Thread: 4.3 AST changes/speculations

Originally Posted by Exiled_Tonberry

An Aspected Helios buff? Neither sect really needs this. Noct Helios already is extremely strong and Diu Helios is stronger than Medica II...

Diurnal Aspected Helios is actually weaker than Medica II.

Medica II = 200 initial + (50 x 10) ticks = 200 initial + 500 ticks = 700 total potency
Diurnal Aspected Helios = 200*1.05 initial + (40 x 10)*1.05 ticks = 210 initial + 420 ticks = 630 total potency

[edit] Edit for mathematical error on my end.
Medica II = 200 initial + (50 x 10) ticks = 200 initial + 500 ticks = 700 total potency
Diurnal Aspected Helios = 200*1.10 initial + (40 x 10)*1.10 ticks = 220 initial + 440 ticks = 660 total potency
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I do agree that Aspected Helios doesn't really need a buff.

Originally Posted by Ghishlain

Diurnal Aspected Helios is actually weaker than Medica II.

Medica II = 200 initial + (50 x 10) ticks = 200 initial + 500 ticks = 700 total potency
Diurnal Aspected Helios = 200*1.05 initial + (40 x 10)*1.05 ticks = 210 initial + 420 ticks = 630 total potency

I do agree that Aspected Helios doesn't really need a buff.

Hey Ghishlain,

Its 10% more healing from Diurnal (and not only 5%.)

Aspected Helios (Diu.) = 200*1.10 initial + (40 x 10)*1.10 ticks = 220 initial + 440 ticks = 660 total potency

Originally Posted by Heilstos

Hey Ghishlain,

Its 10% more healing and not only 5%.

Aspected Helios (Diu.) = 200*1.10 initial + (40 x 10)*1.10 ticks = 220 initial + 440 ticks = 660 total potency

You are correct. I was probably thinking of the 5% reduced cast speed that Diurnal used to have and slotted that in as healing potency randomly. It's still weaker than Medica II though even with that addition.

*Randomly Ninja's Edit previous post*

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Originally Posted by Exiled_Tonberry

@Ghislain: Yeah you're right, Medica II is stronger on paper. In-game it doesn't feel any weaker at all though aside from it's distance. It's really odd that it's getting a buff, but I guess we'll see how it goes.

I imagine it's because the initial application is technically strong and it's hard to tell the difference between 44 potency and 50 potency. If I recall correctly, the final value of a spell can RNG between +/- 10% which means the tick can have a potency of 40-48 on Diurnal A.Helios while Medica II tick can be 45-55. There's overlap in the 45-48 potency range which may skew an individual's observations.

@AST adjustments - I saw this on Reddit. Take with a grain of salt as it's a singular post until a more official translation hits the table.

It does mimic what Ceasaria is saying.

"AST damage cast speed increased"
Ah no ok I understand, if it goes to 1,5 sec, it would be so nice.

It's nice for Lightspeed but I would like more.

Aspected Helios buff is not the right choice if they want to buff noct part.

Update :

"SCH - Pet usability adjustments

AST - Attack based spells cast time reduced, Lightspeed MP reduction effect from 25% to 50%, and damage inflict down effect will be removed. Aspected Helios will be buffed."

Originally Posted by Ceasaria

Update :

"SCH - Pet usability adjustments

AST - Attack based spells cast time reduced, Lightspeed MP reduction effect from 25% to 50%, and damage inflict down effect will be removed. Aspected Helios will be buffed."

Whoa, that's a huge change. In conjunction with Celestial Opposition, if you decide to use this with it, you have 20seconds of half MP cost and 100% mobility while DPSing. Or 9-10 casts of half MP Gravity in dungeons.
This should also solve any and all MP issues since Lightspeed will be used more often. Pretty nice all around.


@Ghislain: Yeah you're right, Medica II is stronger on paper. In-game it doesn't feel any weaker at all though aside from it's distance. It's really odd that it's getting a buff, but I guess we'll see how it goes.