at getting an Ice Resist, Fire Resist etc item?

[Antithesis]

Helix Magic Acc./Atk.
Merit Point Enhancement

* Category: Job-specific - Group 1 (Scholar)

* Limits: 5 Levels (Merit Point progression: 1>2>3>4>5 = 15 points total)

* Description: Each level of this enhancement increases the Magic Accuracy by 3 and

Magic Attack by 2 for all Helix spells (e.g. Luminohelix), for a maximum bonus of +15 magic accuracy and +10 magic attack at level 5.

Does the "Magic Attack" description on that mean it is equal to 10 Magic Attack Bonus or something else? Confuses me.

[Callisto]

Yes, that's straight MAB.

[Antithesis]

Yes, that's straight MAB.

Sweet, thanks.

[Odog]

Hey i'm looking for some suggestions for anyone that might have some ideas to augment a piece for fire resist for pld. I have Aegis and Shadow ring and am not able to find an assault breastplate so the current body piece I use is Republic Harness for the 5 fire resist.

Couple questions I have are:

1) Can a piece with fire resist on it already be augmented for more fire resist?

2) If no to that then what body piece might be the best to spam augment?

3) How much fire resist would be the max you could get off of an augment of this item?

4) Which zone(s) would be best to try?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...licharness.jpg

Answered my own question. Got this from BD.

[Drace]

Wow not bad @_@

[Callisto]

Wow, got lucky with that one, lol. Still hoping that Enmity+ will pop up as a possible FoV augment somewhere so that I can spam Bows at it...or that I can at least get something more useful than a crappy resistance +3 stat on a Drone Earring.

[Martinius]

*deleted, apologies*

[rowmark]

I'm getting ready to do my Maat fight on THF. I have watched a few vids people have posted, to get an idea of what to expect. I noticed that a lot of them are not wearing shields. But they won the fights really easily - Maat missed almost all his punchs. And I remember something about the order in which defensive abilities proc ... but do not remember the details. So would using a shield "gimp" my eva / parrying? I have capped eva and almost capped parrying skill. I have a lot of +eva gear i was planning on wearing also.

I will be going in at lvl 66, and a taru ... so the more he misses me, the better!

[Farseer]

If fast-cast gear is only worn precast, will the spell have the reduced casting time but not the reduced recast time?
Also, having haste gear only reduces recast time if the gear is equipped when the spell "fires"?

[Lahan]

Do stats, (ie STR, DEX, VIT, ect), have an cap? Like if i have 140 but the game stops it at 120 or something like that?

[Greatguardian]

If fast-cast gear is only worn precast, will the spell have the reduced casting time but not the reduced recast time?
Also, having haste gear only reduces recast time if the gear is equipped when the spell "fires"?

Both correct.

[Greatguardian]

Do stats, (ie STR, DEX, VIT, ect), have an cap? Like if i have 140 but the game stops it at 120 or something like that?

No. Certain calculations have a relative cap, but there is no hard cap on stats. Ie: fStr can be capped for a particular mob/weapon combination, but 150 Str is 150 Str.

[Xeres Celestia Highwind]

I'm looking to increase my Helix / Nuking prowess on my Scholar.
i'm 8/8 Elemental merits and my gear is:
http://ffxigear.com/?ref=13384

I'm actively seeking Novio and Argute Belt, also, i'm going 5/5 STR for WAR / MNK and eventually DRK and SAM. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.


Edit: For the record, when popping ebullience I tend to out nuke 90% of the Black Mages in my LS at the moment