Assigning Retainers

[Starkman]

Endikoh,

Thank you very much for your response.

More specifically now, why would I want to assign my retainers to White Mage (which I am)? Exactly what am I going to get from them that will benefit me as a White Mage. Further, why wouldn't I want to assign the two retainers to gatherer classes (Min, Bot or Fish)? Wouldn't that make sense; I'm going to get stuff I need for crafting that way (at least, that's my thinking).

As to skins, someone told me that retainers assigned to a battle class will bring back skins and stuff—again, what am I going to do with this if I can't craft with it? And if I need it, can't I just buy it, or is it more beneficial to get this stuff from a retainer assigned to a battle class rather than getting mats from gathering classes?

These are the issues that are confusing me. Oh, and I made note of that site you gave me, and I'm on it!

Thanks.

[Sumizu]

Most people say to assign your adventurer class retainer to the class you currently are because then you can just give your old gear to your retainer instead of getting some new ones. Adventurer classes can gather items that you would get from killing mobs, so I guess that helps if you'd really prefer not to camp a place and kill 100 of the same mobs for drops you need.

EDIT: also, you could always sell it on the market board if you don't need the drops / mats your retainer brings back. I'm not exactly an expert on this, but I'd imagine a high-leveled retainer could bring in a lot of dough if you send it out and sell the mats they bring back.

[Verethyl]

[QUOTE=Sumizu;4577266]Most people say to assign your adventurer class retainer to the class you currently are because then you can just give your old gear to your retainer instead of getting some new ones.

How can you give your old gear to a retainer if it's spirit bonded to you?

[Frizze]

How can you give your old gear to a retainer if it's spirit bonded to you?

In game terms, the retainers are considered part of your inventory. So letting them use your gear is still keeping it on "you". Works for combat gear, crafting gear, glamour gear... whatever you may have.