Spiritbonding Affected by Group Size?

[Greydor]

Whilst running a Spirtbonding grind session at Urth's this morning, me and a fellow LS member were discussing (or rather he was telling me) that having more than one party member affects SB gains. In fact, this person claimed that it was the reason for not bringing out his Chocobo. So, is this a matter of fact? If I have a Chocobo out, or join a party, am I partially nerf'd for SB gains?

If you know the answer, please cite the source (e.g. patch notes, dev clarification, etc.). I'd like to clear this up - running without my Chocobo in crafting gear as a PLD yields forever-long low DPS.

[Defteros]

as far as I remember, SB gain is divided in the party, either it is formed with other players or your chocobo.

[NyneAlexander]

I have never noticed a difference in SB gains due to having more or less people in the party. Its possible other factors were contributing to your friend's claim, like HQ gear or having materia on it. But afaik, you get the same amount of SB per kill solo that you do with a party.

[Greydor]

as far as I remember, SB gain is divided in the party, either it is formed with other players or your chocobo.

Completely not trying to be a jerk with this question - do you have a source? The time req. for SB'ing is fairly large, so I don't want to assume and lose out on crucial DPS.

Thank you for your help though!

[Defteros]

Completely not trying to be a jerk with this question - do you have a source? The time req. for SB'ing is fairly large, so I don't want to assume and lose out on crucial DPS.

Thank you for your help though!

eh, I don't remember exactly where I read that xD
's been to long xD

[Ashkendor]

as far as I remember, SB gain is divided in the party, either it is formed with other players or your chocobo.

I can't see this being the case, or those 8 person parties in Urth's Gift would actually be pretty dang slow.

I've never noticed a difference in sb'ing with my choco out or in a party with 1-2 other players.

[Kimikryo]

Well just from kill count. I need about the same amount of mobs for 5% solo, with chocobo, light party, full party (no chocobos in both).

Why about? a level 50 Mob gives a bit of a different SB% than a level 49 one.

[Defteros]

I can't see this being the case, or those 8 person parties in Urth's Gift would actually be pretty dang slow.

I've never noticed a difference in sb'ing with my choco out or in a party with 1-2 other players.

probably, but I'm just assuming here, it might be because you kill more enemies in less time...
I'm always SBonding by myself, so I don't have proofs, but have you tried like, killing 1 set of mobs by yourself, and one with your choco out, or in a party?

[StouterTaru]

I can't see this being the case, or those 8 person parties in Urth's Gift would actually be pretty dang slow.

I've never noticed a difference in sb'ing with my choco out or in a party with 1-2 other players.

It is very noticeable solo vs solo +choco. Fight same level mobs, count kills, and measure at least 20% gain. It doesn't cut in half for two people, but it does reduce it.

[NyarukoW]

Why spiritbond at Urths? Isn't the mines in Camp Overlook full of level 48+ kobolds? Seems to spirit bond faster there.