Black Mage Sanctuary - A Guide to DPS

So... how is BLM looking on O1S?
I understand its been beaten by PUGs.

And O2S maybe?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Lilyth

Welp. Now you can use five F4s without even needing B4. And no, you can't use 7 F4s with blizzard 4 making it even more undesirable. Now B4 only grants you a single F4 :( Why SE?


Short or long rotations doesn't really matter. Foul doesn't matter either because you can place it anywhere in both rotations and it'll add the same weight in the end since it's on the same timer for both (30 secs). Just like I posted in a previous topic, if 4.0 is better PPS than 3.0 without foul, 4.0 must be better than 3.0 with foul. Why? Because Foul is a constant in every rotation.

Or that's what I would like to say. But now you can use five F4s on 3.0 making it the clear superior choice. The only downside is that you might need to wait for a server mana tic.

---

Fast tick > T3 > 3.0 unconditionally.
If the tick is super slow, then you B4 as filler and do 4.0.
New Foul really fits anywhere now (just tested), so if I get a fastish tick I'll 3.0 100%.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Kenji1134

So... how is BLM looking on O1S?
I understand its been beaten by PUGs.

---

easy got about 4500dps(fflogs ~4280) with mixed 4.0-3.0 rotation

Did some susano EX
It seemed to be that the new CD on triplecast synch with every thunder dance can some1 confirm?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Remedi

Did some susano EX
It seemed to be that the new CD on triplecast synch with every thunder dance can some1 confirm?

---

You may need to delay a Triple usage depending on your clear time, but it's possible to have it up for every Levinbolt, yes.
In fact, you now have cds for every mechanic in that fight, if you plan your usage well.

So, what are we meldin in new craft gear?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Galvuu

Fast tick > T3 > 3.0 unconditionally.
If the tick is super slow, then you B4 as filler and do 4.0.
New Foul really fits anywhere now (just tested), so if I get a fastish tick I'll 3.0 100%.

---

Ya, I'm doing pretty much a mix of both rotations right now. If I know I will be able to cast 5 FIVs on AF without B4 (fast tick) and I will have foul for the start of the next ice cycle, I do 3.0 Otherwise 4.0.

The problem with 3xf4 - f1 - 2xf4 is that you end up with 480 mp left, which means that either foul or thundercloud should be ready to cast on umbral phase, otherwise you're left on mercy of server mana ticks.
But it definitely viable once executed properly.

Is spellspeed top priorty? Im pretty happy at 1000 ss but just wanting to see...

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Nosphuratu

Is spellspeed top priorty? Im pretty happy at 1000 ss but just wanting to see...

---

You still need to turret and getting your spells off quicker means you can deal with upcoming mechanics quicker.