Basically looking for some helpful advice here. I'm trying to make unique gear sets for all my classes, and I'm starting with my LNC because it is my main.
This is what I've come up with. I know its not the VERY BEST in terms of gear, but like I said before I want to have each class have a unique look. I figured the Hauby set would work better on MRD and I'm a bit tired of looking at my character and having it be identical to everyone else anyway.
So take a look at my gear, I basically was wondering if it was too gimped or if it would work fine, especially since there is a bit of a lack of materia:
Weapon: Ifrit's Harpoon (Better than Mogfork right?)
Sub-Weapon: Iron Azagai
Head: Sipahi Turban
Neck: Dated Mythril Choker
Body: Tortoiseshell Scale Mail (White) w/ Savage Might
Hands: Cobalt Vambraces (Red) w/ Heaven's Fist
Fingers: Dated Garnet Ring x2
Undershirt: Hempen Kurta (Grey)
Underwear: Linen Bottom (Brown)
Belt: Serpent Sergeant's Belt (too gimped by not having -enmity?)
Legs: Felt Gaskins (Red) w/ Swordsman's Cry
Feet: Mercenary's Leggings
Also wondering if any other LNCs have suggestions on my 10 cross-class abilities. I have a couple on there that I barely ever use (Featherfoot, Hawk's Eye) and I'm curious if there is something better I should have.
Any help is greatly appreciated. :)
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12-22-2011, 04:26 AMMeow_ZedongLNC Build
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12-22-2011, 04:35 AMNero
Some Upgrades..
Head: Paragon's Crown
Hands: Cobalt Mitt Gauntlets
Belt: Penance/GC Belt
Body: Cobalt Haubergeon
Legs: Felt Trousers
Feet: Cobalt Sollerets
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Just speaking of Stats.. if you want to look different just use different Colors? -
12-22-2011, 04:58 AMHoly_Dragoon
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't rock the White scale mail =) I love mine.
For Cross-Class goodness.
Cure
Sacred Prism
Blood Bath
Raise
Sentinel
Second Wind
Blindside
Resonance
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12-22-2011, 05:00 AMNoctisUmbra
Isn't the current LNC built to string critical hits, and hasn't it received a nerf to accuracy - at least with numerous weaponskills? I would think the Mogfork would be the way to go.
Also, why Mythril Choker instead of a 3rd Garnet Ring?
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12-22-2011, 05:08 AMMeow_ZedongQuote:
Originally Posted by Nero
I appreciate the thought, but with the exception of the Paragon's Crown that's exactly what I'm wearing now. I realize its the best stats wise but that's what everyone wears. I want to try something different without hopefully being TOO gimped, and that's basically what I'm trying to ask. -
12-22-2011, 05:08 AMHoly_Dragoon
Tortoisehsell mail is also filled with Piety, which does in fact affect lancers.
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12-22-2011, 05:12 AMMeow_ZedongI agree the crit rate on the mogfork is tempting, but accuracy is still pretty useless. I've never even been able to activate my reaction abilities because I never miss. I think overall the Att power on the Ifrit weapon still trumps it, but I could be wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra
As for the jewelry, I just like being even, having two rings on one hand, and one on the other kind of irritates me. And I always thought that Attack Power was more important than Strength. I'm wrong? -
12-22-2011, 05:14 AMDoctorMog
I do crit build with sipahi gloves and mogfork.
Mmmmmmmmmm crits.
http://www.ffxivpro.com/item/8070526/sipahi-gloves
http://www.ffxivpro.com/item/4080212/melancholy-mogfork -
12-22-2011, 05:15 AMNoctisUmbraIt's been proven for LNC that 2 STR gives the same boost as 3 Attack Power. Things changed with 1.19. So 7 STR is equivalent to more than 10 Attack Power.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meow_Zedong
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12-22-2011, 05:17 AMKioteI don't think strength is doing much on LNC anymore. I just bumped mine up 40 points and my:Quote:
Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra
Auto-Attack did not increase at all.
Doom Spike peek Crit went up 20 points
and that is it.
Raising my Str beyond 250 did nothing for my LNC i think we need to start looking into Piety Bonuses. -
12-22-2011, 05:18 AMDoctorMogMaybe you found the soft cap for STR without increasing PIEQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiote
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12-22-2011, 05:19 AMNoctisUmbraParse results?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiote
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12-22-2011, 05:31 AMKioteDon't have, would have been unreliable anyway. Was constantly changing my Combat Styles to try and get win.Quote:
Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra
Average AA hit was 14-16 before and after
Average Doom Spike was 500-510 before 520-530 after.
This was done with 0 Materia in standard Cobalt Armour (Red) and Felt Pants with Heart Guisarme
Points were added by 3 Garnet Rings and Point allotment. -
12-22-2011, 05:41 AMBelial
Weapon: Ifrit's Harpoon (Better than Mogfork right?) - Use Ifrit's Harpoon for groups & Mogfork for solo, Mogfork with the +Accuracy and HP Regen are perfect for soloing content. Accuracy is a non-issue for group content, and Ifrit's has better base damage + fire damage.
Sub-Weapon: Iron Azagai - I've never even used this slot, ever.
Head: Sipahi Turban - Usually your best bet, but if you find your accuracy still hurting for solo stuff rock a Lone Knight Helm or Silver Tricorne for the +DEX. Although I'm not sure of the DEX:Accuracy ratio.
Neck: Dated Mythril Choker - I keep this slot empty in favour of three +STR rings, +PTY is also an option.
Body: Tortoiseshell Scale Mail (White) w/ Savage Might I'm still more inclined to go with the Cobalt Hauby, but in your case since you want something unique you could always rock a different Haubey, like Templar's or Vintage. Solid Scale Mail from Darkhold also looks very pretty.
Hands: Cobalt Vambraces (Red) w/ Heaven's Fist - Vambraces, Cobalt Mitts, Felt Bracers, there are actually a lot of optinos here if you meld 2+ materia, it's flavour really.
Fingers: Dated Garnet Ring x2 - Basically I'd take off the neck and throw another ring on, IMO. Who knows what will happen when they remove slot cost & give GSM some new jewelry.
Belt: Serpent Sergeant's Belt (too gimped by not having -enmity?) - Raptorskin Satchel Belt is another option if you want something you can meld materia to, I think the belt you can add +HP? Don't remember, I always rock Penance.
Legs: Felt Gaskins (Red) w/ Swordsman's Cry - Felt Red Trousers, never broken away from them so unsure what pants may be beneficial here.
Feet: Mercenary's Leggings - Several options here as well but I've just stuck with the Sollerets due to +STR.
Raging Strike is exclusive, and I don't really see a use for Sanguine Rite as LNC? Very situational.Quote:
Originally Posted by Holy_Dragoon
As far as Accuracy is concerned, it's useless in group settings. With the "full party" buff you'll be at roughly 98-99% accuracy. However in solo situations you will notice a slight increase in missed abilities, more frequently with Auto-Attack. This is why I think we have the moogle weapons, for soloing. If you find yourself having issues solo you may want some + Accuracy stuff for those kinda situations.
And for Crit builds, does anyone have any good parse to show +Crit Rate is really doing anything overall? I've parsed Sipahi Gloves + Melded Gloves and the melded gloves always produce better DPS. -
12-22-2011, 05:50 AMMeow_Zedong
No wonder then lol, I never solo.
OK, I put this gear set together prioritizing Attack Power over Strength. I guess not such a good idea lol. Shame because I like the way it looks... -
12-22-2011, 06:01 AMBelialNot necessarily, it just depends on how you shuffle your stats. 2:3 - STR:Att, so it's possible with multiple materia melds to create efficient gear while keeping some pieces for aesthetics. The game really is still pretty customizable when it comes to gear, but materia plays a pretty decent role in that, and sometimes there's just better options. What I would do in your case, is keep your normal run-of-the-mill go to gear for your events, and keep another set for aesthetics so you can look how you want?Quote:
Originally Posted by Meow_Zedong
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12-22-2011, 06:54 AMKioteAttack power is likely to have a Much Higher soft Cap than STR.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meow_Zedong
If your gonna assign stats to STR, attack power is going to be the way to go.