how do i know when an attack is direct hit or crit?

[Kuzonoha]

Correct me if I'm wrong, as for why SMN should prioritize Direct Hit over Crit is mainly because it not only scales better than Crit, but our dots are also affected meaning that every few ticks means a chance for a direct/Crit hit.

[ManuelBravo]

Correct me if I'm wrong, as for why SMN should prioritize Direct Hit over Crit is mainly because it not only scales better than Crit, but our dots are also affected meaning that every few ticks means a chance for a direct/Crit hit.

Not 100% sure on that but I always prioritize on critical before direct hit. My cousin and I have been experimenting with it as sum and so far critical has paid off more. I could be wrong just our experience on it.

[dotsforlife]

Not 100% sure on that but I always prioritize on critical before direct hit. My cousin and I have been experimenting with it as sum and so far critical has paid off more. I could be wrong just our experience on it.

The reason SMNs take DH over Crit is because of the math. DH is mathematically better to take over Crit but SMN BiS is nearly even for Crit/DH.

DH>Crit>Det>SS is the optimal setup for SMN by the numbers.

As long as you've got a healthy amount of both Crit and DH you'll be fine either way.

[ManuelBravo]

The reason SMNs take DH over Crit is because of the math. DH is mathematically better to take over Crit but SMN BiS is nearly even for Crit/DH.

DH>Crit>Det>SS is the optimal setup for SMN by the numbers.

As long as you've got a healthy amount of both Crit and DH you'll be fine either way.

Thx will keep it in mind.

[dotsforlife]

Thx will keep it in mind.

I don't recall the exact values but BiS for SMN is around:
DH = 1750-1800ish
Crit = 1750-1800ish
Det = 1100-1150ish
SS = 825-850ish

Somewhere along those lines. Give or take a few.