What are stats more of a benefit

[criosist]

From Kaeko's blog

Point for point, MATK > INT for every spell in the game except Thundara on Combo (for reasons I won't get into here)
Point for point, INT > MATK by FAR when using Thundara on Combo
MATK > INT still for higher tier spells, but the difference is not as big for upper tier spells like Thundaga
Thundara on Combo becomes more efficient the less damage spells deal (for whatever reason, whether it is dlvl or resistance). Examples of this are Ifrit and Chimera.
INT, MATK, elemental potency are the only 3 "player controlled" stats that affect your non-critical damage with the exception of Holy, which has an additional MND modifier.
There is a MATK cap. You will never hit it on anything you care about.

[Kaeko]

Quote is old and incorrect. INT beats MATK on all spells except tier1 and Holy. You need 530ish MACC after songs and food to go unresisted on Garuda (Hard). Best gear per slot should be fairly obvious given this. Only difficult choice I can see is Zircon+1 beats Mage's Ring.

[Gael]

Hi ,

I did the test yesterday to see which rings were better between 2 INT +18 rings and 1 INT ring + a mage ring, i had this results :

X2 int rings win for :
- Thundara
- Thundaga
- Burst
- Fira
- Firaga
- Flare
- Blizzard
- Blizzara

INT + MATK rings win for :
- Thunder
- Fire
- Blizzara
- Freeze

(tested on wolves rank 50 on the way for the moogle)

So almost the same conclusion about INT and MATK (except for ice spells)


PS : Kaeko, you need to post somewhere all things you have for blm, we all waiting xD