which weapon?

[Hyrist]

Hmm. Being Gridanian I don't think there is a set combination that actually merits the loss of stats required to get the added bonus on the high rank spear, any tips in that department?

I should ask, what constitutes a piece that meets that requirement, any Grand Company equipment or only one with a set passive?

[MariyaShidou]

Hmm. Being Gridanian I don't think there is a set combination that actually merits the loss of stats required to get the added bonus on the high rank spear, any tips in that department?

I should ask, what constitutes a piece that meets that requirement, any Grand Company equipment or only one with a set passive?

You're kidding?

Lieutenant Overcoat, Lieutenant Hat, Choker and one random piece. I would say Bracelet because you might lose -4 STR OR PIE (assume you use HQ Bracelet) but in return you get +45 Hp and +25 ATK from the spear. That's the set I'm running with and the Crit damage is HUGE. Any piece from Grand Company (Green) will meet the requirement.

The weapon is largely dependent on your clothes. If you got full DL, use Garuda. If you got plenty of good GC pieces along with good melded pieces, use Lieutenant.

[Lacavi]

You're kidding?

Lieutenant Overcoat, Lieutenant Hat, Choker and one random piece. I would say Bracelet because you might lose -4 STR OR PIE (assume you use HQ Bracelet) but in return you get +45 Hp and +25 ATK from the spear. That's the set I'm running with and the Crit damage is HUGE. Any piece from Grand Company (Green) will meet the requirement.

The weapon is largely dependent on your clothes. If you got full DL, use Garuda. If you got plenty of good GC pieces along with good melded pieces, use Lieutenant.

Honestly I was thinking either Head Body Earring Neck (The earring is best for Monk, and for Dragoon you miss out on 5 attack power.) Or Head Earring Neck Bracer, this way you could still double meld a Cobalt/Darksteel Hauby for more PIE.

[Alaltus]

Hmm. Being Gridanian I don't think there is a set combination that actually merits the loss of stats required to get the added bonus on the high rank spear, any tips in that department?

I should ask, what constitutes a piece that meets that requirement, any Grand Company equipment or only one with a set passive?

I'll lend you my experience on this as i bought the spear tabard bracelets choker and the belt only to find when i bought the Gridanian Officer's Cap that i could have not wasted my seals on the belt because it counts towards the 5 piece requirement. So i guess any gear bought with seals at the adders nest thats unique/untradeable counts as serpent gear even if it isnt there in the name.

[Ralos]

Ifrit is pretty much useless trash now. I'd edit that out of your list if I were you.

Why is ifrit's harpoon considered trash now?

[AmyNeudaiz]

Why is ifrit's harpoon considered trash now?

Attack power is a crappy stat in comparison to other stats and dps is low in comparison to most of everything else.
A double melded crafted lance is better if you use the right materia.

[Malix]

Attack power is a crappy stat in comparison to other stats and dps is low in comparison to most of everything else.
A double melded crafted lance is better if you use the right materia.

a double melded spear doesnt have more dps than ifrits harpoon but w/e lol

[AmyNeudaiz]

a double melded spear doesnt have more dps than ifrits harpoon but w/e lol

+30 STR > +30 Attack Power
If you +1 a Cobalt Guisarme with 2 grade IV materia that is plenty stronger than Ifrit's Harpoon.

[Malix]

+30 STR > +30 Attack Power
If you +1 a Cobalt Guisarme with 2 grade IV materia that is plenty stronger than Ifrit's Harpoon.

Amy i have come to the conclusion that you arent a very intelligent person so im not gonna even get into details as to why ifrits is better.