T6 DPS Problem: Middle Bulb

My static is having a problem with the middle bulb.

It isn't with recognizing that it's spawned, but rather targeting it QUICKLY so we can DPS it down. How? You can't see it when Rafflesia is standing in the middle. I can't target it with my mouse. Do I scroll through enmity list till I find the right one? That doesn't seem like the fastest way.

I feel as if there's something simple that I'm missing.

I believe you main BLM?

If so, all you need to do is Flare the boss, ideally with Swiftcast.

That's all you should need to do (flare takes a big chunk off a bulbs total hq), the other dps should have no issues finishing it off.

For targeting (if it's actually needed) why not just hit Tab?

Tab. /10char

Tab targeting, always. If your camera is facing the right way, it will be your next target. Mouse targeting does work, if you are clicking the nameplate (and not the actual monster). But, I still prefer tab.

When anything spawns, there will always be a targeting arrow to show who has aggro, typically running towards healers. Those are what I look for when they come down, and to target it, just tab.

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Originally Posted by Ryuko

Tab targeting, always. If your camera is facing the right way, it will be your next target. Mouse targeting does work, if you are clicking the nameplate (and not the actual monster). But, I still prefer tab.

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Originally Posted by scarebearz

I believe you main BLM?

If so, all you need to do is Flare the boss, ideally with Swiftcast.

That's all you should need to do (flare takes a big chunk off a bulbs total hq), the other dps should have no issues finishing it off.

For targeting (if it's actually needed) why not just hit Tab?

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Originally Posted by Kitfox

Tab. /10char

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Originally Posted by Ephier

When anything spawns, there will always be a targeting arrow to show who has aggro, typically running towards healers. Those are what I look for when they come down, and to target it, just tab.

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Soooo what are you guys saying? lol

To be honest I've never used tab targeting! Yep, I always clicked on the enemies in the enmity list. I guess I was right when I said it was something simple I was missing. Something EXTREMELY simple it seems.

Thing is, with Flare, you don't even need to change target, if the other dps are that awful you can even save a CD/SC to always double flare middle bulbs, though it really should not be needed.

Tab Target = Using the keyboard Tab button to select another mob, based on distance from the mob you currently have selected.

Echap to clear the target then tab to target the nearest. I usually put a sign on it.

Im on ps4 so i just hit the right pad button and targets the bulb quickly

1. MT and DPS should change camera view to 45* birds eye angle (this way u won't target other bulbs when tabbing)
2. MT target mid bulb as #1 and spam macro
3. DPS tab and burst
4. ????
5. Profit!

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Originally Posted by Empressia

1. MT and DPS should change camera view to 45* birds eye angle (this way u won't target other bulbs when tabbing)

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Haha yeah happened to me a lot the first times we did T6.

*bulb pops*
*tabs and start bursting*

“Necato DPS the bulb !”
“I am DPSing the bulb !”
“Not this one, the one in middle !”
“oh… right”

Yea make sure you got the right one when tabbing :) if not just tab again.

Pew Pew, bulb spawns.
"MIDDLE! "
"MIDDLE!"
"MIDDLE!"
"GET THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE!"

"Now, KILL THE BEE!"

On controller you can press L1/R1 to tab target.

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Originally Posted by Empressia

1. MT and DPS should change camera view to 45* birds eye angle (this way u won't target other bulbs when tabbing)
2. MT target mid bulb as #1 and spam macro
3. DPS tab and burst
4. ????
5. Profit!

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This pretty much.

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Originally Posted by scarebearz

Thing is, with Flare, you don't even need to change target, if the other dps are that awful you can even save a CD/SC to always double flare middle bulbs, though it really should not be needed.

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Only problem with Flare is you're not always going to have SC+Flare available when Bulb spawns in middle. You're also not always going to be in Astral Fire when Bulb spawns. If you're in Umbral Ice, a swiftcast Flare is going to be useless.

I'm going to assume you mean Convert when you say "CD" there since you refer to double flare, that'll be available even less often than simply SC+Flare.


As for tab targeting, just make sure you pay attention to what bulb it tabs to as sometimes it decides to be a pain and tab to the wrong bulb, but yes, tab targeting is the best option.

once you get used to the fight it's really easy to see the middle bulb.
at first it seems like you can't see it but when you pay attention to the "bulbs falling on the ground" animation you will easily see it, keep on truckin!

Our group actually tanks the boss slightly to the right and up from the center bulb so we can target it more quickly.

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Originally Posted by YanderePrincess

Only problem with Flare is you're not always going to have SC+Flare available when Bulb spawns in middle. You're also not always going to be in Astral Fire when Bulb spawns. If you're in Umbral Ice, a swiftcast Flare is going to be useless.

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If you read my post that you quoted, you would see I mentioned to "save" SwiftCast and/or a CD (Cool Down, i.e. Convert or Mega-Ether Pot), if the middle bulbs are that much of an issue, i.e. the dps being poor on the middle bulb.

Hence SC would be available, Bulbs do not spawn randomly, so you have a fair idea of when you may need SC for a middle bulb.

I did not tell anyone to SC Flare during UI3, you have plenty of time to get back into AF3 and use Flare or even double Flare.

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Originally Posted by YanderePrincess

I'm going to assume you mean Convert when you say "CD" there since you refer to double flare, that'll be available even less often than simply SC+Flare.

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You have 2 ways of performing double Flare, Convert is one, the other is by using a Mega Ether.

I've been killing T6 since about a week after 2.3, I don't recall ever seeing 3 middle bulbs within 3 mins of each other.

Nor have I ever needed to double Flare a middle bulb, but as I said if could be very useful if the other DPS in your group are not pulling their weight.


Having read some of the posts you made in the BLM rotations thread, you should perhaps try the above yourself.

if you don't use tab, try this: hit ESC to cancel your current target, move yourself near the bulb and then hit CONFIRM.... see if it works for you.

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Originally Posted by scarebearz

Thing is, with Flare, you don't even need to change target, if the other dps are that awful you can even save a CD/SC to always double flare middle bulbs, though it really should not be needed.

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If you are burning flare whenever bulb pops you are wasting dps from not finishing your mp in astral 3 stack. If you happen to be low mp already it is much better.

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Originally Posted by Mister-Wonderful

If you are burning flare whenever bulb pops you are wasting dps from not finishing your mp in astral 3 stack. If you happen to be low mp already it is much better.

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I do wish people would read posts before replying xD

My reply is an easy way to solve a low dps on middle bulb/poor targeting issue, it's not about how to max dps on T6 ^^

If you have a SMN in the group who is keeping their dots refreshed tell them to save 1 aetherflow stack for when bulbs are about to come out. If you see another red dot in the center on the mini map pop bane. If no red dot use fester.

Yes tab or hit left or right direction arrow on gamepad, 99% of the time it will target middle bulb due to being the closest mob other than boss.

Position your camera so that the middle bulb and Rafflesia are the only targets on the screen. Then, press tab.

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Originally Posted by Ringabell

My static is having a problem with the middle bulb.

It isn't with recognizing that it's spawned, but rather targeting it QUICKLY so we can DPS it down. How? You can't see it when Rafflesia is standing in the middle. I can't target it with my mouse. Do I scroll through enmity list till I find the right one? That doesn't seem like the fastest way.

I feel as if there's something simple that I'm missing.

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Adjust your camera so that no other bulbs show up, usually top down angle, then use tab. In this turn especially it is better to have the amount of area you visibly see limited to only what is important...which is Raffy and Middle bulb spawns until Glazed honey comes out. Even then I would keep a top down after the bee is closer in range just to limit viewable targets.

Cure for targetting middle bulb --> tab targetting

Cure for being slow to recognize and respond to middle bulb --> none available.