Carraway's Guide to the New Archer: 1.18 and Beyond

[NoctisUmbra]

From Seiken's original testing:



Now, if stat caps were based on calculated weapon DPS all along, this would make sense as to why different base damage Ifrit's weapons all lead to the same range of stat caps. It would also make sense as to why BRD's stat caps were so much lower with Ifrit's Bow vs other jobs, because the calculated DPS on Ifrit's Bow is 36.74, vs. Battleaxe's 39.77 or Harpoon's 39.74 or Claws' 39.7. Moogle weapons for DRG, MNK, and WAR also have very slightly lower calculated DPS than Ifrit weapons.

However, I personally haven't done any stat cap testing in 1.22, nor has anyone else to my knowledge, so I'm only speculating.

Pretty much how my line of thinking is. It just seems cohesive and explains the trend of caps even prior to 1.22.

[carraway]

Pretty much how my line of thinking is. It just seems cohesive and explains the trend of caps even prior to 1.22.

Yeah, sorry if I jumped on you for semantic reasons, but I just wanted to emphasize how important it is that we thoroughly test theories before using them as explanations.

[NoctisUmbra]

Yeah, sorry if I jumped on you for semantic reasons, but I just wanted to emphasize how important it is that we thoroughly test theories before using them as explanations.

Oh, no worries I didn't take it as such anyway. I agree and would love to see some in-depth testing.

[HiirNoivl]

Would you gentlemen like a spot of tea?

[NoctisUmbra]

Would you gentlemen like a spot of tea?

Don't hate on the bromance.

Sure I would like a spot of tea. I drink my tea like a sir.

[carraway]

Pinkies out, cucumber sandwiches. Scotch on the rocks afterward.

[Dufer]

Where should my dex be? Skimmed over topic but didnt see anything on OP about it

[carraway]

Where should my dex be? Skimmed over topic but didnt see anything on OP about it

300 DEX if using Ifrit's Bow.

[madolyn]

Hello. This has been a very informative thread..

I am looking for a little advice though. I am having some trouble deciding on my stats. I am by no means a "Rich" bard nor am i fortunately lucky to get any DL drops for bard =(. I am willing to work towards goals though. What I have is as follows and some pointers or advice would be much appreciated.

Head: AF (almost at crown)
Weapon: have both Garuda and Ifrit
Body: Rainmakers Tunic with 2x Piety
Waist: Scarlet Sash or Vet. Field Belt
Hands: ATK x2 Felt Bracers (also have DEX x2 felt bracers)
Legs: AF
Feet: Explorer's Moccasins
Accessories: HQ Tourmaline Rings, Tourmaline Bracelet, Explorer's Earring, HQ Electrum Choker.

now without the DEX gloves, I sit at 260 DEX, 319 PIE, 570 ATK.

if I sub the DEX gloves in, it puts me at 290 DEX, 319 PIE, 516 ATK.

I am working on a new body to add +12 more PIE currently and am looking for advice as to what i could do or go for in other slots.
I am also having a difficult time acquiring some +DEX materias for pants =/.

any suggestions are welcomed

[Ssweet]

For the leg slot I use raptorskin Subligar Double melded t3 Swordsman's cry. The t4 are 400k a pop on my server . Also there is a what to wear section on the first page =]