SMN rotation

[Havenchild]

Optimal opener is:

Raging Strikes -> X-Potion of Intelligence -> Bio II (Start precasting it when you see your tank about to engage) -> Miasma (Start moving toward the boss at 0.5 left on the cast) -> Bio -> Fester (when Bio applies) -> Miasma II -> Potent Poison Potion -> Contagion + Swiftcast -> Shadow Flare -> Rouse -> Ruin II -> Spur -> Ruin II -> Fester -> Ruin II -> Enkindle -> Ruin -> Ruin -> Ruin II -> Fester -> Ruin II -> Aetherflow.

After this, it's mostly a priority system depending on how the fight goes. You want to refresh Dots when they have < 3 seonds remaining, same deal for Shadow Flare if the boss won't move for 12 seconds minimum. Make sure to use Ruin II in before using off-gcd abilities. Whenever possible, be in melee range to be able to auto-attack the boss.

This covers most of it. Personally I modified my T9 slightly in the first phase documented below:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...age-Discussion

PS: I also don't save Enkindle in T8 for that first Dread anymore, often enough I've pulled lower numbers saving Rouse, Spur , Enkindle for that moment instead of just going full throttle on the boss.

[Dwill]

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Obviously the rotation can be altered depending on the encounter. Sticking to one thing and one thing only is unwise.

[Havenchild]

Obviously the rotation can be altered depending on the encounter. Sticking to one thing and one thing only is unwise.

Well considering he asked mainly about T8 and T9, it was merely a point that in specific beginning phases of T9 (to max DPS like the title stated), there imo, is a non-conventional way of doing things especially since you ideally want to clip earlier then normal (mainly because of the jumps).

You can swift cast every other shadow flare, dont SC anything else;

There are several moments when using SC to apply your Bio II or Miasma, is highly beneficial especially in dodging / high movement scenarios.

[Dwill]

Well considering he asked mainly about T8 and T9, it was merely a point that in specific beginning phases of T9 (to max DPS like the title stated), there imo, is a non-conventional way of doing things especially since you ideally want to clip earlier then normal (mainly because of the jumps).

Oh I agree. Chances are though if he asks for T8 and T9, he'd need the standard one as well to begin with so might as well give more info than too few.

There are several moments when using SC to apply your Bio II or Miasma, is highly beneficial especially in dodging / high movement scenarios.

Agreed. Swiftcast + Miasma saved me once or twice during T7 kiting when the Renaud spawned at a not so desirable location.