Do buffs affect Limit Break damage?

[TetsuyaHikari]

I've tried asking a few different players, but nobody seems to have a clear cut answer on this. I've always made it a habit to use buffs before executing the limit break, thinking it would give me a higher damage output as opposed to just using it on its own. Some have told me that since limit breaks depend on potency, it makes sense that buffs would have an effect on that, but... Others have stated that buffs don't contribute to the damage at all. So, which is it?

EDIT: D'oh. Reached my daily limit.

Another question: does gear have an influence at all then? I sure hope so.

I also heard Dragoons saying they buff before using it...

I'm a Dragoon and buff before I use it, lol. That's why I've felt compelled to ask. I'm wondering if waiting for Life Surge, Blood for Blood, and/or Internal Release to fill before using my LB is even worth it, heh.