Random Question Thread (FFXI Related)

This is situational depending on the age of the character.

If you've already established your character, chances are you already ruled out 1 and 2, quite possibly 3 since you'd have a surplus of cards from doing Omen. In which case, go with the 100 deeds as it gets you 2 1/2 months closer to another free ADL and PW pop (and more free Venus/Mars orbs), its also guaranteed 3 Abdhaljs Seals. But if you're truly insistent on using the AF+3 Kupon, get the one that you have the least AF for, then you can store it on slip 25 and never use it since you've already established you dont play the job at all.

If you are not an established character: Get the 100 deeds of Heroism and get yourself 2 1/2 months closer to Deed Vouchers +2, Deed Tokens +2, Monberaux, Martial Treatise KI's to have more merit WS available, etc. But if you're absolutely, truly dead set on the AF+3 Kupon, this will depend on what job(s) you've decided on as some AF+3 is 4/5 dogshit (NIN, SMN, DNC, MNK might be in that list), but you'd likely be best served to just get the set of the job you play most as most jobs have 3+/5 good pieces at +3

The only "useless" piece is the feet.

For what it's worth, after being useless for so long, the feet suddenly become the BiS macc piece at +4, but only at +4.

While technically true, I would still only use them for spells unaffected by enfeebling magic effect AND which can't immunobreak AND which don't scale with skill...So like...Dispel? And maybe Frazzle 2, depending on your playstyle.

So even in the best case for AF feet, they're extremely, extremely niche.

Side note, I think this is accurate?

are rules even still being enforced these days?

(my op)
WAR - Best pieces legs/feet at +3/+4, still relevant in base TP sets. The Body for WSD for certain WS/if you don't have Nyame25/30. You get at most 3 "useful" pieces from the coupon, and the body is debatable. If you prefer Sakpata for allthings, you might not even value the legs/feet either (though I love them personally).

RDM - IMHO, probably one of the better sets to use the coupon on. The head is probably BIS for Aminon Absorb-TP with FC+Magic Accuracy, but just general FC. The hands at +4 are phenomenal for WS and are BIS enhancing hands even at +3. The Body is very good for enfeebling and a key Refresh spell piece. The legs are a great Enhancing Skill piece. The only "useless" piece is the feet, but I would still say up-and-coming RDMs should definitely use a coupon here.

SCH - another great set to use the coupon on. Every piece has a use in one way or another, even if you keep it at +3.

BRD - This is a good set if the BRD needs Magic Accuracy/Skill pieces, and some of the pieces have enhancements to certain songs. Same as SCH, every piece is good and has a use, at the very least as higher magic accuracy/song debuff pieces.

THF - Probably a hot take because THF isn't meta, but the +4 AF set for THF is bonkers. Head - amazing for WS, Body - phenomenal TP piece that isn't as squishy anymore, Legs - Competes with R30 Gleti's legs, but just a great melee option, especially with Twashtar AM3. Feet = Free +18% Movement Speed, and at +4, if I'm not mistaken, is the highest evasion footwear THF can use. The Hands are garbo though. I made these pieces first to +4 because they are so fun and what I consider to be much more significant improvements for the job vs other jobs.

DRG - I honestly wouldn't use the voucher on this set, but the body/hands are good jump pieces. The legs are good WSD if you lack Nyame 25/30, but they don't have any attack and have the same base STR as Nyame, and much less when augmented. The feet are just OK but probably not what people would use for Jumps (maybe a beginner would).

DNC - The body is great for waltzes, the head is just a macro or DW piece, and the hands are probably your best item from the set for most WS, the legs are trash, and the feet are "useful" if you need the waltz potency or the Jig duration if you're not getting it from Relic (but otherwise unnecessary if you have relic).

I'd throw WHM on this list as having a useful set that you can instantly upgrade to. At least 4 pieces are very good at just +3, and if you're building a starter WHM will have a big impact immediately. The rest of the jobs, I can't say for certain if they are worth a coupon as you don't get close to 5 useful pieces. Honorable mention to GEO, hands/legs/feet are good),

While technically true, I would still only use them for spells unaffected by enfeebling magic effect AND which can't immunobreak AND which don't scale with skill...So like...Dispel? And maybe Frazzle 2, depending on your playstyle.

So even in the best case for AF feet, they're extremely, extremely niche.

Side note, I think this is accurate?

Can you share the source to this list? It's 100% accurate with how I have my RDM geared but is just missing the INT/MND designations:


I see that you have it organized for group 2 merits! Can you export it as text?

Dont try to figure out why stupid people do stupid ***. That's as deep as it goes.

The answer is the question. Why do stupid people do ___? Stupidity.

Its the same reason I trade Medal's to Aurix for void/shards that I need instead of camping the AH for them.