MNK 50 Gear

[Neomy]

I take the opportunity of this thread cause today i got the Giantsgall claws, that i melded with a +18 str materia.
I was wondering if it could be a better choice than ifrit's claw ?
These giantsgall have 1less base dmg and -0.3 dps, but they give 5 int 18 str (and acc+10), and that could help me reaching the cap :x

[Meatdawg]

I take the opportunity of this thread cause today i got the Giantsgall claws, that i melded with a +18 str materia.
I was wondering if it could be a better choice than ifrit's claw ?
These giantsgall have 1less base dmg and -0.3 dps, but they give 5 int 18 str (and acc+10), and that could help me reaching the cap :x

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...Q1hHUEE#gid=23

Put in your claws, ifrit, your base stats and compare

[AmyNeudaiz]

LOL amy neudaiz giving terrible advice about stats/gear ? That never happens...

I just find it irritating that people always do the same things and never really go out to even use anything different in a game where stats aren't really that important.

Am I a bad player for wanting that? No.
But I'm done offering any advice that isn't "cap these 2 stats herpa derp" since the community here thinks anything other than that is borderline retarded.


And yes, I was wrong about some stats but I stopped paying attention to that before jobs even came out.

[Estellios]

Just wanted to say any MNKs from Ul'dah, the Lieutenant hat gives +40 INT which is extremely nice as you don't have to worry about a double/triple INT meld. The downside is that it is Sanction-based but I've gotten used to getting it before I leave town. You can get it at any city now or buy the sanction scroll.

[Almalexia]

I just find it irritating that people always do the same things and never really go out to even use anything different in a game where stats aren't really that important.

Am I a bad player for wanting that? No.

We've demonstrated INT, until capped, is better than ATK as far as damage is concerned. If you're suggesting that's incorrect and we should be exploring something else, this is as good a thread as any to share your findings.

Or you could be one of those unique snowflakes who thinks following the rules of the game is too conformist and you'll wear whatever you want, whenever you want, because "stats don't matter" and "being different" is more important than playing well.

In which case, yes, you are a bad player. Please don't be that snowflake.

[AmyNeudaiz]

We've demonstrated INT, until capped, is better than ATK as far as damage is concerned. If you're suggesting that's incorrect and we should be exploring something else, this is as good a thread as any to share your findings.

Or you could be one of those unique snowflakes who thinks following the rules of the game is too conformist and you'll wear whatever you want, whenever you want, because "stats don't matter" and "being different" is more important than playing well.

In which case, yes, you are a bad player. Please don't be that snowflake.

I'm not making the argument that ATK is better than INT. My first comment on that was misinformation and I've already admitted that.

[Izodius]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...Q1hHUEE#gid=23

Put in your claws, ifrit, your base stats and compare

This, this is what the sheet should be used for. Not much else. I see the sheet's spread to all the main melee forums now. :/

[Riv]

Well, i'm not going to triple meld an INT head when i already have DL eyepatch. With my current setup i get 351 str and 300 int with food.

DL eye 20INT
Serpent Officer body 10STR 10INT
AF legs 10STR 3INT
AF feet 3INT
Triple STR+50 gloves.
2 HQ Str Rings 36STR
HQ INT bracelets 4INT
Eft steak for the extra 7INT

Now, i could swap out the AF legs with a double meld INT leg but it would have to be +20. I would also lose 10 STR that would have to be made up. However, food could make up 7 of that, leaving me at 310 INT and 348 STR. Worth it?

Keep in mind that i also want to get the DL Caligae at some point, which would be 3 more int lost from AF boots.

[Powercow]

Now, i could swap out the AF legs with a double meld INT leg but it would have to be +20. I would also lose 10 STR that would have to be made up.

You can also pick up int elsewhere. Since you're Grid GC, the Jackboots have 10 int, the belt has 3, and the earring has 4. That'll put you up a good bit.

[Riv]

Ooo i never looked into the other GC stuff.