How to Dragoon per Second: A DPS Paradigm

[MiniTyra]

Stat-weighted @ 720acc: http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/STV5 - If you're uncomfortable with 578 SS: http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/STXY

"DPS solved" @ 720acc: http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/STVJ - Alternatively, for a tiny bit more consistency: http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/STVP

Both of those sets are extremely... Extreme. Though, I think I can get a better DPS calculated set if I let it do a proper, 5 hour run on this toaster PC i'm using... And of course, 720 acc is a completely made up accuracy value.

And yeah, those weights are dead-on with what I'm getting.

[Slappah]

Hey guys I recently switched my main to drg and I got to wondering

Is there such a thing as too much crit? I'm at 789 and it seems really high, but at the same time it feels so good just knowing I have almost 800 crit.

Also what do you suggest melding in the new gear? I melded a crit IV in my midan belt, saving tier V for when I get 240 stuff, don't feel it's worth it on 220-230 gear.

On a side note, I wish I tried this job sooner, I've been playing since ps4 launch and I've switched mains a lot, but I've never had as much fun as I'm having as dragoon.

[enil]

Is there such a thing as too much crit?

Not realistically.
Theoretically you could run into some soft/hard caps at 100%, 90%, 85% and 70% crit rates (100% crit, 100% crit with IR, 100% crit with Battle Littany, 100% crit with IR+BL) but these values are not reachable.

[coldheart21]

Currently I'm at i211 and did SSS Seph EX. According to the SSS calculator I'm doing 1407.86 DPS. Is that a bit low for my gear level? I don't know how to boost it higher. This is without food, pots, buffs, or materia.

[HeavenlyArmed]

I see a lot of people talking theory about calculating BiS for certain Accuracy caps, but does anyone know what the actual caps are for any of the fights yet? Also, how much do you actually attack things from the front this tier?

[Slappah]

how much do you actually attack things from the front this tier?

In my experience not THAT often

There are a few mechanics where you'll be facing the front of the boss for maybe a GCD but that's it

[MiniTyra]

I see a lot of people talking theory about calculating BiS for certain Accuracy caps, but does anyone know what the actual caps are for any of the fights yet? Also, how much do you actually attack things from the front this tier?

Well, I was running 650 for A5S and never missed. For A6S, I was at around 669 and 0 misses.

I can comfortably say, A5S will require the same accuracy caps as A4S, maybe less as you're RARELY attacking from the front except for when he turns around for a tank buster or if you get Prey and you decide to land a GCD as he runs into you.

For A6S... You'll be attacking from the front slightly bit more but I've never missed either. So maybe:

A5S: 630 -> 647
A6S: 640 -> 665?

A7S and A8S should have a much higher accuracy requirement Jump simply due to mechanics and If we looked at the A1S -> A4S, it was approximately a 55 Accuracy Jump... which is why I foresaw a +700 accuracy requirement.

I guess I could play around with my gear tomorrow and see what it is for A6S.

[MiniTyra]

And that's an IF you get the A6S Tome.

[Sleigh]

Well ... DRG should be #1 or #2 in your group to get the tome, depending on your comp, just saying. At worst #3 if you've got an unfortunate MNK DRG BRD caster comp, but you get 3 weapon tomes by week 3 if you've cleared already.