4.4 Paladin BiS List

Looks like the new 4.4 Paladin BIS gear list is going to be : http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/1785N

Perhaps, do note that this time around Strength increases by 5 from 380 to 400, not sure if its enough to warrant using them over crafted or not. You also forgot to meld +25 Strength to accessories.

Please ignore that the gear isn't melded. This patch I felt they fixed the tank accs., This is what I got http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17AEV

Thank you Simos for that. Bless you.

I think we're at a point where we can get enough Crit that it will become better than DH. But yeah that's my plan anyway to go for Crit over DH, that way i can also use the set on War.

Something like this:

PLD BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17CLJ

WAR BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17DD0 (changed belt from crafted to augmented tome belt)

DRK BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17CKZ

Can someone please explain to me why the crafted pieces are better than the higher item level ones? I'm seriously trying to get into Savage content this time around and this has always perplexed me. Is not the higher item level piece always going to be better?

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Originally Posted by Finalvalkyrie

Can someone please explain to me why the crafted pieces are better than the higher item level ones? I'm seriously trying to get into Savage content this time around and this has always perplexed me. Is not the higher item level piece always going to be better?

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Yes the higher item level is better because it has significantly higher amount of Strength except on accessories where the difference is much smaller. However this time around they did add 5 extra Strength on the highest accessories over crafted while last tier it was only 1 point. So while last tier the crafted was significantly better, 5 more strength should push them over the crafted or at least very very close this time around.

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Originally Posted by MadRex

Something like this:

PLD BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17CLJ

WAR BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17CK8

DRK BiS http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17CKZ

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Please don't use any crafted gear on your left side! In those cases especially, they were a bad choice.

WAR augmented tome belt is better than the crafted one. More Crit, 31 pts more defense and 15 more STR; even with Ten on it, you would still need to compensate with about 100-150 additional substats on the crafted belt. That's impossible.

PLD boots, don't do that, take Omega ones. You lose 20 STR here (~equal to 200 substats), and SkillSpeed is poisonious to PLD 'cause it doesn't buff Holy Spirit.

DRK, is this a meme SkS build?

4.4 Best in Slot Edition - Updated 9/19/2018
These sets are simulated with the "HW Meta" composition. As you'll notice, itemization prevents us from building any effective slow builds. If you find yourself more comfortable and better playing at a slower build, then by all means, go down a few tiers with some gear swaps. Max comfiness and phase transitions are still the key rule when picking speed tiers.

2.4 - Standard Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C3Y

2.43 - Poorboye Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C5Q

https://media.discordapp.net/attachm...00/unknown.png

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Originally Posted by Campi

4.4 Best in Slot Edition - Updated 9/19/2018
These sets are simulated with the "HW Meta" composition. As you'll notice, itemization prevents us from building any effective slow builds. If you find yourself more comfortable and better playing at a slower build, then by all means, go down a few tiers with some gear swaps. Max comfiness and phase transitions are still the key rule when picking speed tiers.

2.4 - Standard Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C3Y

2.43 - Poorboye Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C5Q

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Now this is more like it, this is the only linked setup in this thread that actually makes sense :)

So its meld DH > Crit as a PLD? Then on crafted ACC put Str VI and overmeld DH?

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Originally Posted by ElazulHP

So its meld DH > Crit as a PLD? Then on crafted ACC put Str VI and overmeld DH?

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You can also meld Crit > DH, once Crit is maxed.

It depends on your raid comp and your own preference.

IIRC last tier, the best PLD builds had both melded maxed crit, then DH AND only DH melded. Their party comp were almost the same, also. Barely any difference - if any.

So am I reading this right? I only need 3 pieces of crafted jewelry for this build?
Very grateful to the people who figure this stuff out for us, BTW.

Sorry for the necro but is this still relevant for the current patch? All str on right side for PLD and meld DH and Crit accordingly on left side? What's the crit cap these days anyway? Just came back last week.

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Originally Posted by Sanctify

Sorry for the necro but is this still relevant for the current patch? All str on right side for PLD and meld DH and Crit accordingly on left side? What's the crit cap these days anyway? Just came back last week.

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I will redirect you to Campi's post, as this is the most relevent post and the answer to the OP and your question.

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Originally Posted by Campi

4.4 Best in Slot Edition - Updated 9/19/2018
These sets are simulated with the "HW Meta" composition. As you'll notice, itemization prevents us from building any effective slow builds. If you find yourself more comfortable and better playing at a slower build, then by all means, go down a few tiers with some gear swaps. Max comfiness and phase transitions are still the key rule when picking speed tiers.

2.4 - Standard Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C3Y

2.43 - Poorboye Build
http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/17C5Q

https://media.discordapp.net/attachm...00/unknown.png

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One thing to note: If you're going to play Omni-Tank (+WAR), change every DH meld to Determination (except for 1 DH meld in head piece) and add 1 Ten V meld into one of your accessories. This way you reach next Ten threshold, as any more Det V melds would be waste.