Random Question Thread IV: ROCKY WINS

[Kaylia]

Bio III isn't even remotely worth it if you're trying to split your resources, its a very minor upgrade to damage over Bio II. If you're even remotely concerned with group work, just max out Slow/Para. Any dipshit Ethereal Ring red mage can toss a Dia III, and Phalanx really just isn't that important for most things(especially when a shitty RDM or SCH can apply a barely weaker version), while the potency of your slows and paralyzes are going to be noticeable.

Isnt the duration of bio 3 one of the major reason why you would get it (less stop when you kite, longer delay when you zombie).

[dantaro]

Bio III isn't even remotely worth it if you're trying to split your resources, its a very minor upgrade to damage over Bio II. If you're even remotely concerned with group work, just max out Slow/Para. Any dipshit Ethereal Ring red mage can toss a Dia III, and Phalanx really just isn't that important for most things(especially when a shitty RDM or SCH can apply a barely weaker version), while the potency of your slows and paralyzes are going to be noticeable.

You know bio 3 is a set duration right? Capped bio 3 is set 2:30 minutes, coming out to 400 damage with 210-250 skill. Bio 2, which maxes at 2 minutes, will only hit 240 damage with the same skill. Assuming, for a minute, that bio 2 always lands 2 minutes worth (it doesn't, of course, but) in 3 casts (108 MP) you deal 720 damage. In two casts of Bio 3 (108 MP) you deal 800 damage in 1 minute less. An 80 damage and 1 minute difference every 2 casts assuming best case for Bio 2 is pretty solid, and adds up quickly over time. And if Bio 2 doesn't get its full 2 minutes in, the damage tips even more to Bio 3.

If you're really into soloing on RDM, cap out Bio 3 and Slow 2. A solid Para 1 build will be more than enough for any mob in the game.

[Kaylia]

bio 2 always lands 2 minutes worth (it doesn't, of course, but)

Actually it does. Well, it's more like 1min56sec or w/e, but it's a static duration. Unless I'm crazy.

[Tsuko_Asura]

You know bio 3 is a set duration right? Capped bio 3 is set 2:30 minutes, coming out to 400 damage with 210-250 skill. Bio 2, which maxes at 2 minutes, will only hit 240 damage with the same skill. Assuming, for a minute, that bio 2 always lands 2 minutes worth (it doesn't, of course, but) in 3 casts (108 MP) you deal 720 damage. In two casts of Bio 3 (108 MP) you deal 800 damage in 1 minute less. An 80 damage and 1 minute difference every 2 casts assuming best case for Bio 2 is pretty solid, and adds up quickly over time. And if Bio 2 doesn't get its full 2 minutes in, the damage tips even more to Bio 3.

If you're really into soloing on RDM, cap out Bio 3 and Slow 2. A solid Para 1 build will be more than enough for any mob in the game.

A solid Para1 build means shit if you have every idiot red mage in your alliance trying to land their weak Para2. Bio III is nice to have around, but any group-oriented red mage shouldn't give it a second glance.

[Callisto]

Is there some place with a list of accurate base stats for various races at 75 on different jobs?

[Argettio]

Is there some place with a list of accurate base stats for various races at 75 on different jobs?

FFXI Stat Calculator

Any job and subjob combo at any level.

Before merits ofc

[Windfoxster]

What do bonecrafters use in thier mog house to keep Drogaroga's Fang's moghancement on? I'm currently looking at bread crocks.. is there anything better?

Do you happen to know what is the Goldsmithing sub required to synth Bread Crock?

[FailureMidgard]

FFXI Stat Calculator

Any job and subjob combo at any level.

Before merits ofc

I think I love you...ever since ffxigear went down, I didn't know where to find this information accurately.

[Argettio]

I think I love you...ever since ffxigear went down, I didn't know where to find this information accurately.

/em waves his magic wand



btw, I found it in: http://www.bluegartr.com/forum/41409...mpilation.html For the same reasons as you.

[machiko]

Is the haste effect from Catastrophe counted as gear haste or magic haste? As in, should I take off some haste gear for tp since assuming it is counted towards gear I should be above the 25% cap in my current setup.

[Argettio]

Is the haste effect from Catastrophe counted as gear haste or magic haste? As in, should I take off some haste gear for tp since assuming it is counted towards gear I should be above the 25% cap in my current setup.

Gear haste, so you only need 15% in 'real gear haste' to cap.

Turban
Dusk+1
V.belt
Ares legs
Ares feet

is one of the more common aftermath setups (assuming you have all that)

If you don't have that gear then its up to you to find a decent balance

[Aeowin]

Gear haste, so you only need 15% in 'real gear haste' to cap.

Turban
Dusk+1
V.belt
Ares legs
Ares feet

is one of the more common aftermath setups (assuming you have all that)

If you don't have that gear then its up to you to find a decent balance

That's only 14%

Ace's
Dusk +1
V. belt
Ares's legs
Aurum feet

Or use the above but with blitz.

[Argettio]

That's only 14%

4+5+6 = 15

Unless you are talking about /256... In which case yes blitz is a good idea.

[Starr]

Should wear 16% ideally due to the Haste on gear being less than what is shown, I think the ideal set up is definately Aces Helm, Aurum Sabatons, Ares' Flanchard, Velocious Belt, and then Dusk Gloves+1 if you have them or Homam hands and Blitz Ring is cool too.

[Argettio]

Should wear 16% ideally due to the Haste on gear being less than what is shown, I think the ideal set up is definately Aces Helm, Aurum Sabatons, Ares' Flanchard, Velocious Belt, and then Dusk Gloves+1 if you have them or Homam hands and Blitz Ring is cool too.

I often for get that aurum sabatons are more than just dusk without the movement speed BS.

Your setup would have more acc, STR, DEX and haste, and only losses a little bit of attack compared to mine.

[Taint]

http://beast40.com/FFXI/cerb1.png

Later swapped Onyx for Ares Legs

[Killkenny]

A solid Para1 build means shit if you have every idiot red mage in your alliance trying to land their weak Para2. Bio III is nice to have around, but any group-oriented red mage shouldn't give it a second glance.

I thought slow2 and para2 were barely worth upgrading past the 1 merit (obviously 1 merit in each is a must) because the potency increase is miniscule and Macc is rarely an issue with a decent mnd buid.

I found phalanx 2 to be by far the most underrated spell when maxed, -28 damage and a very decent duration saves huge amounts of mp in lowman situations.

As for bio3 I think the only solos where it would be crucial are Seiryu/Suzaku where you really are in danger for the entire fight and every second you can shave off reduces its chance of killing you (this logic can be applied to any solo but I can't think of any others that are particularly dangerous for an experienced soloer).

Dia 3 is nice for zerging but its a lot of mp to be used generally with just 1 merit.

[Aemora]

What is the effect of "Enhances "Quick Draw" Effect" on the Death Penalty (Cor Mythic Weapon)?

[TheTaru]

What is the effect of "Enhances "Quick Draw" Effect" on the Death Penalty (Cor Mythic Weapon)?

No one knows, there isn't a completed one yet.

[N3AND3RTHAL]

I always hear that enmity is "capped" at +50. Is this for everything (JAs, cures, flash, etc.)? Could someone point me at the testing or the thread it was in? I'm interested to see it.