Alright so I've recently rejoined FFXI and as such I've been mulling over gear for my paladin. But there's a question I can't quite figure out. I know magic defense -% caps at 50% with out aegis, 87.5% with aegis. Now where does Magic defense bonus come into play? I was thinking of trialing a water sword (+11 magic defense bonus, +11 mind) for a hold-me-over till aegis to macro in for nukes. Would this help me lower magic damage taken beyond the -50% flat magic damage taken cap?
If no how would I calculate magic defense bonus gear?