Paladin Gear question.

[AzumaKun]

Hey all, just got a question about gearing out my Paladin. Any feedback is appreciated.

Currently I'm full DL with the Hoplite Ring and I have my Relic.

This week I'll have 628 Myth when it's said and done.

My question is should I replace that hoplite ring with a hero's? I know the general consensus is to get the Valor chest first thing, but am I gimped with the DL ring and the AK ring? And after Valor chest, what is the best choice? Relic +1? Valor Coronet? Or do I go valor chest first, then replace my AK ring if I haven't got a coil ring?

Is hero's ring BiS?

Thanks for any input guys!

[Leiron]

The hero's ring is indeed BIS.
If I remember right, it usually goes along the lies of

+1 sword
Valor chest
Gloves
Coronet
Pants
Ring
Boots

in that order.

I THINK that is the order, don't consider it perfect.

[SirTaint]

Look down about 6 threads:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-1-before-Gear

[Zoomie]

When you +1 Curtana is entirely up to your needs imho. Are you tanking coil with your FC and struggling with threat? Then +1. Are you tanking everything without threat issues? Then get something else.

My point being the dps you run with will determine when you need to +1.

[AzumaKun]

I'll be running coil tomorrow night as PLD for the first time with my current FC, so I guess I'll find out what I need to do after tomorrow night. Thanks for the input guys.

[Zoomie]

I'll be running coil tomorrow night as PLD for the first time with my current FC, so I guess I'll find out what I need to do after tomorrow night. Thanks for the input guys.

If you get to Turn 2 and take the LEFT path you will need to be on your game with threat and your dps will need to be mindful of their dps. You will encounter a 25% slashing resistance that will murder your threat gen.

[AzumaKun]

Ok, I've done T2 while doing the left path previously and didn't have much trouble.