Ifrit Fight

[AdvancedWind]

So I take it nobody else thinks that this entire ordeal is slightly disconnected from the main storyline, which makes the game itself seem that much more disjointed.

Except it is.

Of course, from what we've seen on Ifrit's first appearance, he wasn't exactly intent on fighting us. But maybe after whatever new storyline events happens now, we can fight him for several reasons, the three most likely being

A - Ifrit is testing us (which, by the way, is a pretty classic reason for summon fights in the series)
B - Ifrit was summoned to fight against the imperials, but for whatever reason went out of control and we must beat some sense back into him.
C - Ifrit was summoned to lay waste on Ul'dah and we must stop him.

[Forerunner]

THM using Defender for added defence? lul

[Arcell]

THM using Defender for added defence? lul

And why not? The only downside is that it lowers attack while it's active, not exactly a big problem for the Thaum lol. It's actually a pretty decent move on their part, most people wouldn't think to do it.

[Forerunner]

And why not? The only downside is that it lowers attack while it's active, not exactly a big problem for the Thaum lol. It's actually a pretty decent move on their part, most people wouldn't think to do it.

It also lowers magic potency I think. Also, the minor def boost the thm gets, with their already low def, why bother nerfing heals/nukes?

EDIT: http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Defender

Lowers M Pot. Double edged sword. Ah well, maybe it's worth it in that fight.

[leomike35]

I need to watch the vid again because i swear that wasnt an axe the lala was swinging. C'mon you eagle eyed players confirm new axe or scythe. Btw super excited about the update....was hoping it was the 30th cuz my mother in law will be here on the 4th lol. Oh well time for her to experience ifrit!!!!!

[Forerunner]

I need to watch the vid again because i swear that wasnt an axe the lala was swinging. C'mon you eagle eyed players confirm new axe or scythe.

Looks to me like a Boars Bane/Bardiche clone.

[Endemerrin]

I need to watch the vid again because i swear that wasnt an axe the lala was swinging. C'mon you eagle eyed players confirm new axe or scythe.

They're all using some Darkhold gear.

It's a Canopus Bill.
http://i.imgur.com/KfUaY.png

[Jinko]

Looks like a fight out of WoW almost, great stuff finally a fight where people don't just stand around using the same skills.

[EmeraldHill]

He looks like a re-skin of one of the current beastmen models in the game.

In terms of the fight, looks like a sub-par fight compared to what we have nowadays in WoW and games like it.

[Jinko]

He looks like a re-skin of one of the current beastmen models in the game.

In terms of the fight, looks like a sub-par fight compared to what we have nowadays in WoW and games like it.

Agreed it does look less dynamic but its still a step in the right direction, hopefully as the dev progress with boss encounters they will get better at coming up with interesting fights.