[Dev 1220] Why my Grand Company Item sux.. Rabble rabble rabble!

[Razor]

Lominsan Lance Unique Untradable Lancer's Arm
Damage: 143 Delay: 3.7 -- Damage/Delay = 38.65
Attack Power: +25
Crit Rate: +15

Gridanian Harpoon Unique Untradable Lancer's Armr
Damage: 125 Delay: 3.3 -- Damage/Delay = 37.87
Accuracy: +25
Parry: +15

Ul'dahn Guisarme Unique Untradable Lancer's Arm
Damage: 140 Delay: 3.7 -- Damage/Delay = 37.83
Accuracy: +15 Attack Power: +25

When you look at it that way, not only are they all very close but the Gridanian Harpoon is actually the second best. And honestly, since I don't think there is a DPS/TP rule in XIV like XI had, you will outparse the other two lances with the gridanian one because of faster TP gain. This the same reasoning back in 1.18 why Peiste Cesti were #1. Its not always about hardest hitting weapon, there are a lot of other factors to consider.

I could do the same breakdown with the shields someone else posted but it would be redundant. Uldah's shield has a lower block rate but a drastically higher block. This also makes sense, hoplons are bigger shields than bucklers, won't block as often but will block a lot better. Factor in GLA's block%+ traits/abilities and the hoplon will most likely do much better in the field.

[Shaedhen]

I could do the same breakdown with the shields someone else posted but it would be redundant. Uldah's shield has a lower block rate but a drastically higher block. This also makes sense, hoplons are bigger shields than bucklers, won't block as often but will block a lot better. Factor in GLA's block%+ traits/abilities and the hoplon will most likely do much better in the field.

Yes of course, but I was talking about the LL shield versus the other two.

[Razor]

Yes of course, but I was talking about the LL shield versus the other two.

Oh wow, I retract my statement about the shields (LL's at least). I just assumed they did the same thing with shields that they did with the lances (I couldn't see your actual post when I was making mine) but that isn't the case at all. The LL shield has worse stats in both categories... Maybe it'll have cooler art...? Since they always have the best looking attire. Iunno, that does look unfair though.