Stat Allocation - Community Advice

[Zell]

Now that we can adjust our stats based on the Hymn, I was wondering how the community has allocated their stats for the respective Classes/Jobs.

In 1.20... we had the following:

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

Assuming that the above still holds true.... how have you guys applied it to your classes/jobs?

I'd be interested to know what's the best balance for a Warrior who tanks, but doesn't want to be underwhelming If he/she uses their warrior to do damage as well... What's the best Ratio of Str/Vit... are there any soft and hard caps...? Do those caps occur with item stat bonuses included or only through Stat allocation.

If you can post how you've allocated your stats, regardless of your job(s) and why... I would greatly appreciate it. I think it's also a good resource for others.

Thanks in advance.

[Seiken]

I would suggest you check the individual class/job forums for specific builds. But with limited testing so far

CAPS:
PGL/MNK: 350STR/305-310INT
LNC/DRG: 350STR/305-310PIE
MAR/WAR: 350STR/305-310VIT
ARC/BRD: 330PIE/295-300DEX

[Yves]

I'm going to burst the bubble but I did some testing with and without a +15 INT ring and a parser...the results? Nothing worth noting. I'd hold off on resetting stats until the devs make adjustments.

Either way, here is how I generally approach stats and how I would encourage you to do the same:

Mages: MND = healing m. pot and also accuracy. Since the 1.21 update accuracy seems lower - this is backed up by parsers run constantly on Chimera with a full-party buff. So I would put some focus there. In addition to that, I would look at putting a little VIT in there for survival purposes. I have some sprinkled in and I survive HF on Ifrit with only 1 nail down and no sentinel or rampart (on BLM) with a decent amount to spare.

Barcher: Go with the idea that DEX = accuracy and evasion as a good indicator. Also, the AF is PIE heavy so that should be a clue.

DD in general: Parsers have been run by numerous people and STR is the moneymaker for auto-attack. The correlation isn't significant but it exists.

Tanking: VIT is king but not as much as you would suspect. Remember, DEX is also a parameter in blocking, evading, and parry.

Like I said, don't sell the farm until they make adjustments. If you are just taking jobs up now, maybe these tips will aid you.

Hope this helps.

[Coglin]

I suggest checking out the specific class/job section. Each of them has one or more descussions on this for each class/job.