Black Mage Sanctuary - A Guide to DPS

[Waliel]

I found this on reddit and I was wondering what you guys think about blms using pie on their gear and if they should. https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._relevance_of/

It's been mentioned. You basically trade some some secondaries for PIE to always have enough mana to T1 and possibly a couple of extra TC procs through that. I've been thinking about it, but won't do it until I get my lore weapon and put the PIE on that, if I'm gonna do it. Most likely won't go past the two melds for a possible 5xF4.

[Mercutial]

I found this on reddit and I was wondering what you guys think about blms using pie on their gear and if they should. https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._relevance_of/

Yeah... I really do think I'm going to go ahead meld enough PIE to ensure a seamless T1. Don't think I'll go all out w/ PIE to get another F4 though. I just wanna be CRYSTAL clear on exactly how much PIE to meld to make this happen. I've only really glanced at this thread, but don't want to overshoot it by too much with a party bonus.

[Maero]

Perhaps one V Materia (+12) would suffice?
I am thinking slightly more may be needed to notice a difference but questioning if it would be worth it.
When HW first came out and i was @ 60 i was trying more piety and it really was nothing spectacular but may be worthwhile to revisit now

[Garotte14]

I personally find the pie melding argument stupid. If you're having issues completing your rotation, adding more PIE isn't going to help you. Adding a 5th Fire IV during dungeon runs, may be better, ok. But any raider will find, that with the movement required in raid, there are many times, where you're only able to cast 4 Fire IVs before you have to refresh Enochian. Sometimes even having to cut AF short to refresh Enochian. Having more Piety isn't going to help this. I mean, ppl can play how they want of course, and if you want to meld PIE, then by all means. But I personally think its wasting melds and secondary stats that could be way more valuable.

[MagiusNecros]

Anyone happen to know what accuracy is needed for A7S? Or the lowest that worked for you?

I think the entire cap including A8S would be I think 580ish.

[Mercutial]

I personally find the pie melding argument stupid. If you're having issues completing your rotation, adding more PIE isn't going to help you.

No... I get it. But being at the mercy of that server tick effects everybody and it has nothing do with properly executing your rotation. I'm not saying I'm completely sold on two materia slots going to PIE to alleviate this, but it's worth looking into.

However, blowing four slots for a potential extra F4 is a definite NO GO for me.

[IllyriaKnotfred]

Agreed. Their entire argument is mostly about eliminating server mana ticks that screw us all over often enough. As a blm what is it we always say? Never stop casting. Waiting on a server mana tick not having mana really blows.

[VitalSuit]

I think the entire cap including A8S would be I think 580ish.

I thought it was 600?

[MagiusNecros]

I thought it was 600?

You are right. It's 605.

[IceSpear]

I just hit 975 spell speed and I must say... I wasn't ready for it.