TP set since A.P.+2?

[Babekeke]

This is what I'm currently using, and it sets me at 27% haste. I figured it's about time for a complete overhaul, especially since relic feet +2 are a very nice TP piece, meaning I'll end up going back to Brego Gloves? Or is there a better hand piece that maybe doesn't over-spill on my haste?

If anyone has a suggestion for feet in the mean time until I get relic feet, I'd appreciate it^^

Please incude any suggestions for hollow earring replacement too (I didn't get Suppa, so it's not an option) and yes, I know I need epona's ><

[Arcon]

Rancor Collar instead of Peacock Charm, Raider's Earring instead of Hollow Earring.

I'm not at all up to date on newer gear, I'm still using my Lv90 setup, but those two just came to mind.

[Babekeke]

Yeah, I was completey unaware of R.E. until we killed the NM and it dropped the other day. I was out-lotted though ><

PCC is more of a space-saver for me until BLU is higher level. And I reset hate so I could learn a BLU spell recently too ><

[Karbuncle]

Burn your Thief's Knife. Get it away. Thock/Triplus is good.

Dagger/Dagger/Raider's Boomerang/Nothin
+2 Head/Rancor/Brutal/Suppa (Or Raider/Suppa)
+2Body/+2hands/Rajas/Epona's
Athel/Twili/+2legs/Relic+2feet

Is what i Currently use. - Athos Feet instead of Relic+2 to cap haste and provide awesome-ness. I have both, Experimenting with +2 Relic for now though.

If you can't do Rancor, Asagaya Torque or whatever the devil its called is a good third place, Second Place to Nefarious Collar.

Rancor Mantle/Nefarious Collar is also a good Back/Neck Combo IIRC.

Either way, The above is a good set up. Epona's Ring and Brutal or Raider's is a good start for you. Oh, and Raider's Boomerang. Now. Its 100% Drop >_> brew it if you have too.

[Zirael]

From what I remember, Bebekeke prefers X-Bow for Acid Bolts, because playing in bigger parties most of the time. Other than that, I use the same set as Karbuncle's, pretty much, aside from collar, as I tank/lowman often, so chose to remain using Agasaya's Collar (swapping to Torero Torque when evasion starts to matter more).
In a week's time, if dat mined Denali Jacket +5 stats are confirmed, it will be another piece to look into.

[Babekeke]

Hmm, still looking for hands to cap haste when using relic +2 feet though. Assuming that brego's aren't the best option, despite taking me over the cap.

And for some reason I have almost every off-hand variant of dagger apart from Triplus >< I guess I could use Rapido and then I can afford to drop to 2% haste hands, if other stats are good enough.

[Karbuncle]

Rapido is pretty Meh. Twilight would be an acceptable offhand if you dont have triplus, though a STR-Thock would be preferable for a non relic/mythic. i wont even bring up Asteria or Coruscanti cause it would be absurd to consider those as a realistic goal.

You should also consider an Oynos Knife if you solo often, a Knife that gives you 15% Magic Haste is probably the best dagger we have lol.

I'm 99% positive it was shown that the set i posted above was superior to a capped haste set so long as that acc/atk on the hands is doing anything for you (I.E Capped haste will win in Abyssea).

Pretty sure it assumed unbuffed too. For Haste hands, i recommend Nohm/something Mitts, From Walk of Exchoes. STR+5 Double Attack+3 Haste +3.

As far as the Crossbow goes, Tachi: Ageha gives -30% Def, Angon -25%, so forth, I only mention this cause the above guy mentions you use it because of group things... You shouldn't really need to use acid bolts if others step up their game, But i see your reasoning.

Should still have a Raiders for some situations, Acid bolts are kinda meh on some mobs you'll fight.

On the Feet, Worst comes to worst, Just ditch Ballerines for Dusk/+1 feet, Net gain of about 10~11 attack.

[Vold]

Those WoE mittens are basically a lost cause lol. I've yet to see them hit the AH on Q but I suppose everyone that has gotten them has kept them... 'cause the other stuff from that walk has certainly appeared. But last I checked it was just presumed to drop from there because it doesn't anywhere else.

[Babekeke]

As it happens, we were in Uleg last night and I mentioned I had pop for Isge. A fellow THF pointed out I needed that dagger, so now I have Triplus.

Funny that you mention angon and Tachi: Ahega. I don't think I've ever seen a DRG come with us for my abyssea group (only once in VW groups too [probably due to the randomness of wyvern procs and how easily the wyvern dies.]) (also, due to the massive inv requirements of THF and BLM I refused to merit angon for my DRG because I don't want to always have a stack on me - don't get me wrong, I appreciate it's a very good merit), and only once remember a SAM coming with us for VW, but a WS that has a 50% CHR mod and only T1 skillchain properties over Tachi: Shoha and/or level 3 SCs... I've never seen it used.
(I keep mentioning VW like THFs get an invite to it lol) >.>
Probably worth mentioning though, that with blind bolts and exenterator, you'll almost never need eva gear. Even outside abyssea; even solo. Acid bolts on top of this is a bonus. And bloody bolts of course for those tight situations, or when your mage got slept >.>

Situational shit is situational, but I'm really getting tired of all these 'just in case' 1 job only items now. If I get much more stuff, I'll toss ravager's orb and use xbow on war too lol. (ok probably not, except when soloing/skilling up).

As for the haste cap not being as good as with 24% haste, I'm not sure. Ok it's only 2.5% haste, in exchange for STR DEX att and acc, but in the haste thread posted a few months back, I'm pretty sure that the gains of haste outweigh the gains from att/acc unless it's a massive gain from att/acc. The same reason you choose Raider's over an attack ammo. Though I guess the eventual maths will come down to lots of variables like your att/mobs def, and how close to the haste cap you are.

P.S. Just realised that I forgot to mention that my Thokchas are 1 DEX and 1 AGI that I can main-hand.

[Karbuncle]

24% Haste is actually 1.4 Away from Cap or so. Give or take a 0.1. So its 8STR, 12 Acc, and 16 Attack, 3% Triple Attack, and 2% Triple Attack Damage vs 1% Haste. - Honestly, The STR, Acc, and Atk win this time. (At low Haste Values, If you're getting haste or March, Capped Haste sets win).

As far as "just in cases" go. Raider's Boomerang should be glued to your Ranged slot. Acid Bolts are meh, Especially in Abyssea and Voidwatch(See Below), Sleep Bolts? Repose and Sleep, You should always have these in group situations, Bloody bolts? Get a WHM. Xbow is the Situational Piece these days.

If You're running out of room for gear, Kinda sucks, But Hey, I'm giving gear advice not storage management advice :P

Also:

but a WS that has a 50% CHR mod and only T1 skillchain properties over Tachi: Shoha and/or level 3 SCs... I've never seen it used.

Its a Shitty WS, but:

http://wiki.bluegartr.com/bg/Tachi:_Ageha

The 30% DEF Down lasts Three Minutes, Especially in Abyssea or Voidwatch, Thats pretty much the majority of Any fight. In Voidwatch you get so many wings, Its actually going to be more beneficial for a SAM to use this WS once, then continue with the normal pounding. 30% DEF down in Voidwatch is magnificent.

You should never have to use Acid Bolts. Ageha is more potent, and lasts longer, and most VW Groups bring SAM.


All in all, The game is all about Situational Pieces. But for the Bare bones?

Dagger/Dagger/Raider's/Empty
Raiders/Nefarious/Brutal/Suppa
Raiders/Raiders/Rajas/Eponas
Rancor/Twlight/Raider's/Relic+2

Thats your best bet for now i believe. Though Atheling/Rancor is not bad.

Thats your best bet