NQ vs HQ

[serious]

I found this on xiv forums replying to one of my posts. Posted by NoMX
Here is how HQ works:
+1 adds 5% extra to each stat with a star next to it. This would be like your attack and acc on your bow.
+2 adds 10% extra
+3 adds 15% extra

The game rounds up when there's a decimal, usually. Example below:

NQ Crab bow:
127 attack

+1 Crab bow:
127 attack x 1.05 = 133.35 attack, rounded up to 134. This is +7 attack

+2 Crab bow:
127 attack x 1.1 = 139.7 attack, rounded up to 140. This is +13 attack.
No matter what kind of equipment it is, it has the same effect, be it a DoL tool, a DoH tool, armor, or a weapon. Any time there is 1, 2, or 3 stars next to a stat it is increased by 5%, 10%, or 15% respectively. This means a +3 needle would give your weaver 15% more craftsmanship bonus over what the needle says it gives, just like a +3 helmet would give +15% more defense to a DoW class.

i need to confirm this when the servers come back up but it sounds correct.
thank you to NoMX for saving me hours of useless comparing of stats.