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By Sylph.Systematicchaos 2011-06-15 09:06:35  
Leviathan.Quetzacoatl said:
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Leviathan.Quetzacoatl said:
Lakshmi.Seoha said:
Zic told me through PM's one day that I need 850 ATK to cap my pDIF against IT mobs at lvl 90.
Is that inside or outside abyssea? Here's a set I'm preparing before doing Caladbolg Trials that is within my current personal reach: Last Resort bumps my GSword Attack to 832 (8/8 merits) outside Abyssea, though my VIT is lacking before 85 Caladbolg. I don't have an Ares Cuirass (much less a Salvage Group), Twilight Mail or Shadow Breastplate to go on for extra VIT though, so could I add some extra VIT in places depending on the situation? For instance I'm considering those jingang greaves for example.
I bought a pair today but some people will say there will be better items at lvl 99 or what not. It's up to you. You can try and do the KCNM and get a "free" pair if drops.
Perhaps I should try that once a shout pops up. I haven't seen any shouts for those in Port Jeuno yet, but I'll have to hop on board once I do. Though I'm still asking- The 850 ATT Cap on IT Mobs at level 90 goes for all areas or outside Abyssea? If it's inside, then perhaps I could change the set around a bit.

Should vary with each mob. Some mobs tend to have higher Def than others.
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By Quetzalcoatl.Volkom 2011-06-15 19:50:41  
Sylph.Systematicchaos said:
Leviathan.Quetzacoatl said:
Bismarck.Hsieh said:
Leviathan.Quetzacoatl said:
Lakshmi.Seoha said:
Zic told me through PM's one day that I need 850 ATK to cap my pDIF against IT mobs at lvl 90.
Is that inside or outside abyssea? Here's a set I'm preparing before doing Caladbolg Trials that is within my current personal reach: Last Resort bumps my GSword Attack to 832 (8/8 merits) outside Abyssea, though my VIT is lacking before 85 Caladbolg. I don't have an Ares Cuirass (much less a Salvage Group), Twilight Mail or Shadow Breastplate to go on for extra VIT though, so could I add some extra VIT in places depending on the situation? For instance I'm considering those jingang greaves for example.
I bought a pair today but some people will say there will be better items at lvl 99 or what not. It's up to you. You can try and do the KCNM and get a "free" pair if drops.
Perhaps I should try that once a shout pops up. I haven't seen any shouts for those in Port Jeuno yet, but I'll have to hop on board once I do. Though I'm still asking- The 850 ATT Cap on IT Mobs at level 90 goes for all areas or outside Abyssea? If it's inside, then perhaps I could change the set around a bit.

Should vary with each mob. Some mobs tend to have higher Def than others.
doesn't really matter with trash/exp mobs. for nms, yeh it varies
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By Odin.Zicdeh 2011-06-15 20:02:12  
Quetzalcoatl.Volkom said:
Sylph.Systematicchaos said:


Should vary with each mob. Some mobs tend to have higher Def than others.
doesn't really matter with trash/exp mobs. for nms, yeh it varies


850-900 should be enough for anything except IT Buffalo in Abyss-Uleg. Maybe I just bought a ticket to the Sucktime Express, but I had a hard time landing at the top of the damage range with anything lower than around 1100Attack.
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By Fenrir.Nightfyre 2011-06-15 20:19:41  
Bluffalo definitely have relatively high def, somewhere around 1.1k attack sounds about right for them with no Dia.
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By Infernoflame 2011-06-17 22:41:24  
Does anybody do /mnk outside abby? Im kinda curious to play with it.
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By Infernoflame 2011-06-17 23:05:53  
Didnt really have to use the word "gay" you know. Not that im against the word and all but still. Just been seeing eveyones post about actually going /mnk in abby just kinda curious if people do outside.
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By Asura.Tawhoya 2011-06-18 00:03:10  
Yeah I did... it was part of the joke. Not an attack, just something to say since I don't know anything about /mnk. Maybe the bump will catch someones eye who can help you.
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By Phoenix.Pilipinoboi 2011-07-02 19:58:33  
Hello,

I hope that my current sets for Caladbolg would help others on building theirs. I am currently satisfied with what I have though it does need improvement also. (Going back into Salvage and finishing Ares' Cuirass lol.)

My current TP sets;

Store TP set; 0-100 TP /WAR in 7 hits (Still trying to re-rank up campaign and get a Rose strap in finishing this set! Currently have Pole Grip equipped.) This set still also allows me to hit the 26% gear haste cap. By far my favorite build! (*Note* Armada Hauberk augments; MP+19, Store TP+6, Double Attack +2.)



TP set when Aftermath is on or when /SAM;



P.S. That's a Mars' Ring, not a Flame/Strigoi/Pyrosoul.

WS Build, Focusing on VIT modifier. (Armada Mufflers Augments; VIT+4, Haste+4, Magic Atk. Bonus+2.);



WS Build, Mixed VIT + ATK mod. Improvements needed; Ares' Cuirass or Byrnie +1, haven't decided if I should synth myself a Byrnie +1 though.;



WS Build, Focusing on ATK. Mostly used when Last Resort is down, making me unable to break 850 ATK necessary for pDIF.



and that's all that I have so far. Still testing. Hope this helps!

-Pilipinoboi.
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By Fenrir.Gradd 2011-07-02 20:12:49  
Calmecac Trousers
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By Phoenix.Pilipinoboi 2011-07-02 20:17:36  
I am well aware but still choose not to get it because it makes my char look ugly! lol.

*sigh* We'll see if the 95 or even 99 cap doesn't come out with something similar to Calmecac's stats that doesn't result into having a dead cow on your legs.
By volkom 2011-07-02 20:40:14  
i heard it looks cute on mithra
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By Fenrir.Skarwind 2011-07-03 20:18:58  
Zanshin Update might be nice who knows. In the mean time.. I know Ares suck for DRK weaponskills because of the INT/MND mods. What about for Torcleaver though?
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By Lakshmi.Zaps 2011-07-03 20:24:39  
ares body is sick for torcleaver. 12str 12vit and 24 attack, hit all the major stats needed in high amounts for good damage
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By Odin.Zicdeh 2011-07-03 20:25:11  
Phoenix.Pilipinoboi said:
Hello,

I hope that my current sets for Caladbolg would help others on building theirs. I am currently satisfied with what I have though it does need improvement also. (Going back into Salvage and finishing Ares' Cuirass lol.)

My current TP sets;

Store TP set; 0-100 TP /WAR in 7 hits (Still trying to re-rank up campaign and get a Rose strap in finishing this set! Currently have Pole Grip equipped.) This set still also allows me to hit the 26% gear haste cap. By far my favorite build! (*Note* Armada Hauberk augments; MP+19, Store TP+6, Double Attack +2.)





Pretty sure it's been demonstrated that this particular set is inferior to the 8hit (/WAR but why would you sub WAR on DRK?) you can make while keeping EAF+2 Head, Body and Atheling mantle.

You're sacrificing around 50 attack and 5% double attack, as well as 4% Critical hit rate. It's a way more extreme hit than I think most people give it credit for.
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By Odin.Zicdeh 2011-07-03 20:28:57  
Lakshmi.Zaps said:
ares body is sick for torcleaver. 12str 12vit and 24 attack, hit all the major stats needed in high amounts for good damage


Ares was the best, but now I'd say that belongs to Shadow[Valkyrie's] Breastplate with a Triple Attack Augment.

Mine currently Has +2 triple attack, the best known combo would be +3 Triple Attack, +5 Accuracy and +6Strength.

[Son of a *** double-post]
By volkom 2011-07-03 20:30:48  
Odin.Zicdeh said:
Lakshmi.Zaps said:
ares body is sick for torcleaver. 12str 12vit and 24 attack, hit all the major stats needed in high amounts for good damage


Ares was the best, but now I'd say that belongs to Shadow[Valkyrie's] Breastplate with a Triple Attack Augment.

Mine currently Has +2 triple attack, the best known combo would be +3 Triple Attack, +5 Accuracy and +6Strength.

[Son of a *** double-post]
wait 5 years, twilight mail augment > everything
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By Fenrir.Skarwind 2011-07-03 20:50:25  
Sorry I meant Ares Legs.
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By veddertehtaco 2011-07-03 22:42:51  
the aug on your hq ehands is sick! whats the consensus on those being arguably the best tor hands? how many tries u had to get those, ima need to dig mine outta porter moogle land or somethin
(horrible spellin through out post plz forgive me)
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By Phoenix.Pilipinoboi 2011-07-04 00:36:52  
Odin.Zicdeh said:
Phoenix.Pilipinoboi said:
Hello,

I hope that my current sets for Caladbolg would help others on building theirs. I am currently satisfied with what I have though it does need improvement also. (Going back into Salvage and finishing Ares' Cuirass lol.)

My current TP sets;

Store TP set; 0-100 TP /WAR in 7 hits (Still trying to re-rank up campaign and get a Rose strap in finishing this set! Currently have Pole Grip equipped.) This set still also allows me to hit the 26% gear haste cap. By far my favorite build! (*Note* Armada Hauberk augments; MP+19, Store TP+6, Double Attack +2.)





Pretty sure it's been demonstrated that this particular set is inferior to the 8hit (/WAR but why would you sub WAR on DRK?) you can make while keeping EAF+2 Head, Body and Atheling mantle.

You're sacrificing around 50 attack and 5% double attack, as well as 4% Critical hit rate. It's a way more extreme hit than I think most people give it credit for.

I just said /WAR to show that /SAM isn't necessary to hit 7 hit *all the time.*

If you would notice the next TP set, it is what I TP on when Aftermath is active, so, I get the 50 attack, 5% DA and 4% Crit hit back to maximize the ODD potential.

My Store TP set's sole purpose is to start from 0-100, when LR and Aftermath isn't up. Unfortunately, wearing my "Aftermath" set nets me only up to 97% in 7 hits (INCLUDING the TP return after a WS which is 13%), so, to fully hit 100%, I need to get medal ranks once more to get a Rose strap and or an Almah Torque *if* Rose strap still doesn't give me 7 hits.

veddertehtaco said:
the aug on your hq ehands is sick! whats the consensus on those being arguably the best tor hands? how many tries u had to get those, ima need to dig mine outta porter moogle land or somethin
(horrible spellin through out post plz forgive me)


To be honest, I have lost count on how many attempts it took. However, I was able to manage getting VIT+4 and Haste+2 consistently and on more than one occasion. The reason I tried so much (At least 50 attempts, now that I am putting a ballpark figure on it!) was to see if it was possible to get the VIT+5 augment like the other stats. (I got DEX, CHR, AGI 5 etc boost that it seemed feasible to attain VIT+5 also. DEX can go up as high as 6 but has only occurred once.)

However, VIT+5 never got to show, so if it shows for you.. that means I will try again!

Lastly, in my opinion, the reason I was curious to even attempt augmenting Armada Mufflers were to get the highest possible attack on hands available to DRK at this time. Versa Mufflers VIT+5 I had but I wasn't satisfied with.

So I decided to think out the box and start my own trend should I be successful in getting VIT augments on Armada. I was and yes, they are the best hands WS piece in and out of Abyssea in my opinion.
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By Quetzalcoatl.Volkom 2011-07-05 09:43:37  
If you can't get get ares/twilight/shadow due to lack of time. would something like this be a decent choice in gear?
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By veddertehtaco 2011-07-06 07:03:50  
the ehands are even that much cooler since theyll double as a much needed tp piece for my up an coming war too, much appreciated that you shared the info
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By Ragnarok.Ashman 2011-07-06 07:30:33  
Quetzalcoatl.Volkom said:
If you can't get get ares/twilight/shadow due to lack of time. would something like this be a decent choice in gear?

perle salade looks like it would me ok to ws in if you didn't have twilight (you said you dont have time for twilight, but posted it anyhow. I'm just trying to help others who might be in the same situation).
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By Ragnarok.Tuvae 2011-07-06 07:35:12  
Ragnarok.Ashman said:
Quetzalcoatl.Volkom said:
If you can't get get ares/twilight/shadow due to lack of time. would something like this be a decent choice in gear?

perle salade looks like it would me ok to ws in if you didn't have twilight (you said you dont have time for twilight, but posted it anyhow. I'm just trying to help others who might be in the same situation).
drk relic head +1 too maybe? But may require more effort to get than.. a perle selade :x
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By Ragnarok.Ashman 2011-07-06 07:38:54  
Ragnarok.Tuvae said:
Ragnarok.Ashman said:
Quetzalcoatl.Volkom said:
If you can't get get ares/twilight/shadow due to lack of time. would something like this be a decent choice in gear?
perle salade looks like it would me ok to ws in if you didn't have twilight (you said you dont have time for twilight, but posted it anyhow. I'm just trying to help others who might be in the same situation).
drk relic head +1 too maybe? But may require more effort to get than.. a perle selade :x

Yeah i thought that but i figured if you were saying getting abyssea content was too much work then Dynamis was like..... WAY too inconvenient.
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By Ragnarok.Tuvae 2011-07-06 07:51:57  
Hey man, 4k crour is hard to come by.
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By Leviathan.Blackwhirlwind 2011-07-06 08:06:17  
These Torcleaver sets are looking pretty spiffy ill try most of the suggested sets and see what works better, once i get Caldabolg complete
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By Odin.Zicdeh 2011-07-06 09:15:30  
I prefer Snow Belt + Apathy to Warwolf+Apathy.

I have to keep rajas in on WS as well, to keep a margin-of-error. I had a Terrasoul with Spiral, but I was landing at 99%TP, because with the LR update and haste, it's incredibly likely you're going to get an extra swing in before the TP Gear Swap is even recognized by the server. I think that's just a wrinkle of my particular build around the Ninurta's Sash though.
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By Nameless 2011-07-06 10:09:54  
I prefer snow belt + apathy as well, especially with moonshade.
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By veddertehtaco 2011-07-06 13:46:28  
yea i just bought apathy gorget for cheap, havnt done much with the wotg missions yet an still really iffy about giving up an item with any sort of regain <_< it just seems like the acc4 regain1 might be good for tp set yet alot of you are going with the tp bonus an 4attack.

is there any upside to the regain for drk w/cala?
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