Monk 3.0 CHAKRA UNLEASHED

[natyusha]

Here is what I came up with BiS wise: http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/TOQE

It comes out as 2762 strength with dervy's stat weights. Haven't seen anything higher than that yet but I'd be happy if a set with less skspd and a higher weight was posted.

As for openers I really think more people should consider putting fracture in there like this: http://ffxivrotations.com/46k

[PB+Tackle] Demo > Snap > Snap [B4B] > DK [IR] > TwS [Pot] > ToD [Elixir Field] > Boot [Steel Peak] > True [Howling Fist] > Demo [Forbidden Chakra] > Fracture > DK > TwS > Snap

With a nin, mch and selene the ToD, bootshine, true strike, 2nd demolish, fracture and every ogcd inbetween will be fully buffed by b4b, ir, pot, hypercharge and trick.

The only turn it changes in is a6s where you use howling fist after the first demo so it is up again to hit 3 of the blaster mirages. It is nice on a8s too since it will allow you to dragon kick the steam regulator right away.

[RomanceInSeoul]

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what dps you pushing on A8S?

[Kahr]

Re: A7S

Anyone running into TP issues? I've found I need at least 1-2 purifications.

How in the heck are people pulling 1800 dps on this fight? I only cleared last week, 1477 (figure I can do better this week, first clear jitters and all that). But I can't imagine jumping 200-300 dps. Using the 230 lore weapon with only three 240 pieces (ring, belt, neck)... is full i240 left side going to make that much difference?

One other thing, really only an issue on the first jail set, I've noticed if we kill the doll too fast I have actually lost my stacks between the pad lock or the boss returning, is this anyone else's experience? I'm paranoid now, so I'll actually hold back ogcds so the thing doesn't die too quickly >.<;

[Kahr]

A7S is basically a dummy fight so TP issues are sure to be there. The padlock one should be the least of your worries, tank + healer cages are the worst due to all that downtime with nothing to attack. I feel like you're doing something wrong if you're hitting 1477 with a 230 weapon. Can you link FFlogs or a video?

Interestingly enough, Nudist Beach, a monk in your fc, pulled the same dps on his/her first kill, and then only 60 dps higher on 2nd kill (with a 240 wep?). Now, my question was how people are pulling 1800+, will 1800+ be the 50th % in a few months? Or are these guys just beasts? Question for you (secret drg main?), how did you pull a 1600? I'd be curious to see you take a look at my DRG in the log below, and provide input!

Anyhow, this was our first kill:

http://www.fflogs.com/reports/z1qFVL...pe=damage-done

[Kahr]

I don't think we will see many people hitting 1800 since that's with 245/240 weapons and an abundance of 240 gear. So they are almost hitting the glass ceiling for DPS. Now do I expect people to maybe break 1900 with full BiS? Yeah it's possible but I expect 1800+ to be in the 95th percentile+ by the end of 3.3. As for the DRG i'm unsure what he's doing wrong, it looks like he lost blood a few times but I think there may be some fundamental issues in his play style at large. Also keep in mind teams that skip cages will ALWAYS have more DPS vs someone with the same skill who gets that set.

ooo, I had no idea you could skip cages!! That's really exciting to be honest, I learned of skipping the first boost on a5s this week as well, can't wait for raid dps to get a bit higher. On a happy side note, while we didn't clear a7s tonight, managed to stay around 1600 into the last phase. Though, good lord, the tp suffering is too real... ;_;

[Ossom]

The only turn it changes in is a6s where you use howling fist after the first demo so it is up again to hit 3 of the blaster mirages. It is nice on a8s too since it will allow you to dragon kick the steam regulator right away.

How do you get Howling up for the 3 Blasters if you use it? Phase change is at 40 Seconds and those things die pretty fast.