Is it worth spending 10k to respec int->mnd? Scholar

[Richiealvian]

I had not intended to play as a scholar, but after trying it out and doing the queue.. I'd say I find it very time-efficient, because sometimes I don't have too much time to play and if every time I want to do a dungeon I had to wait 90 minutes it's not very appealing to me.

And so since level 40-ish I started playing scholar for 90% of stuff.. However as I originally planned to be summoner (I really liked the egis, feels like collectible pets) I have 30 points in INT.

After I ran a few runs of AK(only won once, wiped the rest..) I realized I don't heal enough, especially for demon wall. The last boss is OK but I think if I burn out this early, for the harder content it would be harsher.. So how much is 30 MND going to affect me? Thanks!

[FinagleABagel]

I haven't done much testing but my gut tells me yes. I went a pure mind build. My items are full level 60, one darklight, basic quest jewelry. My mind is around 370. It's going to be tough for you to make up that much mind on gear alone.

My highest heal is a 1.2k critical on physick. I average in the mid 600s although I'm noticing odd variations in my efficiencies on different tank players (not caused by fairy buff). I go as low as mid 500s, highs in the mid 700s.

[Richiealvian]

Do you think the DPS queue might go down some day? Although I've noticed that I play really bad as summoner, and I do alright as healer. And another question if you don't mind, which DL gears should I grab? I was thinking Cowl for defenses but heard it was a bad idea because no materia melding for the hat (although I was more thinking of DL as a stepping stone towards the next one.. so why would people put materia in it is a little beyond me)

[Alaltus]

I'm considering going with pie or vit because i quite like playing both jobs when i get the chance.

[FinagleABagel]

I'm considering going with pie or vit because i quite like playing both jobs when i get the chance.

You'll have the flexibility, but you won't have the raw healing power. That may be a problem later.

Also, piety on a scholar/summoner is super redundant. We have ridiculous sustain just with base stats.

[Richiealvian]

Well, it wasn't an issue to me prior to AK. Only then I realized succor can't help if anyone got caught by purple floor even once and then repelled..

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

Hi Rinoa,

From the math standpoint of things, the +30 Mind may boost your healing by about 8% of what it is now, looking at your current gear on Lodestone.

What I find in the Demon Wall fight, if too many people are getting hit on the floor or not dodging the bees, the healer cannot save the party persay. A healer can make up for one player who does not dodge or missteps usually, but not when two or three players get hit hard.

[FinagleABagel]

Well, it wasn't an issue to me prior to AK. Only then I realized succor can't help if anyone got caught by purple floor even once and then repelled..

Not sure why you are trying to use succor to stop the floor? That's going to be a losing battle regardless of your stats or equipment - it must be avoided. You can Leeches off the cast speed debuff, but you should only do that on yourself. Do not try to make up for DPS mistakes.

Demon Wall is actually very very easy. It has a completely static rotation and the timing is simple to get a hang of. I can nearly do it with my eyes closed now.

If bees give you grief, just use a single target LB on one and get rid of it. Your DPS should be high enough to take down the Demon Wall prior to you running out of time.

Here's exactly what you do as a healer:

1) Split the bridge into 3 equal sized columns. The left and right columns are safe to start on.
2) The wall will start by pooling the middle column.
3) It will immediately transition to the left/right columns after a couple of seconds. Be sure to move center, do not wait for a cast.
3a) If you screw up, immediately leeches yourself after getting off the pool.
4) Stand in the center facing directly to the demon wall. Start casting succor. After push back immediately drop sacred soil in the middle, in front of the demon wall.
5) Repeat 2-4 once more.
6) Bees enter, repeat 2-4 while carefully avoiding bee AoE. Be ready with Lustrate on your tank.
7) Repeat 6 until you win.

[Grimm_Apollo]

10k seals is practically nothing, just make the switch. If you feel like switching back buy another scroll. What else do you really need seals for anyway.

[PessimiStick]

Do you think the DPS queue might go down some day?

Judging by every other MMO with a DF/LFG functionality, absolutely not. DPS queues *always* suck.