BARD GEAR (BEST IN SLOT PRE Binding Coil of Bahamut)

[Anonydort]

Head= DL
Neck = definitely not DL, get an HQ imperial operative choker
Body = DL
Legs = DL legs really aren't that great, if you're gonna get an AF+1 piece get the legs first
Feet = DL
Hands = Toxtotes>>>DL hands
Ring 1 = DL
Ring 2 = Toxtotes (i really don't know a better alternative)
Bracer = DL
Earring = DL
Belt=DL

[LunarEmerald]

Disagree with the Toxtotes hands being better than Darklight.

[Anonydort]

Disagree with the Toxtotes hands being better than Darklight.

you really don't think 11 crit and 15 skill speed is better than 2 dex, 16 accuracy (which gives you absolutely nothing) and 8 determination?

[Burritoboy]

I know getting the bow+1 is a bigger upgrade but right now I am waiting on some of my friends from our linkshell so we can complete as a linkshell so while they are running a little behind I mine as well grab the shirt because that a nice upgrade and next I get my plus one for my artemis bow

[aycheff]

You kids need to read up.

http://valk.dancing-mad.com/?page_id...amageMechanics

[PandaTaru]

you really don't think 11 crit and 15 skill speed is better than 2 dex, 16 accuracy (which gives you absolutely nothing) and 8 determination?

+15 Skill speed vs 2 dex?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...GRlVESlE#gid=0

taken from:
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...enmity_part_2/

[Pellegri]

you really don't think 11 crit and 15 skill speed is better than 2 dex, 16 accuracy (which gives you absolutely nothing) and 8 determination?

With how skill speed is i'd honestly take 1 int over 15 skill speed....and int does nothing for us. With how much skill speed it takes to even make a noticeable difference you would have to have nothing but crafted gear full of materia III to see said difference(which unless you have 10mil+ to make said gear you will never achieve those results). Skill speed needs a major overhaul if they want people to look forward to the gear it's on, nothing short of a x4-5 multiplier on it currently will make it look more attractive than any secondary stat or minuscule main stat our gear comes with.

[Anonydort]

With how skill speed is i'd honestly take 1 int over 15 skill speed....and int does nothing for us. With how much skill speed it takes to even make a noticeable difference you would have to have nothing but crafted gear full of materia III to see said difference(which unless you have 10mil+ to make said gear you will never achieve those results). Skill speed needs a major overhaul if they want people to look forward to the gear it's on, nothing short of a x4-5 multiplier on it currently will make it look more attractive than any secondary stat or minuscule main stat our gear comes with.

from my point of view the main draw of toxotes is better stat distribution, i like crit over determination and at least skill speed gives "something" compared to accuracy

[AniCelestine]

you really don't think 11 crit and 15 skill speed is better than 2 dex, 16 accuracy (which gives you absolutely nothing) and 8 determination?

Would rather constantly hit more (with the +2dex from DL) than get 0.01s more skill speed and unreliable crit rate. But everyone has got their own personal preference. + you're gonna need accuracy for BCoB (which this Thread, I undersrood, was going through)

Edit: And I'm pretty sure that extra defence and vitality isn't bad for anyone.

[Songi]

I would personally consider the lvl 49 HQ Ring being a worthy alternative to Toxotes due to the ability to add VIT materia which can actually make a pretty nice difference in your HP values. If survival is something you're concerned with as an entry level coil runner pick one up and slot some VIT. You can also add determination and accuracy on the ring making it have well rounded stat gains overall. I personally used the 49 HQ Spinel Ring over the Toxotes one due to these small benefits.