Attributes for GLD

[Arathalion]

Hello there, guys. I was playing as MRD, and I would simply dump all attribute points in Str and Vit, since both increase damage and Vit increases health. GLD, though doesn't seem to be that easy to manage. I could gather that:

Str increases damage
Dex increases accuracy
Vit increases HP
Mnd increases damage a little

Would a sound distribution be Str 23, Dex 15, Mnd 7? I really don't know if I should put anything in Vit, or if I should just dump those 7 points in Dex. Any help would be appreciated!

[YuriPazuzu]

There is already a post like this and it is actually on the same page

[Arathalion]

I know, and the last post is three months old. I wouldn't revive it, and I don't know if information there still applies.

Thanks, anyways.

[silverdragontyr]

Vit and Mnd. Gld isn't a DD, and once Pld comes there will be little reason to use Gld. You want Mnd for self cures.

[Arathalion]

Alright! You do have a point there, Silver, thanks a lot for the help Just in case, though, should I put anything in Dex at all, to increase Accuracy? Don't know if that's an issue for GLD.

[Reinheart]

Dex is also good for Block Rate + right? Or block with shield not so important as I'm thinking for GLA? Was gonna go VIT/MND/DEX personally

[YuriPazuzu]

That post based on 1.20 and above, so it still applies. Nothing change since and if dev. decided to change it, there will be chaos and panic in eorzea

[silverdragontyr]

Dex does affect block rate, but you're better off just using materia to fill that up. The only relative stats Gld can put in hands, are Dex, HP, and Parry+. Of these I'd use Dex, and with a couple tries you can get a Dex+30 or more gloves pretty easy. You can then put Vit(or Def) on the Body and Mnd on the head.

Reference...

≪Parameters and Their Effects≫

Strength

Attack Power
Damage dealt by puglist, gladiator, marauder, and lancer arms

Vitality

Damage taken
Enhancement Magic Potency
Maximum HP
Damage dealt by marauder arms

Dexterity

Accuracy
Block Rate
Parry
Damage dealt by archer arms

Intelligence

Attack Magic Potency
Damage dealt by pugilist arms

Mind

Healing Magic Potency
Magic Accuracy
Damage dealt by gladiator, thaumaturge, and conjurer arms

Piety

Magic Evasion
Enfeebling Magic Potency
Maximum MP
Damage dealt by archer, lancer, thaumaturge, and conjurer arms

[AmyNeudaiz]

VIT/STR is what I go for. Sure a Gld isn't a DPS but the more damage you put out the better hate you hold. Been playing Gld for a long time and DEX doesn't do much for block rates and MND doesn't really help with heals at all. If you want better self cures it's better to go for Healing Magic since it's more potent. Personally I choose MND over healing magic for head slot materia though for the slight increase in DPS so I can hold hate better, not act like a DD. VIT is also much more important for the damage reduction than the tiny HP boost and is a main focus over any other stat for any Gld.

But this is just my personal advice and you should make your Gld fit your own personal taste. My LS knows me very well for being an excellent tank though, so you can trust me that the advice is accurate.

[Arathalion]

Thank you very much, guys! I guess I wasn't really factoring in what my equipment can do for me, so I'll make my build based on that. I'm thinking of going somewhat the way AmyNeudaiz has, I was just afraid that it wouldn't hold as true for a GLD as it holds for a MRD. After all, Vit DOES increase MRD's weapon damage. But, then again, GLD isn't a a DD, so, even as damage is important for holding hate, it isn't as important as for a MRD, I guess. Vit/Str it is, then, maybe with a little sprinkle of Mnd