How to Dragoon Per Second: A DPS Paradigm

[pandabearcat]

TTT = 150 + 200 + 360 = 710
IDC = 180 + 220 + 250 * 1.1 + 35*ticks = 675 + 35*ticks

So...2 ticks. = 6 seconds max, 4.5 seconds avg, aka 2 GCDs ballpark post IDC

If we extend to 1 GCD after, if we assume you are doing 4th combo, then IDC gives an additional 29 potency in damage, which means it will surpass TTT at 1 GCD.

TTT4 = TTT + 290 = 1000
IDC4 = IDC + 290*1.1 = 994 + 35*ticks

So if you have time to finish even ONE 4th combo, then it is worth it to IDC. Esp if you have brd/mch hitting that same target.

[zeth07]

This coming week I'll be able to upgrade Hands+Legs, then either Feet or my other 2 accessories. I'm not sure which choice is better.

After upgrading the Hands+Legs:

w/ Feet
ACC = 694 (-9)
CRIT = 553 (-30)
DET = 419 (+45)
SPD = 579

w/ Accessories (Earrings+Neck)
ACC = 707 (+4)
CRIT = 586 (+3)
DET = 378 (+4)
SPD = 582 (+3)

[Aiurily]

it's probably best to compare the set with feet vs the set with accessories

anyway i'd say, if you're looking for immediate dps results, the accessories are better. you're not factoring in the extra str 2 accessories give over feet (2 accessories from i180=8 str, 1 feet from i180=5 str)

if you still play bb, is it dead

[bj0rN]

I came across this on reddit with regards to someone who was asking if it was worth it DPS wise to keep BotD up even if it meant not landing your positionals correctly.

Regardless, a nice chart to take a look at I suppose?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme...td_timing_and/

[Dervy]

I came across this on reddit with regards to someone who was asking if it was worth it DPS wise to keep BotD up even if it meant not landing your positionals correctly.

Regardless, a nice chart to take a look at I suppose?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme...td_timing_and/

Yeah it's a nice sheet. Adding it to OP later.

I calculated a while back, that the average potency of "4th" needs to be 220ish (counting misses) over the course of an entire encounter, for it to be a PPS gain over H IDC4 P TTT4 TTT4. That includes Jump buffs and GK if I'm not mistaken.

As for Dropping BOTD vs skipping HT/P.. As long as you're able to hit all positionals in that cycle, yes skipping either a P or HT in favour of not dropping BOTD is the wisest thing to do. Dropping either is between a 1-2PPS loss, where as dropping BOTD is an 8 PPS loss including GK and Jump Buffs.(calculated in a 120s cycle that is).

That's one of the things I'll be adding to the OP later.

It should be the same as the old one.

He should be using the Rotation of Shame as he doesn't have WT/FC yet. Everything else is spot on.

[wesmont]

hi guys, i am so excited to finally be a Dragoon, at lvl 32 right now but i am strangling with the rotation at this low level. I've just got Ph and Jump and i am not exactly sure where should i fit those in.
I mean, i don't have yet Dis so my rotation goes something like that:
HT-IR-TT-VT-LS-FT-Ph and repeat the FT combo. Can you please tell me where should i fit Jump or B4B which i'll get at 34?

[Aiurily]

eso head det/ss
eso chest acc/crit
eso gloves det/acc
eso pants crit/sksp
eso boots acc/det
eso belt crit/det
eso neck crit/sksp
eso earrings acc/det
eso braclet acc/crit
eso ring sksp/acc

crafted i180 gear, neat

[SunnyHirose]

Fang and Claw
Potency has been increased from 100 to 200.
* Potency when attacking from the rear [sic] has not been adjusted.

Wheeling Thrust
Potency has been increased from 100 to 200.
* Potency when attacking from the rear has not been adjusted.

[thrusts internally]

[PaiiNx]

Dragoon Fang and Claw »Potency has been increased from 100 to 200.
* Potency when attacking from the rear has not been adjusted.

Wheeling Thrust »Potency has been increased from 100 to 200.
* Potency when attacking from the rear has not been adjusted.

Someone ask for it and YoshiP deliver it

[Dervy]

N200 potency??

DRG FOTM time lads. That means there's absolutely no excuse to ever drop BOTD in any given situation.

EDIT: LMAO at i200-i210. That's broke. Also, is the Law gear our amazing AF2 DRG gear?