FFXIV Random Speculation/Question Thread XI: "How you liking that Beta Phase 5?"

[Aozora]

Alright thanks, does PTY help alot? i figured it would be like 80% usage towards mp, and 20% towards lnc's dmg

[Corrderio]

Not quite sure on the exact formula, all I know is Strength and Piety are a LNC/DRG's modifiers for auto attack. Someone with more knowledge on stats would probably be able to help you out more.

[Aozora]

All the info i needed, thannks

[Aratharn]

I have a red Felt Hat of Intelligence double melded with INT materia. I want to dye it black with all purpose dye.

If it's already dyed you aren't going to be able to change the color, sadly.

[Aozora]

Is there anywhere i can find detailed materia information? for instance, if i have an item and i want to bind a high-end attack materia to it, can -anyone- (that has the ability to meld) do it? or do i need a specific DoH or a specific level?

[miokomioko]

You need a crafter who matches the craft that made the item in question (should also match the craft required to repair it as well)
AND they need to be a level that is equal or greater than the required/optimal level for equipping the item
AND they need to have a materia melder (or the augmented materia melder for melding multiple materia on a single item).

For example: If you wanted materia melded onto say, a Woolen Robe... you would need a Weaver, level 41 or higher. (WVR being the craft that makes/repairs Woolen Robes, and 41 being the optimal level to equip a Woolen Robe)

[Aozora]

I see, so the requirement is the same if i want to meld an atk I or an atk IV?

[Niiro]

What stats should i focus on allocating as LNC and as THM? im not sure how important vit/HP is, or how much i should avoid putting in STR to add acc from dex x.x (talking about lnc of course)

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post607045
-crit rate gear sucks
-crit attack power sucks and anything worth fighting

For THM INT is the obvious choice but second to that it's kind of insignificant. 22 MND is only 5.5 macc and we don't know where SE is gonna go with enfeebs as far as PIE is concerned. I personally went with PIE in the hopes that whatever it may do will be more useful than a measly 5 macc.

[Aozora]

crit rate sucks? thats kinda disheartening. just from reading LNC's abilities, youd figure they would be an accuracy/crit rate class. but i guess in this case, my alternative is another 3 or 4 def and 14 hp.

[Niiro]

I see, so the requirement is the same if i want to meld an atk I or an atk IV?

Just look at the info on the piece of gear in question, it will say the craft, the required level to repair, and the required level to meld materia to it.

The repair requirement is 10 levels below the gear's equip level, the melding requirement is the same as the equip level.

ie. A cobalt haubergeon's equip level is 48 and it's an ARM synth. It can be repaired by a R38+ ARM and have materia melded to it by a R48+ ARM.

[Niiro]

crit rate sucks? thats kinda disheartening. just from reading LNC's abilities, youd figure they would be an accuracy/crit rate class. but i guess in this case, my alternative is another 3 or 4 def and 14 hp.

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/107...=1#post5139241
http://kanican.livejournal.com/56489.html

The second one is a lot more mathy but to boil it down: on a mob of equal level +1 crit potency = +0.1729% damage on critical hits and only gets worse as mob level increases.

[Corrderio]

crit rate sucks? thats kinda disheartening. just from reading LNC's abilities, youd figure they would be an accuracy/crit rate class. but i guess in this case, my alternative is another 3 or 4 def and 14 hp.

It also applies to magic crit potency and what not to in case you're curious. So never touch any BLM AF except the feet and hands until you can get some better stuff (Mages Halfgloves are a pretty good replacement. Haven't found anything to replace feet yet.)

Also, since you're planning on going BLM and DRG, do BLM first since DRG isn't wanted for any fights outside of the miniboss for Cutter's Cry.

[Niiro]

Mahog pattens with Hell's fist.

Can also put thunder/fire materia in them if you wanna carry around 2 pairs (and can find the materia, I'd only recommend it if you're looking to go balls->wall for THM/BLM).

[Aozora]

to be honest im kinda up in the air about what class/job to play and im spinning in circles. i have con and lnc to 22, i want to have a good class at 50 before 2.0, possibly before 1.22, but i need a DoL or something for funds x.x..

[Celeste]

I'm Lvl. 11, on Golden Sacrifices, and gonna head to Camp Drybones after I get off of work tomorrow morning. Is there anything else I should do before heading out for my 10+ leveling? I'm a Thaumaturge & I'm wearing Hempen Dalmatica gear and using a Bone Staff. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[Carraway]

I'm Lvl. 11, on Golden Sacrifices, and gonna head to Camp Drybones after I get off of work tomorrow morning. Is there anything else I should do before heading out for my 10+ leveling? I'm a Thaumaturge & I'm wearing Hempen Dalmatica gear and using a Bone Staff. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Bring food (raisins or apple tarts or, if you want, any edible ingredient, which will give you +3% EXP). If you plan on leveling for an extended period of time, grab a Decorated Copper Scepter to upgrade to.

[Celeste]

Where can I find that scepter?

[Carraway]

Where can I find that scepter?

Crafted only: http://mooglebox.com/entries/decorat...er-scepter.php

Buy one off the wards or get the mats and shout for a crafter. Should be easy since it's a low-level recipe.

[Tomino]

I'm thinking about trying the game again for a month or so. Has leveling changed anyhow from patch 1.20?
I went from 8ppl Leve parties to 8ppl raptor ones. Soloing Leves was simply dull and boring, while Behest was dead.

Now, I take people party-grind using Jobs instead?
Has Leve Solo undergone any changes, maybe becoming more worth since Grand Company ranks were introduced?

[Celeste]

Crafted only: http://mooglebox.com/entries/decorat...er-scepter.php

Buy one off the wards or get the mats and shout for a crafter. Should be easy since it's a low-level recipe.

Thanks!