Quote Originally Posted by Mithron View Post
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Keep in mind that TBN is only a slight DPS gain if you always pop the shield and get your 50 gauge. The DPS increase is very small if you pop it consistently but if you don't the dps loss is rather significant.
Compare the following scenarios:
- 3 BS outside of grit fueled by TBN = 1200 potency for 7200MP
- a full Soul Eater combos with 2 DA= 950 potency for 3600MP (4800 for 2 DA and you get 1200 back from Syphon Strike)

Now the 3600MP difference means that you'll get to do 1.5 DA later with translate into 210 oGCD potency later (1 DA = 140 potency), putting the 3 BS at 1200 vs 1160 potency from the SE combos.
A small potency gain but at the risk of losing a lot more if you don't pop shield.