Thread: 2.4 PLD BiS found?

ACC Cap is 550 (maybe a couple points less)

VIT build would be something like this:

http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/O9F9

STR would be something like this:

http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/O9FD

So were just throwing parry out the window?

Originally Posted by Starbirth

So were just throwing parry out the window?

Some people certainly believe that. However, 650 Parry combined with a i130-35 shield is nothing to scoff at. You'll be doing something to mitigate literally 45% of all physical attacks, give or take a percent. However, that number isn't over 50; the point where Parry will start to actually truly be useful. Current trends point to it possibly getting there though. We'll see.

Regarding the use of STR, I'll start by saying that I have no idea of the HP requirements of the Final Coil. However, I would consider it safest to avoid replacing every VIT accessory with an equivalent STR accessory. Stupid STR tanks completely replace them in high end content. Smarter STR tanks use melded accessories to have the best of both worlds. Once we have i110 accessories to craft, they'll be indisputably best in slot for any Tank looking to be physically stronger. In the meantime... I can't say for certain whether it's better to use i130 VIT accessories right now or stick with those i90 pentamelds. The best way to experiment with STR right now is to respec your bonus stats. That'll get you STR at a cost of 1 VIT per point of STR. Replacing accessories makes you gain less STR than your VIT loss, but using melded accessories gives you more than one point of STR for every point of lost VIT.